Resonating with 1968

We watched the movie "Bobby" last evening, a terrific story in how the characters were drawn: mostly round [vs. flat] characters. Resonating with the parallels between forty years ago and today: the excitement of having a presidential candidate with such high ideals, and so well-connected with the common man. Though the Kennedy's came from such a privileged background they seem to be motivated by high ideals, rather than the profit motive made apparent by the actions and lifestyles of many politicians. Now we have a president-elect also with that exhilarating spirit that so seems to reflect the ideals of the oneness of humanity, gender equality, peace based on justice, and even walking a spiritual path with practical feet. Thinking of what happened to two of three of major Kennedy politicians, I certainly hope Mr. Obama survives.

I realized from watching this film that Sirhan Sirhan was of Palistinian nationality and shot Robert Kennedy because of his sympathy to Israeli interests.

1968: I was eleven, my oldest sister was married and still is happily married, and we had a winter from hell, at one time in Eastern Washington measuring 50 below zero, and snow on the ground for months.