Not surprisingly, marketers always seem to find a way to exploit current events. Well, they've done it again…Obama condoms for sale. They even have their own slogan "use with good judgment". Classy.
While it's likely motivated more by the publicity opportunity, at least there is a potentially positive social benefit. Teen pregnancies and proliferation of sexually transmitted diseases is rampant among minority populations.
Obama has the chance to be a great role model for all minority children, not just African Americans. His winning of the election has shown minority children, particularly impoverished African Americans, that they can make a difference, and they do have a chance to be successful.
I'm not sure whether having Obama as president will help or hinder the cause of racial peace. But I have to believe that the fact that Americans, white, black and every other colour, have elected a minority to the White House should have a positive influence on race relations on "Main Street".
So whether you buy Obama condoms just for fun, or because their availability persuaded you to be more sexually responsible, you're purchasing an interesting piece of Presidential kitsche :)
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Monday, November 17, 2008
Barack Obama's Interview on 60 Minutes.
In last night's 60 Minutes interview, Obama spoke about the economy, the bail-out plan, and the foreclosures that many Americans are facing.
He said that he feels his job as President will be, in part, to restore the public's confidence in the financial markets. Without this, the economy will continue to struggle to recover.
Obama said they do plan to get a dog, although why it is a Presidential requirement to have a dog is beyond me.
Michelle Obama hopes to aid military families, and improve the public education system, during her time as First Lady.
Obama also said that he has been reading alot about FDR and his adminstration during the Depression. He said that FDR had a common-sense approach that is what the people of the United States are looking for from his presidency as well.
Watch the entire interview on Youtube:
He said that he feels his job as President will be, in part, to restore the public's confidence in the financial markets. Without this, the economy will continue to struggle to recover.
Obama said they do plan to get a dog, although why it is a Presidential requirement to have a dog is beyond me.
Michelle Obama hopes to aid military families, and improve the public education system, during her time as First Lady.
Obama also said that he has been reading alot about FDR and his adminstration during the Depression. He said that FDR had a common-sense approach that is what the people of the United States are looking for from his presidency as well.
Watch the entire interview on Youtube:
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