Obama's Evolved, Unapologetic Speech

Obama inherited a distraught country; one mixed in war with a plummeting economy. Now four years later, he plans to make a larger impact on the country than he did in his last term. In his speech, he focuses more on things that the nation never quite hears enough about such as the environment, and sheds light on the things he did well in his previous term rather than some of the questionable decisions he made. His new slogan, actually said by Dr. King, "the fierce urgency of now," is hopefully a foreshadowing of the next four years. Some believe that Obama's inability to deal with the large issues derives from his occupancy with getting re-elected. Now that he can focus his mind and talents on national problems, many believe he can be more productive these next four years.