Well, its a new year and it's high time I finally left a new entry onto my blog...
So my man got elected and now he's the man (well, about to be...) I really wonder if Obama will usher in a new era of politics and progress in America. Certainly, I have a lot of faith in his ability (at least in his intent), but facing the daunting task of turning America around (economically, environmentally, socially and diplomatically) is going to be biggest challenge of his career. Whilst he seems more interested in helping America bury the bloody hatchet it's hacked at itself with over the last many years, I too have some concerns for our president...
First and foremost, is he really our president? Resounding, yes. He campaigned on that promise and so far it looks like he's committed to keeping it. Unfortunately (well, maybe not so unfortunate, actually), that means that, just like the Democratic party, he is going to be inclusive of everyone, including Republicans. Now before I go and start complaining about how he's starting to look like the most liberal Republican president we've ever had with some of his appointments and tax cuts, I'm going to force myself to step out from behind my curtain of bias and refocus my eyes beyond the lenses of relativism.
Change (at least as I see it) may not exactly be synonymous with progress and I have to accept the possibility that it will be somewhat slower in the making. Politically, Obama may be shrewd, but he's also direct, honest and open. As president, I believe his plan of inclusiveness and his willingness to seek common ground will help him bridge the divide and get the country headed back in the right direction. As an instrument of unity, I believe he will be an effective catalyst in helping the country heal itself. For far too long, we Americans have increasingly become divided by a caustic brand of politics and rhetoric that has poisoned the hearts of many Americans. We've allowed ourselves to become complacent in accepting prejudice and being fearful of our differences. On January 20, 2009, we as a country will finally have the opportunity (and the driving leadership needed) to help us grow beyond the festering animosity of the past and look forward to a united and hopeful future...
But in the mean time, we can dwell on at least one moment from the past. May he never be afraid to act when he must and may his decisions be guided by his acumen and his heart rather then just his gut...
And so, with the former resident of the White House finally set to retire from the halls of the Executive Office (not soon enough), I deem it necessary to review the fallacy of George Bush and his Presidency which can be summed up with this demotivational poster I cooked up just for him:
Good riddance and don't let the door hit you on the ass on your way out.
So my man got elected and now he's the man (well, about to be...) I really wonder if Obama will usher in a new era of politics and progress in America. Certainly, I have a lot of faith in his ability (at least in his intent), but facing the daunting task of turning America around (economically, environmentally, socially and diplomatically) is going to be biggest challenge of his career. Whilst he seems more interested in helping America bury the bloody hatchet it's hacked at itself with over the last many years, I too have some concerns for our president...
First and foremost, is he really our president? Resounding, yes. He campaigned on that promise and so far it looks like he's committed to keeping it. Unfortunately (well, maybe not so unfortunate, actually), that means that, just like the Democratic party, he is going to be inclusive of everyone, including Republicans. Now before I go and start complaining about how he's starting to look like the most liberal Republican president we've ever had with some of his appointments and tax cuts, I'm going to force myself to step out from behind my curtain of bias and refocus my eyes beyond the lenses of relativism.
Change (at least as I see it) may not exactly be synonymous with progress and I have to accept the possibility that it will be somewhat slower in the making. Politically, Obama may be shrewd, but he's also direct, honest and open. As president, I believe his plan of inclusiveness and his willingness to seek common ground will help him bridge the divide and get the country headed back in the right direction. As an instrument of unity, I believe he will be an effective catalyst in helping the country heal itself. For far too long, we Americans have increasingly become divided by a caustic brand of politics and rhetoric that has poisoned the hearts of many Americans. We've allowed ourselves to become complacent in accepting prejudice and being fearful of our differences. On January 20, 2009, we as a country will finally have the opportunity (and the driving leadership needed) to help us grow beyond the festering animosity of the past and look forward to a united and hopeful future...
But in the mean time, we can dwell on at least one moment from the past. May he never be afraid to act when he must and may his decisions be guided by his acumen and his heart rather then just his gut...
And so, with the former resident of the White House finally set to retire from the halls of the Executive Office (not soon enough), I deem it necessary to review the fallacy of George Bush and his Presidency which can be summed up with this demotivational poster I cooked up just for him:
Good riddance and don't let the door hit you on the ass on your way out.
I LOVE sweet potato fries. They're hard to find in SD, but I know a good place.