I was pretty cranky over an Obama win until I found this via cynical nation. Now in the real world (those who don't blog) his election was a deal, but not that big of a deal. But still, this is rather kind and inspiring. It also reminds me of one thing I've forgotten this week - we are together in this.
http://www.zefrank.com/from52to48withlove/index2.html
Showing posts with label politics. Show all posts
Showing posts with label politics. Show all posts
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Channeling Hannah Montana here
Ever since Obama has been elected (heck even before) there has been talk about the possible destruction or massive reorganization of the Reps. Because of W's policies dealing with Iraq and the fiscal overreach of Reps, the brand is not as popular as before. Kinda like the pet rock, but with more usefulness.
Conservatism has not failed; the economy gave the Dems the upper hand. It's common sense. Carter got the boot when the economy flailed on his watch. But for Republicans to flail because they lost this election is kind of silly. I know they have to regroup but don't be so broken up about it. If anything, O's election actually gives the Reps and upper hand, as they will no longer be the excuse/scapegoat for anything that goes wrong between 2009-2010
If the Detroit Lions can still be together as a group, Republicans can:) We need both worlds to get the "best of both worlds".
Conservatism has not failed; the economy gave the Dems the upper hand. It's common sense. Carter got the boot when the economy flailed on his watch. But for Republicans to flail because they lost this election is kind of silly. I know they have to regroup but don't be so broken up about it. If anything, O's election actually gives the Reps and upper hand, as they will no longer be the excuse/scapegoat for anything that goes wrong between 2009-2010
If the Detroit Lions can still be together as a group, Republicans can:) We need both worlds to get the "best of both worlds".
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
A Formal Congratulations
As Obama won the presidency tonight, I give him congratulations. However, I hope he realizes that his honeymoon is beginning to end. Forgive me for being cranky, but in my opinion, he did not deserve to be President. I don't care about his ties to his family nor to Wright or Ayers. Rather, his lack of effectiveness as state senator in Illinois.
Now I know Southside Chicago is not Palm Beach. It is rough. But Obama had a chance to prove himself and failed. The thing that bothered me was Gross Park housing project. To me, if O could not take care of his own neck of the woods he could not be trusted with anything larger. Add Joe Biden to the mix and I ended up writing in my candidate.
On the blog cynical nation, I argued that I would try not to care, as if Obama was elected, the whole kit and kaboodle of responsiblity would be blamed on the Dems and Dems alone. But I am bothered. I'm bothered by the press allowing him a pass on his effectiveness as leader. I'm bothered by the far left turn this country has taken (I'm liberal, but I do want balance). And I'm worried that the thug tactics Obama's troops have done to the media and Joe the Plumber will continue even worse as President. There is no record of his legistlative behavior, so how will we know how he will govern?
Knowing my luck , however, I'll be defending him when the chips are down and his so called fans leave him like rats from a sinking ship. When people stop riding on his coattails because he is popular. Just like W :)
Still, Obama needed to win. McCain would not have recieved media respect or objectivity as he would be the "second president to steal the election" or "Bush III"
Now I know Southside Chicago is not Palm Beach. It is rough. But Obama had a chance to prove himself and failed. The thing that bothered me was Gross Park housing project. To me, if O could not take care of his own neck of the woods he could not be trusted with anything larger. Add Joe Biden to the mix and I ended up writing in my candidate.
On the blog cynical nation, I argued that I would try not to care, as if Obama was elected, the whole kit and kaboodle of responsiblity would be blamed on the Dems and Dems alone. But I am bothered. I'm bothered by the press allowing him a pass on his effectiveness as leader. I'm bothered by the far left turn this country has taken (I'm liberal, but I do want balance). And I'm worried that the thug tactics Obama's troops have done to the media and Joe the Plumber will continue even worse as President. There is no record of his legistlative behavior, so how will we know how he will govern?
Knowing my luck , however, I'll be defending him when the chips are down and his so called fans leave him like rats from a sinking ship. When people stop riding on his coattails because he is popular. Just like W :)
Still, Obama needed to win. McCain would not have recieved media respect or objectivity as he would be the "second president to steal the election" or "Bush III"
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