First President Obama State Of The Union Address Uniting The United States Of America
Posted: Monday, January 25, 2010
by Michael Gaffley
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On Wednesday every American has the opportunity to attend, watch and or listen to the most powerful man on earth, speaking. The occasion will be his first state of the union address. I am concerned that many view this as a crucial time for him to redefine his presidency. I humbly submit that instead of celebrating the shortcomings of his speech and or his presidency that Americans see this as a clarion call to support the president of the country. Many see the victories of the Republicans at Virginia, New Jersey and Massachusetts as Obama defeats. Hats off to the republicans they won and that should be great for America. Republicans are part of America. Republicans are part of the presidency. Obama is president of Americans in the Republican Party as well. Republicans were smart to capitalize on the weaknesses of the Democrats. The bottom line can however never be to defeat the president. That time will come in three years time. Now is the time to support and build the nation.
Americans should realize that tearing the president apart in the name of politics is no longer a good nation building principle. Let us take pride in our President. He is the Commander in Chief. He deserves some respect. My late father taught me that even if you do not like the person in public office you have to respect the office. Obama has given no evidence that he is not worthy of holding the office of president of the United States of America.
President Obama, Republicans, and Democrats I urge you all to go in search of the soul of America. What does America stand for? What are Americans willing to die for? It is only what we are willing to die for that is worth living for. What will be left for our children once the Democrats and the Republicans have successfully neutralized and check- mated each other? You need not fear WMD because you are doing a great job of destroying yourself. America has to find a more expedient way of doing its political business. Again I am willing to say that there is too much bigotry in the system. What is there in America to protect if we have destroyed Americans, the soul of the Unites States of America?
Come on fellow Americans ask not what your country can do for you but what you can do for your country as a beloved president said. Once, long ago the world looked up to the president of the United States. It was an honor to watch the parades, the fanfare and the spirit engineered by the president's presence. With so many Americans selling out on this one year old Obama presidency Al Qaeda no longer has to sweat to produce those people who are willing to sacrifice their own lives in pursuit of the destruction of America. Americans are doing them a favor.
Vigilance is a village effort. Reach beyond our differences. Connect with fellow Americans whether from European, Caribbean, African, Asian or native decent. Let ancestry not be the guiding principle; envision a future where we are all Americans on American soil, irrespective of where we came from. God bless the president, God bless America. Stop the bigotry. We have to stop running this country into the ground. Stop playing political games. Start embracing each other in spite of differences. We are one nation, indivisible.
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Top-level comments on this article: (4 total)Great article and a great rallying call - I hope the suggestions you make are taken up!thanks, your comments are well received.
Hi Michael, great article appealing to the spiritual side of America. As the people of America transform their values from material to spiritual, which has begun, the material minded will protest vigorously. But nevertheless, America will change. The credit crutch is all but over, and reality must be faced that the continued pursuit of pleasure will involve taking away from others, and this is never spiritual. This is justifying greed and hatred while waving the false flag of religion. Christ was poor.
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Somehow I don't think that we are recognizing the real issue at stake here and why the speech last night was indicitive of some serious problems with the leadership philosophies of this president.First of all, the Republicans don't have the power to stop anything. The Democrats have been bribing democrats to vote on passage of these controversial bills Obama is pursuing.Second, did anybody catch what he said that should be a warning sign that could threaten our Republic? He said two things. First, he ridiculed the judicial branch in the State of the Union address. It is okay to disagree with their position, but this tactic is an attempt to intimidate them. Second, he said if congress doesn't pass the bills he wants passed he'll just bypass them and issue executive orders.Friends, this is the position of a dictator. He has elevated the Executive branch above accountability of the other two. Are you not concerned?Thank you for reading my article and for sharing your perspective
Great dialogue. Appreciated
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