I have every belief that President Obama will Self-Correct!
Call me an eternal optimist, a sexy Pollyanna or G-d forbid - an eater of funny Brownies while reading too much of "The Little Engine That Could"!
But I believe it's never too late - even Dick Cheney wrote his Memoir; Post-humously after he died!
Actually; we should be thanking Obama for wanting to take over where Bush left off. And with today's 24/7 News Cycle - it's a wonder anyone shows up to Campaign:
You can't have Affairs, Spank your children or Steal a pack of gum from the 5&10 cent Store anymore - without it being exploited, twittered or blogged to death.
I even wrote about it in an earlier Blog,
"Don't YOU HAVE TO BE CRAZY to run for President"?
So with that in mind; if Bachmann gets in & fixes the mess (of course, with Republican lined pockets) it will be a fluke - and she'll get another 4 years. And that's Politics! It's a wonder Democrats ever get in!
On Bush's Watch; the damage was done & he made sure "To the Victor goes the Spoils". And that is where we are today - with a broken system that Americans are asking Obama to fix.
It's like he has to pay back what his Father & Grandfather borrowed!
Of course, that's in Kenya...ha ha - but it's unfair & it's like climbing a slippery slope - it can't be done; unless somebody drops you a rope. And since the Republicans haven't dropped it yet; Obama looks like the fall guy!
Saddled with monumental Emergency legislation - including 2 Wars - yada, yada, yada - Obama then took all the hot issues & tied them up in one package:
The ARRA otherwise known as "The Stimulus". With it; he promised unprecendented transparency.
Maybe that's the problem - we weren't used to it!
We assumed Bush had transparency; until we saw Abu Ghraib; then it was too late - he already had his 2nd term wrapped up & Halliburton started to build Settlements, Schools for their kids & a "Forever 21" Burka Factory!
And Cheney was too busy covering up his Shooting Accident. His Target is still picking gravel from his face & of course; his hearing is shot - he jumps 6 feet when a door closes!
Obama had to sign the Stimulus Bill because there was no quick fix; all the while knowing it wouldn't be popular & could cost him a re-election.
And as Bush always exclaims: "History will tell my Legacy". But I heard, just in case - he's using "Wite Out" on every copy he can get his hands on!
Before it was passed, 200 Top Economists signed a letter saying the economy would have been far worse without the ARRA. But we'll never know - it's so esoterically intangible; isn't it?
Do you think this is the first President who worked hard for a Bill & didn't know "if it had legs"?
I know for a fact; because of his ego - George Washington tried so hard to get on the 2 Dollar Bill!
I'm hoping Republicans got a lump in their throat in 2008; to have seen the beautiful moment of electing a Man of Color - whether it was their Party or not.
And whether he got to all his Campaign Promises in the exact order or time frame we fantasized about - things could be far worse.
Yeah; the 1st Lady could be out selling her Tomatoes on Pennsylvania Avenue! Not to mention the Arugula Barack won't touch!
But I know one thing; he wasn't a liar. We all know it's a buzz word that tries to inflame the masses - and only shows you are short on adjectives for "Politicians"!
And don't try to upgrade that word by saying "Snake Oil Salesman"; all we would know is - you've eaten at "Denny's" too!
Are you gonna join "The Great Pity Party" & bail? Not me - I'm headed for Walt/Are-you-this-Tall/Disney World!
You can't miss me - I'll be marching in "The Main Street Parade" as "Pollyanna" & hi-fivin' the 4 Fingered Millionaires!
TIP:
Enter the amount, and click "Tip" to submit!
V.Corso
OS Weekend Fiction Club
Thoth
Blinddream
Procopius
Rob St. Amant
Salon.com
Comments
He’s done freakin’ the impossible with what they left him. But, even for him, miracles take a little longer.....
.