GoodBye George
Well one good thing we can count on happening is that George Bush will be gone soon.490 billion dollar deficit. 27% popularity rating. 4189 4190 dead Americans in Iraq. Scores of unreported deaths. I think that the strangest thing about the whole political climate of America is the fact that this man has abandoned his own party.
A guilty man hides. That’s right if I was George Bush and I honestly thought my ways were the best and they just failed I would be talking to the American people, I’d at least say sorry. To hide out and say nothing is typical behavior of someone who KNOWS what he has done is wrong.
What troubles me now is the silence of the American people. I have every faith in Obama but there is a chance that he may just screw things up further. So let me say 5 things that I hope are a different in this next Presidential term or in other words some things that I hope are done in 4 yrs.
I would concentrate on 3 things and the economy is number one. I would pour money into employment in manufacturing and agriculture these are the ways out of all the problems. They provide jobs and PRODUCTS- America needs products to send throughout the world. Manufacturing and agriculture is what made America great and provided our wealth. Also when you feed the world you have influence. So the desperate need for financial gain will be there as well. This is the solution.
I would end violent crime. I would legalize drugs 100% if a person choose after offers of treatment to remain an addict then that’s their choice. I wouldn’t put these people in jail and waste resources unless they committed a real crime. I would have so many jobs available that people would have plenty of choices. When a man can get a real job that he likes then it’s less likely he will get into situations that cause violence.
I would talk to the people every night if I had to. I would tell the world that the interest of America have changed and I would emphasize peace and become friends with the countries and people of the world.
If terrorist did do anything yeah I would bomb them but I would try to run my ship where no one wanted to just BOMB us. I’d focus on medical and social problems and rebuilding all the horrible looking inner cities. My programs would work because people would feel left out for not participating. People would have a choice to do whatever they want. They can own and work where they want. I would just use these programs as needed.
All the money for all this doesn’t come to anywhere near what we spend on war and for all these fat cat politicians to milk from the government so why not do it? Why would I want to keep people down? Why would I not care about all the people if I’m their President ? Why would I continue to try and run things all over the world, if I need the resources of another country I’m sure I’ll have plenty of something they need? Why all the politics ? Why not just think about a problem and try to fix it? Just like we have to do in our real life?
I’m proud to be able to see a Black man elected President in my life time I was born in 1965 a legendary year for civil rights, civil unrest and to see an honorable and intelligent person elected so powerfully by all the people is beyond exciting. It was horrible to see the racist and ignorant ads run by the GOP here in the backward State of Texas, a place where the disgrace will return to soon enough.
I know one thing I really hope we make it. Yes I’m excited but based on all the factors I have seen in these strange and troubling times in the consciousness of America I hope we use our last shot for good.
Since I’m in San Antonio I wanted to add some local flavor to celebrate todays events 
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Great post. Most important thing is that we are finally able to get the past from our necks. With new president we will finally be able to see some changes, hopefully, if he looks over his country and people first. We are deep in troubles and that needs to be fixed.
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i like this article and am excited to VOTE!!!!!!! i am an independent, but i will feel upset if any republicans [i don't mean the good, kind of more moderate ones] try to approach me and expect me to vote for mccain. you inspire me to start writing about politics in my blog…except my own thoughts, not just repeating stuff from cnn [yes, i am guilty of this in conversation -- people don't notice though...or at least don't say they do1!!]
I just got back from voting! What a rush. There were about 100 cars in the parking lot and the line was already long at 6:50am. Believe me, you will tell your grandchildren about this vote. I was #57 who voted…and yep the line was even longer after I left. But, I went to Starbucks afterward and got my free coffee.
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“So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, good night
I hate to go and leave this pretty sight
So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, adieu
Adieu, adieu, to yieu and yieu and yieu
So long, farewell, au revoir, auf wiedersehen
I’d like to stay and taste my first champagne
I leave and heave a sigh and say goodbye — Goodbye!
I’m glad to go, I cannot tell a lie
I flit, I float, I fleetly flee, I fly
The sun has gone to bed and so must I
So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, goodbye
Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye”
As I read your post, this song from Sound of Music kept running through my head. It truly is time to tell GB “GOOD BYE”! What will the history books have to say about this administration in 50 years. Well, I hope it has some resemblance of the truth of the downward spiral this country has gone through. But more IMPORTANTLY, we have the chance to write history for the next 4 years. If you don’t vote, don’t gripe. If you don’t vote, we don’t need you here. Make your voice heard. I, for one, am for a desperately needed CHANGE. I mean really, can it get much worse? You bet, that is why I voted. The governing of this country has changed dramatically over the last 200+ years. We are not the country the founding fathers envisioned. “Washington” has way too much power. I hope, pray, wish, whatever term you want, that Obama will be able to lead (frankly, the power of the presidential office is questionable) the country back to some core values. An honest days wage for an honest days work. The freedom to raise our children. An affordable education for all. Health care available to all…. who ever said doctors had to be rich. I can remember stories of doctors getting paid in fresh eggs or in some hay… What happened to our society? Why do we need the elitists telling us how we need to live. Honestly, if you are not mature enough to handle alcohol, or pot, or other illegal drugs…. then, the gene pool needs to be weeded out. This is called natural selection. It is my right to carry a gun. With that right comes responsibility. It is my right to grow my food and my animals with out government or big business telling what kind of seed to use or keeping track of my animals. And if I want to trade milk for fire wood, that should be between the parties, not the state and certainly not “Washington”.
My friend, John, I could probably go on and on…. But I have referenced enough soapboxes of mine for today. The point is…. this country is never going to get back on track until the people actually speak. Today is the day to be heard. GO VOTE!
LOL @ Christina and the Song…
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I just wonder how much more stuff Bush will screw up in the next three months.
oy vey
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It’s been a very pleasant experience viewing your site. However, there are some articles here that I found a bit troubling. But of course as we all know everyone can’t be satisfied.
Have A Great Day!!
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A link to my video “Goodbye George”. Thanks.
Robert M. Woods
Moscow, Idaho