Obama’s change
Author: Nathan | Filed under: America, Books, Events, Fitness, History, Hobbies, Thoughts | Tags: American president Obama, Barack Obama, Obama change, President of The United States of America | 7 Comments »
One thing I know about Obama is that throughout the next four years, we will have no lack of rousing speeches in times of difficulty. His inaugural address was inspiring. The kind of speech that if all its declarations were carried out perfectly, would heal the nation in next to no time. It certainly drew a crowd and numberless raving Obama fans. I did not vote for Obama, but I really hope he does what he says he will do. His record does not assure me that he will succeed as president, but then again records only go so far. He may surprise me and I am hoping he does.
Something that I have struggled to understand though, is the fierce loyalty that many people have for this man. None of them knows how his presidency will unfold, yet they act as if The Savior Himself has just assumed the country’s highest office. I suppose such loyalty is admirable, but he hasn’t done anything yet. He has given hope for sure, but as the next four years unfold, I will need more than that to shower him with the praise that so many others do.
I understand that everybody shows excitement or anticipation in different ways. Personally, I will offer my loyalty to the new president and then observe and process what I see before I offer praise. I never have been the type to fall over myself trying to catch a glimpse of some public figure. Instead I try to ask what it is that inspires such wild reactions in their followers, and if it is admirable, then maybe I can model myself after it. But that “something” has to be admirable.
In Obama’s case, he has some big promises to keep; a big mess to fix. He’s not a rock star because he has promised to enact change – he will be deemed worthy of my admiration when he shows me he will uphold the constitution at all costs, strengthen moral values as much as he is able, and keep the promises he has made to reform broken Washington. Even then I won’t be tripping over my feet to see him as tears fall from my eyes, but I will respect him.
The bottom line for me is that he is our president and he has my support. But great presidents have proven themselves by actions in tough times. Promises are ok, but we demand more now that Obama has assumed the office. As far as I’m concerned, the honeymoon is over and it’s time to bring that change.
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