Where is the confidence?
Over the last eight years Americans knew they had an able bodied leader at the helm. Faced with many challenges he always exuded and inspired confidence. When the Chinese held captive some of our citizens early on in President Bush’s administration, sure there were some tense moments but no lack of confidence and the people were soon set free. North Korea rattled it’s sabers with nuclear ambitions and while everyone was aware, I don’t remember widespread panic. Captains of industry were caught fleecing Americans but under Bush’s watch they are serving time in jail where they belong. When our own planes were hi-jacked to bring down the very symbols of our financial strength and killed over 3000 of our citizens, you and I looked to one man for confidence and direction in our grave time of need.
When the world gathered with collective consensus about Saddam Hussein and his weapons of mass destruction. Every major world leader agreed and every United States politician who chimed in and touted the need to remove the dictator by any means possible. The American people also agreed and were united in support to rid the world of this danger.
After 17 meaningless resolutions it was no surprise to anyone what was to come and no one at that time was willing to do anything except George W. Bush. I don’t remember anyone chiding the choice then. The media hyped up the perils of war predicting the need for 50,000 body bags and to prepare for a long protracted conflict. The eve of the “shock and awe” did bring tensions to us all as we watched war unfold before our eyes on TV. Those tensions were short lived as our military and our president made short work of the initial conflict.
Time and the media has chipped away at our confidence in Bush yet it’s still an inescapable truth. With the markets up and down it only takes a few positive comments from Bush and they rise. Our military men wax confident with each surprise visit and each mention of support in speeches that are seen and heard around the world. Even in the deepest darkest caves where our worst enemy is (or at least has been) damned to live in darkness and necessary incarceration. Yes our confidence level has been constant over these last eight years and something all Americans could count on regardless of the situation.
Enter Obama; Since his election the American people have been all over the board. Happy, hopeful, fearful, unsure, not ready and confused. This is not surprising, Obama himself has given cause for doubt with his own words and flip flopping on issues. Once so sure of the economic prosperity that would come on Jan 20th, 2009 he touted his plans only to change his words to a sober reality.
Obama said. “It will take longer than any of us would like — years, not months. It will get worse before it gets better.”
Obama also said he would bring the troops home, close Gitmo, “change” from politics of the usual. Nothing so far, nothing, has even showed a glimpse of what Obama has talked and boasted of. Even the stock market was down sharply and plunging deeper as he was being sworn in on Lincolns Bible at his 150,000,000.00 extravaganza. Polls show an 83% approval rating as Obama enters but according to the blogosphere and the extreme liberal left who feel they put him in office, confidence levels are very low. No one on that end is happy for the two sides of Obama. No one except the media. They have been in an orgasmic state for two months and it culminated today. We the people have been treated to dog choices, wardrobe, family history and empty words of how the world will now be with our new savior at the helm.
This false sense of approval is no confidence. It won’t be long before those who’ve “paid” the bills will come calling wanting what’s due. Approval will wane and the lack of confidence will be apparent. There will be no constant as in the last eight years. It’s not possible given the many directions Obama has proposed to take or not to take. In his speech today Obama referenced the Bible. ” It’s time to put away childish way’s” referring to being bipartisan.
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A double minded man is unstable in all his ways. (James 1:8)
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January 21st, 2009 at 3:39 am
My president is a good man.
We have all agreed and disagreed with his choices, views, and actions but I don’t believe, even for a moment, that even the hardest-hearted critic of this man could believe, deep down, that he is and always has been a lover of this country that means everything to him. He has never had a moment of doubt in the greatness of America as a concept nor as a reality. There has never been a day he hasn’t been proud to be an American and his love of our country inspires me to do all I can to remain to be a successful part of it.
That the White House staff will miss the gentle, good-humored leader who would always stop to greet every staffer is an inspiration to me.
That he is a man who sticks to his decisions and leads with firm authority inspires me to be clear in my actions as a father, husband, and citizen.
That he can hold his head high for the sake of those he leads inspires me to never look back, as the past might gain on me.
That he can move me to look forward to the future is humbling in the face of all that may lie ahead.
Mr. President… the best thing I can do is try to be more like you, sir.
Thank you for your commitment to the country that is my home. I have never been prouder to be an American than this evening, sir. G-d speed you and love you and all of yours.
January 21st, 2009 at 6:46 am
i believe Obama will do massive harm to this nation of ours ….god help us
January 21st, 2009 at 4:40 pm
Mr. Bush, it was great having you as our Commander and Chief over the past 8 years. I, along with others, knew you were keeping us safe and secure. I’m sorry for this classless people who felt it was American to disrespect authority for those are the people who prevent America from reaching greater heights. Those types may call it freedom of speech, however I call it class. Evidently, this is something they forgot to bring with them to the inaugeration.
Enjoy your time away from the helm, you were a great leader of the strongest force this world has ever seen. Let’s just hope it stays this way.
Best,
KL
January 21st, 2009 at 7:10 pm
Thank you, Mr. President! You are a man of great courage, honor and integrity, and it has been my privilege to have you as my President. God bless you for your fortitude in not only confronting radical Islamic terror, but also for shaking off the most diabolical insults ever hurled at a Commander-in-Chief. I am appalled and ashamed by my fellow Americans, whom I predict will have a sever case of buyer’s remorse very shortly.
As for me, I haven’t slept well since the election and certainly not since the inauguration, knowing you are no longer at the helm. However, you deserve a peaceful, joyful retirment, and I wish you and your family all the best. Meanwhile, I will keep praying for America; we certainly need it now more than ever.
THANK YOU, President Bush. God bless you!
Daria DiGiovanni
January 22nd, 2009 at 6:48 am
Mr. President,
On behalf of my husband, deployed to Iraq right now, I wanted to tell you how content and thankful we are with the job you have done in leading our nation’s military. We are so pleased to point out your strengths to our children and know that they have had an excellent role model these past 8 years.
Most of all, we are content in the fact that you love Jesus Christ and we beleive you sought guidance and wisdom in your efforts to keep Americans safe and to bring freedom to the Middle East. Through any mistakes, we respect and admire your courage and humility. It has truly pained us to see a man so hated and vilified. We pray you enjoy a well deserved break and that history will reflect accurately your integrity and service.
Msgt. and Mrs. Clark F Tinan, USAF