Thursday, January 28, 2010

Obama, not the States(man of the Union, 2010

I did watch the State of the Union address and didn't fall asleep like some in the audience. I will leave the pundits to discuss the pros and cons of what he actually said. I don't want to bore you you with my viewpoints but I do want to address one aspect of the speech, the delivery and what that showed.

The person giving the State of the Union speech is the President of the United States. There is a certain decorum that goes with the most powerful office in the world. The President did not live up to the office. There are three branches of the government to give checks and balances. Obama used to be a senator but he has now moved over to another branch and can not be "one of the boys" as he tried to be. The numerous moments of humor were not acceptable.

He showed weakness not strength.

The president is the President.
  • When he addresses the House, Senate, Supreme Court, military and the world he should be a statesman not one of the boys.
  • When he stands up as a guest in the Congressional chambers he cannot scold the Judges of the Supreme Court to their embarrassment and his wrong.
  • When the President gives the State of the Union address he must be strong not scattered.
Obama showed his lack of class and the continuation of the Chicago type of politics.

Obama showed that he is still the president with a small p and hasn't earned the honor of the capital President.
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2 comments:

  1. wisefromwisdomJanuary 28, 2010 at 11:41 PM

    I like the idea of the president with a small p. That says it all. I also am ashamed by the lack of dignity and decorum of this administration. There is a sophistication that is part of being the President, and this president does not show it. From the awful gifts, the insults to England, and the lack of knowledge of how to engage with foreign leaders, I don't know where to go.

    Anyway, I liked your blog. Thank you for speaking your mind.

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  2. radiowalkerJanuary 29, 2010 at 8:28 PM

    Thanks for the comment.

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