As someone that has opposed Republican priorities for over a decade in a very overt and obnoxious manner, it is easy for me to come to terms with 'the change' the nation is embarking on with President Obama.
I think the LA Times 'got it' mostly 'correct.'
..."It changes the whole paradigm," said Sen. Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.). "We're going to have a government that helps people."... (click here)
But, 'at the heart' of 'the change' the nation demanded as demonstrated in the elections of 2006 and 2008; how much 'reality' have the American People been able to digest regarding the 'former regime' in DC? How 'prepared' is the USA to receive the news that the country was used by profiteers disguised as ideologues in grossly inappropriate measure.
The USA was exploited for eight long and painful years. We were a nation risking world order to facilitate fanatics.
I profoundly believed in 2003 that invading Iraq was completely "W"rong. I wrote profusely anywhere I could about my 'vantage' point in realizing military research published in long standing and respected journals were proving that known inventories of WMD could have degraded into the deserts in Iraq. I then, was worried about the national security of the USA as the Bush administration carried out its propaganda war 'against' the people of the USA to justify an invasion into Iraq for Oil. Not WMD, but, oil. To me the invasion into Iraq was always an oil war and nothing short of it.
Having witnessed the genius of Michael Moore in "Bowling for Columbine" I was more than relieved that this 'little acclaimed' documentarian had established a film now known as "Fahrenheit 911." When I recall "Fahrenheit 911" my first memory is the opening salvos of the jets into the Trade Towers. I found the burgeoning presence of Moore an answer to a prayer.
My views are NOT because of Michael's films, but, I find his films a solice to my reality. I hope that is completely clear. I find a loyal American in Moore and his movement and his economy and make no mistakes, Michael's love for this country and his loyalty to its 'pure purpose' is a vital and needed economy.
My solice in the economy of Moore's films has lead me to venture into activism in a way that has been rewarding and kind to my love of the USA and its pure purpose in environmental stewardship that leads it to the forefront of cutting edge changes to its infrastructure. I am profoundly moved by the Presidency of Barak Obama. For many reasons, but, in some ways I am beginning to realize that 'his stark' reality in winning the elections of 2008 is as much a shock to 'the American system' as the release of "Fahrenheit 911."
Is the USA 'ready' for its ACTUAL reality, rather than the one propagated for the last eight years.
There is a long standing saying in The South, "Watch what you ask for, you may get it." The American People are 'used to' being deceived in the political arena and for decades we have stated openly in discussion that ranges from kitchen tables to board rooms, that 'political choices are always the worst of two evils.'
Barak Obama is NOT the worst of two evils. He is a genuine American with a dedication to this country that took him to Harvard Law Review to the streets of Illinios and its 'mean political' environment. He could have had a 'silver platter' for every lunch he was served after leaving Harvard, but, he chose instead to make it to the Presidency of the USA to change a nation in need of genuine principles at the hands of those most willing to venture into the dramatic world of legislature that would be bold and brilliant.
I think to some extent, the USA is still 'pinching itself' to make sure its not waking up from a dream.
The 'generational' change occurring at the steady hand of President Obama is what the American people have wanted for decades, but, haven't realized it would actually happen. In some ways, the subliminal message to every American regardless of financial capacity or role in life has always been 'dreams come true' aren't for the average person, but, only lived precariously through imagineering at Disney or on IMAX screens.
The chronic frustration that has been American political arenas dominated by Republicans with supposed 'fiscal responsibility' has been the choice because through faux priorities in cutting taxes and deregulating important venues Republicans have been able to 'produce an economy' that catered to Wall Street regardless of its corruption. When realizing the SUSTAINED levels of corruption over decades, what American institution could have survived all these years other than Wall Street due to its Republican buddies?When I think of Wall Street and their ideologies I never see an institution that 'actually fits' into the lives of Americans so much as imposes itself. Companies that produce products for the American economy CAN exist without Wall Street investors.
Eight years of 'indoctrination' to faux realities and ideologies is a long time. Nearly a decade (half a score of time - score - Lincoln - 20 years) and to some young people that spent their teen years within those parameters, the 'new' reality must seem a bit odd but yet wonderful as they were the folks that came out in large number to change the face of their futures during the elections in 2004, 2006 and 2008.
Barak Obama has dynamics across generational lines that most Americans haven't yet appreciated. He represents 'empowerment' to the young people of this nation that have a sense of 'political rejuvenation' with his election. To me, President Obama is a dream come true. A man that loves us and this country in overt and caring ways that have never been demonstrated to me before. To the younger members of this society, Barak Obama is simply 'the right man' for our times. Their vantage point is that they have never, except in history books and documentaries, experienced the skepticism of the people of the political theater.
The leadership of Obama softens the reality of the harsh presence of Wall Street these days. His stimulus and use of the second half of the Paulson Bank Bailout funds creates a 'fiscal pillow' for the people to fall into. Last night, my son called me. He is getting married in October. She is a wonderful person and I am confident he will be happy all his days. But, he called to say 'they had done everything right' and have placed a down payment on a house they never thought they could ever afford. The house was lost to foreclosure and to him and his soon to be bride, it was an opportunity and a promise to their 'fiscal vigilance.' Even before the wedding, he is making his bride the happiest woman in the world and I only hope everything goes well with the financing. The purchasing of homes on a stagnant market will return its viability. It will be unfortunate if there are glitches to a 'dream come true' when two people committed to 'living their lives in fiscally responsible ways' are then disappointed.
The people that are 'in gratitude' for Obama haven't realized his prowess yet and haven't witnessed the beauty of his 'truth' telling. His policies and fiscal advocacy, transparency is foreign to a nation that had their dead troops hidden from any responsible bonding with a 'nation at war.' The previous administration is nothing short of egregious. Nothing short of it. There sincerely aren't words to express my relief at the election of President Obama. There are sincerely 'shocks' coming to the USA the American people haven't yet witnessed and never thought would be possible of their country. I just hope we are all ready to receive them.
The sincerely 'sad' reality of the circumstances before us, is the return of the Righteous Republican Rhetoric. From the same article of the LA Times:
"House Minority Leader John A. Boehner (R-Ohio) took another view. "The era of big government is back, and Democrats are asking you to pay for it," he said."
See, in committing himself to 'complete disclosure' of the 'fiscal state' of the USA, President Obama has been able to allow the Republicans to mount the 'same dead horse' of Reagan and the subsequent election mistakes.
The Republicans are really 'stuck' for anything to say, so they have simply regressed. The honest 'truth' of the situation is that President Obama was 'stuck' with six years of grossly irresponsible Republican spending and debt increases. And now. He is burdened with a failed Republican economy and fiscally defunct USA Treasury. Hello?
This 'fiscal irresponsiblity' and 'big government spending' is NOT of the making of President Obama but the last eight years of George Walker Bush and his Republican collegues in the House and Senate. It's just that it has never been put together in one budget before in complete disclosure. I can understand why.
President Obama has done the MOST responsible thing by completely displaying this 'grotesque' reality of the USA's 'fiscally incapable.' I am proud of him and his determination to give back the nation to us by proceeding with priorities that are important to the people that elected him. The election was a mandate. Should I use that word? It would seem that most Democrats elected into the Presidency in recent history is by mandate. I wonder why?I am looking one more time to The Moore Film regarding Wall Street. The 'truth' is what President Obama is all about and rescuing this country is his purpose. If anyone can deliver reality as no other it is Michael Moore and oddly enough even after the election of Barak Obama I am still hoping that Moore can contextualize the reality America has been cast into and find a 'reality' that will instill profound change in its political venues that will last from now through the futures of Americans.
"Truth, Justice and the American Way." Hm. I think that was Superman, right? Yep. He never made it to IMAX.
