Musings for the day...

I hear a lot of “partisan” bickering. Oh you rightwing nut jobs do this, or you socialist left wing commies think that. Bush did this, Obama is doing that… well you know I guess maybe I am just tired of it all. I am tired of the status quo that politicians are liars. When and why did we ever become okay with the fact that our leaders are free to lie and deceive? I make no bones about it, I don’t like, one bit, all the bailouts and spending and mortgaging of my childrens future that President Obama is doing. What I do like is that people are communicating. Not always in a forum to learn, but people are caring. I have yet to hear one argument by President Obama’s supporters that justifies his spending. I have yet to hear a better plan come from the Republican side. It’s true the people spoke in resounding fashion this past election in favor of President Obama. But have we selected Form ahead of Function? Oh yeah, I love to hear the WAY PBO speaks, but the words and even more telling the execution are what scare the hell out of me. Many countries have attempted to enlist the ideologies and principles that PBO is enacting. Does PBO intend to force every CEO from every company that has failed and taken gov’t money to resign? If not, why? If so, Why and under what authority. Heck if he bankrupts the USA, will he resign? Go ahead Bush bashers and bring up wire tapping and all the other arguments. I am not saying Bush is a saint. What I am saying is there are some scary things going on with our current administration, that are WAY outside of the Constitution and the Rights and Authorities that exist therein. It seems eerily reminiscent to Nixon saying, that when the President does it, it’s not illegal. Heck, the oath (which by definition is: “a solemn attestation of the truth or inviolability of one’s words.”) (http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oath) President Obama said, “I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.” Well one of two things seems to be evident, that perhaps he doesn’t know how, or more likely he just doesn’t care. His name will forever join Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Lincoln, Hamilton, Truman, Reagan. Those who signed the Declaration of Independence, pledged their lives, fortunes, and sacred honor.

I think my plea is to all that we look for a higher level off accountability in ourselves and in our leaders. Jefferson, in looking for inspiration and material to write and formulate his genius ideas, sought for a return to the “ancient principles”. I submit we need that today as much or more than they needed them then. I love America, and beg for God to bless it, but wonder far too often, how can he or why would he?

JAJ