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President Elect Obama,
Now that you have secured the highest office in the land, I feel I should offer my congratulations. You fought a good fight, kept mostly to the issues and did what no politician before you has been able to do with any real success; turned out the youth vote. I applaud you on your success.
I should be honest before we get to far into this sir, I am not part of your fan club, I was not a supporter of your run for office and I will probably be one of the more vocal members of the loyal opposition. That having been said, it was still one hell of a race and you should be proud of the job you did.
As the future unfolds you will no doubt be challenged in many ways. From foreign policy issues to domestic financial markets and the ever present War on terror, which I assume we will continue to fight in some manner, you will from time to time feel unsure of what needs to be done. All I and many Americans would ask of you during times like these is don't let it show. Don't let your indecision show on your face, in your words or in your actions. When we act we must act with confidence and you should act with the assurance that America is behind our new President whether we voted for him or not. That, President Elect Obama, is my promise to you, that I will be supportive.
I will be supportive right up to the point you even think of infringing on my rights or the rights of others in this, the greatest nation on God's green earth. The people that voted for you voted for change, well things were going pretty good for a lot of us before this change started. You would do well to remember that too. Not everyone in this country voted for you, in fact 47% did not, and when coupled with those that did not vote at all, closer to 70% did not vote for you. Some because they were simply too stupid to vote, others just didn't like the idea of either you or your policies. We are being honest here.
So as you begin to move this country toward the change that you believe is best for this country (and I do believe that your intentions are well and good if not misguided in my book) keep in mind that America is a nation of individuals who all have different ideas of success, failure and comfort. What may seem like a lot of money to some, is paltry to others. Not everyone in America needs to succeed at the same levels to feel accomplishment or to be happy. Others must obtain the very pinnacle of their chosen profession and have been so graced by God with the talents and abilities for that journey. It does not make us greedy, it does not make us better than any other, it simply is who we are. For those who need less for their personal happiness, such is their path and many of us only hope that you will respect us as you do them.
Theft is theft. Taking that which you did not earn to hand it someone else who also did not earn it may play well in old English lore, but makes no hero out of you, it is theft. Despite the badge of sheriff or President, that which is not earned is not appreciated.
But as I made clear in the opening statements of this open letter to my new President, we will not agree on many things. But it is on this issue alone that I will first voice my concern and attempt to educate you as you are so apt of trying to educate others.
President Elect Obama, I wish all the best in your new endeavor. May God bless you and may God bless America.
Average American
Anytown USA
Original was signed with my given name, address and phone number. It was dropped in the mail this moring.
President Elect Obama
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Posted By: Average American Posted on: Nov. 5, 2008 at 8:38 AM  28 Comments
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Nov. 5, 2008 at 01:36:42 PM
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| Nice letter AA. You are right a lot of people did not want him as their president, including myself; but now that he is, lets give him an opportunity to see what he can do. |
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Nov. 5, 2008 at 02:42:21 PM
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| AA - Bravo. Very well written letter. I've said it before - several times on this web-site...You do not have to respect the man - but we, as Americans, MUST respect the office. I was not for Obama - but I will give him a chance, now that he has been elected - and I will support the office to which he has been elected. Let's hope for the best... Your Worthless Nut |
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Nov. 5, 2008 at 05:08:38 PM
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| AA. I am going to use someone else's words to reply to your article. I read it on a blog, the posters name is Planet Kansas. He sums up my thoughts perfectly: We saw Barack in Springfield last week and it was a transformational event. Though I have lived a comfortable and good life, I realized that my accomplishments must amount to more than benefiting only myself and he called on us to give something back if we are ever going to be sucessful. I really am a changed man today. As he prepares for his new job, he has already warned us that his success won't be without our sacrifice. To actually think the deficit, financial stimuls packages and 2 wars don't have to be paid back is Republican Kool-Aid. It will require higher taxes for everyone, less consumption, and more community service. Our country did the same for WWII, and he must change our shallow culture from one that consumes back into one that produces. I am more than willing to do this, and will sleep better because of it because my children's future depends on it. It is the dawn of a new day and I feel great. |
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Nov. 6, 2008 at 05:59:41 AM
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[This is a reply to comment by indie616 on Nov. 5, 2008 at 05:08:38 PM]
indie616
Nov. 5, 2008 at 05:08:38 PM AA. I am going to use someone else's words to reply to your article. I read it on a blog, the posters name is Planet Kansas. He sums up my thoughts perfectly: We saw Barack in Springfield last week and it was a transformational event.... View this Comment Indie, I will respond with my own words, as I am intelligent enough to command my own thinking process. We saw Barack in Springfield last week and it was a transformational event. Nobody should have this kind of power over you except God and yourself. Though I have lived a comfortable and good life, I realized that my accomplishments must amount to more than benefiting only myself and he called on us to give something back if we are ever going to be sucessful. Most of us give in large numbers to those charities and other institutions that are better suited to handle these issues. Just because we have money does not mean we sit on it. Buying things creates jobs too Indie. I really am a changed man today. Salvation Syndrome. As he prepares for his new job, he has already warned us that his success won't be without our sacrifice. Financial sacrifice only? To actually think the deficit, financial stimuls packages and 2 wars don't have to be paid back is Republican Kool-Aid. Voted on by a majority Democratic Congess. It will require higher taxes for everyone, (Why not lower spending by the government to free up funds to make the entire economy of the government work better. I know when we over spend, which is hard with our enormous resources, cutting spending to reduce our debt is our first thought, not asking someone else for more money) less consumption, (Is this really how you "spread the wealth", by sitting on it, shouldn't we all be practicing smarter consumption instead of simplifying it to less spending in the economy by those who produce the income the government taxes?) and more community service (This is a no brainer, more community service by the people would reduce the government's involvement and I am all for that).Our country did the same for WWII, (It is hard to rally a country around the idea of defeat) and he must change our shallow culture from one that consumes back into one that produces. The two go hand in hand, It is the shallow thinking that must be expanded. The thought that only Government can save us from ourselves. I am more than willing to do this, and will sleep better because of it because my children's future depends on it. I would rather leave my children with a less intrusive, less controlling government that values their independence and freedom than allow my kids to suckle at the teet of a all encompassing father figure who set an example of over spending with the expectation of someone else picking up the tab. We need, no we must, change the thinking in this country to one of "The government is there to provide only that which we can not for ourselves". Please reference a little reviewed parchment from our nations founding called the Constitution for details of just what that scope of involvement is supposed to be. It is the dawn of a new day and I feel great. Well, depending on which pill the doctor is peddling this week, this might simple be a side effect of temporary euphoria. |
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Nov. 6, 2008 at 06:52:47 AM
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[This is a reply to comment by Average American on Nov. 6, 2008 at 05:59:41 AM]
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Nov. 6, 2008 at 05:59:41 AM Indie, I will respond with my own words, as I am intelligent enough to command my own thinking process. We saw Barack in Springfield last week and it was a transformational event. Nobody should have this kind of power over you except God and yourself.... View this Comment I am not even going to go past your first sentence. I am, however, tempted to print your diatribe to me about "women should not be allowed to vote" and send that to Obama, explaining that the same guy that sent him the above ditty also holds those views. |
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Nov. 6, 2008 at 06:19:39 PM
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| Indie quoting Planet Kansas wrote about Obama "As he prepares for his new job, he has already warned us that his success won't be without our sacrifice." In my best Keith Olberdung voice Sacrifice! Sacrifice! Have you no shame sir! You have spent the last 2 years telling us how the government under your Presidency would take care of all of us no matter how many rich people it took to plunder. What was "clinging to God and guns" because the government would not help them? a smoothly delivered lie? What about the people you deceived with your airy rhetoric like the young lady in Jacksonville who after listening to you dulcet toned speech declaimed her support because under your administration she wouldn't have to worry about gas or house payments? Now you speak to us of sacrifice? We who have sacrificed our disbelief and analytic thought to place you in the highest office in the land. How dare you speak to us of sacrifice for your sucess! How dare you! Resign, resign, resign. |
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Nov. 6, 2008 at 07:10:29 PM
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| Winger, if you'd been listening, Obama talked about sacrifice all along, and all the hardwork ahead of us. The difference is Sen. McBush and Bush want all the sacrifices to be made by people on Social Security, and from Veterans Healthcare, and poor children. Sen. Obama wants the biggest sacrifices to come from defense contractors, and heiresses, and the wealthiest income earners. Governing is about choices, who wins and who loses, who gains and who pays. The Democratic idea is that poor sick children and veterans with health problems should be at the front of the line - Dick Cheney and his Republican conservative ideology would rather they just die. |
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Nov. 6, 2008 at 07:12:01 PM
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[This is a reply to comment by AZRWinger on Nov. 6, 2008 at 06:19:39 PM]
AZRWinger
Nov. 6, 2008 at 06:19:39 PM Indie quoting Planet Kansas wrote about Obama "As he prepares for his new job, he has already warned us that his success won't be without our sacrifice." In my best Keith Olberdung voice Sacrifice! Sacrifice! Have you no shame sir! You... View this Comment It is obvious that you have missed the point of the election, what this country faces and that the American people have said, when the going gets tough, the tough get going. Not the Republican/Conservative mantra of when the going gets tough...LET'S GO SHOPPING! But it was worse than that. What Bush said was let's go shopping........and put it on your kids and grandkids credit cards. And we aren't gonna buy you what you need. We are gonna buy our friends all the stuff they want. Halliburton, Blackwater, the Military-Industrial Complex, Big Oil and rich folks. We aren't going to invest in infrastructure. If the bridge you are driving on falls down, well, you should have made a better decision about what bridge to drive over. If that family member gets wounded in action and needs help from the VA, well, tough luck. They signed up for combat and knew the risks. SIDE NOTE: We won't be above using the soldiers in our TV appearances, however. And science? Ha! Who needs science? God has it all in his hands. Stem cells to cure your Mom's alzheimers? Or your daughters diabetes? Or your brother's paralysis? Or your Dad's Parkinson's? Too Bad. Our morality trumps your morality. Conservatism is about limited government. But under Bush it was about sticking their noses in who we called or emailed, who we loved and slept with and life and death decisions between a man and his wife. It was about flag burning amendments and gay marriage. It was about demonizing people who had different opinions and calling them UnAmerican and "dangerous." This election appealed to the basic core of Americanism. Sacrifice--helping one another for the betterment of the country. We have rejected the "f*** YOU, I GOT MINE" attitude of the last years. Reaganism/Bus***eism is dead. |
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Nov. 6, 2008 at 08:26:14 PM
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indie616
Nov. 6, 2008 at 07:12:01 PM It is obvious that you have missed the point of the election, what this country faces and that the American people have said, when the going gets tough, the tough get going. Not the Republican/Conservative mantra of when the going gets... View this Comment Amen Indie. That does a perfect job of capturing the right amount of anger and hate I feel towards the conservatives for wasting 8 years that we could have been moving this country forward. |
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So taking my tax dollars, and giving them to Hallibruton is theft?
Taking my money and handing it out to News Corp for broadcast rights is theft?
Taking my money, and using it to help manufacturers move their factories out of America is theft?
Oh wait, in Republitard speak, that is Freedom ringing.
Also, for your math, 53% voted against McCain, and adding in the 23% who didn't vote, then 76% of Americans hate Republican conservatism.
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