The Spirit Of Hope

Can President Obama Usher In A New Era Of Hope

President Obama was sworn into office on January 20, 2009. For many, this is a momentous occasion. For others, it is a symbol of defeat of a hard fought campaign.

For me, Obama's swearing in ends a dark period in our nation's history. For all of President Bush's faults, I was most disappointed with the mood of the nation that existed during his presidency. I am not one who believes that a President can make a substantial change to the everyday life of an individual American. The Federal Government tends to act in the abstract, looking at the nation as a whole. The total effect of any change on each individual is minimal when it comes from the federal level. Direct change comes from local governments - ironically it is those elections most people do not pay attention to.

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When Obama takes office he and his administration take on a load of problems almost unheard of in recent memory. The economy, two wars, the Israel conflict, high unemployment, the environment. How much can we really expect from President Obama from the start? I think too many expect too much and this hurts him in the short run.

What excites me is the change in the national mood. With Obama is a return of hope to Washington. Obama preaches hope. More importantly, his supporters believe in it. What Obama brings to the table is an environment of positivism. A belief that anything is possible. Many people call this naivety, but I believe it is the right message to bring.

President Obama may not change the world in his first 100 days, but at least he brings a spirit that makes many of us believe that the change can happen. It is this spirit that will hopefully make people believe in the government and the nation as a whole again. And we together can lift each other out of the problems that plague us today.

Just my rant.

Thanks for reading.

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Sciantel says:
10 months ago

Agreed!

bgpappa says:
10 months ago

Thanks

ralph.brandt@comcast.net says:
4 months ago

Once the euphoria wore off the liberal press has been unable to prop up the paper figure. His popularity in 6 months has fallen like a jet without power which is what he is and was. He offered no hope just false promises that varied from one place to another. Remember the glowing accolades to Pennsylvanians in Hazelton and the "Bitter people who cling to their guns and bibles" remark made scant hours later in liberal California where he thought Keystone Staters would not hear. He believes government fixes things, big government fixes it better. Less than 30% of the people in the US believe big government can fix anything and most of them thing big government is the problem. He will be unable to keep his present popularity unless he can create more crisis. Right now the best thing for him is another 911 type attack.

bgpappa says:
4 months ago

It is those bitter people who cling to their bible who are fighting against any kind of change, even if they are the very people healthcare reform can help.

Despite the Republicans failure to do anything positive in ten years, Obama has made healthcare a real issue. He has the country talking about torture is appropriate. He is asking Americans to take part in their democracy again instead of just telling them to go shopping. We once again live in a country where people can voice their opposition and not worry about retribution. Sorry to tell you, much has changed since the Bush years and it has only been eight months.

Thanks for the comment.