I find myself in a conflicted position, and some of you may feel the same.
With each passing day, I feel more and more rage at the Right and their idiotic statements; while at the same time I feel incredible frustration with President Obama and his staff.
I simply cannot believe what I am hearing - that some parents are thinking of keeping their kids home from school next Tuesday, because they don't want their kids to hear President Obama. Are they nuts? How incredibly stupid is that! This just goes to show that there is absolutely nothing President Obama can do - even a motivational talk to kids - without these people going nuts. What are those parents teaching their kids? To be racist? That school isn't important? To disrespect the Commander in Chief? Probably all of the above.
At work today I spoke to someone who is thinking of keeping his kids home. I asked him if it were Bush speaking, would he keep his kids home. His answer "no, Bush was a real President." These people are so wacky that it's impossible to have an intelligent conversation, and agree to disagree. It seems as though there is a certain percentage of people in this country (hopefully a small percentage) who have, because of their racism and hatred become completely unglued. Apparently they don't believe in democracy if their guy loses.
After the election I had taken my bumpersticker off my car; but today I put another one on; and I urged my friends to do the same as a show of support for the President.
Now, regarding my frustration with President Obama; maybe my hopes were too high and my expectations too great; but I feel so let down on so many issues - most notably lack of leadership on the public option, not going after Bush/Cheney, dragging his feet on Gitmo and Don't ask, Don't tell.
Hopefully next Wednesday he will come out fighting for a robust public option. Even if we lose on it and he goes down fighting, it will restore my confidence in him.
I guess for now I view this as kind of a family. We take issue with others in house; and we defend them outside. Anyone feeling similar?