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So, here we are. President Obama. He has some time in the job, he has done a few things to upset some and make others very happy. The man, regardless of prior experience, was elected to the office of President of the United States. I did not vote for him, I felt that I did not know enough about him for him to earn my vote. Many Americans did vote for him. Many would do it again, many would not.
He has definitely made changes to our country. Some, for the better, some for the worse. Yet, through it all, much like President Bush, his supporters will back him no matter what.
President Obama has made some bad mistakes, that's not why I am writing. I am writing to point out how the media misrepresents the actual stories and how their decisions on what facts are may be skewed. As a Republican, I was on with John Boehner's town hall last night. I listened to him and it was a little eye opening. John Boehner was not bashing the President. He said that he would be able to find common ground and that he liked the President very much. He said the President was a great guy and though they don't agree all the time, he has a lot of respect for him. Wow, that's not what I thought based on the media's portrayals.
I recently listened to an uncut speech by the President, not just the five seconds the evening news plays for you. He had a lot of sensible things to say. He talked about helping each other, he said his jobs bill is not perfect, but it is what he believes the country needs to get going. Wow, he is actually passionate about the United States. I thought, why the hell wouldn't he be?!
I then made it a point to see some uncut video of Harry Reid. This is where the media's portrayal actually helps him. I am sure he has some talent somewhere, but it escaped me from what I found on CSPAN. He droned on about virtually nothing, as well, he seemed to be completely out of touch with any reality of current or past existence. He was very good at avoiding answering any of the questions that were posed to him, is this a Senate thing? In my opinion, the five second sound bite is just what he needs.
Net, net, these guys don't want anyone to be hungry, they don't want anyone to be out of work and poor. They all want corporations to have footing in our boarders. They all want good, affordable housing, public services and excellent educations for our children. They all seem to want better for the United States. They just think there is a different way to do it.
I am no longer going to comment on news stories (except maybe the occasional "not-news"), I will only write opinion articles like this one. I feel as though I am a sensible person, I try to be open minded, I try not to be hypocritical, and I love this country. I will not bash those who dedicate their lives to public service by posting on news articles that no longer report just the who, what, where, when, why, and how. Now the reporters seem to have the privilege of reporting what they think. That's not news, that's opinion.
Rise up, don't be fooled because the New York Times or Wall Street Journal tells you something as a fact. Also, one more thing, opinion pieces, like this, are opinions. They may not be just like yours, but hopefully they will shed a little light on a thought process you did not have before.
