With the election of our 44th President Barack H. Obama our nation watched in awe as history unveiled itself right before our eyes. Beautiful things were spoken even in the greatest of silences and we cannot deny that deep within the soul of this nation, America is as promising as our forefathers intended.
As he spoke, he linked together partisan politicians; he caught the eyes and ears of citizens that have never invoked their right to vote. Yet, there millions flocked to polls, to say- yes! Change is coming.
Shortly after the inauguration, the then President elect began a webpage inviting all American citizens to tell their stories, share their visions for a brighter, better America. He wanted input. It was something I wrote on and received multiple replies from- from all sides of the political arena. Both positive and negative I read each one, and cared for each one’s thoughts.
Unfortunately, when trying to link this to Change.Gov, I discovered the site was no longer valid and searched a little deeper, because I want people’s voice’s to be heard. We the people, are in the center of the crisis. We can bail out wall street, dish out money to our automakers, as we have before, and we can sit and listen as both Republicans and Democrats argue it all out, but if we want change to happen, we have to participate.
Since the link no longer works I have discovered that the peoples ability to share this vision and have their voices heard have not been completely deprived of them. Vice President Joe Biden is taking on that project. To get there you have to visit http://www.whitehouse.gov, go the blog, find Vice President Biden’s page and there you have an opportunity to have your say. I encourage everyone to do this, but I do not encourage words of hate or disdain. I know that there are tensions from racism, to politicism, to fears of socialism…there’s an endless list. But, it is our duty as American Citizens to respect the President and his Cabinet while they reside in office. It is only one faction of what it means to be patriotic.
I added this page to my blog because I believe in this nation and its ability to rise above all that challenges it. I believe in a union of people that want to see change regardless of who sits in the Oval office. I believe our Country is in ever-present danger as foreign and domestic terrorists walk amongst us, as we face financial crisis, and as the world tumbles around us tearing us in all directions. Which end is up is the pervasive question.
This blog, is committed to open discussions on current political issues, and I appeal to you all to engage in this forum and discuss whatever is on your mind. I do ask that we respect each others political preferences and communicate with integrity rather then viality.
The first question I have is what is your vision for America? ( While there are a multitude of things I want to discuss, this stimulus package, if you think we are going socialist, GUANTANAMO BAY, the 55,000+ prisoners that will be released from California Prisons, Iraq, Afghanistan…Bin Ladens latest message- I’m interested in what you want to see happen under President Obama’s Administration to begin with!)
