You Probably Think I'm A Dem, But I'm Not

Presidential Approval Ratings

The graph above demonstrates that 70% of the population is thrilled it's a new day in America. I assume most believe that whatever comes next can't be any worse than former President Bush. Whether or not the blame placed upon W. was fair is a different discussion, which at this point is a mute point and likely won't result in any changed minds. Dissent is one of the most patriotic duties we have as Americans.  An unquestioned administration is fatal.  In 2003, the press failed the public by either refusing to ask the questions that may have saved over 4,000 lives or demanding better justification to invade Iraq. That can't be denied and will go down in history as the American media's greatest failing of the 21st century.

I did not vote for Barack, but I'm not scared anymore. I am not terrified of President Barack Hussein Obama because he promises transparency with the media, a far cry from his predecessor who was notorious for his combative style with the press.  Thus far, his decisions have remained relatively conservative.  I fervently disagree with him on many issues, but thankful he has been able to unite the Americans who want to be united.  I hope he fulfills his promise to close Gitmo and repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell."  Torture and discrimination are unacceptable.

As conservatives, liberals, or moderates, we are all Americans and as Americans we owe our new President the opportunity to lead before we attack.  We need to get behind this President and support him, until he earns our criticism.  We also need to keep President Obama is perspective.  His claims of hope are empty.  We can only have hope in one man, and that man died two millenniums ago.  Having hope in men only makes their failings that much more bitter.  President Obama will fail us because he is human, but until his failings are as devastating as the previous administration, President Obama has my support.

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