By now, most of you have heard that conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh wants President Barack Obama to fail. Many would argue that Limbaugh’s sentiments result from his disdain for the Democratic Party, which President Obama just happens to be a member of. But I think we have to dig a little deeper.
Rush Limbaugh seemingly wants President Obama to fail because President Obama’s failure would mean he is…well right. It would also signify that the Democratic Party is in trouble, and that means it’s only a matter of time before members of the Republican Party regain control of the U.S. presidency and Congress. Right?
But who in their right mind would want to hand over the presidential reins to another Republican? Republican President George W. Bush had the privilege of serving as our president for the past eight years, and look where that got us. Our economy is in a recession and our military servicemen and servicewomen are fighting two wars (both in the Middle East) against an enemy (i.e., terror) that won’t be defeated until Jesus Christ returns.
What makes matters worse, however, is Rush Limbaugh’s assertion that our times call for adherence to a more conservative agenda. What does that mean? It means less government and more tax cuts for the rich. It means the federal government doing nothing in the wake of this recession, allowing our weakening economy to reset itself. Do these approaches sound like solutions to you? I hope not. If they do, Limbaugh has you right where he wants you. During the next round of elections, your know- and do-nothing attitude will cause you to vote for Republican candidates.
People, we’re living in an age where there is no room for divisive politics. President Obama is asking all Americans to roll up their sleeves and get to work. That has nothing to do with Democratic or Republican principles. It’s about restoring our country to prominence.
President Obama wants us to improve our schools because less than 50 percent of our citizens have the educational prowess to compete against our foreign neighbors in the global economy. He wants us to develop alternative forms of energy so America will be less reliant on foreign oil. He wants to reform the American health care system because high health care costs are placing an undue burden on average Americans. In short, he wants to do what he was elected to do – help the American people help themselves.
Recent assessments of our country’s infrastructure have revealed that our elected leaders have spent decades sleeping on the job. Our bridges and underpasses are showing their age. Our underground sewage systems and electrical wiring are corroding. Blinded by an “it will take care of itself” attitude, they failed to see the pink elephant in the room, which in this case is a capitalistic system that is starting to lose its edge. Once highly respected for supplying the world’s citizenry with quality goods and services, America is now being beaten in a game it played a major role in creating.
Rush Limbaugh should spend more time speaking about the failures of America’s leaders than singling President Obama out. Sure, there is a chance that President Obama’s leadership will be just as bad as past leaders, but his words and deeds seem to be reminiscent of a person who sees the pink elephant in the room. Consequently, he is endeavoring to unite us in thought, feeling and behavior so that we can support him in his efforts to correct the problem, not make it the inheritance of future generations.
Isn’t that what forward thinking is all about?
What do you think? I look forward to reading your responses.
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From THE PURPOSEFUL WRITER (http://purposefulwriter.blogspot.com/), a blog by Jeffery A. Faulkerson, MSSW
Posted By: J. A. Faulkerson
Tuesday, March 3rd 2009 at 2:18PM
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