When Push Comes to Yawn

The politics of political accountability met the politics of political desolation tonight on live television. President Obama laid out his plan for revitalizing the economy, while Louisiana’s Gov. Bobby Jindal added more water to the sinking boat called the Republican Party. Jindal giving a speech after Obama was like me running onto the Los Angeles Staples Center floor wearing a “Celtics” jersey after a big Lakers victory…

Don't Republicans love Bobby Jindal? Why subject him to such humiliation? This should cause Republicans to re-think their efforts at stonewalling Obama’s financial agenda. They should learn that going up against a man who brings accountability is not wise when all you can offer is “no,” and Jindal… Better yet, next time no Jindal. Please!

On second thought, send Jindal or even Palin back to deliver the Republican responses each time President Obama addresses a joint session of congress. That should ensure the complete desolation of their Rush Limbaugh engineered political party… Looking at the bright side, the American economy is sure to recover if there are no more congressional Republicans voting to please Limbaugh.

Anyone finding fault with President Obama’s address tonight can only be characterized as “bitter.” No wonder Republicans embraced “Joe the Plumber” so effortlessly… Now he’s a real bitter Republican!

I guess it only makes sense for a drowning Republican Party to leave an unobtrusive Bobby Jindal in Obama’s massive wake...

G.L.M.

D. O. N. E.

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"Obama Effect" Delivers Presidential Victory to Democrat Barack Obama

Barack Hussein Obama has defeated John Sidney McCain, III to become the 44th President of the United States… Oh yes he did! America has changed overnight, and forever… Oh yes it has!

Our nation has embarked on a bona fide journey that has moved away from pipe dreams and wishful thinking. From dreams that were once about “40 acres and a mule…” Dreams that once whispered the words, “Separate but Equal..." Suddenly, America has opened her doors wider enabling all of her citizens access to her most prized institutions. Tonight, Obama’s dream became total reality. Tonight, we better defined the terms “indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”

The old “Bradley Effect" has been replaced by the new “Obama Effect.” Long live the “Obama Effect!”

America now writes a new narrative sequencing its beginnings from bitter cultural and racial divisions, to a more inclusive and truly American society. This is only the beginning, folks… but it has finally begun.

What remains clear is there are still pockets of American society that prefer not to change with the times. This Presidential campaign exposed millions willing to hold on to old hatreds regardless to how unfounded those beliefs may be. The Obama presidential victory is no doubt frightening to individuals who prefer fear over change.

Nevertheless, Obama has opened the door for more Americans who share his determination. He has single-handedly put success in reach of many Black, Asian and Latino Americans just by his own example. He has caused a spark in the hearts of many, and has forced millions worldwide to take notice of his strength of character.

No doubt an Obama Presidency inspires all of us, regardless of color and creed, to reach deeper into our own imaginations and to seek goals that would have been too lofty for our ancestors to seek or grasp… But seek and grasp we must for the sake of the nation... A frightening thought for anyone who is not for change…

Congratulations President-elect Barack Obama. You ran a valiant campaign and achieved the mandate you sought after.

G.L.M.

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