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I put my full faith in President Obama, but now I am part of the new revolution
Wednesday, September 16, 2009 6:40 AM PDT
Failure. Something I don't wish on our president, or our country.
I can't even imagine how incredibly difficult a day in Barack Obama's shoes must be. The decisions he has to make, some split-second, undoubtedly test his moral fiber and his faith in humanity. Being the leader of the free world is certainly no easy task.
I had hope. I did. The big day in January when the country sat glued to their TV sets to watch inauguration history was the same day I was crossing my fingers, praying that this was the rebound game, that we were headed to a country of greatness again.
When Obama was elected last November I used an analogy that boiled down to the idea of America depending on him to change our direction and not hurt us as we had been in years past, or face the rage of the people who couldn't take any more.
It wasn't a threat; it was a promise of reaction. We the people chose to instill our trust and faith in him.
He has since, alongside Congress, spent trillions in money that didn't exist.
I'm not wet behind the ears with the idea of government. I get it. It's a game that has been going on for decades beyond decades, and the bulk of politicians have always been rats, out for their own agenda. Nothing new.
But America has never been this far into left field before. And yes, the pun was intended. Liberalism has saturated the political landscape and even drowned the Republican Party. Spending $400 million for endangered deer or $3 billion for green energy with no checks, balances or assurance any of that will be spent on said bill proposals is something I cannot understand or accept in a time where there is no money — period.
Raising the debt limit every time we tap out our mortgaged cash isn't just irresponsible; it's destroying the future, prolonging the inevitable.
Congresspeople from both parties who are deaf to our cries and a sitting president who had the potential to be great and turn this mess around but did just the opposite have added to the frustration building within Americans across this land.
Millions of Americans who love the United States and are committed to the future of this great nation have risen over the past year. Not because they hate the president or are racist or hate the Democratic majority. This has nothing to do with party politics; it's that trivial garbage and maniac rhetoric that has also helped add another step to this country's end.
Thomas Jefferson once said, "Every generation needs a new revolution."
This past Saturday across America, millions of citizens, worried about the future, took to city streets and state landmarks to protest outrageous spending, unbelievable corruption and ignorant elected officials who no longer represent the little guy.
The UK Daily Mail estimated the crowd that marched on Washington, D.C., was up to two million.
Two million Americans at the doorstep of Congress and the president.
A new revolution, Mr. Jefferson? It's on.
Corruption at the top. Americans are sick to death of this culture of corruption that has become commonplace in politics. That's why they were there — in mass.
That's why this past Saturday, Americans from all walks of life gathered together as they did on that emotional day eight years ago. These Americans pleaded for the country they know exists beyond the politics and beyond the heated rhetoric to emerge once again.
How we felt on September 12, 2001, after the attacks that changed our lives, we believed in the American spirit. We appreciated our neighbors and hugged our family members a little tighter than before.
We stood together in town squares, churches, school cafeterias and auditoriums. We knew that the real America — the one that is colorblind to skin, loves children, helps a friend in need, obeys the law and works hard to live within its means and create a bright future for its family, that America — would prosper once again.
A united front where doing the right thing isn't labeled "extreme," and where believing in the core principals of the grandest, greatest and most spectacular free society that was ever established can and will prosper once again.
Don't be fooled. It's not about parties, presidents, media or politics. It's about America.
"Every government degenerates when trusted to the rulers of the people alone. The people themselves are its only safe depositories," Thomas Jefferson said.
Join "the people" in stopping this problem rather than continuing to accept it. We're America, we're better than this.
Let's not allow failure.
Wade Heath is a college student and writer of The WadeWire Blog at wadewire.blogspot.com. He can be reached at reachwade@lycos.com.
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Lodian wrote on Sep 24, 2009 10:41 PM:
Always good advice. "
sparky595 wrote on Sep 22, 2009 11:40 AM:
You said:
"5. Regarding job creation, with national unemployment at a 26-year high (and expected to rise), why not immediately cut taxes and regulations much more on small businesses which, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce and Bureau of the Census, created 78.9 percent of the nation's net new jobs?"
Some say obama has no idea what he is doing with the economy. What is scary is I think he knows exactly what he is doing. The only growth he wants is government employees. He has a socialist agenda for our country. Part of that plan is to let our economy suffer so we are in "crisis" mode which helps him ram his agenda down our throats. "
rantraves wrote on Sep 22, 2009 7:43 AM:
Gator wrote on Sep 21, 2009 8:47 PM:
On his watch LBJ said he would not embarrass Israel or
attack them for their strafing of the USS Liberty an American spy ship, his
Words “a few dead Sailors weren’t worth it.” "
gcamp wrote on Sep 21, 2009 8:12 PM:
6. Regarding terrorism, why not investigate terrorists more aggressively rather than going after the CIA?
7. Regarding government ethics, why not have a single—rather than a double—standard? Elected and appointed officials need to abide by the same laws they require regular citizens to follow.
The true test of leaders is how they use power. President Obama will either be just another mediocre politician or an historic statesman depending on whether he shifts his power levers forwards or “barackwards "
gcamp wrote on Sep 21, 2009 8:10 PM:
4. Regarding economic revival and the development of world markets for U.S. goods, why repeat the mistake that helped trigger the Depression—the imposition of trade barriers, such as the cap and trade bill’s carbon tax on imports and a new 35 percent tariff on Chinese tires? Instead, why not buck the labor unions, special interests and Democrats in Congress by fast tracking more free trade agreements with other countries? "
gcamp wrote on Sep 21, 2009 8:09 PM:
1. Regarding his $900-billion health care fix President Obama says, “Reducing the waste and inefficiency in Medicare and Medicaid will pay for most of this plan.” If that’s true, why not show that government can actually do that first, before we drastically increase spending, the nation’s debt, and government control over our health care?
2. Regarding the “achievement gap,” high dropout rates, and violence plaguing many schools, why not give those mostly black and Hispanic students and their families the hope and change they desperately need? Why not defy intransigence by the teachers’ unions and allow school choice, charter schools and privately-funded opportunity scholarships? "
edumacation wrote on Sep 21, 2009 6:45 PM:
I forgot to mention President Dick Nixon. He also did not trust Israel. "
Gator wrote on Sep 21, 2009 5:48 PM:
If six and a half million of my ancestors had been cooked in the Jerry’s ovens I just might walk around with a chip on my shoulder and a real nasty
attitude and want to kick A** and take names….Then that’s just me…. "
Gator wrote on Sep 21, 2009 5:38 PM:
than they were shot up.. As for Mosaad agents they are here along with others. Seal teams and Delta force routinely sneak in and out of Israel. Also
We have a Black ops unit who does termination jobs where ever the need arises. As for the Palestinians are the Arab worlds stick to keep Israel stirred
They don’t care how many women and children are killed as long as Israel gets the Blame…without oil the Arabs would be nothing but Nomad camel
Jockeys… "
edumacation wrote on Sep 21, 2009 3:01 PM:
It was Truman and his advisors that aquiesced to the support of synthesizing Israel as a sovereign country for diplaced Jews after the holocaust. At that time, most of Congress did not support this idea because it would be taking land away from Palestinians. Have we heard that compalint before?
President Kennedy viewed Israel only as a way to expand US military presence in the Middle East. He was not "owned" by the AZC. He did this by selling them short range surface to air missiles.
One unanswered question, is that many Mossad agents were present in an around Dallas during the assassination. Why were they there? We can also ask the same question about thirty Mossad agents who were deported from the USA by the FBI two months after 911. Why were they set up videotaping the planes AS THEY CRASHED into the twin towers? This takes time and preparation. How did they get there before our own NYFD and NYPD? The questions have been asked and never answered. "
edumacation wrote on Sep 21, 2009 2:08 PM:
edumacation wrote on Sep 21, 2009 2:07 PM:
I think the simple explanation is that most politicians really represent their campaign contributors rather than anyone else. They call it "access" and "constituent service". Unfortunately, most of us can't pick up the telephone and ask to speak to the President, even if it is his/her own spiritual advisor. Look what happened to Reverend Wright. Emmanuel Rahm, a former backroom political controller from Chicago is THE gatekeeper for our President. Guess who he owes his allegiance to? Ask him. I hear nothing about "WE" as America, only CONTROL OF AMERICA. The question is for whom? "
Gator wrote on Sep 21, 2009 8:50 AM:
attack them for their strafing of the USS Liberty an American spy ship, his
Words “a few dead Sailors weren’t worth it.” I have never seen the amount of Or the scope of hate for an America President. One thing for sure Beck and Limbaugh must have Heinrich Himmler and Joseph Goebbles laughing in their graves… "
wtf wrote on Sep 21, 2009 8:46 AM:
We need ONLY AMERICAN representatives - not dual citizens with Israel - who put AMERICA first, second and third....not apologists, shills or propagandist for Israel who, at the same time, are running America into the ground. "
Lodian wrote on Sep 20, 2009 5:31 PM:
DFTT; Don't feed the trolls. lol! "
edumacation wrote on Sep 20, 2009 9:04 AM:
edumacation wrote on Sep 20, 2009 9:02 AM:
Obama owes his presidency to his campaign contributors, like every other politician.
Don't you think it strange that a company(G-S) which extols the virtue of Laissez-faire capitalism would strongly support a former "community activist" (Acorn) and a person who strongly supports former communist community organizers such as Bill Ayers and Van Jones?
Goldman-Sachs supports Obama and they receive support from him. Quid pro quo.
Dozens of white house staff and political appointments are former Goldman-Sachs executives. It is more than a correlation---according to the appointees.
There is a difference between a "Zionist sympathizer" than a strong leader and PROPONENT of Zionism. Here is an Obama quote:
"...My support within the Jewish community probably has been much more significant than any support that I have received from the Muslim American community," Mr. Obama said, adding that he welcomes support from Muslim Americans.... "...living for four years in Indonesia — the world's most populous Muslim country ...allows me to say things to them that other presidents might not be able to say...."
Obama "Csar" list----mostly AIPAC people. "
Brian wrote on Sep 20, 2009 8:26 AM:
" Cogito wrote on Sep 16, 2009 5:16 PM:
" Well, Christ died on the cross for those sins. So they are forgiven. But they need to be admitted to, and confessed to as sins first before God will forgive them. "
Is this what you really believe? Cuz if that's the case, then I guess you are against the death penalty too? Wow, something we agree on.
-Voter,
So you believe that the death penalty is not justifiable if the person does not admit they committed the crime? Even though there is overwhelming evidence? You're definatley not a Jew. "
Lodian wrote on Sep 19, 2009 6:19 PM:
Gator wrote on Sep 19, 2009 3:35 PM:
that just doesn’t compute.. Zionist/Muslim that’s like Gas/match…All this hyperbole about Obama would be funny as hell if it wasn’t so bloody pathetic… "
edumacation wrote on Sep 18, 2009 9:29 PM:
Mr. Obama is also paying back the huge INDIRECT contributions from AIPAC (American Israel Public Affairs Committee) Three US Presidents since WW2 have had them investigated for a foreign power influencing our policial structure. They changed their name from the original American Zionist Council. The word Zionist (which really reflects their interest ---ZIONISM) is no longer politically correct and there are fears that Islamists will be offended. Now it's called AIPAC. The problem is the payback- Look at the list of Obama Csars. Many were really appointed by their friend and possibly controller AIPAC. Do you remember the alleged racist remarks made by Obama's minister Reverend Wright? Mr Wright was only expressing his fear that Pro-Zionist Obama appointees control to his access and calendar. Look up the names. "
Bob Hussein Loblaw wrote on Sep 18, 2009 5:05 PM:
Please. As I recall your "faith" lasted about a month. I guess that's a long time for children these days. "
Journey wrote on Sep 18, 2009 7:01 AM:
http://d.yimg.com/kq/groups/17260182/1610997888/name/ftc-vi26.wmv "
Warrior4Life wrote on Sep 18, 2009 6:31 AM:
Lodian wrote on Sep 17, 2009 11:26 PM:
Did gray cloud just call Wade a bunch of names? ;-) "
gray cloud wrote on Sep 17, 2009 6:14 PM:
gcamp wrote on Sep 17, 2009 12:42 PM:
Frank,Rangle,Dodd,Stanford,Edwards,Feinstein,To many to list with Tax issues,to many to list with sweatheart loans from Fannie & Freddie,To many to list of the non vented/confirmed CZARs
It is an absolute mess!!! "
Lodian wrote on Sep 17, 2009 10:45 AM:
Now THAT we can agree on. "
wtf wrote on Sep 17, 2009 9:20 AM:
"Local law enforcement officials estimated 70k or so. That's still a lot...but not the "millions" that the march advocates and blog-meisters are tossing around."
It's possible that when referencing the "millions" number, that those writing are referring to the total across the nation and not just in D.C. since there were many marches scheduled that day all across the country. "
wtf wrote on Sep 17, 2009 9:16 AM:
"...Let's investigate all of the corruption in Washington. The last administration, too. I am tired of the special interest groups and secret deals that go on at the American citizens' expense. Our government has been out of control long before obama came along."
WELL SAID!!! I totally agree with you! "
rantraves wrote on Sep 17, 2009 6:58 AM:
Warrior4Life wrote on Sep 17, 2009 5:43 AM:
Lee wrote on Sep 16, 2009 6:40 PM:
voter wrote on Sep 16, 2009 5:59 PM:
" Well, Christ died on the cross for those sins. So they are forgiven. But they need to be admitted to, and confessed to as sins first before God will forgive them. "
Is this what you really believe? Cuz if that's the case, then I guess you are against the death penalty too? Wow, something we agree on.
You never analyze the implications of what you are told to believe, do you? "
voter wrote on Sep 16, 2009 5:35 PM:
jeff wrote on Sep 16, 2009 5:33 PM:
voter wrote on Sep 16, 2009 5:31 PM:
voter wrote on Sep 16, 2009 5:29 PM:
My point is that you believe whatever you are told to believe by both your church and your political party without question, no matter who it hurts, no matter how ridiculous, no matter how hateful. "
Cogito wrote on Sep 16, 2009 5:24 PM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 16, 2009 5:16 PM:
voter wrote on Sep 16, 2009 5:16 PM:
" OK, maybe I should have said politicians. Most people who work for the government aren't motivated enough to be corrupt. "
Now you're disrespecting the people who sit next to you in church on Sunday and probably some family members too. That's not a very funny joke. It makes honest discourse impossible. You don't know what you believe anymore and just wait for someone, anyone you see as an authority figure to tell you what to say next. Have some self respect and think for yourself. "
Ivan Dixon wrote on Sep 16, 2009 5:12 PM:
Come early, parking may be limited, given the expected turn out. "
voter wrote on Sep 16, 2009 5:05 PM:
jeff wrote on Sep 16, 2009 4:59 PM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 16, 2009 4:57 PM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 16, 2009 4:55 PM:
jramagic wrote on Sep 16, 2009 4:50 PM:
voter wrote on Sep 16, 2009 4:10 PM:
As for this idiotic statement that government=corruption: stupid and disrespectful of all of your friends and neighbors who work for the fire and police departments, public schools, libraries, and on and on.
You've become a cartoon. "
Cogito wrote on Sep 16, 2009 3:54 PM:
max stanfield wrote on Sep 16, 2009 1:18 PM:
sparky595 wrote on Sep 16, 2009 1:16 PM:
jeff wrote on Sep 16, 2009 1:14 PM:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1HFzw8lF7k "
jeff wrote on Sep 16, 2009 12:44 PM:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUPMjC9mq5Y "
jeff wrote on Sep 16, 2009 12:42 PM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 16, 2009 12:36 PM:
jeff wrote on Sep 16, 2009 12:33 PM:
wtf wrote on Sep 16, 2009 12:33 PM:
jeff wrote on Sep 16, 2009 12:31 PM:
Ivan Dixon wrote on Sep 16, 2009 12:30 PM:
In any case, the people have spoken. Wade Heath must go!!! 25 million marchers can't be wrong! "
wtf wrote on Sep 16, 2009 12:30 PM:
Wade wrote: "This past Saturday across America, ??? of citizens, worried about the future, took to city streets and state landmarks to protest outrageous spending, unbelievable corruption and ignorant elected officials who no longer represent the little guy."
The fact that there is contention regarding the number of protesters is nothing new. Happened all the time with the MSM during the war protests. Only real coverage available was usually on the internet.
In all fairness, there were most likely a median between what the MSM reported and what the websites are stating. But here's an example of protests during Bush's era that were not covered, or barely covered, by the MSM:
http://whatreallyhappened.com/WRHARTICLES/whoiscongresslisteningto.html "
1143 wrote on Sep 16, 2009 12:25 PM:
Time to get rid of the Chicago Mafia..........O'Bama, Axelrod, Emanuel, and Holder. They all have been very involved with ACORN. It would be humorous, if it were not so serious.
We now, more than ever, have a very corrupt government. Also, to be added to this group of thiefs are: Pelosi,Reid,Feinstein, Boxer, Waters,(tax-cheat)Geithner,(Fannie Mae cheat)Chris Dodd & (Freddie Mac cheat) Barney Franke.
What say you? "
Ivan Dixon wrote on Sep 16, 2009 12:25 PM:
Ya gotta love Wade. This collection of words isn't even really a proper sentence.
Surely the time has come for the LNS to fire Heath for cause and hire a replacement, preferably someone with at least a 6th grade education. "
Inquisitor wrote on Sep 16, 2009 12:10 PM:
Leonard wrote on Sep 16, 2009 11:50 AM:
" What do you think of the msm ignoring the Acorn videos
I am curious, Cog. Beyond the obvious fact that ACORN should probably be cut off from federal funding, what do you think the significance of the videos is? "
jeff wrote on Sep 16, 2009 11:45 AM:
jeff wrote on Sep 16, 2009 11:38 AM:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protests_against_the_Iraq_War "
jeff wrote on Sep 16, 2009 11:38 AM:
Why yes they did. Some were as big as the 9-12 protest, some bigger...
On October 26,[2002], protests took place in various cities across the world. Over 100,000 people took part in a protest in Washington.
On January 16, 2003, protests were held worldwide in opposition to a war with Iraq... Americans attended a rally in Washington, D.C. The U.S. Park Police... said that protest organizers only had a permit for 30,000 demonstrators. According to rally organizers, more than 200,000 Americans were in attendance... In Washington, "at least tens of thousands",[26] or "several hundred thousand"[27] people demonstrated through the city, ending with a rally at The Mall. "
Cogito wrote on Sep 16, 2009 11:34 AM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 16, 2009 11:29 AM:
jeff wrote on Sep 16, 2009 11:22 AM:
Leonard wrote on Sep 16, 2009 10:47 AM:
Surely, the pattern here must be evident to even the most dim witted right wing fanatic. "
Leonard wrote on Sep 16, 2009 10:44 AM:
I can't imagine what the Right would be doing if someone on the Left had tried this sort of nonsense. "
Gator wrote on Sep 16, 2009 9:46 AM:
Control.. Right now the democrats won’t touch it.. My Congressman is a
Bluedog Democrat like my self. He voted no on the Stimulus, and so far
on health.. The man has been in office 9 months plus I choose to watch and wait.. I will put it this way if he did decide to go after the guns this brouhaha
over health care is a Sunday in the park. Jefferson’s words of refreshing Democracy with a little new blood my come to pass… Want to pay for health car ? stop foreign aid all together. We should have learned by now you Can’t buy friendship…. "
wtf wrote on Sep 16, 2009 9:28 AM:
I am constantly amazed how anyone who disagrees with the current administration's policies can be called a racist.
From where I sit, Obama is that lovely shade of green, you know, the color of money....same as Bush. In fact, I've taken to calling Obama Bush III.
Speaking of money....I, too, saw where Bernanke said the recession was over and laughed out loud. LOL! That idiot said the same thing last March. What's it going to be? Bennie-boy going to announce the recession's over every six months and hope he eventually gets it right? ;) "
sparky595 wrote on Sep 16, 2009 9:00 AM:
Of all the haters of Bush's policies, did they ever march on Washington, or have endless tea parties, or overflow townhall meetings to express their concerns like the American people are doing today? Our government needs to get a grip on reality. America is tired of their self-serving attitude that doesn't take into account what Americans want. "
Cogito wrote on Sep 16, 2009 8:38 AM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 16, 2009 8:33 AM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 16, 2009 8:32 AM:
jeff wrote on Sep 16, 2009 8:28 AM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 16, 2009 8:27 AM:
Cogito wrote on Sep 16, 2009 8:25 AM:
stella wrote on Sep 16, 2009 8:20 AM:
For Wade to get these figures and facts right is not likely, since he doesn't do any actual journalistic research - he has no true facts to back up his opinion. Plus, if the LNS would actually archive his columns, you could easily see that he has never, never backed the President - not before, during or after the election or inauguration. He's as bad as Rush Limbaugh, hoping that the country fails in order to prove that Obama was the wrong choice for president. Well, too bad for Wade, Bernanke reports that the recession has ended and the economy is bouncing back. "
sparky595 wrote on Sep 16, 2009 8:18 AM:
jeff wrote on Sep 16, 2009 7:53 AM:
The only thing close to an official estimate is closer to 75,000. The 1.2, 1.5, 1.7, and 2 million estimates that keep getting floated around the rightwing blogoshpere seem to be wildly offbase, thanks to fact-challenged Michele Malkin. "
Warrior4Life wrote on Sep 16, 2009 7:48 AM:
Hilarious: Take a count of how many black Republicans there are in office. Just a thought. And of those serving; how many have pockets so shallow they'd take the position to be played as "token"? In 1928, Oscar De Priest won the 1st Congressional District of Illinois (the South Side of Chicago) as a Republican, becoming the first black Congressman of the modern era. DePriest was also the last black Republican in the House for 56 years. Tell it like it is; Republicans have their fare share of innuendos thrown toward this not being about race yet their actions and behaviors can't even get past a 5th grader without being so obvious. Just thought I'd throw that out there. And yep, I'm expecting someone will throw it back. peace "
sparky595 wrote on Sep 16, 2009 7:31 AM:
Well said. If Americans find it troubling to see what our government is doing to our country, we should stand up and voice our concerns. We should be able to do so without worry of being called a racist or "wanting obama to fail". Plenty of people hated Bush and definitely wanted him to fail. They called him a liar all of the time.
But if you call out this administration based on policies and socialist agenda they are pushing, OH you are mad that a black man is president. Your a racist. Give me a break. Democrats always keep a race card nearby in their wallet or purse, ready to throw it out whenever they need to.....usually when they are not winning the fight. "
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