Why Such Beatings on Obama?

I'm not going to write much here but I wanted to link the commentary from James Carville about Obama's presidential day on April 2, 2009. He says, and I complete agree, that Obama had a fantastic day as President of our great country.

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I'm getting really frustrated with all of the conservative right-winged individuals in this country posting online how much hatred they have towards Obama. He has been in office for a little less than three months and is doing more than most presidents have in that amount of time.

I'm reading complaints that the economy is still in the tank, that the government is now in control of our lives and we are becoming a socialist country, all this blah, blah, blah because of Obama. What people FORGET to mention is that we are in one of the biggest holes of ALL TIME and it isn't just the government's fault--the fault falls on the shoulders of ANYONE who overextended themselves or became greedy with others' money. Time is needed to fix major problems like those our country is facing and drastic action is necessary to do so to prevent a bigger collapse.

Patience is a virtue. Let's all get some or pretend to have it if you can't figure it out permanently. You'll help everyone. The best thing we can all do is channel our energy (anger or sadness) into productivity to build this country up again to what it was and should ultimately be!

If you are afraid the country will be, or is now, a socialist nation, just look at REAL socialist countries and tell me how similar we are. Research is good to do before making bombastic claims. I hate reading them, and wouldn't, except they pop up everywhere. The beauty of a democratic society is that if things get out of hand we, the people, still have ultimate power and if enough of us agree that we need change we can make it happen. It did during the last election. It is a great example. It is quite simple. It has been done before and can be done again, if necessary. Until we know what is necessary the claims need to stop so progress can be made.

Sometimes we need to sacrifice for the good of the nation. This may be one of those times. Why don't we all pitch in and do it? The complaining is getting terribly old. Someone has to take control and make the big decisions... I say we let that happen and figure the rest out when we have a solid foundation again.

If you disagree with me, please post and tell me why and for the sake of a good argument please have something to back it up. I am definitely fired up and ready to take this to debate. Too many people are too negative in this country right now.

- Mitch G