Obama campaigned on a platform of hope and change – well, he’s definitely following through on the “change” part, anyway. He’s changing the foundations of this country in a headlong rush that can’t possibly be good – such a huge undertaking should be given serious thought and planning, since it will affect so many people and their livelihoods.
That hasn’t happened. Obama’s determination to ramrod his programs through as quickly as possible and from all angles, so as to overwhelm and confuse the public and the members of Congress, is irresponsible and ill-conceived. I’m so afraid that unless it stops soon, it will be too late to mend the damage done.
It seems that every day there is a new industry Obama wants to “reform” – the economy, the banking system, the auto industry, the housing market, the healthcare and health insurance industry.
There’s even a “snitch” post on the official White House blog that encouraged people to call and report “fishy” information about health care reform legislation. Check out this excerpt:
…rumors often travel just below the surface via chain emails or through casual conversation. Since we can’t keep track of all of them here at the White House, we’re asking for your help. If you get an email or see something on the web about health insurance reform that seems fishy, send it to flag@whitehouse.gov.
How “Big Brother” is that? Coincidentally, I had just finished reading George Orwell’s 1984, and I have to say that this gave me chills. I imagine many people replied to that “snitch” address with reports of the administration’s “fishy” activities! I wonder if their e-mails were in turn flagged as belonging to potential troublemakers?
And what about all the “czars” Obama has appointed to oversee various aspects of the economy? There must be over a dozen by now – none of which have to be elected, confirmed, or (apparently) have had their backgrounds thoroughly checked. How much power and influence will they have on elected officials and the implementation of policy? Nobody knows.
All this, and Obama hasn’t even been in power for a year yet – where will we be by the end of his term? I’m not sure we can survive it.
I am sick to death of all these efforts to disrupt the foundations of our country, and am fearful of what the future holds for America. The only thing that is giving me hope for a turnaround is the conservative backlash against this insanity, evident in the frustration expressed in many “town hall” meetings and Tea Party protests across the country. The huge gathering of protesters in Washington DC on September 12th (some estimates put the attendance equal to the number at Obama’s inauguration) is evidence that the Democrat party is not the only voice in this country. The people are mad as hell, and (hopefully) not going to take it anymore.
Power to the people! Tea, anyone???
