Usually when the president interrupts my program for a special press conference I either change the channel or turn the TV off. But, considering the economic times we're in, I needed to hear just what our "commander in chief" had to say. His response to all the major lenders going under, gas prices skyrocketing, homeowners forced to foreclose on their home and Americans having to alter their lifestyle just to stay alive, his only response: "We're in hard times." Really??? Why can't he just come out and call it what it really is. We're in a recession, damnit! Stop sugar-coating it, talking your way around it just to put us (the American people) at ease. Every time I listen to this man speak, not only do I cringe and get a pain in my stomach, I have to admit that I'm always amazed at how out of touch he is with the real world. Sure, I understand that he is the President of the United States, but he could really give a rat's a$$ about us-- I'll say it again, us-- the American public. No, George Bush just doesn't care about black people, George Bush doesn't care about any of us no matter what the hue of our skin, the religion we worship or ethnic group we belong. The man just doesn't care. He talked around every question every reporter asked and I don't believe he properly answered any one question. His excuse as to why we're in the predicament we're in: "it took some time to get in this situation... and it's going to take some time to get out of it." Hmmn... imagine that. So, what does "W" plan to do to get us out of this situation? Well, he has ordered congress to lift the ban on offshore drilling so that we will not have to rely on the Saudis and Chavez for our oil. Perhaps, just maybe gas prices will attempt to trickle down. What else is he planning to do? Um... nothing. Out of the one hour and thirty minutes (give or take), I did not hear any other resolution to our failing economy. He basically said, America, you're on your own. At least he complimented us and said that we are smart enough "... to know how to balance our checkbooks." Why thank you Mr. President. So, basically we will carry on just as we've been doing: filling our tanks half full, because we can't afford to fill our cars up anymore, turn our A/C off when we leave the house for a significant amount of time, drive less, and conserve. Well blow me down, because I did not need "W" to tell me something that I already know. Having said all that, W said that he's optimistic that the economy will turn around. Well, since I can't afford to take a vacation, or fill my tank up, or send my child to college (OK... I don't have a kid, but I empathize for those who do), the only thing I can afford to do is be optimistic.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
In Hard Times
Usually when the president interrupts my program for a special press conference I either change the channel or turn the TV off. But, considering the economic times we're in, I needed to hear just what our "commander in chief" had to say. His response to all the major lenders going under, gas prices skyrocketing, homeowners forced to foreclose on their home and Americans having to alter their lifestyle just to stay alive, his only response: "We're in hard times." Really??? Why can't he just come out and call it what it really is. We're in a recession, damnit! Stop sugar-coating it, talking your way around it just to put us (the American people) at ease. Every time I listen to this man speak, not only do I cringe and get a pain in my stomach, I have to admit that I'm always amazed at how out of touch he is with the real world. Sure, I understand that he is the President of the United States, but he could really give a rat's a$$ about us-- I'll say it again, us-- the American public. No, George Bush just doesn't care about black people, George Bush doesn't care about any of us no matter what the hue of our skin, the religion we worship or ethnic group we belong. The man just doesn't care. He talked around every question every reporter asked and I don't believe he properly answered any one question. His excuse as to why we're in the predicament we're in: "it took some time to get in this situation... and it's going to take some time to get out of it." Hmmn... imagine that. So, what does "W" plan to do to get us out of this situation? Well, he has ordered congress to lift the ban on offshore drilling so that we will not have to rely on the Saudis and Chavez for our oil. Perhaps, just maybe gas prices will attempt to trickle down. What else is he planning to do? Um... nothing. Out of the one hour and thirty minutes (give or take), I did not hear any other resolution to our failing economy. He basically said, America, you're on your own. At least he complimented us and said that we are smart enough "... to know how to balance our checkbooks." Why thank you Mr. President. So, basically we will carry on just as we've been doing: filling our tanks half full, because we can't afford to fill our cars up anymore, turn our A/C off when we leave the house for a significant amount of time, drive less, and conserve. Well blow me down, because I did not need "W" to tell me something that I already know. Having said all that, W said that he's optimistic that the economy will turn around. Well, since I can't afford to take a vacation, or fill my tank up, or send my child to college (OK... I don't have a kid, but I empathize for those who do), the only thing I can afford to do is be optimistic.
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