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Obama promised 'Change,' when are we going to see it?
Rick Crawford
Issue date: 12/5/08 Section: Diversions
I hate to do this, but I think I have to use the H-word to describe President-elect Obama. And no, I am not talking about handsome if that's what you're thinking, even though he is. The word I'm thinking of here is hypocrite. Maybe I am the hypocrite because I am writing this article, but gosh dang it I want some change now!
However, it is not too late for Obama to deliver this alleged change. We know that Obama has four years as president, and in all probability, he will be there for another four years on top that. But for me to re-establish my hope in the new president-elect, there are a few things I would like him to do by Christmas.
First, Obama needs to capture Osama Bin Laden and establish democracies in every country. I don't think that is too much to ask. Then, Obama needs to make a play-off system for college football. That is a much needed change. Finally, in order to bring real change to America, Obama should fire Hillary Clinton and exile her to France.
Many of you may read this and say, "Most of these things are impossible" or "Obama isn't even president yet." Well I don't care. All I know is that over the last eight years the country has gone down the tubes, and millions of Americans voted for Obama to change the way things work in this country and bring hope for the future to us all. So come on Obama, give us the change we all want, and more importantly, we all need.
Rick Crawford
diversions@dailybarometer.com
However, it is not too late for Obama to deliver this alleged change. We know that Obama has four years as president, and in all probability, he will be there for another four years on top that. But for me to re-establish my hope in the new president-elect, there are a few things I would like him to do by Christmas.
First, Obama needs to capture Osama Bin Laden and establish democracies in every country. I don't think that is too much to ask. Then, Obama needs to make a play-off system for college football. That is a much needed change. Finally, in order to bring real change to America, Obama should fire Hillary Clinton and exile her to France.
Many of you may read this and say, "Most of these things are impossible" or "Obama isn't even president yet." Well I don't care. All I know is that over the last eight years the country has gone down the tubes, and millions of Americans voted for Obama to change the way things work in this country and bring hope for the future to us all. So come on Obama, give us the change we all want, and more importantly, we all need.
Rick Crawford
diversions@dailybarometer.com
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Michael Patteson
posted 12/20/08 @ 4:10 PM PST
OK, I'll say it... Obama isn't even President yet! I assume this whole rant is tongue-in-cheek. I voted for him too. Give the guy a break. At least let him come to power. (Continued…)
JOHN J .CROOK JR.
posted 1/27/09 @ 7:19 PM PST
HI MY NAME IS JC FIRST OFF I VOTED FOR OBAMA AND I HOPE AND PRAY HE CAN TURN AROUND THIS MAHAM .MANY OF MY CLOSE FRIENDS ARE OUT OF WORK WITH FAMILYS . (Continued…)
Casia
posted 1/28/09 @ 6:21 AM PST
Wow... What are you, like twelve? He's been in office for A WEEK, what can anyone change in a week? I would love to see you pull our soldiers out, fix all the crappy healthcare, dril oil in oregon, and settle into the white house in a week. (Continued…)
Alice
posted 1/29/09 @ 10:18 AM PST
Um, Casia, when this column was published (12/5), Obama wasn't in office AT ALL.
I get that this was supposed to be funny, and some of it was (Mars! Hovercrafts!), but only until I looked at the date the column ran, and then it was all really stupid. (Continued…)
CharInOhio
posted 2/15/09 @ 3:59 PM PST
WOW...see THIS is WHAT HAPPENS when you vote for FAIRYTALES and NOT REALITY !!!! Next time vote for someone who promises a little LESS but, can ACTUALLY DO IT and make some positive changes for America. (Continued…)
william
posted 2/17/09 @ 2:21 PM PST
mmmmmmmmmm obama isnt the best but i know he said that everthing he promised might not work............ like the gun thing that is dumb comeon
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