Dear Reader,
The Media have grown so narcissistic that it takes more than I can invest to watch them parade their useless opinions and advice through the TV or Radio or Newspaper. There are far too many who hold themselves out to be more holy than thou that all of sudden we hear them refer to our President as Mr. Obama or Mr. Bush or Mr. Carter. When did our President loose his title? When did our former Presidents' loose their right to be honored as Former Presidents?
Respect for others must become a matter of practice for those who hold these self righteous (and self appointed) positions of self appointed superiority. Have you read "Decision Points" by George W. Bush? That is, our former President Bush's book that gives insight to the personal effect which various times and events had on him and his family during his Presidency. You owe it to yourself to read this book.
One item of interest from the book that is germane to this article is: Leadership cannot be accomplished by demeaning an opponent or any person who disagrees with my point of view. When you consider the value of substance, negative comments without
substance or relevance are no better than slander. Next time you listen to a newscast or talk show, do yourself a favor and listen intently for these frequently well phrased but empty demeaning remarks. Once you begin to focus on them, it is difficult to stay tuned for very long until your blood will boil with anger.
This article will not include the disrespect news media has acquired for we citizens. Here is what I mean: news media now tells us how to live, what to buy, and how we are to "feel" about given subjects. In writings behind the scenes, news media are saying that Americans do not exhibit the intelligence to make reasonable decisions about significant subjects. Perhaps later I will write on this topic. But, not today.
Addressing our President (admittedly,mostly in his absence)as Mr. Obama is inappropriate and unacceptable. No one in America is expected to agree with Government leaders on all issues or, for that matter, every day. However, just as our flag deserves our respect - so do our elected officials. Mr. President works. President Obama works. Senator or Congressman works. Let us return to sufficient levels of respect while each serves their country in their elected capacity and, then honor their title as former Presidents or Congressmen. We can disagree about policy. We can disagree about the channels through which services are rendered. But until we walk in their shoes, our country deserves to hear the citizens - including the media personalities - address them as MR. President...........
If you are like me, I did not realize how far off track the news media would intentionally take a story. I was of the impression that each person relaying the news was doing exactly that - relaying the facts. When you have the experience of being engaged in the story being told, to the point of knowing the intricate details, you suddenly find out that the news is not relayed. NO, it is spun to illicit the reaction, response, or effect the person with the authority to determine what the news will be wants it to be. Please be CAUTIOUS AND CURIOUS!!!
OK. I do feel better. To hear a polished newscaster refer to our President as Mister, drives me to anger slightly short of insanity. It also makes me wonder what they are saying, behind the backs, about all those who fought and died to secure freedom for all of us. What level of respect is there for those who gave all they have to give in order to secure our freedom and liberty? Demonstrate your respect by honoring the office and the public's exercise of their right to vote. Thank you Mr. President. You entered office with an impossible task that is extending itself beyond expected time limits and tarnishing the results of your efforts. So long as you are my President, I respect you and desire to address you and hear you referred to as President Obama.
May God bless each of us with His abundant mercy and grace, Richard
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Tuesday, December 14, 2010
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