The "Wichita Eagle" newspaper has a "call-in" section on the op-ed page. This one, on Tuesday, January 18th, prompted me to write.
The call:
"Can you imagine any previous Republican president with the knowledge, sympathy and intelligence to deliver a message like President Obama gave in Tucson?"
My response is:
Yes. I can imagine ANY previous Republican President OR Democratic President with the knowledge, intelligence and, yes, the sympathy to deliver a message "like" President Obama gave in Tucson ... perhaps an even better message.
Contrary to what some people seem to think, President Obama does not "have the edge" on any other President when it comes to knowledge, sympathy and intelligence. He is not the only President we've ever had with a brain and a heart.
What a ridiculous statement. Purely my opinion, of course. That's not to say that all of our Presidents have not been unique - they each have had their own ways of using their knowledge, intelligence ... their sympathies. Yet, I am always rather appalled at such statements as this caller made.
I mean, think about it. No one becomes President without something in their brains. They've had to have had SOME intelligence to get to the place they were in. Sympathy, too. With few exceptions, if any, past Presidents have shown great love and sympathy in the midst of crisis...whether out of honest emotion or for political gain. Probably a little of both in most cases.
We may disagree with each other's politics - but surely we know that you don't become the President without that brain and heart.
Even a Republican.
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Monday, January 31, 2011
Greeting Card/Valentine from Zazzle.com
Greeting Card/Valentine from Zazzle.com
Valentine, Christian: Proverbs 17:22(a) "A merry heart does good ..."
Valentine, Christian: Proverbs 17:22(a) "A merry heart does good ..."
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Child's Organic T-Shirt from Zazzle.com
Child's Organic T-Shirt from Zazzle.com
Cute kids' organic cotton t-shirt ... "Friends" ... original drawings and bright colors!
Cute kids' organic cotton t-shirt ... "Friends" ... original drawings and bright colors!
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Button/Valentine from Zazzle.com
Button/Valentine from Zazzle.com
Valentine -tree photo on pin-on button, with words: JESUS LOVES ME AND YOU ... great for a friend, your kids, you, Sunday School kids, church members, etc.
Valentine -tree photo on pin-on button, with words: JESUS LOVES ME AND YOU ... great for a friend, your kids, you, Sunday School kids, church members, etc.
Girls' T-Shirt from Zazzle.com
Girls' T-Shirt from Zazzle.com
Cute girl's t-shirt for Valentine's Day - Valentine "tree", with the words: JESUS LOVES ME.
Cute girl's t-shirt for Valentine's Day - Valentine "tree", with the words: JESUS LOVES ME.
Necklace from Zazzle.com
Necklace from Zazzle.com
A sweet Valentine gift: sterling silver necklace pendant with sterling silver chain (available in round or square pendant) ... photo-design of valentines on a table with flowers in a vace, and the words: "I am loved."
A sweet Valentine gift: sterling silver necklace pendant with sterling silver chain (available in round or square pendant) ... photo-design of valentines on a table with flowers in a vace, and the words: "I am loved."
IPhone 4 Case | Zazzle.co.uk
IPhone 4 Case | Zazzle.co.uk
Unique IPhone 4 case ... original photo of rural Kansas, USA - windmill in a field, and the words: KANSAS - USA
Unique IPhone 4 case ... original photo of rural Kansas, USA - windmill in a field, and the words: KANSAS - USA
Saturday, January 22, 2011
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Lady's T-Shirt/Valentine from Zazzle.com
Lady's T-Shirt/Valentine from Zazzle.com
Come see the Valentine t-shirt for women ... "Hugs and kisses..." . Original. Unique. One-of-a-kind design. Special. Pretty.
Come see the Valentine t-shirt for women ... "Hugs and kisses..." . Original. Unique. One-of-a-kind design. Special. Pretty.
Valentine Card from Zazzle.com
Valentine Card from Zazzle.com
Valentine's Day is approaching ... send out this unique Valentine Tree card - a one-of-a-kind!
Valentine's Day is approaching ... send out this unique Valentine Tree card - a one-of-a-kind!
Valentine card from Zazzle.com
Valentine card from Zazzle.com
A pretty Valentine for your Valentine! Pinks and reds, florals, on front with the word: You..., and on inside, pink with the words: "are my Valentine." Come check it out - you'll need a Valentine SOON. :)
A pretty Valentine for your Valentine! Pinks and reds, florals, on front with the word: You..., and on inside, pink with the words: "are my Valentine." Come check it out - you'll need a Valentine SOON. :)
Apron. from Zazzle.com
Apron. from Zazzle.com
Valentine apron - "Cooking up some love" - get one and cook up some love for YOUR Valentine!
Valentine apron - "Cooking up some love" - get one and cook up some love for YOUR Valentine!
Valentine Card / Love Bugs from Zazzle.com
Valentine Card / Love Bugs from Zazzle.com
Almost time for Valentine cards - here's a cute one. Come check it out..............
Almost time for Valentine cards - here's a cute one. Come check it out..............
Thursday, January 13, 2011
"Don't Mention It - Do Mention It"
Sandra Carol Mers Clayton
Comments on the speeches today at the Tucson Memorial for the shooting victims.
Comments on the speeches today at the Tucson Memorial for the shooting victims.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Necklace/Friends from Zazzle.com
Necklace/Friends from Zazzle.com
Great gift for dear friends: sterling silver necklace ... original art - two Haitian women - and the words: "friends" printed around the image several times
Great gift for dear friends: sterling silver necklace ... original art - two Haitian women - and the words: "friends" printed around the image several times
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