Someone I’ve known for a long time fell into the vat of red Kool-Aid very early on in the Obama campaign and swallowed an alarmingly toxic amount. But I have to admit it’s been interesting to be on the second-hand receiving end of the gospel…errrr…the propaganda, and to watch the fervent hope begin to fade into sane realism as the President has goose-stepped through his first month in office.
Today I was forwarded an email that the President sent to all of his supporters. Let’s discuss it, shall we?
“Today, I signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act into law.”
Translation: Now you can’t say I didn’t do something; kinda even sorta keep a promise. Neener, neener, neener!
“This is an historic step — the first of many as we work together to climb out of this crisis — and I want to thank you for your resolve and your support.”
Hello? Earth to the Orchid Office. According to the pollsters, American support for this monstrosity hovered at maybe 40%, depending on what poll you read.
“You organized thousands of house meetings. You shared your ideas and personal stories. And you informed your friends and neighbors about the need for immediate action. You continue to be a powerful voice for change throughout the country.”
Exactly where is this change? Did all those cabinet nominees finally pay up on their back taxes using pennies? Does it have anything to do with the sewage that continues to backfill the hole you left back in Illinois? Has it stopped reputedly intelligent people from saying really stupid things in public?
“The recovery plan will create or save 3.5 million jobs, provide tax cuts for working and middle-class families, and invest in health care and clean energy.”
Create. Or save. Big difference in them there words, Mr. Ivy Leaguer. Of course, when 500 billion jobs a month are being lost, what’s a little difference in semantics between friends?
“It’s a bold plan to address a huge problem, and it will require my vigilance and yours to make sure it’s done right.”
No, it’s not. It’s a stupid plan to cover the butts of stupid people who took the money and ran. And got away with it.
“I’ve assigned a team of managers to oversee the implementation of the recovery act. We are committed to making sure no dollar is wasted. But accountability begins with you.”
This is parent-speak for ” Do as I say, not as I do.” What with Obama’s cabinet choices, and when sent from the tropical depths of the Orchid Office, I feel really safe knowing that he’s personally assigning the people to watch how the stimulus money is wasted. Errr…spent.
“That’s why my administration has created Recovery.gov a new website where citizens can track every dollar spent and every job created. We’ll invite you and your neighbors to weigh in with comments and questions.”
Recovery.gov? Isn’t that where the pork barrel was supposed to be on display so all Americans could review it alongside their elected officials? The website that said the bill would be posted after President Obama signed it? I’m sure that this was just a glitch, what with the administration being so new and all….
“Our progress will also be measured by the tens of thousands of personal stories submitted by people who are struggling to make ends meet. If you haven’t already, you can read stories from families all across the country:
http://my.barackobama.com/yourstories
Your stories are the heart of this recovery plan, and that’s what I’ll focus on every day as President.”
Well, slap me silly and call me Susan. Isn’t this just the cat’s pajamas? I don’t know about you, but I can’t wait to tell President Obama what I’m doing with my extra $13 a week. Of course, it’ll be hard to compete with the stories coming in from Asia, once the President hands over that stimulus money to the U.N.
“With your continued support, we’ll emerge a stronger and more prosperous nation.” What is woefully obvious is that it is not the vast majority of Americans who are having problems, but instead our elected officials and a handful of Wall Street wunderkinds who have put themselves above the both the letter and spirit of the laws of this country. And the inflated ego of President Barrack Obama continues to support them. Mostly because he’s utterly clueless about what’s really going on.
“Thank you,
President Barack Obama”
Oh, no. Thank you, Mr. President. I’m sure that I’m not the only American who doesn’t know how I managed until you came along.
Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have an appointment to go worship the porcelein god.