Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Obama Tries to Rally the Troops, But...

Obama's ability as a speaker has always been formidable. He's really, really good at it. But while the message was trying to be positive, inspiring and upbeat, some things stuck in my mind...

Obama stressed "investment" (aka more spending) in education, technology and infrastructure. He wants to help create more jobs for scientists, teachers and construction workers. What about the folks in-between? If you're not a teacher, or part of road crew, where do you stand?

He mentioned that it's now "our time to sacrifice." Aren't we already doing that now? How many people have had to cut back on their American Dream? How many are still looking for work?

What ideas does Obama have to consolidate Federal Government? Can't wait to see this...

And why were TV analysts asking if this was Obama's "Reagan Moment?" He's got a LONG way, before he holds a candle to the "Great Communicator."

It was an attempt to spin the positive, but I guess we'll see soon enough if Obama's "Sputnik Speech" will maintain it's orbit or come crashing to Earth.

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