I’ve forgotten now which public official — maybe a Senator? Congressman? — I saw in a news clip on CNN yesterday, but he was actually suggesting we might want to pass some sort of emergency measures, change the Constitution, whatever, to get President-elect Barack Obama into office as soon as possible instead of waiting for his January inauguration.
I don’t think the guy was kidding.
And I also don’t think either President George W. Bush or Obama would resist the idea.
I’m not suggesting Obama is overstepping his present role. I’m not suggesting Bush is shirking any of his present role. But whenever I’ve seen the two men on television, Bush always looks relieved that the end is almost here — and Obama always looks eager to get started.
Given the incredible situations we face economically and politically right now, perhaps there ought to be some special emergency declarations that would accomplish the changeover as soon as possible — say, maybe YESTERDAY?
I love it! I truly appreciate your comment. Most of the folks hanging around here are more on the “liberal” side of center than “conservative” — as you’ve probably noticed.
I’m guessing — not trying to define you, I’ll let you do that as you choose — that you’re more on the “conservative” side of center?
Good. Glad to hear someone comment from the conservative viewpoint.
So let me ask, why do you think he’s going to “screw with anyone who’s ever worked for a living”? You haven’t really bought into that campaign silliness that he’s a socialist or trying to “share the wealth” in some radical way, just because he wants to revert to tax levels basically as they were pre-Bush?
Would love to have you clarify or add to what you’ve said.
Calm down, there will be more than enough time in the four years allotted for Obama to screw with anyone who’s ever worked for a living.