Human beings are so fickle minded. In 2004, even a bear that had been hibernating since the middle ages would not have voted President Bush in again for a second term, buit not so the American voters. They voted him in with a major land slide. Granted they did not have much options, not with John Kerry flip-flopping as was stated by Bush who really was not saying much. Not to mention his previous 4 terms. But good or bad, he was voted in. And them that voted him in swore over their living mother's grave that he was a better choice.
As Bush moved on at the end of his presidency, he was booed by the same people who lifted him up. Who heralded him over his opponent. Humans are very fickle. They quickly forgot how they praised him and welcomed him for a second term. How much they got behind his back as he went off into war and brought down the regime of the "Mad Man of Iraq" as they called Saddam Hussein in those days.
If nothing at all I was so suire the blubberings of President Bush in his first run should have devoid him of a chance at the presidency but book smarts as never been an indication of success in life, so that was okay. But by his first term people should have seen the writing on the wall. That aside, when power is bestowed upon you, you have the right and obligation to uphold it. As President Bush said of himself, he did everything in his power and to the best of his ability and integrity to serve the nation. He did what he could, but humans really are fickle minded.
I was pleased at the honour Barack gave President Bush. While he disagrees with Bush, he honoured his last days. He saw him off, embrasing him to the end. An uncle of mine, Ebenezer Obey - look him up and no he is not my uncle- once said "Eni to fe wa la mo, bo ya eyan kan bi nu wa aw o mo." (Its he who loves us we know, if someone is annoyed with us we do not know)
I watched as Obama was being sworn in, and I prayed that he would do exceedingly well. Because human beings are so fickle.
Crushes or rather the lack of it.
6 months ago
6 comments:
Quite right my dear. I was never really into politics, let alone the American one, but I thought to myself: since they voted him in, why complain?
I hope OBAMA delivers the best term ever, and should he go for another term, he will win and show them how its done!!!
How have you been? Your first post of the year? Got me a bit confused, I must have mixed you up with someone else.
"Humans are fickle...". I would rather say, humans react to us by our actions per time. What says thee?
Rethots: As I wrote it, that did come to mind. People do react to your actions per time, but in this case, history was a precursor (bad word) to everything that happened in Bush's second term. Even then, his first term was predictable from his many gaffes.
NaijaBase: you are cheating on me already?
Ahhh...cheat on you bawo?
That last line was meant for someone else...LOL. You know you are my one and only.
I pray God shld grant him n his family guidance....so far so good he is doing well.
People dat voted bush in...got what they deserved....
You stole the words out of my mouth. I had wanted to write a post about this. I can never forget 4 years ago....even after the war had started folks..and look at the folks now!
Thanks! All we can do is pray Obama manages to do at least 5% of what he has said he would!
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