Bystander-In-Chief: Obama “Low Key” Policy sending the Wrong Message

     The world is reacting to the Iranian turmoil. The world is watching the citizens of Iran challenge the Supreme Leader.

     The “Angel of Iran” has become the “face” of the quest for reform in Iran. Her name may not be recalled, but her face will forever define this moment in history, just as Tianamen Square is defined by the Chinese student staring down the tanks of the Chinese army!

     The leaders of France and Germany have spoken out against the violence being perpetrated on the Iranian citizens. France and Germany spoke before Obama!! Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu chose his words carefully in discussing Iran, but he also commented about inviting protesters in Israel into speak with him, because that is “what a democracy does”.

     The United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate each waited through the early part of last week, as the Iranian protests grew, to give our Commander-in-Chief the time to make our statement for us. But even Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid have condemned the Iranian massacres quicker than Prsident Obama.

     President Obama has said that he does not want to speak too loudly as to appear to be meddling in the Iranian elections, or to become the “foil” that the Iranian government will use in their rhetoric. Perhaps the President should shut off MSNBC and turn on AC360 on CNN (if he doesn’t want to watch FOXNews). Perhapos then he would hear the cries from the streets of Iran. Perhaps he would then see the signs, in English, pleading for our help. The Iranians are wanting the world to see what is going on. The Supreme Leaders have tried to cut all access of information to and from Iran, but are fighting a losing battle.

      No one is asking Obama to send aid, to send troops. But where are the strong statements to stand on the side of what is right? To stand for the freedom from oppression? Where is the firmess that President Bush (41) had when Saddam Hussien invaded Kuwait? Or when the Polish government tried to suppress the labor movement and President Reagan sternly warned the government of their actions? Where is the “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!!” moment?

     There are clear human rights violations going on in Iran as I write. There was clear and outright voter fraud in the Iranian elections, which has precipitated this scourge of human rights violations. Why hasn’t the President directed our Ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice, to call upon the United Nations to investigate the human rights violations, the massacres, the election fraud?

     Instead, President Barack Obama is showing that he is not up to the task of being on the world stage, not up to being known as the “leader of the free world”. No, instead, he says we must “bear witness” to what is happening in Iran.

     President Barack Obama has opted to be our “Bystander-in-Chief“, not our Commander-in-Chief!

Bush 41 and Clinton: Comediens-in-Chief

This is Priceless:

“I will cherish the title Citizen of the United States”: Pres. Bush bids Farewell

     In his farewell address to the United States, President George W. Bush acknowledged that he has faced many challenges in his Presidency, and has faced tough decisions. Whether we liked his decisions, we can take pride in the fact that he was willing to make the tough decisions.

     In a reflective tone, he recalled September 11th, 2001, and the way the American public showed its resilliency. He said that there were things he would do differently if he had the chance (but then wouldn’t we all).

    He closed with saying that the title that he will cherish most is that he is a Citizen of the United States.

    One thing that I took from tonight’s speech, and his interview with Greta Van Susteren after the commissioning of the USS George HW Bush, with both he and President Clinton being “youthful” former Presidents (both are 62) and looking at President Bush 41 and President Carter (both at 85), we can look forward to many years of continued service to our country. President Bush said that he has spoken at length with President Clinton, and both men are committed to many objectives that are not Republican or Democrat in nature, but American!

George and Laura Bush: True American Patriots

Related article: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/executivebranch/2009/01/15/bushs-legacy/

The Final Wrap Up: The Last Press Conference of the Honorable President George W. Bush

     In a just over a week, President George W. Bush will be relaxing with our First Lady Laura Bush in Texas. Today, he took one last opportunity to meet with the press, those who have completely bashed him, and discuss his Presidency, his legacy, and his plans. This followed the historic interview by Brit Hume on FOXNews of the father son Presidents, Bush 41 and Bush 43 !!

     As he answered questions for the press, the President’s tone and answers showed the nostalgia he was feeling as his administration draws to an end. He believes one of his greatest accomplishments is in our safety since the 9/11 attacks, his regrets for the “Mission Accomplished” banner on the aircraft carrier after the fall of Saddam Hussein. President Bush also gave subtle messages to his successor about our freedoms, the detainees at Guantanomo, and others.

      When all is said and done, and the history books begin to document this era, the legacy that George W. Bush will have left behind will show that he truly was a strong leader. The pundits tonight went on to say that he will truly be vindicated if we begin to see our economy begin its rebound during the first 2 or 3 quarters of 2009 based on the bailouts, etc.

      As we watch the orderly transition over the next week, despite the unresolved eligibility questions of the President Elect, we should remember to pay tribute and honor our outgoing Commander in Chief!!

USS George HW Bush is Commissioned: A Day of Country Pride and Family Honor

      On this crisp winter day in Norfolk, VA., the President of the United States joined Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, the Secretary of State Condeleeza Rice, Virginia Governor Tom Kaine and members of the Bush family to honor his father, George H.W. Bush as the USS George HW Bush is commissioned and sent into duty.

     Both of the Bush Presidents have said this is a deeply emotional day. Our President began his tribute with some humor, reading a letter his father had written when 43 was just a toddler, commenting on his talks being “rambling and sentences often disjointed”, and then the President chuckled and said “somethings never change”.

     What do you give a man in his 80′s who has his wife of 64 years, a loving family, and everything he could want? “An aircraft carrier” remarked the President.

     The day was a family affair. Barbara Bush was mentioned by Secretary Gates, and the President called her the strongest force of nature. Mrs. Bush recently underwent surgery. Their daughter, Dorothy, called the ship to life, at which point the bells rang and the crew ran to their post positions.

     President Bush, attempting to remain composed, said the greatest thing his father should him and his siblings, through example, was that integrity and honor are the most important aspects of one’s character.

     Having once toured the USS Carl Vinson, the magnitude of the aircraft carrier is impressive, a floating city all unto itself. The workings and mechanics of the full crew are equally impressive in action.

    Such an impressive aircraft carrier is a fitting tribute and honor to a man who has led a distinguished lifetime career in the service of this great Nation: a Navy pilot at 19, who was shot down during the WWII and was then highly decorated, he went on to be a Texas businessman, a member of the House of Representatives,  Liason the Republic of China, the Director of the CIA, the Vice President of the United States under Ronald Reagan, the President of the United States, and ultimately, as a leading statesman.

USS George HW Bush