Well, it must be political season again and even though President Bush is not running for re-election, he seems to be the brunt of the anger from the Democrat Side of the political spectrum. Now, the democrat bloggers are calling Presidential Candidate John McCain; "McSame" as in the same as the Bush Administration or 4-more years of the same in this case if elected. Let me give you some back ground on this issue and my opinion on the subject.

Not long ago, one of the Obama Bloggers, there are some 500 of them now, stated that all the economic challenges we face in the United States are President Bush's fault. Are they really? No, but it made for a nice blog post to light a fire under the average democrat voter. Perhaps the blogger needs to read Robert Shapiro's book; Futurecast. Read the full article.

What an exciting day it was on Tuesday July 10th, 2007! This was the fourth time I had the opportunity to see President Bush speak and by far the most intimate setting with about 400 in attendance. It was held at the Intercontinental Hotel adjacent to the Cleveland Clinic. For all the problems Cleveland faces and being labeled the poorest large city in America its good to see the attention the city garnered during the Presidents visit. Cleveland is very important politically.

The hotel and surrounding area was buzzing with activity, from the secret service, FBI, police, the media and all the volunteers who help organize the event. It is amazing the amount of work that goes into preparation for a presidential visit. The media rooms were a spectacle to see. All the monitors, the maze of wires, computers, lights, cameras, its very impressive and hard to adequately describe, its really something that needs to be seen in person.

As for the Presidents speech he was warmly received and the tone was of a preelection rally. He was touting his objectives and goals on a wide array of topics, ranging from health care, immigration, oil and alternative fuels, faith based programs, space exploration, Iraq and a few other topics that he jumped around on from one to another.

There was three areas he spent some time on. Concerning Iraq President Bush reiterated his stance on why we should be there and that reason is establishing democracy is the key to peace in the middle east. He talked on reducing our dependence on oil, alternative fuels, our immediate goals and future solutions. He mentioned how ethanol production has increased and the benefits and problems associated with it. In the not to distant future hydrogen fuel cells, coal and finally wind technology could play a big role in reducing our dependence on oil. His immigration plan was explained. In short summary he is not for amnesty, illegals should be sent back and made to go through the proper channel's to apply for citizenship.

Someone had mentioned that President Bush is not the best speaker and stuttered quite a bit. I differ completely on that opinion. There is more than eloquence in delivering a speech.

President Bush comes across as a very likable person, down to earth, someone you could go have coffee with. He admits his shortcomings like when he was talking about the importance of faith based programs which helped him, in reference to his past. Though he may stumble and ponder for the word he is looking for, the facts and answers come easy. He is very believable in his deliverance. He also makes you feel at ease with his sense of humor which is important in this hectic world we live.

As I mentioned this is the fourth opportunity I have had to see President Bush speak and each time I walked away uplifted. This time was no different as I left feeling that there is a future for America and not a bleak one. That's what a good speaker should do, uplift and motivate a person. And that's what a good leader should do, instill confidence and hope in tomorrow.

By: Carey Masci
Mom would get so mad and reprimand me as a child when I would talk back to her. She would say.... you have all the answers. My reply.. of course I do otherwise you wouldn't ask. This has carried on in my adult life as I have an opinion about everything. At times I tend to miss the mark in trying to relay my thoughts verbally but in writing, which is a passion, I seldom miss the mark of what I am trying to convey.

I write frequently for the Lake Gop, lakegop.blogspot.com I am also in the process of adding a blog to my website, http://www.gogobus.cc which showcases my travels. I have contributed small articles to The Lake County News Herald. People have asked if I would write bio's for their on line sites. I have folders filled with short stories I have written that someday will be edited into book form.

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President George W. Bush has likened the war on global terrorism that he initiated to the war fought by the first American president and his namesake George Washington to promote freedom worldwide. He made this comparison while honoring the 275th birthday of Washington whom Bush called “the father of our country” in Mount Vernon in time for the national Presidents Day holiday on Monday, February 19, 2007. Bush said “Today, we’re fighting a new war to defend our liberty and our people and our way of life. We remember that the father of our country believed that the freedoms we gained in our revolution were not meant for Americans alone.”

The current president also praised the way General Washington fought his battles and triumphed in the end despite the odds. “The ragged Continental Army lost more battles than it won, suffered waves of desertions…yet George Washington’s calm hand and determination kept the cause of freedom and the principles of our Declaration alive,” Bush said before hundreds of people.

George Washington was instrumental in gaining America’s freedom from Britain, initially as a soldier and eventually as the first leader of the United States. Bush described him as a “firm believer in the universality of freedom throughout his life.” Unfortunately, Washington did the unexpected after winning the war – he gave up his power.

As the first president of the United States of America, Bush said, Washington “understood his decisions would shape the future of our nation and set precedent. “ Among his accomplishments included forming the first Cabinet, appointing the first judges and issuing the first veto. George W. Bush believes that America has always been successful owing to the fact that “we have maintained the decency and honor of our first president.”

Bush made his speech after laying a wreath before Washington’s tomb together with the first lady. It was Bush’s first visit as president to Mount Vernon, situated 16 miles from the White House. General George Washington was born on February 22, 1732 and died on December 14, 1799 in his home. As he requested in his last will, he was buried on his Mount Vernon estate situated along the Potomac River. The estate is now a tourist attraction and accommodates millions of visitors each year.

With his strong will to defend America from terrorists, Bush shows the same determination as that of Washington when the first president fought his battles. Since the September 11 attacks in 2001, he had been a die-hard anti-terror advocate just to make sure that America and the rest of the world will be protected from criminal elements sowing terror everywhere. He has gained the support of many countries and people from around the world as well. It’s true that the 9/11 tragedy was a big blow to his administration but Bush, being the fighter that he is, rose to the challenge and rallied Americans to recover and show to the world what a united people they are. More than five years after the terroristic attacks, Bush has learned not to overreact and has let his intelligence officials do their jobs. And as Bush himself looks up to his country’s first president, he himself is optimistic that America will win the war it is fighting today – that on terrorism.

By: Philip Nicosia
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