i'm not sure where to begin. We need to stay strong. We need to remember that Obama is a very steady man. He does not move quickly. He assesses a situation first; he tries to see it from above the forest, not from down in the trees. When he sees the way forward he points it out, makes a statement about it, and moves the party in that direction.
Roosevelt talked to my grandparents on the radio. Obama buys TV time for 2-minute long issue ads. Truman got on a train and toured the country and beat Dewey to everyone's surprise. Obama stays out on the campaign trail, going from event to event, preparing the way ahead with his organizational skills, taking on the fire everyday... steady, steady, steady.
i admit to being on pins and needles. But i am trying my best (not very well most days) to follow the example of the person i want to lead me and my family steadily into the future.
Letterman has steadied my shaking soul for a second time. The first was after 9/11 with Dan Rather and the second time was the other night. He understands the power of words and comedy. Like John Stewert and Stephen Cobert, Letterman uses his skills to temper the blows we are feeling in the current political climate. i am so grateful for them and others like Chris Rock, Bill Maher, Tina Fey and Alec Baldwin. Thank God/dess for the comedians.
The debate starts in about 4 hours so these are some of my pre-debate thoughts. I expect Obama to be steady tonight. Steady, confident, diligent and respectful.
More after the debate.
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