As every President before him, while campaigning President-elect Barack Obama made promises. Many have begun to call for him to make good on those promises.
We should also remember many other things that were said and demonstrated during this long campaign.
We are one nation.
Without a doubt that is true. We are one nation, however, we are not of one mind. President-elect Obama does not expect us to march in lock step with his policies. He does not expect acquiescence. What is needed is cooperation and compromise on the part of everyone.
- Be as positive as possible.
Remember that this nation has withstood a great number of disasters through the years. We survive. Our nation survives. We share so much strength and promise. We have persevered through one crises after another. Working together as much as possible ensures a smoother and quicker resolution.
- Sometimes we win, sometimes we lose.
It is not just how gracious we are when we win but how gracious we are when we lose.
As Americans, every time we have our presidential election we are all really winners. How can we not be? After all the process is what matters and our freedom to be a part of it is what counts.
- We survive.
There is drama in believing that it will be hard to survive four long years under the leadership of one that we did not select. Believe me, it is not that difficult. We have all done it!
- We all have a role to play.
We cannot afford to be passive bystanders. It is not enough to clap our hands with glee when things are moving the way we want them too. It is not enough to gripe and whine when things do not go our way.
One of the most important things that we can do is vote. That was proven on November 4th as it has been every four years over and over again.
Sometimes voting is not enough. Take active interest in how our government is run by staying current on issues from the local to the international. Become involved as much as time permits.
- Be as supportive as possible.
No President is against all of the things you believe in. Support them when they are in sync with your beliefs. Do not be an obstructionist simply to be one. You will feel much better and our country will be the better for it.
This is our country. It is up to you and to me to make it the best it can be. It is not solely the responsibility of the President of the United States no matter who he or she may be.
WE HAVE A ROLE TO PLAY
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Kate, as a people, we are often quite unkind to our leaders, even the really good ones. To get our country moving again, we need to empower our new leaders.
Kathleen,
Points well made. We all have a part to play - we all need to be part of the solution and not just complain about the problem. This is a great country and will continue to be a great on long after this recession and this president!
Sue White
Hi Kate,
Yes, we do all have a role to play. No matter who we voted for, we need to all come together as a nation and strive to do our part to keep our country a place we are proud to call our home.
Kate, no matter how we voted, one thing is certain. This country will be a better place, if all of us rally together and try to find solutions for our problems. We will make it thru these hard times, as our ancestors have.
Kate, I agree that we all need to rally behind our leaders and hopefully motivate them and our constituents to do what we can as we can. By holding onto money we may also be contributing to the economic slowdown. It is amazing how a dime here adds up to dollars there.
I very much like your point not to be divisive just for the sake of being so. Some people I see are like that for whatever reason Kate. Maybe they are just crabby.
Kate, I could not agree with you more. I am so sick of all the whining and complaining about our elected officials. At least we live in a country where we get to vote and it is not a hostile transfer of power. Even though my choice has not won in the past, I have always said they are my President and I pray for them and hope they lead our country to the best of their ability.
Good subject, we are all Americans and need to act like one. We need to do our jobs and be good citizens. That would help a ton!! I think our jobs are one of the most important to the economy. If people cannot start buying homes again the economy will never recover!
I couldn't have said it any better, were you a diplomat in another life?
Are we all adults here?
Kate - you certainly hit the nail on the head with this post. Excellent!
Good post kate---one I hope everyone will take to heart!
ps----you have been meme'd---better check my blog:)
This is a lovely post and a very important one! This president and his staff need the help of everyone. We must look for those things we have in common! These are historically difficult times and if we don't work together, we will all lose!
Fabulous philosophy and reminders.........reminds me so much of the KW Culture!