I Would Like to Thank the Academy…
October 29, 2010
Historically, Academy Award recipients step to the microphone and thank everyone from parents to God for assistance in helping attain the award. Political candidates swept into office by the hard work of loyal campaign teams thank everyone from the coffee guy to the campaign manager when making a victory speech. Public acknowledgements are now customary as a thank you is extended to anyone and everyone who helped to “make this moment possible.”
In fact, Sharron Angle, Conservative senatorial candidate from Nevada, illustrated this long held tradition when she sent a thank you, along with a bouquet of flowers, to Joy Behar of The View. Apparently, Ms. Behar spewing expletives about Ms. Angle helped to rake in $150,000 in online campaign contributions in one afternoon.
With that tradition in mind, and the prediction of a Republican/Conservative pummeling of the current political makeup in Congress, the day after the midterm election should become “National Thank You Day.” On “National Thank You Day,” every American from sea-to-shining-sea thankful for the Nov. 2nd election outcome should send a heartfelt note to the one person who “made this moment possible…” Barack Obama.
If this election pans out to be a referendum on all things Obama, as predicted, why not let him know America is grateful.
Americans can thank President Obama for all he has done to awaken a sleeping conservative giant. Our gratitude needs to be expressed for all policy decisions, back room dealing, political arm twisting, and votes cast in the face of citizen opposition, which contributed to the anti-administration sentiments that are propelling conservatives to the polls in droves.
As Election Day approaches, President Obama can spend time blaming President George W. Bush, citizen stupidity, the sun, moon and stars, banks, bankers, greedy corporations and a car that won’t get out of a ditch for the dismal condition of the country.
But America knows better.
How wonderful that the nation can take a moment to extend our sincere appreciation. In fact, without Obama’s help, this day may never have arrived. Therefore, citizens can give credit where credit is due and full acclaim needs to be directed at America’s illustrious leader.
On Nov. 3rd join the “National Thank You Day” movement and send a card to the White House. Please take the opportunity to encourage the President to keep up the good work…as America joyfully anticipates the 2012 election.
I don’t know…maybe it’s me.
