No, I am not going to get political, but we have been watching all the inaugural festivities (well, Grant has napped through most of it), and as I watched the Bush's fly off in Marine One I was struck with the feeling that so many of the media and people watching the now former President and First Lady leave Washington were glad to see them go. I don't agree with all that's happened in the last 8 years or all of the decisions that have been made, but I felt sad that this man and his wife endured so much ill-will during their stay in the White House. In fact, I listened to Charles Gibson say into the camera last week as he was discussing what the President would say in his farewell address that President Bush would likely discuss some of what he (meaning Bush) felt were successes during his term as president intimating that the rest of us (or at least he, Charles Gibson) don't think there were any successes. It made me sad that the "unbiased" news media makes such comments frequently. I hope the Bush's enjoy their private life in Dallas and God bless you for your service to this country.
On another note, what a great thing for our country and especially black Americans that our new President has broken the race barrier and made it to the top of the heap. Good for him. I hope it changes the lives of many young black Americans and brings some sense of retribution to those who remember the awfulness of segregation and slavery. We are praying for you, Mr. President, praying for wisdom, health, and safety as you lead our nation for the next 4 years. God bless you.
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You said that all very well. I caught myself having some of the same feelings yesterday. Thanks for sharing.
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