Mike Henderson

Politics

Here's one of my problems with politics.  I really don't know if a politician really believes what he/she is saying.

Recently, Joe Wilson a Republican shouted 'You Lie' while the president was speaking in the House. He should not have done that and has apologized.  But many Democrats are still fuming about it.

Here's the kicker.  When President Bush spoke on more than one occasion there were loud boos and other noises coming disrespectfully at the President.  I cannot recall any Democrat fuming about that.  So do they really care or is just politics as usual?

Let's go to South Carolina where the governor publicly cheated on his wife. Personally, I think he should step aside.  I think character matters.  But to be fair, when Bill Clinton cheated on his wife in the oval office I think he should have resigned and stepped aside also. 

One republican, one democrat.  Same standard.  When a politician publicly comes after his/her own party just as vociferously as he goes after the other party I will believe what he is saying and my respect for politicians will go up. 

Class Act

  No matter what your view on politics is one thing is fairly clear.  President Bush made the transition to power for the Obama team as smoothly as possible.  And it is that transition that gets the world's attention.

   There was another transition that you perhaps missed.  It was a letter written from the Bush twins to Obama's girls.  Watch this and you will realize what a class act the Bush family was.  You may have disagreed with some of his policies, but his character and his family's cannot be questioned.

  Enjoy.

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Post-Election Thoughts

*  America is a land of dreams, GREAT dreams.
*  We've elected our first African-American president.  Definitely, very historic.
*  With the economy the way it is, it would have been difficult for any Republican to win.
*  I think the young vote who has never known an economic downturn felt as if they had no other decision.
*  Obama has the better personality.  One interesting study is to study the election of our previous presidents and their various personalities.
*  No other country can transition from one leader to another as well as America.
*  The overriding theme of the election was "change."  What change everyone is looking for is probably not well defined at this point.
*  We were told millions more would vote than had ever voted before.  However, the number was basically the same as the last election.
*  In Obama's victory speech he said it may take more than four years.  Sounds like he is already getting ready for 2012.
*  Obama ran the best campaign and is a much better communicator.
*  Should not be getting any more annoying phone calls from either campaign.
*  God is still sovereign.  He is in control.  As a Christ-follower it is my duty to vote, support, and pray for our leaders.