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Thursday, September 4, 2008

143 Days

Posted by Liana at 11:40 PM

My sister just forwarded this to me and I'll probably getting some hatin' on the blog-a-log for posting this but I really don't care. Because it's true, TRUE, true. Scary stuff!! If you ask what I look for in our next President; someone who's walked the walk and not just talked the talk. It's called Moral Authority... but that's a whole post on it's own. Here it is in black and white: 143 days:



You couldn't get a job at McDonalds and become district manager after 143 days of experience.

You couldn't become chief of surgery after 143 days of experience of being a surgeon.

You couldn't get a job as a teacher and be the superintendent after 143 days of experience.

You couldn't join the military and become a colonel after a 143 days of experience.

You couldn't get a job as a reporter and become the nightly news anchor after 143 days of experience.




BUT....


From the time Barack Obama was sworn in as a United State Senator, to the time he announced he was forming a Presidential exploratory committee, he logged 143 days of experience in the Senate. That's how many days the Senate was actually in session and working. After 143 days of work experience, Obama believed he was ready to be Commander In Chief, Leader of the Free World .... 143 days.

We all have to start somewhere. The senate is a good start, but after 143 days, that's all it is - a start.

AND, strangely, a large sector of the American public is okay with this and campaigning for him. We wouldn't accept this in our own line of work, yet some are okay with this for the President of the United States of America? Come on folks, we are not voting for the next American Idol!

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13 comments:

Jan commented: How great is Sara Palin?! And she didn't even need a teleprompter. :) September 5, 2008 at 1:23 AM
Amanda @ Click. The Good News commented: Liana-
I've been a long time blog reader & I typically enjoy reading your personal things. I would even enjoy a well thought-out, fact based opinion on your political beliefs. Posting an email forward that over-simplifies this issue and ignores the great complexities of this election and the people running is just a disservice to all of your blog readers. There are so many more legitimate reasons to vote for or against either candidate, that I really hope that you will take the time to become informed about both choices & not be swayed by propaganda from either side. September 5, 2008 at 7:24 AM
Christy Carson commented: Go Barack!!!! Imagine what he could do with the next 143 days! September 5, 2008 at 9:32 AM
Christine Hall commented: Go McCain! Great Post Liana September 5, 2008 at 10:26 AM
Liana commented: Good idea Amanda, I think I will... as soon as I have 2 seconds free from all this planning ;) September 5, 2008 at 10:29 AM
Robin Dini Photography commented: mccain doesn't look like he's gonna last 143 days. That guys is decomposing as we speak! but i digress, at least Obama is talking about help our country fix itself instead of preaching about going to war because it's "God's will". I want a lover not a fighter. September 5, 2008 at 10:46 AM
Stacey commented: Hi Liana - I love politics! Thanks for posting this. Let's face it, if Obama becomes the next president, the United States of America is in for some REALLY HARD times. It would be disastrous! It is obvious to me that McCain is the way to go. I am tickled pink that is running mate is seeming rather Evangelical. How awesome is that!! A country that has no morals will slowly destroy itself. I think this election is make or break in US history. Although I'm Canadian I do feel strongly about this election and can't wait to see what happens. September 5, 2008 at 10:53 AM
Erin commented: @Christy Wahoo! Go Obama! September 5, 2008 at 12:11 PM
Christy Carson commented: Hehe, isn't it funny how 2 Canadians are so into US politics. Stacey lets try not to get into any political fights during our road trip to Craft your Success...we can agree to disagree. How Canadian! September 5, 2008 at 2:10 PM
Cheryl commented: I love how everybody uses John McCain's age against him. In many cases, although not all, age equals wisdom and definitely experience. Also, if he is anything like his mother, he will be around for a long long time! September 5, 2008 at 4:10 PM
Sofia Negron Photography commented: At this point mickey mouse would be better than the current president

And talk about experience and making people happy! ;)

Obama! September 6, 2008 at 8:58 PM
Chanel Parrott commented: I am with you Liana. 143 days is not much experience for the presidency of the US! The possibility that Obama could be the next leader of this country scares me to death! Obama talks about change and making people happy but he talks in circles. McCain has proven experience in the Military and if this country should be attacked which is very well could be...he has the experience to protect all of us. Obama does not! Between McCain's experience and Palin's experience lowering taxes and expenses in Alaska....I think they make for an awesome team! Praying for this election! September 8, 2008 at 1:03 PM
Chenzo Photo LLC commented: The 143 Days argument is quick to ignore Barack's 7 years in the Illinois State Senate, as well as his 12 years teaching constitutional law, as well as his 3 years as a church-based community organizer before that. Does that not count for anything? Or were those just hobbies of his? Add to that Barack's 21 months of Presidential campaigning, which is, if you think about it, a 7-day per week job of organizing questioning and evaluating the American public's concerns, to get a sense of their ambitions and problems. This is no inexperienced man.

Besides, the once-quiet role of VP has changed before our very eyes these past 8 years. Undoubtedly, the *cumulative* amount of experience between the President and Vice President will be taken into account as they go about their 4 years. So whether it's Obama-Biden or McCain-Palin in January, the aspect of cumulative teamwork will be a huge factor in how they go about business. And if you add up the resume's, it's about dead-even between the two parties. Should be a good one! September 13, 2008 at 4:30 PM
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