President Obama Held a Town Hall Meeting in Fort Myers, FL

President Barack Hussein Obama (D-44) held a town Hall meeting in Fort Myers, FL on February 10, 2009.

His favorability rating was well represented. I found the whole meeting interesting. Below are a few thoughts on highlights that I found most memorable.

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During crowd interaction after his speech, President "That One" stepped down from his American pedestal and ministered to one of the poor and suffering.

President 44 embraced Ms. Henrietta Hughes; an American who used her chance at the town hall, national stage microphone to plead the plight of her family.

It sounded like they actually are living in the most dire straits.

It was HUGE moment.

The only thing I wish is that The Messiah hadn't said "but."

The word "but" is a stinkingly obvious caveat to whatever your words have said or promised. It leaves a dangling air of un-commitment around a face of caring.

"But" is avoided by shrewd politicians of all stripes.

The proper response is: "Someone will talk to you and we will see what we can do." Maybe throw in an "I feel your pain."

This is a positive emotive response, that shows caring, promises action, and allows whatever room is needed to be fair, just and within the law.

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I expect that Julio the McDonald's Student will benefit from the trail that Joe The Plumber blazed.

Julio was a hit as he stood "peaking" on the experience of speaking to 44. With hi background, I expect Julio will make a perfect poster child for the American Promise of rewarding working students. generations have been raised on: that working hard AND better your education IS rewarded.

Go Julio !!


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44's Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Plan

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There don't seem to be any bridges to no where in Obama's plan. All the roads and bridges that are slated for funding seem to be well established, regularly used roads to the important somewheres in our country.

Billions of dollars are slated for the states to help bolster public programs that are managed at the state level; unemployment, education, transportation, infrastructure, etc.

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President Obama made a point of talking about re-training options for the workforce. This is such an important note. Re-training displaced and out placed workers to in-demand fields does not just stimulate the economy, but re strengthens the foundation with employment options that can remain viable for years.

One important side-effect of note is that education and re-education is an industry that employees many Americans. Teachers, textbooks, computers, paper, pencils, building maintenance, etc, are all areas of employment among the masses.

And another is that options that support training masses to meet industry's needs and wants id fully beneficial to industry, capitalism and the economy; as well as national and social concerns.

The best thing America can have is industry that pays to be done here. Industries that can fully benefit from not having to you ship goods across oceans or large landmasses.


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President Obama's comparison of American transportation systems with those of the world's stage was a true show of America's infra structural ranking in the modern world.

We are woefully behind.

Other nations, such as China, have public transportation systems that are decades ahead of what we Americans deal with. The reason for this is not a lack of money. I would guess that we have had the largest and most vigorous economy in the world for over a hundred years. The reason these things have not been built is simply the lack of desire by the country's money holders. They have not been interested in making sure that America's infrastructures stayed on par with technological advancement.

Disneyland has had a monorail since 1970's (?). Seattle has had one since (????). The only thing lacking has been the desire of leaders to make it happen.

The past proves that we have the technology. Now it's time to find the will. The improvements in infrastructure will increase the speed with which goods can be transported while also reducing costs. It takes less energy to move a monorail train than it does to move a rail car or semi truck. Cheaper and faster is Always good for business.

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For the record: I know this recovery and reinvestment plan will do some good; therefore, I hope that it passes and reaches the President's desk.

Here are cheers towards hopes and efforts for a slowing of the recession.



Peace  To All --