Comments on: ALL THE WORLD’S A STAGE . . .

By: Betsy Wuebker

Betsy Wuebker — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 10:24:22 +0000

Hi Barbara – Thank you! And congratulations again on your two year anniversary. You’ve been an inspiration, and a wonderful friend to us along our journey. And yes, you’re right – words to live by. Thanks.

By: Barbara Swafford

Barbara Swafford — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 07:54:19 +0000

Hi Betsy & Pete - Congratulations on your 100th post. That's a fabulous milestone in blogging and you've made a wonderful contribution to the blogosphere. Re: your post. All I can say is, "if something sounds too good to be true, it usually is". Barbara Swafford´s last blog post..Be A Person Who Needs People

By: Betsy Wuebker

Betsy Wuebker — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 02:22:10 +0000

Hi Johnny – Yeah. Just yeah. Love you.

By: John Meisenbach

John Meisenbach — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 20:32:51 +0000

Hi Bets, Time for your little brother to respond. It’s good to see peoples’ reaction who voted for this guy as if he would make a difference. I honestly vowed to at least give the guy a chance, and not be a sore loser after the election. I’m sorry, but the total ineptness I see coming from this administration and legislature is really scary. I think we are just seeing a ripple on the water surface which leads to a flood of nonsense in the future. Very worried about my future right now. The best hope I can see in the future is a total overhaul of the Senate and House in 2 years. That’s still a long time.

By: Betsy Wuebker

Betsy Wuebker — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 12:41:00 +0000

Hi Jannie – I’m even wondering if clever now. I think hubris throws caution to the winds. Already this is an unprecedented level of interference, and I’m not one for government interference, obviously. Time will tell. Thanks.

Hi Davina – Following the tough act of a campaign based upon an undefinable platitude is difficult, you’re right. Eventually the smoke fades and the mirrors reflect upon oneself. Unfortunately, what we’re seeing isn’t the least bit pretty. Thank you.

Hi Dot – Yeah, change the terminology and hope for the best, right? The attention on all the ridiculous obfuscates the stunning level of ideological overreach that is underway. We snicker about the Ipod with his speeches given to the Queen, but the implications of this colossal financial train wreck are unfathomable – we’re deer in the headlights with our feet stuck in the track.

If the President is so overwhelmed with the details of attending to the financial crisis (as David Brooks apologetically opined during the bumbled Gordon Brown visit) why ever is he taking on the micro-managerial aspects of the GM takeover? Wouldn’t financial crisis triage start with the biggest bleeders? If so, GM and Chrysler are single cell organisms by comparison with the financial services bailout recipients. What’s with the double standard? More smoke and mirrors? Yeah, those nasty bonus recipients! $117 million – we’ll focus on that and let billions go unaccounted.

The problem with an empty platitude is precisely that which got Obama elected: Everyone who voted for him thought THEIR definition of hope and change was what he stood for. Now comes the task of managing all the disparate expectations. Even the Europeans, whose favor was so highly esteemed and mourned over the last eight years, are starting to notice. For those who had low expectations or downright fears about this guy’s qualifications and abilities, the vindication is pyrrhic.

It has only been a few more than 60 days. Unfortunately, there are more than three years left. What will the War on Terror be called then? Over? Will we be winning? Thanks for indulging my rant.

By: Dot

Dot — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 02:08:56 +0000

Congratulations! 100 posts! That's great! I enjoyed watching The Daily Show's review of Obama's new spin terminology. As I recall, the war was called a "contingency plan" and terrorism was referred to as "human-caused disasters." That's not what I voted for. Dot´s last blog post..I’ll Never Get Back, Part 2

By: Davina

Davina — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:28:26 +0000

Hi Betsy. My political IQ is below remedial, but my instincts are that Obama is trying to live up to the standards that the public set for him. Obama fever was contagious and now he has a tough act to follow... his own. Congrats on your 100th post! Woo hoo! Davina´s last blog post..Good Advice in Tough Times

By: Jannie Funster

Jannie Funster — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 01:06:36 +0000

Mr Obama is clever yes, but not smart. And there is a BIG difference.

I hope for the best.

Always.

And tend to what I can.

Jannie Funster´s last blog post..Ukulele Video

By: Betsy Wuebker

Betsy Wuebker — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 20:36:46 +0000

Hi Cath – We are living in interesting times! While it’s tempting to defer plans for better timing, I also think if you have a sound plan, nothing will deter you from solid goals and objectives, along with a can do attitude. That being said, I’m finding all the spinning remarkable. Today we are told that GM should file bankruptcy, for example. Why was this not a good thing $17 billion ago? That’s got to remain a rhetorical question, I guess. Thanks.

Hi Patricia – I think you’re safe for Lent. Even if you skirted the line, you’ll be forgiven – on that we can depend. Thank you for coming by.

By: Patricia

Patricia — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 03:03:54 +0000

Betsy, I read your whole post...do you think I violated by no news programs for Lent fast?... Very interesting and it stirred up the juices...I better say Congratulations on Post 100 and take myself away before I fall off the wagon! Patricia´s last blog post..A Prayer in Spring