Sunday, May 8, 2011

Why Does Everything Have To be About Him?

In a previous post, I wonder how President Obama would handle Mother's day. Probably not that well.
Here is part of the White House Proclamation for Mother's Day:
To support the parents who are raising tomorrow's leaders, my Administration is committed to doing all we can to create jobs and economic opportunities for families across America. We are striving to help mothers in the workplace by enforcing equal pay laws and addressing workplace flexibility as families balance the demands of work, child and elder care, and education. MY budget strengthens the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit to help families afford the cost of quality childcare. The tax-cut package we passed last December extended expansions of the Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit, providing a tax cut for 15.7 million families with about 29.1 million children. The Affordable Care Act gives women more access to health care and better resources to protect the health of their families by requiring new insurance plans to cover wellness benefits for children, ending the exclusion of pre-existing conditions by insurance companies, and extending parents' health coverage for young adults up to age 26. First Lady Michelle Obama's "Let's Move!" initiative is also providing mothers with helpful tools to support their children's healthy growth...
http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2011/05/06/presidential-proclamation-mothers-day
Let's look at George W. Bush's proclamation: On Mother’s Day, we honor our mothers and pay tribute to their devoted work and selfless gift of love.
America’s mothers are women of determination and vision. They serve as caregivers and guides, helping to build the foundation for our children’s success and nurturing them as they grow and explore the great promise of our Nation. Through their mothers’ examples, children come to understand the virtue of kindness, the blessing of compassion, and the importance of principle. A mother’s support encourages children to make right choices, set high goals, and become good citizens. A mother’s love inspires children to achieve their full potential and strengthens the character of our country. The commitment and love of mothers reflect the best of America.
On this special day, we remember the many mothers whose sons and daughters serve in harm’s way. The determination and courage of these women demonstrate the spirit of our Nation, and America will always be grateful for their unfailing devotion. We also recognize the dedication of the many mothers who serve in America’s Armed Forces. These brave women protect the safety and security of our Nation and help ensure a peaceful future for our children. http://greenesrelease.wordpress.com/2009/04/03/presidential-mothers-day-proclamations-2006/

The end of the proclamation is the same as Obama's.
Obama decides to put politics in Mother's day. George Bush does not.
Who has more class?
Obama: worst president ever.

3 comments:

  1. Your memory is selective, Dan!

    http://greenleegazette.blogspot.com/2011/05/obama-didnt-land-on-aircraft-carrier-in.html

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  2. Now Jamie, you know that is a bogus argument. bush didn't authorize the mission accomplished poster and just said a few weeks ago, he was embarassed by it and wished it didn't happen.

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  3. As well he should. It was stagecraft that failed. He may not have known about the banner, but did they give him a roofie when they put him in the flight suit, into the plane, and onto an aircraft carrier that was repositioned to look like it was out to sea? The coreography is a little too perfect there to give him a pass because he said he regretted the banner.

    At least Obama is bragging about an actual mission that was actually accomplished.

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