The President Says He Will Work with Congress, but Which President?
Posted: Friday, September 08, 2006
by straight talk
Well today the Associated Press released an article, which was featured on page 13a of the St. Petersburg Times here in Florida. One would have thought it warranted front-page play but then again in my opinion many people only read the front page, sports and the comics. In my opinion what better place to put this article so not many will see it. Yes, the newly “elected" president of Mexico pledged to work hard for immigration reform with our congress so his citizens can work in the United States. Rhetorically, one wonders why our President doesn’t work hard with somebody to protect our interests here at home? Mr. Calderon is a member of [I don’t think you will believe this] a “pro business action party, which his predecessor also belonged to. Rhetorically, does one think there really may have been a problem with this election?
Well truthfully, where are our youth? Oh I know they are competing for jobs at major retailers with the illegal workers or those with false I.D. Yes, they are working for $6.00 and less and [this is the good news] as much as $9.00 and hour and trying to support their families. Our youth have no health care, retirement or pension [that’s a laugh who is going to have the money to bail these out- certainly not the government] and cannot afford to buy, much less support, a home.
Yes, something is errantly wrong in Mud Ville? I would ask you to look at my other articles concerning immigration. As Joe Friday on Dragnet used to say, “Just the facts" and that is what I try to present. Perhaps 2010 An American Paradigm is becoming 2008 and American Paradigm?
Well if you want to sit and do nothing and continue to keep these same representatives of ours in Congress, these same Democrats or Republicans with the same ideologies, you are approving it for you and yours for years to come. Just sit home and do nothing, or vote for them because, as you know in your heart your one of the ones doing great and are one of that 20% who are doing well. But if you’re an average American and love your nation it just may be time for you to wake up! Your answer will be given on Election Day. If you vote these incumbents from both parties in, regardless of what they profess, in my opinion you deserve “How Did We Get Here".
If you vote for those they endorse you deserve the same.
Now I certainly desire to be wrong. It is just an opinion, however have you heard the truth from them? I’ll ask again, have you heard truth from this entire bunch and when? Tell me the truth about Iraq? Tell me the president didn’t say, “ I won’t raise the rates on student loans". Tell me the past of many in Congress is not questionable? Tell me they are not biased toward big business? Tell me they have your interest in mind?
One could go on and on but you know something, in my opinion and based on what is transpiring right before our eyes, we average Americans are not considered capable of much. Give us a tailgate, a beer and a paycheck and we don’t give a damn about anything until it impacts us.
They had those famous sayings to excite people into action like “Remember the Maine", "Remember The Alamo" [the Mexicans certainly do] and “Nuts" but the new slogan for Americans in these times is “Why"? Boot them all out and that will send a message for years to come! “Remember the People" should be the new battle cry!
If you enjoyed this pass it along and don’t forget you have a chance, it is called election day!
Robert T. Melaccio Sr. Copyright ©2006 Robert Melaccio
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Top-level comments on this article: (2 total)Great formatting and paragraph breaks! In the mechanical sense, the article may flow more easily with a few more commas, such as after the firstPlease log in to respond to this comment.I sincerely appreciate the feedback. As you are well aware, editing using a computer based software module does not necessarily mean you find every error, even with the use of software and reading multiple times. Also, I am using an antiquated .WPS module and I notice quite a few errors in translation. I will strive to edit more closely. Thank you for your suggestions and encouragement.Please log in to respond to this comment.
This article is full of errors in syntax, usage (Associated Press should be capitalized; the name of the newspaper should be italicized or underlined; there is a question mark at the end of a sentence that is not a question) and run-on sentences. The author also uses the passive voice too much to retain interest or flow.Please log in to respond to this comment.Thanks for the pointers! Now I do know that in this modern age someone else should always edit your work. Unfortunately, I do not have that capability. You evidently know with your expertise in English usage that in the modern electronic era the human mind and eye don't necessarily meet. English professors tell me error rates can be quite high as seen daily in print. Since I live in a do it alone world I will just have to read closer. Thanks much for the timePlease log in to respond to this comment.
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