The American President

The Coconut Telegraph ^ | January 28, 2003 | Luis Gonzalez

[Luis Gonzalez]

He’s had more reason to fail than any President in modern History, and sometimes, the only thing that surpasses the viciousness of the attacks from the left, is the viciousness of the attacks from the far right.

He is reminded over, and over again that his presidency was a "gift", and the unkind, unflattering comparisons to his father’s failed bid for a second term, more often than not, turn into predictions of failure yet to come. Yet his popularity among Americans is of historical proportions.

He’s been called inept and bumbling, even as he maneuvers his way across the burning embers of American politics with incredible dexterity, and arriving at the least of all expected destinations: victory.

Some call him a globalist, even as he shows contempt for the United Nations by turning his back on treaties that would threaten American sovereignty, while others accuse him of acting unilaterally against enemy nations.

He is openly pro-life in a nation where the murder of unborn babies has been elevated to status of a “right”, and is the sort of Christian who does not profess to be perfect, but rejoices in being forgiven.

He loves family, country and flag, and there’s very little question that the tear in his eye is anything other than a reflection of the emotion in his heart.

He is plain spoken and direct, with a propensity of stumbling over one word or another in a speech. But rather than knocking him down, it seems to endear him to a population that can easily imagine making the very same mistake if they would ever find themselves in a similar situation.

He is Mr. Smith, Kilroy, Shane, and Joe Everyman all rolled into one, the personification of the every day citizen, and while some suggested that he lacked the Beltway savvy to succeed, it was that very thing that attracted so many to him.

He faced the darkest hour in recent American history, and standing on the smoking remains of the Republic, above the fires and destruction, he raised high The Stars and Stripes, making us all believe that our finest hour was yet to come.

He’s confounded pundits, bewildered critics, and bedazzled opponents with a casual, easy charm that more often than not masks a grasp of the issues few believed he could achieve.

George W. Bush represents the triumph of the everyday man.

I support this president because I believe him, and I believe that what he does, he does because his heart tells him that it is the right thing to do for this nation.

And tonight, he’ll stand facing no one but us, because it’s the state of OUR Union that he’ll address. And standing there, he’ll chart a path for this nation in accordance to the only polls that matter to him...his conscience, and his love for this land.

But he won’t stand alone, because I’ll stand with him.

I’m standing with George W. Bush tonight, and I am seeing this fight through with him.

I’m standing with the American President, and I’m asking those who will stand with me, to make your presence known, and let your voices be heard tonight.

[Wait4Truth]

Through the tears in my eyes, I stand with you and our President. I feel the same way about his as you do. God bless him..and you, Luis...let us pray for him on this very special evening.

[Left_Coast_Conservative]

I'm with you and God Bless our President and God Bless America!!

[biss5577]

As I read your beautiful tribute to our president, I am making a copy for my father (76 year old ex-army, who does not have a computer), and I know that he will get goosebumps just like his daughter did. Such a wonderful piece of writing. Thank you. And yes, we will be standing along side you.

[Wait4Truth]

his = him

[MindyW]

Great tribute. I'll be there with him.

[RJayneJ]

Wow! };^D)

[desertcry]

Amen Luis! I am a lowly man of the desert, and I feel exactly as most ordinary Joes of this great land, President GWB is my man.

[2Jedismom]

I'm glad you're here with him.

[Miss Marple]

I stand with President Bush, who is doing the very best he can. That is all we can ask for, and I am grateful he is the one in the Oval Office.

God bless him as he speaks tonight, and thank you, Luis, for posting this essay and thread.

[hillsborofox]

I'm on my feet, right hand across my heart.

[habs4ever]

There are times for one such as you to turn off your partisan sniping, and this is it.Don't you find yourself a bit stinky always being a turd in the punchbowl, junior?

[HairOfTheDog]

I'm glad you're here with him.

And I am glad you're here with me!

[dalebert]

I stand with the President.

[MJY1288]

"the only thing that surpasses the viciousness of the attacks from the left, is the viciousness of the attacks from the far right."

"Speak of the Devil and he shall appear" Jeses Christ

[Texican]

Luis:
This 78 year old former MARINE stands proudly along side of you and behind our wonderful PRESIDENT.

Good evening and the very best to you and yours.

Semper Fi
Tommie

[gogeo]

I stand with you both.

[mombonn]

I’m standing with the American President, and I’m asking those who will stand with me, to make your presence known, and let your voices be heard tonight.

I'm standing with my President tonight, as well as every other night. I'm PROUD he is my President.

God bless you, President Bush!

Thanks, Luis!

[McGavin999]

I'm with him Luis. He's not going to do everything right, and he's not going to please everyone, but as far as I'm concerned he's MY president and he's doing everything I can expect of a human being.

I'm proud of him.

[reformedliberal]

Because he doesn't speak down to anyone and he eschews the trappings of phoney elitism. Because in America, we are really all equal and the mobility of our capitalistic economy means anyone at all can be richer or poorer tomorrow; our economic status is not set in stone at birth.

Because we all stand before G-d as His children, rich, poor, high-born or humble roots and this President knows that.

There is a graciousness that we once taught to all our children, no matter their origins or present station and President Bush has that easy American grace that respects everyone equally.

I love this President! Thank you, Luis!

[Luis Gonzalez]

"He's not going to do everything right, and he's not going to please everyone..."

Nor will I, and I can't ask from him what I will not expect from myself.