This summer i had the chance to travel and spend my vacation for three and a half months in the great state of texas, during that time i began wondering what makes the difference between a normal guy and a legend. This thought debacled me for weeks and months. I began looking at legends and seeing what made them different from the rest of society, what made them stand out like a pillar, what made them legends. I began looking at different legends in our society. I remembered the immense disconcertion i felt when i stood on the very stones that Martin Luther King Jr. gave his legendary “I have a dream speech.” I will never forget looking out upon the reflecting pool and seeing the image of the Washington monument ripple in the water below. I closed my eyes and began imagining what it must have looked like with the thousands of people hanging from the trees just to see him speak. One man with one line changed the direction of the mindset of a nation. He had a dream that though others enjoyed the thought of not many would fight for. Men stood toe to toe with those who opposed them and their ideals. They were persecuted for their dreams, physically attacked for their views. Some were even terminated from their dreams. Driving through Tennessee I had the chance to stop in Memphis and stand on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel where he was shot and killed for what he believed, for what he dreamed. His dream did not die with him, his legacy carried on after his death. He became of legend for what he did, what he fought for, what he died for.
In 2008 I served at the pleasure of the President as a White House intern. As i sat in the oval office and began to realize the history that surrounded me. As i looked at the Resolute Desk that sat there in the oval office I recognized table that a legendary President leaned on during a national crisis. John F. Kennedy was a legend in the eyes of the American public and the world. During the height of the Cold War he had a dream of peaceful society where men put there differences aside, laid down their weapons and talked peacefully at a table to work out their disagreements. No matter what his past dictates to us today his record stands true. He fought for freedom of the oppressed and the downcast. He was seen during his time as weak and futile but yet history dictates something much different. It shows us that combat is not the final option. On a rainy day in May with the sun setting behind me on the horizon of the Dallas skyline i stood on the grassy knoll underneath the Book Depositry building. I became overwhelemed with emotion. As crazy as it seems i became teary eyed as i stared at the X’s that marked where a legend was cut down in his prime but a snipers bullet. His dreams didnt die with the man they lived on, they were passed on from administration to administration until they were finally realized later on down the road.
In my search to discover what makes a legend i have come to the realization that it takes dreaming. But dreams alone do not define a man. When one lives solely in the future and it controls his total focus he loses sight of the present. Dreams must be matched up with one thing and one thing only, dreamers need to have a fight buried deep within their soul. A mans fight for nothing is useless, its a waste. A mans fight must be coupled with one thing a dream. Then a man will become the greatest feared adversary in the world, he will become a legend. This discovery provoked one question in my mind. Who are the future legends of our present time? Who are our dreamers? We need our leaders to have dreams, radical, culture changing dreams birthed deep inside of them to where they taste the very words that rattle in their mind. They need to have the courage to stand toe to toe with those that oppose them and fight for the very lively hood of their dreams. Then will history mark them as true legends. A man does not merely become a legend for what he dreams of doing, he becomes one by fighting for what he believes is right and true, no matter what the cost is. A true legend is marked by standing by what he believes when push comes to shove. For fighting till the brow of his forehead is beaded with sweat. This is not reserved for the great and popular. Any man can become a legend. If a man has a dream birthed inside him he needs to grab the bull bull by the horns and ride it and spur it into submission no matter how rough or painful. I have a dream. Those words ring true in my head. They dart from side to side as if they are a gazelle running for their lives. The trouble becomes when a fight is needed to totally realize that dreams are a real possibility. This is no easy task. A man must be totally submitted to this task. It must envelope the very being of who he is and who he desires to become. A man must realize who he was before he can become who he wants to be. A realization of self is vitally necessary on what a man dreams and the fight that is birthed within him. As kids we all had dreams on waht we wanted to become. But it is the fight within us that drove us to those dreams. It becomes a point in persons life when he claws and strains and faces failure to see what he is made of. In the face of failure and destruction of dreams a man must stare failure in the eyes and smirk. That smirk represents something that failure wasnt expecting. That smirk represents the undying determination of a man with a dream that is passionate about fighting for something he only sees in his dreams. The fight that he is so strong and has such an anchor inside of him that he can taste. When this country has people who have that fight and that determination we will be back on the track of a strong secure nation. When we have a culture who wont wince at the face of defeat and loss and stands toe to toe with the ideas that oppose them we will see a great difference in all the aspects of our society, and in the end isnt that what we all want....to become legends.
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Friday, September 11, 2009
Back to Business as Usual?
Nine years ago today our nation was cut into with a dagger so sharp that the scars are still being seen on the evening news everyday. September 11, 2001 was a day that changed all of our lives. Every single person in America and a majority of the world was affected when the United States was deliberately attacked by terrorism. On that day there were a total of 2,993 deaths from the many who were lost in the towers to emergency personnel and military personal to those who were lost in the plane lost in that somber Pennsylvania field. We even have one related death of a recovery worker dying from lung cancer due to the dust from the towers falling. This is a number 364 days out of the year but one day a year we read the names of those lost. We dont know their back stories or their personal lives but yet each one of them is important to America. These sons and daughters of America as well as those from 90 other countries who were lost in the attacks will never be forgotten. But yet the question lies are we back to normal? Have we gone back to business as usual?
I will never forget hearing the fighter jets fly overhead in the skies above northern Virginia. I will never forget running to my mothers arms crying not knowing whether or not my family members in D.C. were lost or not. I will never forget going to the Pentagon with my family the next day standing as an 8th grader with tears streaming down my face looking at the wreckage. I will never forget the immense pain and anger I felt. We were attacked. This attack forever changed the way I looked at not only the world as a whole but my life as well. This event forever ingrained deeper a sense of duty to my country. I remember the overwhelming response at blood banks and Red Cross donation centers. I remember the stories I heard from White House senior staffers of that horrific day. I remember them describing the chaotic scene at the White House and the forming of the 9 11 speech the President gave. I remember the unity we as Americans felt. But yet we seem to have forgotten that fateful day.
There will be memorial services for the lost. Families of the dead will gather to remember their loss on that day. Why have we forgotten? The media said the images were too graphic to show on TV anymore of the towers collapsing and those jumping for their lives. But yet I remember those images in my mind. They are forever ingrained there. We as Americans need to be reminded of the blow we took as a nation more than one day a year. 9-11 was likened to the Pearl Harbor of my generation. But yet we are back to a divided nation except for one day a year. We have loosened our policies to be more friendly in the eyes of the American public and the ever watching eyes of the world. I will not allow myself to forget what happened. I will continue to allow it to affect me. It has to affect me. Bunker Hill, Fort Sumter, Pearl Harbor affected the generations of those who lived through them for the better. What have we done with the tragedy that fell upon us? Have we allowed it to make us better or have we thrown it on a back burner and tried to erase it from our memories. You may not agree with the action taken by the Bush administration to react to the attacks of 9 11, but as an American it is your duty to never forget the loss that we took that day. Men and women are in harms way today, fighting the same fight for the same reason that happened eight years ago today. We cannot allow our nation to forget what happened. We cannot allow our people to be calloused to the events of that day. Today I will wear my uniform with pride. I will stand tall and salute the flag I vowed to protect. I will be proud of my decision to not let the events of that day to ever leave my mind. I will allow the events to change who I am. I once heard a saying that said "I never want to be a product of my environment, I want my environment to be a product of me." We need to affect positive change in America.
As we honor the dead tomorrow, as we come together for one day under a united front allow yourself to remember what happened. Allow your mind to begin to ask if you have done something to affect positive change in your immediate environment. Have you been of service to the people around you. As we lower the flags for one day remember the loss that we took as Americans. Remember the ash, the flames, the rubble, the terror you felt. Remember the feelings you felt and allow it to motivate you to not only live like this is your last day possibly, but allow it motivate you to see your position as an American and the important role you play in advancing and protecting freedom. Let us forget our petty arguments for one day and let us strive to better our country and the foundation it sits on.
Whether or not you are religious, pray for the families that lost loved ones. Pray for the sons and daughters who lost parents. Pray for the spouses of those who mourn the loss of the love of their lives. As we continue to heal never forget what happened. Never allow yourself to be back to business as usual. We do not need to fear of what may come but be watchful. We need to continue to support the government as they ensure the safety of our sacred way of life. And pray that God has mercy and continues to bless our iron union. It is what we are supposed to do.
And that's how the cookie crumbles....
I will never forget hearing the fighter jets fly overhead in the skies above northern Virginia. I will never forget running to my mothers arms crying not knowing whether or not my family members in D.C. were lost or not. I will never forget going to the Pentagon with my family the next day standing as an 8th grader with tears streaming down my face looking at the wreckage. I will never forget the immense pain and anger I felt. We were attacked. This attack forever changed the way I looked at not only the world as a whole but my life as well. This event forever ingrained deeper a sense of duty to my country. I remember the overwhelming response at blood banks and Red Cross donation centers. I remember the stories I heard from White House senior staffers of that horrific day. I remember them describing the chaotic scene at the White House and the forming of the 9 11 speech the President gave. I remember the unity we as Americans felt. But yet we seem to have forgotten that fateful day.
There will be memorial services for the lost. Families of the dead will gather to remember their loss on that day. Why have we forgotten? The media said the images were too graphic to show on TV anymore of the towers collapsing and those jumping for their lives. But yet I remember those images in my mind. They are forever ingrained there. We as Americans need to be reminded of the blow we took as a nation more than one day a year. 9-11 was likened to the Pearl Harbor of my generation. But yet we are back to a divided nation except for one day a year. We have loosened our policies to be more friendly in the eyes of the American public and the ever watching eyes of the world. I will not allow myself to forget what happened. I will continue to allow it to affect me. It has to affect me. Bunker Hill, Fort Sumter, Pearl Harbor affected the generations of those who lived through them for the better. What have we done with the tragedy that fell upon us? Have we allowed it to make us better or have we thrown it on a back burner and tried to erase it from our memories. You may not agree with the action taken by the Bush administration to react to the attacks of 9 11, but as an American it is your duty to never forget the loss that we took that day. Men and women are in harms way today, fighting the same fight for the same reason that happened eight years ago today. We cannot allow our nation to forget what happened. We cannot allow our people to be calloused to the events of that day. Today I will wear my uniform with pride. I will stand tall and salute the flag I vowed to protect. I will be proud of my decision to not let the events of that day to ever leave my mind. I will allow the events to change who I am. I once heard a saying that said "I never want to be a product of my environment, I want my environment to be a product of me." We need to affect positive change in America.
As we honor the dead tomorrow, as we come together for one day under a united front allow yourself to remember what happened. Allow your mind to begin to ask if you have done something to affect positive change in your immediate environment. Have you been of service to the people around you. As we lower the flags for one day remember the loss that we took as Americans. Remember the ash, the flames, the rubble, the terror you felt. Remember the feelings you felt and allow it to motivate you to not only live like this is your last day possibly, but allow it motivate you to see your position as an American and the important role you play in advancing and protecting freedom. Let us forget our petty arguments for one day and let us strive to better our country and the foundation it sits on.
Whether or not you are religious, pray for the families that lost loved ones. Pray for the sons and daughters who lost parents. Pray for the spouses of those who mourn the loss of the love of their lives. As we continue to heal never forget what happened. Never allow yourself to be back to business as usual. We do not need to fear of what may come but be watchful. We need to continue to support the government as they ensure the safety of our sacred way of life. And pray that God has mercy and continues to bless our iron union. It is what we are supposed to do.
And that's how the cookie crumbles....
Sunday, August 30, 2009
New Job for New People = New Problem
The White House has decided that the best thing for the security of our nation is to pull the CIA’s authority to interrogate prisoners captured in combat as well as threats against America. This new route in how we handle terrorists shows a dramatic shift in policy among circles in the government we will be handing authority form a government agency with a history and a past track record in dealing with these situations over to a political and beaureucratic unit housed within the FBI that must follow protocol sent from the White House covered with oversight from the National Security Council. Many critics of this plan as well as former Justice Department officials say that this shift moves us back into a pre 9-11 role of handling these situations. With a multi agency collaborative interrogation group being dubbed the HIG it is easy to wonder if anything will get done with this oversight. The possibility is there for the government to meddle in these interrogations which could possibly hinder a successful operation. This happened once before during the Vietnam War with LBJ calling in to on ground battlefield commanders.
With President Obama’s approval rating at 51.8% and congressional approval rating barely clinging to 30.4% there is a key word for this situation. As many news reporters, government officials, and lobby groups throw around, the word is not torture, nor security, not even defense. They key word in a situation like this is results. The President and his cabinet are seriously looking for a win, especially since the continual decline of the economy coupled with staunch hostility for the health reform plan. Everyone is wondering if this new group will produce results. In the short term, no, it will not. Insiders know that collaboration between various government agencies is not smooth sailing to say the least. Especially here with a rookie handpicked team that will have to develop a practical base for this to even work. In the long run, it may produce results. But in this long term view the question lies, will this appease the “Change Hungry” American public. With 36.8% of the population believing this country is heading in the right direction can this new tactic work? Or are we allowing Capitol Hill and the White House to make tactical decisions behind maple desks in the comfort of their own chairs? Or should we allow those who already those who already have their hands dirty and have worked in this environment to continue doing their job? Grant it, the system we have for prisoner interrogation is not perfect but then can it ever be? With all the black marks against the CIA with prisoner abuse and torture they still have produced results. Do we want the problem solved or do we want to just sweep it under the rug solely because of faults and mistakes made in the past. World War II was not won on Capitol Hill, It was won on the beaches of France, in the air above England and upon the seas of Japan as well as through the countless efforts of the OSS and MI-6, under the cover of darkness in back alleys and basements doing what was necessary to get the job done.
We are faced with a new enemy now and we need to re-establish a new game plan to solve these threats and deal with the interrogation of prisoners. We must trust our leaders to make the best decision that ensure our safety.
And that’s how the cookie crumbles…
With President Obama’s approval rating at 51.8% and congressional approval rating barely clinging to 30.4% there is a key word for this situation. As many news reporters, government officials, and lobby groups throw around, the word is not torture, nor security, not even defense. They key word in a situation like this is results. The President and his cabinet are seriously looking for a win, especially since the continual decline of the economy coupled with staunch hostility for the health reform plan. Everyone is wondering if this new group will produce results. In the short term, no, it will not. Insiders know that collaboration between various government agencies is not smooth sailing to say the least. Especially here with a rookie handpicked team that will have to develop a practical base for this to even work. In the long run, it may produce results. But in this long term view the question lies, will this appease the “Change Hungry” American public. With 36.8% of the population believing this country is heading in the right direction can this new tactic work? Or are we allowing Capitol Hill and the White House to make tactical decisions behind maple desks in the comfort of their own chairs? Or should we allow those who already those who already have their hands dirty and have worked in this environment to continue doing their job? Grant it, the system we have for prisoner interrogation is not perfect but then can it ever be? With all the black marks against the CIA with prisoner abuse and torture they still have produced results. Do we want the problem solved or do we want to just sweep it under the rug solely because of faults and mistakes made in the past. World War II was not won on Capitol Hill, It was won on the beaches of France, in the air above England and upon the seas of Japan as well as through the countless efforts of the OSS and MI-6, under the cover of darkness in back alleys and basements doing what was necessary to get the job done.
We are faced with a new enemy now and we need to re-establish a new game plan to solve these threats and deal with the interrogation of prisoners. We must trust our leaders to make the best decision that ensure our safety.
And that’s how the cookie crumbles…
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Hail to the Chief
This is an editorial i wrote for several office members in my former office. This was written this past January.
Hail to the Chief
January 19, 2009
2:45 PM
At noon on January 20th, 2009 President Elect Barack Obama will be sworn in as the 44th President of the United States. No matter what your political affiliations are, this inauguration ceremony will be a momentous and historical occasion. The nation in a democratic matter elected a President. Hostilities aside, isn’t this what we want? Isn’t this the best thing for America? If you staunchly oppose Obama, in all actuality, shouldn’t matter. This shows us one thing. The system of government we have works. Plain and simple. The ideals and laws that are constitution cemented are still as true today as they were in the days of the Continental Congress. For two hundred and twenty two years our constitution though relatively young in the eyes of the international community is still strong. Our Union is still strong. Our over-all goal of freedom for the citizens of the United States of America is resolute and is as strong as Iron. As we as a nation move from the Era of one President to the other we need to look at three key points: 1) Our system still works and is still strong. 2) This is our President, the leader of the free world, and the greatest personal symbol of freedom to all mankind. 3) This is the leader that God has placed to lead our country.
Our system works….
Many countries around the world do not enjoy the freedom that we as Americans hold dear. We have stood the test of invasions and attacks on our country. We have withstood National scandals and conspiracies. We have withstood a Civil War. We have withstood several economic collapses. Yet through all of this we are still here. Look at the history of some of the most powerful countries of the 20th century. Germany’s Third Reich, The state of Communist Russia, The Empire of Japan, The emergence of Fascist Italy, and the terrorist threat abroad. All of these governments have collapsed. We live in a blessed country. We as Americans so often take for granted the freedom that we have. Some of the brightest Americans at the time penned words stronger than iron, declaring their independence from the tyranny of England. Later they penned the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, which still ring true today in the livelihood of every American. The system works, and the system is strong.
This is our President, the leader of the free world….
At noon Barack Obama will assume the highest and most powerful government office in the free world. Though our ideals and political ideals may greatly differ from that of the Obama administration we as citizens of America have the duty to rally behind Obama. We need to put our differences aside for the common good of America. Lincoln once quoted the words of Jesus saying “A house divided cannon stand.” We need to be reminded of the words of JFK’s inaugural address “Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country.” Believe it or not America needs every one of us right now. The coming days will be filled with stress in the government and we need to give our support to the President of the United States, Barack Obama.
This is the leader that God has placed to lead our country…
If you believe that the Bible is the infallible word of God and all of its words are for teaching, preaching and for reproof then you will be encouraged by its words. The Bible is full of advice for life, even life in the political realm and support of its leaders. Hebrews 13:17 says 17Obey your leaders and submit to their authority. They keep watch over you as men who must give an account. Obey them so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no advantage to you. The book of Romans talks about authority that is established over us. That authority is only in power because God has placed them in authority over us. We need respect that authority and not try to cause harm or adversity to its regulations lest they contradict the word of God. RO 13:1 Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. [2] Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. [3] For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and he will commend you. [4] For he is God's servant to do you good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword for nothing. He is God's servant, an agent of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer. [5] Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also because of conscience. We need to pray for our leaders. Though we may not politically agree with all of their decisions they are still in a position over us because God has placed them there. Daniel 2 talks about this as well. God raises up kings and kingdoms. “Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, for wisdom and might are His. And He changes the times and the seasons; He removes kings and raises up kings; He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding. He reveals deep and secret things; He knows what is in the darkness, and light dwells with Him. I thank You and praise You, O God of my fathers; You have given me wisdom and might, and have now made known to me what we asked of You, for You have made known to us the king’s demand. (Daniel 2:20-23, NKJV” This is vital to the Christian community who oppose the upcoming administration. We need to be in prayer for our country and our leaders during this trying time.
History will run its course. Presidents will come and go, but the constitution will prove steadfast and will be shown as strong as iron. Let historians in the future dictate whether or not a President was worthy of Greatness, as for us as a country we need to rally behind the current government, stand with them in prayer, and obey the laws they place over us. This is what true freedom means. The system works, this is our president, and this is whom God has ordained.
Therefore when I salute the President of the United States I not only salute the office and the respect it deserves but also the man, for this is the man that is right for America at this point in history no matter how much I dislike the idea. When I pray, I will pray that God guides him. And as an American I will rally together with my fellow citizens and support him, till another takes the office.
God Bless America
Shane M. Pucher
Hail to the Chief
January 19, 2009
2:45 PM
At noon on January 20th, 2009 President Elect Barack Obama will be sworn in as the 44th President of the United States. No matter what your political affiliations are, this inauguration ceremony will be a momentous and historical occasion. The nation in a democratic matter elected a President. Hostilities aside, isn’t this what we want? Isn’t this the best thing for America? If you staunchly oppose Obama, in all actuality, shouldn’t matter. This shows us one thing. The system of government we have works. Plain and simple. The ideals and laws that are constitution cemented are still as true today as they were in the days of the Continental Congress. For two hundred and twenty two years our constitution though relatively young in the eyes of the international community is still strong. Our Union is still strong. Our over-all goal of freedom for the citizens of the United States of America is resolute and is as strong as Iron. As we as a nation move from the Era of one President to the other we need to look at three key points: 1) Our system still works and is still strong. 2) This is our President, the leader of the free world, and the greatest personal symbol of freedom to all mankind. 3) This is the leader that God has placed to lead our country.
Our system works….
Many countries around the world do not enjoy the freedom that we as Americans hold dear. We have stood the test of invasions and attacks on our country. We have withstood National scandals and conspiracies. We have withstood a Civil War. We have withstood several economic collapses. Yet through all of this we are still here. Look at the history of some of the most powerful countries of the 20th century. Germany’s Third Reich, The state of Communist Russia, The Empire of Japan, The emergence of Fascist Italy, and the terrorist threat abroad. All of these governments have collapsed. We live in a blessed country. We as Americans so often take for granted the freedom that we have. Some of the brightest Americans at the time penned words stronger than iron, declaring their independence from the tyranny of England. Later they penned the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, which still ring true today in the livelihood of every American. The system works, and the system is strong.
This is our President, the leader of the free world….
At noon Barack Obama will assume the highest and most powerful government office in the free world. Though our ideals and political ideals may greatly differ from that of the Obama administration we as citizens of America have the duty to rally behind Obama. We need to put our differences aside for the common good of America. Lincoln once quoted the words of Jesus saying “A house divided cannon stand.” We need to be reminded of the words of JFK’s inaugural address “Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country.” Believe it or not America needs every one of us right now. The coming days will be filled with stress in the government and we need to give our support to the President of the United States, Barack Obama.
This is the leader that God has placed to lead our country…
If you believe that the Bible is the infallible word of God and all of its words are for teaching, preaching and for reproof then you will be encouraged by its words. The Bible is full of advice for life, even life in the political realm and support of its leaders. Hebrews 13:17 says 17Obey your leaders and submit to their authority. They keep watch over you as men who must give an account. Obey them so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no advantage to you. The book of Romans talks about authority that is established over us. That authority is only in power because God has placed them in authority over us. We need respect that authority and not try to cause harm or adversity to its regulations lest they contradict the word of God. RO 13:1 Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. [2] Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. [3] For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and he will commend you. [4] For he is God's servant to do you good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword for nothing. He is God's servant, an agent of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer. [5] Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also because of conscience. We need to pray for our leaders. Though we may not politically agree with all of their decisions they are still in a position over us because God has placed them there. Daniel 2 talks about this as well. God raises up kings and kingdoms. “Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, for wisdom and might are His. And He changes the times and the seasons; He removes kings and raises up kings; He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding. He reveals deep and secret things; He knows what is in the darkness, and light dwells with Him. I thank You and praise You, O God of my fathers; You have given me wisdom and might, and have now made known to me what we asked of You, for You have made known to us the king’s demand. (Daniel 2:20-23, NKJV” This is vital to the Christian community who oppose the upcoming administration. We need to be in prayer for our country and our leaders during this trying time.
History will run its course. Presidents will come and go, but the constitution will prove steadfast and will be shown as strong as iron. Let historians in the future dictate whether or not a President was worthy of Greatness, as for us as a country we need to rally behind the current government, stand with them in prayer, and obey the laws they place over us. This is what true freedom means. The system works, this is our president, and this is whom God has ordained.
Therefore when I salute the President of the United States I not only salute the office and the respect it deserves but also the man, for this is the man that is right for America at this point in history no matter how much I dislike the idea. When I pray, I will pray that God guides him. And as an American I will rally together with my fellow citizens and support him, till another takes the office.
God Bless America
Shane M. Pucher
Loss of a Seat
Politics has always been motivated by numbers. Numbers of polls, number of votes, and especially the number of seats. Today we awoke to hear that Senator Ted Kennedy has died from brain cancer. Though some would think that the Republican party would be dancing in the dividing aisle there is a feeling of loss today in the Capitol building. A hush will be heard in the Rotunda and the smoking rooms of both sides. America today has loss a key political figure. Even though he had his problems and issues he is still a decent man. No man is perfect. He may have held ideals that we all disagree with but in the end he gave the entire American people something to learn and hold tight to. He showed us to continue fighting for what he loved even when adversity and death stared him in the face. He was the third longest serving US Senator and he had a common "Kennedy" way of looking at things. He was an outspoken voice for what he believed. The state of Massachusetts should be proud of the glorious political heritage he has left behind. Some people do not agree with how his family came into power. Though his family used the manipulation of the Mob and bootlegging to get their millions in the end his entire family has given their lives for this country. They have died fighting for what they believe. Two Kennedy memebers were killed for what they believed and a major rift was not once but twice torn into the very fabric of the American people. Senator Ted Kennedy died doing what he loved. Even after being diagnosed with terminal brain cancer he continued the work that the commonwealth of massachusetts placed on him. He is a great american and will be dearly missed among the circles of power on Capitol Hill.
From the one time that i met him he was very corteous and friendly. He greeted me with a handshake and a smile and seemed to genuinely care about the individual who was standing before him. It was an honor that i will never forget.
From the one time that i met him he was very corteous and friendly. He greeted me with a handshake and a smile and seemed to genuinely care about the individual who was standing before him. It was an honor that i will never forget.
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