Posted by
Red Patriot on Thursday, February 21, 2008 12:00:00 AM
Sometimes if there is a trail of failures and mistakes, it takes hard work to undo the damage. President Bush is working under these conditions because of the apparent shortcomings of the war on terror. Perception of reality is distorted by our own opinions and biases. When truth is hidden, it won't be for long. When the next president comes into office, the current president's legacy will unfold. Even when WMD's were found, people had already decided in their minds what to think of the war.
Hurricane Katrina was considered by many a logistical nightmare because of the mismanaged resources going to New Orleans to a predominantly African American area. Yet not as much coverage or attention went to Mississippi. The squeaky wheel did get the grease in this situation. Discrimination was the word that got the attention of the media and the world and made our President look like a fool. No one tried to understand why resources weren't forthcoming, they pulled the race card. The 9/11 commission was formed for similar reasons as well. Again all a matter of perspective, and not actual truth.
Ten years ago my husband lost his job under false pretenses, based on the interpretation of a few. But it was only a year ago that he was vindicated by a former colleague who told him that he was not to blame. One lost job and and a townhome contract later we realize that people are going to think whatever they want to think no matter what the truth of a situation is. I was blamed for a terrible family incident and now they tell me that it wasn't my fault, but out of it so much time has been lost. People who are quick to assign blame will always continue to do so. They don't want to look at the truth of the matter. But truth will come out and appearances are just that. Nothing is as it seems. In fact they will listen to people with hidden agendas, those who have only their own personal interests at heart before they go to the source and examine for themselves the actual causes underlying a situation.
President Bush is doing his best to leave office with dignity while many are standing by booing and hissing at his performance. Others just look away and don't acknowledge the good that has been done. Currently President Bush is making trips to visit leaders of other countries to spread goodwill. Let's hope it is received in the manner in which it was given. Still there are those who would distort his efforts and make a mockery of him. Beware of people like those. They have selfish motives and want nothing more than the spoils of hard work done by the few.