Yesterday, my husband told me the air space around Albuquerque would be closed because my friend was visiting. I thought who’s coming then it dawned on me that my friend was none other than President Obama. Yeah, he’s in Albuquerque to have a “backyard” chat with some middle income families in the South Valley. I guess these backyard chats are like FDR’s Fireside chats. While FDR got things done, Obama is just a bunch of hot air. He goes around the country to places like Ohio and Virginia to meet with people in their backyard to talk to them about the economy and what can be done. Well I have an idea and I know it sounds crazy, but how about the president stay in Washington and actually do something. President Obama is always in campaign mode because that’s what he does best. When it comes to do the actual job, well that’s another story. I have never aspired to be president and I know it is a hard job, but come on, Obama, buck up and do something.
As a side note while President Obama wants to do something for the economy is hurting local businesses in Albuquerque particularly the balloon business. The Balloon Fiesta starts Saturday and balloon operators are already losing money because of restricted air space. One balloon operator, who owns Rainbow Ryders, said he stands to lose $10,000 while the President chats in a backyard. That’s really doing something about the economy. Oh and by the way, the Vice President will be here on Thursday to campaign for the Democratic nominee for governor and if he stays overnight, the same balloon operator said he could lose up to $50,000. Balloon enthusiasts are very nicely, but firmly saying hit the road, Joe, as soon as your campaign fundraiser is over. If the Vice President stays over night then Lt. Governor Diane Denish who is running for governor can probably kiss a lot of votes goodbye.
I absolutely agree!! I think both Obama and Biden should stay in DC. They sure aren’t doing anyone any good!
Ok I agree with you that it is very poor planning on the part of those who schedule these events for the President and VP. Somebody should have considered the impact to the area for a huge event like the Balloon Fiesta. That was just downright stoopid of all those involved especially anyone like the LTG trolling for votes.
That being said I disagree with the President staying in the house. We have had many presidents who only went out to campaign for re-election or on vacation. Very rarely did they go see what was happening in the country they are in charge of governing. The last guy might as well have been in a dark room or in an empty field for all the connecting he did with Americans.
I would rather have somebody who is interested in talking with those who are affected by what he and the trouble-makers on the hill do than somebody who doesn’t leave the house. Generally people are afraid of the people who stay locked up in their houses in neighborhoods across this country. How often to you avoid the “Radley” house in your neighborhood? (if there is one)
The question we should be asking is how often is your Representatives to congress chatting in the backyards of their constiuents?
Maybe you are right since we don’t hold our reps accountable to visiting the very people they are elected by, why should the President be out visiting? Ultimately the reps decide what becomes law in this country so if they feel it is ok to sit in a windowless room and make decisions for their districts with little to no input from those who’s voice they are supposed to be we certainly should not expect anyone else to come listen either.
He is more than welcome to come hang out in backyard anytime. I know if I was President I would probably go out and see the country I fought hard to be President of.