Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Letter to the Big O

Dear Mr. President,
Not sure if you realize this but hating you (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfxVkLhlu5s) and loving you have become big business. I even spotted an Obama kiosk at the mall (http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/klepto/2009/07/28/free-market-warrior-vs-uniquely-obama/).  Meanwhile  criticizing you or defending you can get more complicated than a  Facebook break-up.

To some you represent hope for a nation struggling with economic woes in the midst of a war. For them, Obama bashing is America bashing.  If the Big O loses, we all wind up in worse shape.

To some you are just another deceitful politician making a power grab for hard earned tax dollars. You are the equivalent of Lucy snatching the ball away from Charlie Brown yet again

Your history-making status as the first Black president presents its own set of issues.  Some fear having a guy who looks like you in the office because you are the great unknown.  But for many others you embody the impossible dream. Your success is a blaring trumpet, loud enough to drown the relentless messages of hopelessness.

Over the next several years it's going to be interesting to watch how folks who may never see past your DNA and folks who may never see past your affiliation with the DNC interact (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0909/27120.html).   I think we can all grow from the dicussions and from presenting all points of view.  Before those conversations take place we all have to remember to be prepared to criticize or defend respectfully.  I'm excited about it, Mr. President.  I've taken heat for Bush bashing.   Its only fair that I take heat for Obama defending.  I got some heat yesterday after I spoke up during a listener's complaint during our Tirade Tuesday segment. 

My Facebook friend, Kara, said, "Regardless of whether ay of us agrees or disagrees with "Tirade Lady," Ramona I was really disappointed in you for arguing with her. I've heard you and matt both keep your mouths shut during a father's tirade about paying child support because it was HIS tirade. I thought she deserved the same consideration. Tirade Tuesday is for venting, not debating... right?"

Hmmmm. Good question, Kara.  What do you think Mr. President? Please add us to your list of interviews.  We'd love to talk to you on The Matt and Ramona Show.  Give us a call at 877.567.7469. 
Thank you and please post more pictures of your dog, Bo.

Respectfully,

Ramona Holloway
www.mattandramona.com

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