C. Givon - Nov. 3,2012
As every
professional knows, academics studies having been passed, there is a required
period of practical experience before one is permitted to enter the real
world.
Graduates in
the field of education, law, medicine, and other professions must then continue
their training in rigorous internships to qualify for the responsibilities of
public service. This is a feature of a
society that constantly aspires to improve – for the benefit of
humanity.
There is,
thus, an irony in the election to the Presidency of the United States –a unique
position with diverse requirements. There is no course of study or examination
that a candidate must pass. In addition to age and citizenship requirements, the
complexity of the job calls for one with a sound general education and broad
administrative experience. The candidate must be of good character and judgment,
personable, and the ability to compromise with others in understanding the
varying regional needs that must be balanced with consideration for national
interests. A vital requirement is loyalty to the values of the American
democracy in the international arena.
The
election of Barack Obama as President of the United States in 2008 brought to
the national office a personable, energetic young man with the gift of
oratory. By his own description his
background differed from that of previous candidates. His public experience was limited to being a
‘community organizer’ with a partial stint in his first term in the U.S. Senate.
His elevation to the highest national office was mainly the result of his
promise of ‘hope’ and ‘change’, bring people together, with solutions for the
problems of the country.
Unfortunately, the inexperienced President has exacerbated the very
problems which he had vowed to repair. Even with a Democratic Congress at the
start of his tenure Obama has failed, blamed others, divided the country,
increased the national debt, and made poor decisions. Internationally, the
President’s foreign policy is in disarray –he has alienated loyal allies, undermined American influence on the world
stage, and exhibited poor judgment and indecision in critical matters. In short,
President Obama’s tenure has been one of failure.
Mitt
Romney, the Republican candidate for the Presidency, has had years of
administrative leadership as Governor of Massachusetts, a Democratic state.
Inheriting some of the same problems that plague the U.S. today , Romney planned
and focused on his goals. He balanced the budget without raising taxes, cut
spending, stimulated business growth, created jobs, and lowered unemployment. He
also raised the standard of education in the state.
Remarkably, Gov. Romney accomplished all this and more, skillfully
reaching across the aisle- forging a
bipartisan relationship to work for the benefit of the citizens of
Massachusetts. His record of
accomplishment for the people of that state must be carried over for the good of
the people of the country! A vote for the Romney/Ryan ticket can assure further
success – from the White House!
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