Once Again, America the Ugly

While I was in Greece, I was riding in a taxi, and the cabbie and I had a conversation about America. The first thing he said was, “When are you going to get rid of that Boosh?” I said, “We’re all hoping that either he expires in office or 2008 hurries up – it cannot come fast enough.”

He says, “In Europe, the perception of that man is arrogance, His omnipotence and his impotence are all just making America a laughingstock.” He made a valid point when he said, “Look at your dollar.” The American dollar used to be the most powerful currency in the world. Now our dollar is worth 75 cents. I could not buy any gifts; I chose little taverns to eat in instead of five-star hotels, even though I lived in one. I felt that the prices were a bit too much for my modest income from Social Security Disability.

America, I hope you look in the mirror. I hope you say a change is needed. I hope you say, “It’s time to boot this conservative wing out of our country. Let’s get to be a softer, gentler nation, but a strong nation in terms of education.” We need to focus on education and economics again, and try to make our next generation not just one which people see as fulfilling the younger Bush’s dreams. The son tried to do what the father could not do--get rid of Saddam Hussein. Saddam Hussein is gone, but look at the insurgency. America, please don’t make us continue to be ashamed of our country. Please give us back that American pride that allowed us to be looked upon favorably and not just as America, the land of the Bush.