Written by Dante L. Balandra
The Preamble states, “We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, ensure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America” (p. A-1).
Seriously, what is the problem of America? What happened to “Land of the free and home of the brave”? Although it pains me to say that, as a once thriving country of agriculture, manufactured goods and services; a strong and powerful military; and a country of opportunity and economic growth, we are at a standstill. Yes, the United States cannot recover from a dire economical windfall, continued higher taxes, and yes, poverty. Why? Well, I believe that the problems are due to poor leadership and false sales. Hughes, Ginnett, and Curphy (2009) explain, “Leadership is a complex phenomenon involving the leader, the followers, and the situations” (p. 4). In other words, the President of the United States is the leader, “we the people” are the followers, and the economical down-fall, corporation control, poor credit, out-sourcing of manufactured goods and services, poverty, corruption, and Amendments amending Amendments achieving short-term objectives verse long-term objectives represent a small portion of the situations, which are problems that need to be addressed and dealt with.
With leadership defined and the attributes of regarding leadership, followers, and situations distinguished, the next focus will shift to sales. Yes, sales are vital, especially to the Presidential race and the Presidency itself. Mr. Obama was able to sell himself with his mission of “CHANGE”. My fellow Americans, I bought into this change and he did it. He succeeded in creating change. We must give the President congratulations on accomplishing huge debt, the continued increase of unemployment rates, the continual efforts to make corporate business a process of government, and a poor credit rating country. Of course we must also appraise his efforts to raise over a billion dollars to finance his re-election. Kudos, Mr. President… Although the United States is struggling to survive, I’m glad that you can eagerly support your re-election campaign.
As an American with a voice to be heard, I want to know…
“When are our leaders going to take strides to fulfill the continued fight for freedom? When are our leaders going to realize that ‘We the people’ have voices, ideas, strategies, opinions, needs and wants, and demand to become great once again? It is not a difficult task to be an effective and productive leader. One must be a person of character, have integrity, be honest, and do what he/she says they will do”…
Perhaps, if this achieved, then the United States will become great once again. President John F. Kennedy said it best, “Ask not what your country can do for you-but what you can do for your country”. The people have lived to that expectation, but our leaders have not. How does American’s feel about the leader, President of the United States, also have the title of Commander-in-Chief, without ever serving in the military?
To be fair, change is needed, but change begins at the leadership level. Yes, we need an individual who is going to stand by what he/she says. No exception. The United States needs to have a leader who will keep government separate from corporate business, stop out-sourcing services, and focus less on supporting the 130+ countries and focus on the dire economic ruins of the United States. Yes, it is necessary to take care of our own before we can take care of others. Leaders need to quit selling lies and begin focusing on the truths that exist. We need to make a stand, and that stand begins with change.
Mr. Obama once stated, “A true leader would have the tenacity to stand by their promise. Unfortunately, your needs come last and the needs, promises, and demands of the American people come first and foremost.”
To raise funds for re-election purposes should come second, Mr. Obama.
If Mr. Obama cannot take ownership, then why waste America’s time? Let someone else take the initiative, have the motivation, and actually make changes that all Americans can benefit from. However, I believe that Mr. Obama is making a push to create jobs, believing that by doing so, will secure a re-election. America is too smart for that. You had your shot, Mr. Obama, but now it’s time for someone new.
By Jessica Contreras Copyright 2011
Independent Word 
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