A Social Historian Take on the Obama Presidency (...a half century or so early)

[georginasand]

"The proof that the little prince existed is that he was charming, that he laughed, and that he was looking for a sheep. If anybody wants a sheep, that is a proof that he exists." ~Antoine de Saint Exupery Le Petit Prince

At the moment I could think of several thousand reasons why I like President Obama at this moment in time, but you don't have all day and I have a psychology reading to do.  But here are two that may not have been mentioned yet.

I am glad to have an orator in office again. He ripped off Lincoln, Washington, Shakespeare...and the Bible, but he did it well and he understood what it meant. Despite the snarky tone of the rest of this letter, I am incredible proud of him.

I am glad to have a family in the White House. Variety page analysis of the First Lady's wardrobe seems a little petty in these trying times, but since we haven't got a Queen to take social cues from, what's a country (not to mention Variety page editor) to do. In fact we don't have a Royal Family to taunt or adore depending on the time of day or quality of cake, so to have a real first family (devoted parents, cute kids, a dog) may be more valuable in times like these than in others. Even Bucannah brought his sister to be his first lady, and Jefferson's daughter filled in for her late mother. It's nice to know that our president has a family and is grounded in something besides the sludge of policy. If nothing else they will be a distraction, memoires will be written and it will all work out in the end.

I remain,
Georgie

Comments

[merrycaepa.livejournal.com]

I feel so removed from all of this. Thank you for being my eyes (and brain). Love you, miss you. Wish you were here.

[georginasand.livejournal.com]

Thanks dear. I wish I had more to say about it honestly, but I too am living in a bit of a bubble. However, I have very good feelings it.
Love you.
Georgie