The Preservation of a Presidency

The Preservation of a Presidency

January 21, 2009 history was made in America – millions upon millions witnessed a black man take the oath as the 44th President of the United States of America. This event was the most viewed in the history of television - globally. America is being watched by the entire world.
In all her glory, America in her young history is wrought with discrimination. Slaves, blacks have built the majority of America – the only ethnicity with the longest duration of free labor. Hundreds of years of free labor has generated some of the most beautiful and monumental edifices in America.

The evolution from slave to 3/5th of a man, to inventor, innovator, civil rights leader, star athlete, millionaire, and finally President has been slow and frequented with racial hatred, retaliation, stigmas and passive aggressiveness. Every other race can and has ascribed and obtained success without the hatred and violence that is directed at the black man, woman and child.

President Obama is asking for diligent patience, sacrifice and service. We Americans must change: how we eat, heat, travel, where we sleep and how we communicate with one another; Americans must undergo a complete change of lifestyle. Americans must become eco-friendly to save energy and water. Americans must also become bio-friendly; we must protect and promote good health.

Obama’s Presidency comes at a time of depletion, deception and degradation in a country where its people are distracted, depressed and disenfranchised. This presidency is very serious and comes with huge risks.

President Obama has received ‘volumes’ of death threats from white supremacists and ignorant individuals who cannot understand that everything in the United States of America has been influenced and/or built by the black slave and his descendants. Racism must be destroyed for America to prevail. This presidency is vital to humanity and the future – our children. We have to leave a safe plant and a manageable debt to children who grow up healthy to become contributors in society. President Obama’s all inclusive model supports change. Obama’s Inaugural Speech incited many because he included ‘non-believers’. This large group of non-denominational people pay taxes vote and serve in the armed forces and should not be excluded. America is very good a separatism and exclusion of groups; all under the guise of freedom and democracy.

The 2009 Inauguration was wondrous; while so many were caught up in the moment – one must also observe the people around the Obamas. Former President Bush’s facial expressions at times mirrored fierce ambilivance. Former Vice President Cheney could not stand at Obama’s swearing in for a pulled muscle in his back from moving boxes. Dick Cheney has had heart surgery and he is moving boxes? The story does not seem plausible – what is understood is that former Vice President Cheney frequented hunting clubs where the Confederate Flag is still hung proudly. Did the Former Vice President refuse to stand for the first black president of the United States of America? Chief Justice Roberts fumbles in administering the Presidential Oath to Obama; who graciously allowed Roberts to correct himself. Obama went onto repeat the oath correctly the very next day – to dispel any question of Obama’s authenticity of his presidency. Was Chief Robert’s ‘slip’ accidental?

Take a good look at the plethora of photos taken on Inaugural Day. Examine these photos closely; there are some surprising emotions in the sea of love and hope. With blessing comes responsibility and sacrifice in the wisdom it brings. Americans must build on this sea of hope and not just sit back and enjoy the ride as done in the past. Malcolm X once said: “By any means necessary.” Every American must be prepared to give the ultimate sacrifice change demands.
As President Obama enters his four year term we must be ready to battle racism and the ignorance it breeds with our very lives. Americans must be the human shield protecting President Obama and his family. The Obamas stepped up and a took huge risk as a black family running for President of the United States; a country that supported slavery for 400 years and still oppresses African Americans today. The election of Barak Obama as the first black president of the United States has not absolved nor ended racism. Blacks must not forget our history of over 400 years of oppression based upon the color of our skin and the ignorance of stigmas and exploitation.

Americans must demonstrate courage and unity – the same as our ancestors did; many giving the ultimate sacrifice – their lives. The same sacrifice is expected of us today if we are to destroy racism and the ignorance it breeds. Racism is traumatizing – it destroys both mind and body. Supporting President Obama is beyond wearing logo clothing, collecting commerable comic books, cards, bumper stickers, coins and the plethora of merchandise that is out there (which in and unto itself is a form of exploitation with no proceeds from what is sold going to the Obama Campaign/Causes). Americans must intensify their support of President Obama because the world is watching and our future our, children are at risk.

People get ready, change is here - are you ready to pay for your children’s future? Are you ready to preserve this presidency? This is the most important presidency in the history of America. Are you ready to sacrifice by any means necessary for the common good? Past actions of greed and excess has resulted in Americans now having to face the above questions that simply cannot be avoided any longer. Martin Luther King Jr. said: “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” I know where I stand, right in-between President Obama and his family against the violence of racism. I stand here for my son’s future, I stand here for America.
Denise Bolds, MSW.