Leadership

This is a response to an article in theglobeandmail.com by Rex Murphy entitled"Faux outrage in a time of crisis"




Trillian Rand from Canada is correct when he says no one really knows what to do in this economic crisis. But there is one thing the President can do better than anyone that is guaranteed to help; improve consumer confidence.

I usually respect Rex Murphy's opinion but his constant criticism of Obama is perplexing to me.

Surely Murphy realizes there are no concrete answers to the current economic crisis, just opinion which varies, depending on who you talk to.

Governments have to be seen to be doing something so most around the world have elected to go on spending sprees in an effort to bolster the economy. The American political system is far from perfect with its adversarial process but $8 billion worth of pork projects in a Trillion dollar budget as Murphy pointed our is not bad, all things considered.

As for Obama, I submit he is exactly the kind of leader the US and the world needs right now. Does Murphy really think hearing the President spout solemn statistics and make promises of this rate and that program is really what is needed now? I think Americans want to be assured things are going to be ok. I think they want to hear an upbeat message of hope. I think they WANT to talk about the 1st Dog.

To suggest because Obama does these things he lacks substance is disingenuous of Murphy and frankly I thought he was smarter than that.

President Obama's calm demeanor inspires hope in the populous, he makes many people feel good about being American and he is a consummate people person. These abilities transcend facts and figures and are vastly more important in conveying a vision of the future to Americans. Do not underestimate the value of these abilities in the leader of the free world.