Disappointing in Tone and Content

I was disappointed in the tone of the president's speech. His oratory was as well honed as ever but the added blustering and threatening tone was counter-productive. I wasn't surprised because many editors in news journals and newspapers have been urging him to be more decisive and apparently, this was his way of displaying decisiveness.

To call the opinions and fears of his fellow citizens "bickering" revealed an intolerance for them. Isn't he supposed to represent all of us whether we agree with him on every issue or not? Many of us are beginning to believe his intolerance for dissension is his way of expressing irritation and impatience; because many opinions expressed are delaying his agenda which he so obviously took office to achieve.

Crucial details of how to bring about the changes in health care according to the Obama plan were still missing. And to think the changes can be financed by uncovering fraud and misuse in the current system? That's a little hard to believe. We know there is much fraud which is swallowing millions of dollars, so why not take care of that first to stop the bleeding in Medicare and Medicaid?

I was also disappointed by the many theatrics which were displayed by the sad stories, carefully selected for their pathos. I also believe the president is a bit young to pull off the irate paternal attitude. Just give us some facts we can believe that also make sense. Will it work and how are we going to realistically pay for it?

By Sue Falkner Wood  |  September 13, 2009; 12:42 PM ET  | Category:  Health Care Reform , Presidential leadership
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