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Have Patience, America
President Obama addresses members of the media at a press conference Tuesday night in an effort to reassure Americans on his economic and domestic policies.
The president spoke yesterday evening to the American public, addressing a host of questions in prime time. He stood before a sea of reporters and spoke confidently to Americans, hoping to reassure them that the White House is moving intelligently and swiftly to solve the challenges the country faces.
He fielded questions on a range of issues such as executive pay, bonuses and the economy. The Tuesday night press conference was his second since taking office in January. The conference, which lasted nearly an hour, demonstrated his candor, temperament and understanding of the issues facing everyday Americans.
Throughout the night, Obama maintained his position on a host of issues. On the question of charitable giving, Obama reemphasized his belief that the wealthiest American income earners should get a 28% deduction instead of the 36-39% deductions they had received under the Bush administration.
In part, when asked about race, Obama said he wanted the American people to judge him on his ability to fix the economy, create jobs and keep Americans safe. On the key issue of the economy, Obama urged patience. He later dispelled critics who were quick to judge and pointed out that those who did criticize weren't offering any real solutions.
Forever the optimist, Obama stated his belief in being persistent to solve America's challenges. He also noted the fact that, while he's only been in office sixty or so days, the country is headed in the right direction.
I think the president is on the right track in his demeanor and tone. He is being both pragmatic and methodical as he looks at a host of options geared towards finding solutions for our economic and domestic affairs.
What are your thoughts? Is the president making the right decisions for the future of our country?