Obama in Egypt

Barack Obama’s book, “The Audacity of Hope,” contains a catchy title. It has a taste of bravery mixed with full confidence. There’s nothing Pollyanna about that. I might not support every little thing he tells, but he’s our president, as well as for me, he creates confidence. Which will do more for any country than any volume of backroom deals. Hope gives us energy, and energy sustains us through trying times. Boy, we’ve had them. I’m from West Texas, and I did not vote for Bush. When McCain ran against Obama, I was a citizen of Arizona, but I gave audacious hope a chance. The fight for progress and laying the foundations of prosperity is just not over. I’ve seen the quips of those that don’t think Obama can make it. But step back a second. Would anyone have most of us fail simply to tarnish the star of an incumbent for whom they did not vote? Attempting to keep our priorities straight, let’s work together with this president and build our future.