Free At Last

Dan Abbett

Yes, America, with the election of Barack Obama to the office of President of the United States, we are once more the “home of the brave and the land of the free.” Let freedom ring; mercy! Yes, the open road once again beckons us, the American Dream is upon us and our children’s future looks brighter than ever.

Never again will we worry about a repeat of the horrendous attack that happened on September 11, 2001. Barack Obama has returned to the end of the Cold War era mindset. He has taken his cue from our great American President, Jimmy Carter, and announced drastic cuts to military programs at a time of heightened world tension. Yes, this demonstration of standing down should send a clear message to both our enemies and those of the free world.

You can bet that the Russians have also breathed a collective sigh of relief now that Barack Obama has declared that he wants to eliminate our nuclear weapons and is against any upgrades to our current deteriorating arsenal. One can only sense the euphoria of a Russia, now returning to its aggressive posture in the Balkans and Eastern Europe, as President Obama reveals his intentions to return to a treaty and negotiating style that was so successful (for them) in the past.

Moreover, the amazing foresight of our new president to work with his close associates in the Democrat controlled congress, to lock up our nation’s energy reserves, even as Israel threatens action against Iran, is a marvelous demonstration of rational thought. Certainly, our current infrastructure of highly efficient windmills, solar tanning fields and the accompanying power grid will stave off the collapse of energy production from the near shutdown of oil from the Middle East, should hostilities occur.

And, talk about your fiscally responsible budgets. In his infinite wisdom, Obama has found our need for a missile defense system too costly and has offered it for sacrifice on the budget chopping block. Obama has made this clear, even though North Korea has now successfully launched its first long-range missile capable of striking our west coast. Surely, this demonstration of monetary discipline coupled with a clear signal that the United States is a sitting duck will deter North Korean aggression and bring them into the family of nations.

When it comes to sound economic sense, President Obama’s intellect is a stunning display of clear thinking. Consider the benefits of introducing an energy policy in the form of cap and trade that will place serious financial burdens on energy producers, manufacturing and transportation during a serious economic downturn. Not to mention the resulting increase in the cost of the goods and services that will be generated. Impeccable logic, simply brilliant!

As a further demonstration of a clear return of our founding principles of individual freedom, President Obama has proudly announced the inclusion of the “Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education Act,” in House Bill, HR 1388. The bill includes language indicating that young people will be “forced” to participate in mandatory national service programs. One can only marvel at the enhancement of our nation’s youth and their respect for democracy, as they are indoctrinated in this program that specifically forbids any inclusion of religious activities.

What a grand new beginning it will be as we take comfort in the knowledge that our children are being so well trained in the skills and tactics of future community organizers. Imagine our pride as we freely sacrifice in the name of saving the planet when we hit the road on a warm, sunny, summer day, headed for our favorite beach or mountain retreat with our families. And, we’ll all say neat as we’re crammed in the seat of our automobiles built for two.

It is a new day America. We no longer live in the shadow of personal responsibility or fear of achievement. We have been unburdened from the task of the thinking for ourselves. We are free at last America, free to live in peace and harmony with those who are just like us, with the same standard of living, driving the same cars, subsisting on that which the government believes if fair and just compensation. So free to be all “they” want us to be.