Everyone's got some advice for incoming president Barack Obama. At least, that's what this guy says and that's while he's passing out free advice.
I have to admit, he's got some pretty good ideas. I especially like his first suggestion, which is to open up the doors of government that have been pretty much closed for the past eight years.
I'd also like to take this opportunity to hop on the advice wagon and pass out a few ideas of my own. Let's go:
Share the (power) wealth. Republicans had a stranglehold on power in D.C. for about six years. It took Democrats taking the House in 2006 to put a rein on things, and that's not the way it should be. Obama should ensure people from both parties have prominent roles in his administration. If he doesn't, we'll just keep passing the mantle of power back and forth every four to eight years, building more animosity and dividing the country further.
Give me stem cell research. Obama's already said he's reviewing the various executive orders of Bush and likely will overturn those he disagrees with. Stem cell research has been hampered for years because Bush restricted the spending of federal dollars. This is technology that can help everyone, and it needs our government's help. Come on, I'm agreeing with Nancy Reagan on this.
Bridge the ideological divide. America appears split down the middle. Half the country believes its way is the only way and calls the other side traitors. The other side does the same thing. It needs to change, and that change should come from the top. We need our leaders to show us how it's done, not perpetuate an ugly evolution in our country that's been happening for too long.
Send me $700 billion. That's it. No explanation needed.
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