I'm sure that Bush is not to blame entirely for everything that occurred during his time as our President nor do I feel that Obama is. I know that both President's have made some good decisions and some not so good decisions during their time in office.
This was not meant to be a slam on Bush's character, his Christianity, his family, his children, his children's children, his home, or just plain who he is as a person.
It was meant to draw attention to the fact that EVERYONE and their sister and brother seem to be intent on blaming Obama for not correcting the economy since taking office when the economy was already in crisis before he even got there.
It was meant to call out some of those so called Christians and some extreme conservatives who continue to post negative comments about Obama and how this is all his fault. How we who voted for "Obama to show we weren't racist should vote against him to show we aren't idiots now". This phrase was posted on facebook by many Christians by the way. That's not at all why I voted for him, but if you want to believe that's the only reason go right ahead.
So now you know why I posted that. And you didn't even ask, did you? :-)
Well neither did someone who I used to attend church with. I got an email from someone with whom I haven't spoken to in well over a year or more voicing their disappointment in me for posting something like that. And here's the kicker....they thought that it was "a cheap shot and as a Christ follower I thought you would be above something like that".
What does me being a Christ-follower have to do with the above picture? Yes, I am a Christian. I love Jesus with all my heart. Which is why I posted the picture because I feel that Obama is receiving a lot of negative comments & is getting blamed for circumstances and situations that were already in place when he took office 3 years ago......when Bush was president. And I don't think THAT is very Christian-like.
Is the language nice? Not necessarily. Do I think that Bush "screwed us all" literally? No.
IT's A JOKE. I laughed when I saw it. And evidently so did many of you and a few commented on it (and GASP they were from my old church....Christians!!!). A funny picture to get a point across. Republican's are dead set on blaming Obama for everything that is happening in our country now. Guess what? He's done some incredibly good things and made some awesome decisions since being in office as well (at least in my humble opinion).
The main issue that I had with receiving an email from this person was that I felt like I was being scolded and looked down upon. I am a 38 year old woman that has developed my opinions over time and they are just that...opinions. You don't have to agree, you don't have to see eye to eye with me. I am friends with liberals, independents and many republicans. We may argue or have "lively discussions" about politics, race, religion, money, health...you name it.
But never do I say to my friends "I'm disappointed in you" or "shame on you" for thinking that way or "I thought as a Christ follower you were above that".
You know why? Because that insinuates that I am BETTER than you. You are wrong, I am right. And when it comes down to it, these are our opinions and we have formed them over time because of our circumstances and situations we have come across during our lifetime.
I just want people to respect the fact that just because I am a Christian does not mean I am a Republican. If I choose to post something on my Facebook profile page that you do not agree with, you can tell me...it's fine. We have differing opinions. But please do not "scold me" or say that you are "disappointed in me". Because honestly it doesn't make me step back and say...hmmmm, maybe I should think about that more. It just makes me upset and adds fuel to the fire in my little-democratic-social welfare-loving-bleeding heart.
Instead, if you would like to ask me why I feel the way that I do, or maybe explain to me (without first belittling me) why you feel the way that you do in a nice & respectful manner, we may learn something from one another.
Side Note: Just because I vote Democratic does not necessarily mean that I agree with EVERY policy or stance that this party takes. It purely means that I have a strong preference toward this party.
And I think it stinks that I feel I have to clarify that.
That is all.
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