Comments on: Dear President Obama #179: Late night for me. You?

By: Annie Kate

Annie Kate — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 21:08:01 +0000

Tom

I always thought that there were 2 types of politcos – those that want what is best for the country and are willing to listen to and engage in the debate as to what that might be and will compromise to get that elusive best; and then there are those who are convinced that they KNOW what is best for the country (usually the same thing that is best for them) and are not willing to debate or reach a compromise. If we had more of the first type and a lot less of the second type we might make some real progress.

By: Lynn ~ Illinois

Lynn ~ Illinois — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:30:43 +0000

I so very much agree with that paragraph. I too think that so many truly good people go into politics to change the way things are being done. Instead of them changing the politics, politics changes them.

Where does it stop??

By: Donna Wood, Lil' Tennessee

Donna Wood, Lil' Tennessee — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:10:28 +0000

Au' contraire Mr. Foreman, I don't know about the President, but, your letters are the highlight of my day. You may think that just means I need to get a life, but I beg to differ! Thank you Mr. Foreman! You are delightful! And it was great seeing you in the copilot's seat on AC360. Don't stop on my account, please!

Donna Wood
Lexington, Tennessee

By: Wondering Wendy

Wondering Wendy — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:20:10 +0000

I was just wondering, does the President actual GET these letters?

By: Fernando

Fernando — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:17:50 +0000

Anderson, your point was that it was late and you were tired.
Have a nice nap
Say hi to your spider

By: Alexis: Bensalem,PA

Alexis: Bensalem,PA — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:05:10 +0000

Tom, I love reading your letters to the President. I can see him sitting up with his laptop reading them in my head too! This was my favorite so far! They're lighthearted, but raise good points. To me, that's a great way to do it. Thanks for doing this!

By: Lori

Lori — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:02:55 +0000

I really like your letters Tom. Thanks.

By: Norma Labno

Norma Labno — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:42:39 +0000

07/17/09

Tom, no apologies required for Letter 179 to The President!

I particularly take your point: about the guiding principle "What is
best for the country without so much regard for "What is best
for me?"

Good advice for numerous situations like "What is best for my
family?" without so much regard for "What is best for me?"

And the very same thought applies to friends, almost all personal
decisions, and "What is best for our Planet?" without so much
regard for What is best for Me (or the collective, Us?")

Thank you for abundant food for thought this morning.

norma from nevada

By: Rachel / Texas

Rachel / Texas — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 12:58:47 +0000

the day is coming when we can agree to disagree with mutual RESPECT, and stop the slinging of mess, teach us Mr President!!!...long day, have to roll God bless, get some sleep

By: Arshika Perry

Arshika Perry — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 12:55:40 +0000

Tom, it's good you see you need to take a break... your article shows it. please come back when you're refreshed, we need you at full mass.

By: RLWellman

RLWellman — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 12:50:59 +0000

It is supposed to cost a trillion dollars for the Health Care Reform Bill that the Government is going to run. This is going to be a joke. Even some of the Democrats are starting to wonder where the money will come from. The independent study that was done said it will cost more money than it will save.

We already have a trillion dollar deficit and they are trying to add another trillion dollars on top of that. The Government is dumber than I thought.

Why do you think all these bills are being rammed down our throats so fast? President Obama knows his approval ratings are slipping and if he waits too long, people will finally read what he is trying to pass and turn it down.

For those of you that don't have a job, your taxes won't go up, but everyone that does have a job, your taxes will to pay for this. The Government will then have a 5th program that it can run into the ground.