Here Come the Jokes and Criticism Against Barack Obama

(My Original Blog Post: http://ping.fm/QETiZ)

It is very exciting when we get to see history unfold before our eyes. Many people in our past generations (such as our parents) were able to see man landing on the moon for the first time. When something like this happens it is exciting and amazing to know that you were able to witness it. This year in 2008 many Americans will remember watching their televisions once again as the first black man was elected as the President of the Unites States.

For over a year we watched and listened to Senator John McCain and Senator Barack Obama plead their cases to the American people and state why they would be best for President. It was believed that John McCain would win with no problems - but the people spoke otherwise. On November 4th Barack Obama won the Presidency by a landslide. Being in office Barack must now face the biggest challenge of his life. He must be able to rule a country that is slowly easing towards a depression and is in the middle of a war that will never seem to end.

This requires him to be able to fulfill all of the promises that got him into this demanding position. The American people are now asking whether or not he will be able to take the soldiers out of Iraq and harms way? Or will he be able to steer us clear from a depression and into an economy that people cannot only afford - but can also enjoy to live in. He has four years to prove himself.

Along with trying to keep the country well run and balanced out he most endure criticism from everyone. The fact that he is the first black President makes him an icon forever and someone that many people will look up to. But it also means that others will not like him. But this comes with the territory does it not? We see it with every President that takes office.

When you are in such a high position of power you are required to do EVERYTHING right. One small wrong move like not pronouncing a word right or wearing the wrong clothes will be ridiculed and splashed on every comedic television show and website. The media rules the minds of people and the media is everywhere. It plays a big role in people’s lives and is the easiest way to spread the word.

Already many websites have begun to spread around Obama jokes. I’ll admit that a few of them are a bit funny - but every once in a awhile I will run across some that can take things a little too far. Let’s remember that as our President we do have the right to criticize - but we also need to respect him. After all he is the most powerful man in the country and he can control most things. Let’s try to keep him happy and we wish him good luck on the next four years!