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This month's election results and politics in general may be topics of conversation at Thanksgiving tables across the country today, but President Obama says the holiday is really a time to put everything into perspective. "We've just emerged from a campaign season that was passionate, noisy, and vital to our democracy. But it also required us to make choices - and sometimes those choices led us to focus on what sets us apart instead of what ties us together; on what candidate we support instead of what country we belong to," the president said in his weekly address. "Thanksgiving is a chance to put it all in perspective - to remember that, despite our differences, we are, and always will be, Americans first and foremost. " Mr. Obama talked about the fact that there are still families that were affected by superstorm Sandy - some who've lost everything - who don't have the luxury of enjoying Thanksgiving around their dinner tables. "It will be a long time before life goes back to normal," he said. "But in the midst of so much tragedy, there are also glimmers of hope. Over the last few weeks, we've seen FEMA personnel, National Guard and first responders working around the clock in hard-hit communities." "As Americans, we are a bold, generous, big-hearted people," the president continued. "When our brothers and sisters are in need, we roll up our sleeves and get to work - not for the recognition or the reward, but because it's the right thing to do. Because there but for the grace of God go I. And because here in America, we rise or fall together, as one nation and one people." Meantime, in the Republican address, Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., sounded similar themes before pivoting to politics. "A hard-fought campaign has just come to a close. Far too many Americans remain out of work. Our national debt exceeds the size of the economy and threatens to derail our children's future. As a mother of two young children, this is a constant worry, as is the cost of gas and groceries," she said. "Yet today, we will honor the Thanksgiving tradition with wishes of peace and grace," McMorris Rodgers continued. "We'll pray for those less fortunate. We'll think of servicemembers away from home, and give thanks for them and their families. Our hearts will go out to families still without power after Hurricane Sandy." McMorris Rodgers took the opportunity to talk politics, however, calling on the president to work with Republicans to deal with the upcoming fiscal cliff. "The same spirit of service and optimism that brings us together today should inspire us all year round. "That's why, here in Washington, D.C., Republicans have reached out to President Obama in the hope of working together to help our economy grow and solve the debt that threatens our children's future," she said. "Republicans believe this is an opportunity to finally solve problems that Washington has ignored for too long, whether it's a tax code that's too costly and complicated or entitlement programs that are on the path to bankruptcy. No more short-term band-aids or shopworn excuses. We can do this right." "Republicans are ready and eager to get to work, and we hope President Obama is as well," McMorris Rodgers continued. "Because America is a country whose people can do anything, and whose leaders can envision a limitless future." |
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Bob said on Thursday, Nov 22 at 10:42 AM
What a great post. just love your news!
107162766David said on Thursday, Nov 22 at 10:41 AM
Can we please enjoy the day without Obama? We need to stuff him like a turkey! I am not thankful for him!!
107162706JBN said on Thursday, Nov 22 at 10:19 AM
Same script, different term. Republicans will state that the GOP is 'ready to work with the President' and then will refuse to do anything except what they want to do - cut taxes for the wealthy. Republicans are, again, positioning themselves to play the role of victim. As they did after the 2008 election. Look for absolutely, positively zero cooperation with regard to the financial cliff. The only unknown is whether Obama will actually stand up and fight for what he believes is the proper course of action or whether he will roll over and play dead as he has done every other time he has 'compromised' with Republicans by giving them everything they demand.
107161941Matthew Lubic said on Thursday, Nov 22 at 10:09 AM
God Bless Americans (except those who can't spell, get a big tingle in their little dingle after they kill something, hate Blacks, are insufferably "noble" and... this is special...actually do believe there's such a thing as a God who would approve of their idiocy.
107161286DON said on Thursday, Nov 22 at 10:00 AM
HOPE WE CAN RID OURSELVES OF THIS INCOMPETITENT GOOF GOD BLESS AMERICA
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