The Heart of the Matter

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Michael, in this case, semantics are important. Our new POTUS continues to demonstrate that he believes he is the CEO of a privately held corporation, USA, Inc. It is critical that he comes to understand who works for whom in a republic. He can invite us, he can recommend to us, he can even challenge us to act. But he cannot "mandate" us to do anything, for while we can fire him, he cannot by law fire us. And neither he nor we should confuse the political reality with one of his TV shows. Cheers! Reply

I understand where you are coming from Phil Friedman and respect your admonishment as well. It sure sounded like a mandate to me as I heard it spoken. The point I am trying to make is this; regardless of how one feels about the current administration, we need to work for and with one another to fix those things that need fixing, debate in a civil and peaceful manner those differences we may have, and be inclusive in our desire to see all citizens treated with respect, dignity and fairness. You are correct. No one, not even a president, no matter how contentious or diplomatic, Well spoken or crude can make this happen. We the people, the US in USA are the only ones that should and can. Unfortunately semantics have a way of unnecessarily clouding the waters and even diverting the flow, when clear, compassionate, thinking would serve everyone better. It's a lesson we could all learn regardless of our celebrity, position or public voice in life. Reply

Michael, with all due respect, I do not need a "mandate" from the President of our country for anything. As a citizen of this nation, I do not work for the President, whether he was Barack Obama or now Donald Trump. POTUS works for me and every other citizen of the U.S. WE, the citizens of this republic, give the President his mandate — or do not by our vote, as may or may not be the case this time — he does not, or should not give us anything other than his loyal and devoted service to us and the Nation. Perhaps, our new President will at some point come to realize that. Let us hope. Reply

Michael, with all due respect, I do not need a "mandate" from the President of our country for anything. As a citizen of this nation, I do not work for the President, whether he was Barack Obama or now Donald Trump. POTUS works for me and every other citizen of the U.S. We, the citizens of this repulbic, give the President his mandate — or do not by our vote, as may or may not be the case this time — Reply