The Big "O"

Writer and regular contributor to World magazine, Andree Seu typically concentrates her articles on various aspects of Christian living. In this piece she offers rare commentary on politics and culture, specifically on President Obama's South American tour earlier this month, reflecting on the implications of the President's representation of the USA.

I find it particularly interesting for two reasons. First, she references Alexander Solzhenitsyn. Secondly, her commentary (a bit more analytical than the conservative talk show "shouting points") mirrors comments I've heard as I've talked with friends who have spent signifigant time in Russia and other former Soviet Bloc countries.

President Obama has proven himself a master at utilizing the media (a lustily consensual media) to control his public image. In situations like this, when he acts in ways unbecoming of a national leader, he counts on a short news cycle and a short public memory, quickly shifting attention to issues that rate higher in polling data in order to polish his numbers.

Let us exercise discipline in generating long memories. Let us not allow ourselves to be distracted with carrots,but remain focused on the direction we are being led. Only by reading the times, not the headlines, will be able to cast responsible, well-informed ballots in 2010 and 2012.

Read Andree Seu's article "Head-to-head Flirtation" here.