Saturday, April 18, 2009

From Road House to White House


Did Patrick Swayze influence Barack Obama?

In 1989, the movie Road House hit theaters around the country. Even though there were many named actors and actresses, of that time, in the movie. The star of the movie was actor Patrick Swayze. The character he played was named Dalton. Now Dalton was the manager of a local bar. He promised the owner he would help change things around to make the bar a success. In doing so he dictated his philosophy; “I want you to be nice until it's time to not be nice.” He set guidelines, that his bouncers were expected to follow, in the performance of their duties;” All you have to do is follow three simple rules. One, never underestimate your opponent. Expect the unexpected. Two, take it outside. Never start anything inside the bar unless it's absolutely necessary. And three, be nice.” Now, he went on to give specifics but, since I want to keep my blog clean, I’ll let you watch the movie for yourself. I think you have the idea though.

Now, the Rabid Right has criticized President Obama because they think he is presenting a weak image, as he tours the world. When he met with the G20 leaders, President Obama stepped in when the Chinese and French leadership appeared to be having a serious disagreement. He was instrumental in separating them and brokering an understanding between them. Be nice. President Obama was then criticized for bowing to Saudi King Abdullah, while shaking his hand, when he greeted him at the summit. A Fox News Blonde Bimbo could hardly let Dick Morris complete his point, during an interview, because she was so obsessed over it. Yet, the Handshake was firm and acknowledged by the King. Be nice. On his trip to Latin America, President Obama crossed the room to introduce himself to President Hugo Chavez of Venezuela and shook his hand. For all the blustering President Chavez had made prior to this greeting, in every photo with President Obama, he looked like a giddy high school freshmen meeting the Senior Class President for the first time. Now, President Chavez is even urging Colombian Rebels, to accept a cease fire with the US backed government of Alvaro Uribe, President of Colombia. President Bush could not accomplish that in his two terms in Office. President Obama did it in just over 100 days. Be nice.

With all of these actions, the Rabid Right continues to complain that President Obama is weak and does not have a Backbone. Now we come to;” I want you to be nice until it's time to not be nice.” I suggest we ask the Somali Pirates if they have any idea on this. I have a feeling they have first hand knowledge. Gee, I wonder if President Obama has ever seen Road House.

That’s how I see it.

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