Hope and Faith

As the U.S. awaits for some sort of economic stimulus plan to materialize into results, it's somewhat disheartening to hear so much criticism about Obama's efforts to revive the economy.

Now, don't get me wrong. I believe that healthy debate is essential for anything... especially something as important as America's economic recovery. However, this is taking 'debate' to a whole new level. Cynicism is threatening our livelihood, and something has to give... and soon. It's time to embrace hope and faith, otherwise, we will be at a point to where we are beating a long-dead horse.

To me, cynical people who chop down every idea that's not their own see this recovery effort in terms of "spending". Those of us with hope and faith are more likely to see this as "investing".... not only in our future, but for those of our children.

It's so much easier for cynical people to spread their negativity around because, inherently, they have put themselves in a win-win situation. If Obama's efforts are fruitless, then they can say that they were right all along. If Obama's efforts prove successful, they can enjoy an economic bounce back with the rest of us.

I can only imagine how the world would look now if those who fought impossible odds in past conflicts adopted such a cynical view like today's society has. I have a deep-down feeling that we can all get this done -- and we will. This is a test, not for just Americans, but for the world.

Enough with the damned finger pointing and posturing.