Posted by
Tom L. on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 6:00:00 AM
What should conservatives and Republicans do now? Simple, follow the Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
Treat President Obama with the respect you thought the liberals and Democrats should have treated President Bush.
Even when you disagree with President Obama’s foreign policy decisions, especially regarding our troops in the field, remember all those who so opposed President Bush that they said things that were not supportive of America. Support the President for the sake of America, if you cannot openly support his decisions, be silent. Never seem to be the position of not supporting the President to the determent of America.
If you thought it was “dumb” for the Democrats to complain about President Bush’s use of Executive Orders, do not complain about President Obama’s use of them. If need be, disagree on his position, but not his legitimate use of his Presidential authority.
The President is entitled to have the administration he desires. Quietly and quickly approve his nominees for his Cabinet, etc. Save your opposition for when it matters, on the appointment of judges and then only oppose those where you have a real legitimate reason. Remember, just because the President nominated them is not a legitimate reason.
Do not be against something just because the President is for something. Be silent in most opposition and again, save your vocal opposition for the big issues. Be statesmen and women in your opposition.
For eight years Democrats and liberals whined about how the 2000 election was “stolen”. President Obama won the election; you cannot change that so move on.
Regarding the President’s family, if you cannot say something nice, do not say anything.
Remember all the name calling directed toward President Bush and do not do that to President Obama. Statements such as the recent Marxist, Hitler reference are not only stupid, but turn the people against you. When someone makes such a statement, quickly and strongly condemn it. If you cannot condemn it, at least issue a statement saying something to the effect of “I’m sure that is not what he or she meant…” Then, especially if it is a Republican official, get a hold of the person and tell them they need to: 1) retract/explain away their stupid statement, and 2) shut up.
So remember, do unto the Democratic President they way you wish they would do unto the Republican President.