I realize this is a couple days late, but I thought I’d post it anyway in remembrance of a significant event in our history.
I was born on Jan 20, the day Nixon was sworn into office for his second term. History tells us that this was a momentous event because, on that day, we swore in a President who would be caught in a scandal that would lead to his impeachment and eventual resignation on August 9, 1974. Of course no one could know that when the man lifted his hand and swore on a Bible to uphold the duties of his office that he was in the midst of a scandal that had already compromised his previous oath four years prior.
Perhaps Nixon’s resignation is instructive for those who live in the light of Obamania. The media, movie makers, Hollywood stars, and a hell of a lot of other folks adore the man as if he were the embodiment of all that is excellent – a virtual avatar of Krishna. But I would recommend reticence when it comes to constructing political pedestals. As August 9th, 1974 demonstrated, much mendacity often mulls behind the scenes for those who rise to power.
I was born on Jan 20, the day Nixon was sworn into office for his second term. History tells us that this was a momentous event because, on that day, we swore in a President who would be caught in a scandal that would lead to his impeachment and eventual resignation on August 9, 1974. Of course no one could know that when the man lifted his hand and swore on a Bible to uphold the duties of his office that he was in the midst of a scandal that had already compromised his previous oath four years prior.
Perhaps Nixon’s resignation is instructive for those who live in the light of Obamania. The media, movie makers, Hollywood stars, and a hell of a lot of other folks adore the man as if he were the embodiment of all that is excellent – a virtual avatar of Krishna. But I would recommend reticence when it comes to constructing political pedestals. As August 9th, 1974 demonstrated, much mendacity often mulls behind the scenes for those who rise to power.
He was one of the better presidents we've had (like Reagan). It is a shame a relatively minor issue brought him down.
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