built up, then pushed down by the very bricks we built it with

"I won’t be satisfied until every American who wants a job can find one, and until workers are getting paychecks that actually pay the bills, until families don’t have to choose between buying groceries and buying medicine, between sending their kids to college and being able to retire in some dignity and some respect." -President Obama

     As eloquent as this quote is, one might say it is unrealistic, and contains a few flaws. Let me pick obamas "satisfaction necessities" apart. First of all, every true american that did something with their life, hopefully finished high school. Even if they didn't McDonald's is always hiring. Paychecks are going to vary based on your education, and your ability to find a high end job. So take some responsibility america, don't blame anyone but yourself. As far as the decision between groceries or medicine, two words extreme couponing, if not that minor couponing. It doesn't take much. You have OPTIONS food stamps, coupons, store brand, Aldi's, shopping clearance. Make good decisions and choosing between the two wont have a need for controversy. As for this last line about college and retiring, it's called a lone. Read up on it. Take them out for school, get an education, then a better job, then pay them off. Easier said then done. In no way is this not-doable. 

     July 22, 2011, Obama says: "that also means making sure the wealthiest americans pay their fair share", my comment towards that would be what about the people who sit and do nothing all day, what are they doing to contribute to the clean up of our economy. He later says "Everyone is going to have to chip in, that's only fair. That is the principal I will be fighting for in the next phase of this process." This line really stuck out to me. For a specific reason, everyone has to help. Well for one the billionaires already give massive amounts of cash to the government on a regular basis. What about the people who don't have jobs though, whether they are disabled, lazy, or can't find one. There is no way in hell that EVERYONE is chipping in to fix our economy. Really Obama, watch your words. 

     In no way am I intentionally creating a rally against our nations leader. I am merely stating my minuscule opinion. He makes several great points throughout his speeches and articles. I think it is important for a leader, especially a huge nationwide leader, to have hopes. High hopes at that. To a certain extent, but not so far that it ends up leaving americans crushed by their unexpectedly heavy hopes crashing down on them.