Presidential Glow

Salutation friends,

I have completed my latest poem in respect of our new President: Barak Obama. Many of you are aware of the challenge and triumph endured during the campaign season. Like you, I found the event thought provoking, emotional, hopeful & helpful. I cannot remember when I became so involved in the electoral process, but I do know that I am a new political junkie and I am eager to see what President Obama will do to help us help ourselves.

Welcome to my latest poem titled: Presidential Glow


In the race to be number 44, will require a margin of 50. Fifty-one unilateral voices spoke on November 4, the masses loudly rejoice in their vote meticulously.

Two hundred seventy to claim victory with promises recorded by notes; the day-to-day heckling (they call it campaigning) is the method by which to garner favorable votes.

What makes this event different is a chance at being the first. In the lineage of the prior 43, the concept of ignorance and division must first be disbursed.

Bad habits to be broken, actions require constant plea, you voted as our leader of leaders was regarded as unforeseen.

Never in our history have such a choice been made, though unanimous was the key many still scream in dismay.

To be black is one thing, to be presidential is another; a post this high-held is not to decide by color.

Our journey is just starting; Obama has accomplished a great feat. It was with your call and our accountability that refused to accept defeat.

We, as a nation have crumbled and the numbers fail to lie. Yet, our resurgence to greatness is a feat well worth to comply.

You had the audacity to hope and challenged family men to serve, our freedom and fulfillment is just some of what we deserve.

Real winners refuse the handouts and dismiss the notion of luck; through preparedness & opportunity are the irons of timing accurately struck.

You have been elected PRESIDENT of all 50 states. It is not for you to do for us, but we, as a team must do what is great.

Your chance to lead our nation is needed, more than you can ever know. Let us see how greatness shines for all with your Presidential glow. ©


Written by LaMar Vinson

The start of a new day (Barack's time is now)

With the 44th Presidential inauguration behind us (I have to say it made for wonderful viewing), the real work starts with a myriad of issues to address.

From the economy going to "you know where in a hand basket"; to the war and how to strategize our next move; to health care we have a lot that needs immediate attention. Being President of the United States is the one position I do not envy, though I am watching closely how we as a nation can do our part in getting this country back to where it needs to be.

Let us ask the question: "Where does the burden of accountability fall?" Is it with the President and his ability to put into law any bill he sees fit, or is it our responsibility as US citizens to voice our true concerns and what we would like to see in the form of improvement? This seems to be one of those push-pull debates that initiates finger pointing name blaming while time passes and the responsibility falls on the shoulder of the next administration (See George W. Bush for a great example).

Today is the beginning of what the next four years (possibly eight years) will mean in the form of impact to this country. Many are waiting for the first move to see if the trend will assimilate or rival that of the previous administration. Let us hope that the later is what we witness seeing that Mr. Bush rated as one of the lowest approval rated Presidents. Sure, this is not the example we want to follow. If anything, this is a blue print of what not to do when holding the single most important post in the "free" world.

When the President asks for our help in getting our country back to prominence, how will we respond? For what are we held accountable? How do we make sure we are on task when called upon? These are the just some of the questions that will be answered in the first 100 days in office. Like the Presidential race, I will continue to tune in with great interest. I am not looking for President Obama to solve all of "my" problems, but I am looking for a leader who can initiate action, embrace accountability and call on the assistance of committed teammates seeking to accomplish a common goal.

I am rooting for President Obama to do a fine job not for me, but for what the country and world can have when we are in a good space.

I am watching with both eyes open.

I invite you to share your thoughts:

Thank you

Barak Obama's last weekend as a civilian (Sort of)

As many of you know, this is Barak Obama's last weekend as President-Elect; the closest thing to being a normal citizen as he knows. As of Tuesday, January 20, 2009, Mr. Obama will be sworn in as the 44th President of these United States.

Put yourself in his shoes for a moment. If this were your last weekend for life as you saw normal (whatever that means to you), how would you spend it? What would you do? How would you cope with the change that is to come?

I have my own thoughts of spending as much time with my family. I would probably treat it like a long weekend we have become use to at work. You know, like getting excited on Friday, knowing that Monday was your day to catch-up around the house, seeing a movie or two, going out on the town (in this economy you may not go very far). What exactly would you do knowing the biggest day of your life will come this Tuesday?

I invite you to share your thoughts.

LaMar (YoHan) Vinson

We have to start from somewhere...

Greetings all,

Welcome to the first of what I hope are many installments of straight talk about topics of the day. This is my first blog and I hope you enjoy the journey as much as I plan to.

Tonight's topic, just say hello...

Thank you for your participation.

YoHan D. Man