Tearing Down Tradition

Conservatives believe that one of Obama's goals during his presidency is to remake the traditions of the President's role in politics. He has postured himself as the central mover and shaker of policy, particularly with the economy.  In every interview, and many of his speeched, he says "I will do this...." or "I am going to make sure that....." Has he forgotten that he is an elected official of a representative government?

Yesterday, he broke another tradition, smaller that others but no less poignant. When a President leaves the White House, for any reason, protocol dictates that the press corps accompanies him. It is there responsibility to record and report on the President's activity, both for news media and for historical record. Obama chose to "sneak" out two hours before the press corps new he was gone. He intimated that he wanted some privacy at his daughter's soccer game. Its understandable, but its wrong. When he was sworn in, he gave up the right to such privacy. As with so many other aspects of his personality, he exhibited the narcissistic belief that he has that right.

Mr. President- if you want privacy, step down. Otherwise, do your job and uphold tradition.

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