Monday, May 20, 2013

Obama Wishes Americans Well

President Barack Obama took time out from his campaigning in Tennessee to wish American citizens well, it was reported today by the AP. "I hope things go well for America in the next years," Mr. Obama said.

In a expression that has become characteristic of his governing technique, Obama urged Americans to be optimistic about the future and work hard to attain it. "We must not succumb to the nay-sayers or those whose vision is clouded by pessimism," President Obama said. "We know we can do it." An adoring crowd cheered in agreement.

"We may be facing trying times," Mr. Obama said, "Times that try men's souls. But we will persevere. You know, you know there was a Powerball lottery last week where the winner could win over 460 million Euros. 600 million dollars. Thousands of Americans bought tickets. Tens of thousands. Millions. And why? Hope. Hope for the opportunity to help their community. Hope for the opportunity to help their families. Hope for the opportunity to help their friends. Hope for a better life. So I say this to the doubters: Hope is still alive in America!"

In a riveting moment, Obama bent down and marked the ground with his finger. "I am drawing a line in the sand," he intoned, "Showing nobody can shake my hope for the American people. Let those without hope throw the first stone."

"There are three great virtues possessed by the American people," he continued, "faith, hope and charity. But the greatest of these is hope."

Obama's well-wishing has emerged as a cornerstone of his presidency, in distinction to previous faith-based administrations. Spokesmen have frequently commented that faith requires something to have faith in, a notion they feel is old fashioned. Hope is more progressive and appropriate to modern times.

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