Leadership

Contrast the actions of the U.S Airline's pilot "Skully" with those of our 44th President Obama and the partisan speech he gave the evening of 5 February.

Skully displayed professionalism, skill and confidence. Those around him during the events leading up to the plane landing in the Hudson River felt comforted and hopeful.

Last night, Obama left the citizens feeling that life was over and our great nations prosperity was at an end. The message I heard was that if you had different views than Obama you were part of the problem, not the cure.

Obama, in front of the world pointed his finger at the Bush administration. "I found this mess when I showed up." Obama went on to blame Republicans because Republicans believe this is a spending plan and not a stimulus plan. He frightened Americans and gave Americans even more reason to dig-in and stop spending.

Imagine if you can General Eisenhower addressing his troops prior to the invasion of Normady and making statements like... "We have to do this because of the leadership prior to my arrivial" or "I know it looks bad, and it is... thousands of you are going to die because of rushed planning" or "you Americans are ready because you worked hard and have the proper equipment, unlike the British who are lazy and their leaders don't agree with this plan"

Leaders must lead. They take responsibility. They lead by example. They must instill confidence. They never disenfranchise part of their membership. They must be the catalyst that binds all members to a common goal. Finally, They never discipline or talk-down to a subordinate in public!

Skully was a leader! Obama sounded like a child not getting his way!

One last word... Obama grow up!