Posted in Patriotism

Although I do not usually discuss politics on the blog (I'll leave that to my husband when he finally starts his blog), we do plenty of talking politics around our house, so my children are well versed in who the candidates are and where they stand on the important issues.  As we were browsing through the books at Sam's Club last evening, my sons spotted a children's book entitled Barak Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope.  My oldest son's immediate reaction was to roll his eyes and say something like"Do people really buy this for their chilren?"  Actually, my own reaction was much the same as his.  As you might imagine, the book extols the virtues of Mr. Obama, praising his messiah-like ability to bring hope, peace, and most importantly change to all those around him, an ability he has apparently has since childhood.

A direct quote from the Amazon. com sales page reads:

Ever since Barack Obama was young, Hope has lived inside him. From the beaches of Hawaii to the streets of Chicago, from the jungles of Indonesia to the plains of Kenya, he has held on to Hope. Even as a boy, Barack knew he wasn't quite like anybody else, but through his journeys he found the ability to listen to Hope and become what he was meant to be: a bridge to bring people together.

All I can say is oi.  That, and may the Lord be merciful to us. 

I wonder how much hope he has brought to all the babies he has supported killing?