Let’s not kid ourselves. Obama doesn’t give one lick about anyone but himself. It’s all about him grabbing the top prize.
He’s only talking about this now because he’s “moving to the center.” Showing a different demographic what a great guy he is — so interested in the family. If he cared at all, he’d have been singing this tune for the last two decades – from Wright’s church – and every chance he could.
There’s a man who stands in stark contrast to Obama.
There are lessons to be learned from Tim Russert’s dad. Big Russ. He didn’t go beyond 10th grade. Never got a college education. He raised 4 kids, put them all through school, working two (2) fulltime jobs to do it. One of those jobs was as a garbage collector. I’ll bet he never whined about it. In fact, Russert tells the story of how his dad took the greatest care at home in wrapping broken glass so the guys wouldn’t be hurt by it.
It seems to me the Russert men know the really important things in life. Sure, it’s good to get an education. Big Russ said “hard work” was one of the most important things a man should do. But he’s been a wonderful example of something far greater.
He’s a man who’s been blessed with the grace to accept the life he’s been given, however humble. He accepted his responsibility as provider for his family. He counted others more important than himself. And has been willing to sacrifice for them.
What an example of a life well-lived. It’s not surprising his son is remembered with such affection and respect. He taught him well — character counts.
And it was not with pretty words – practiced – to be delivered with just the right accent and emphasis — but with every act of love from an abundant heart.
