Presidential Speeches

Every presidential speech, press conference, or any statement to the public should include 3 components

Inform the people, give them a brief summary and then tell them where to go to get more info

Tell the people how you are going to address the issue

Give the people mandates.

The last being the most important. The people need a leader. The people need someone to give them direction. The people need to feel empowered and clear tasking is one way to do this.
I wish the president would stick to their constitutional duty of Commander and Chief; but I doubt anybody is going to give up the power that we, in our ignorance, allowed them to have. They use this power to lead the government and the military; but not the people.

I think the best thing that could ever come out of this administration is to get the people fully involved. People seem to believe that voting is the most important civic duty. I believe voting is pretty important; but more important is being informed and making choices that will aid in the progression of our country. I think our most important civic duties are laid out in the first amendment. Freedom of speech, Freedom of assembly and freedom to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

"Ask not what your country can do for you..."
As president it is vital to start telling the people what they can do for their country.

I know President-Elect Obama has addressed this idea; but I think it should be given a lot more importance over the next four to eight years. I honestly don't think He can fix this country by himself. We all need to get our hands dirty and work for true progress.