It's Complicated

Well the cat is out of the bag now… becoming the top political leader of the greatest nation in the world is not as easy as many first thought it would be.  The learning curve is long and it takes time to gain a grip on things.  I find it quite amazing that people are now coming to realize that campaign promises are one thing, but leading a nation is a whole different ballgame.  And if and when the truth is told, trying to change the course of nation cannot be done overnight or by just a few tweets.  It going to take more and we have not even begun to address the issues and challenges of urban America.     

The promises of our great nation has never been found in what people say, but rather by what is demonstrate through action.  Words can only go so far, but backing it up becomes the hard part.  Getting things done has always been the measuring stick by which we continue to judge our leaders through our American discourse.  And great leadership takes time to develop and requires building trust with others along the way.        

The current national and global pathway is becoming filled with uncertainty, questionable behavior and fringe elements.  For certain the cultural temperature has risen to new levels not seen in decades and the fight for equality, justice and acceptance has become front page news.  We are definitely in new and uncharted waters in terms of our socioeconomic reality, political correctness and national pride.  What and how things will turn out is anybody’s guess at this time.         

What is so striking is the fact that so many Americans are becoming confused about what they are experiencing, hearing and seeing.  And now more than ever, people who voted in this past election cycle are beginning to question their decision and asking the difficult questions that are affecting them and their families.  For most of us we knew this was going to be a rollercoaster ride in the first place, but we did not expect that the ride would take so many turns, dips, hills, valleys, bumps and curves.  Well and in the time being, I suggest we check our seat belts and hold on tight…it’s about to get real interesting.