Reaction to the President's Farewell

A quick observation:

Over President Bush's 8 years, I've noticed that whenever he cites people's actions in his speeches, it's always people who are indisputable heroes. Tonight was no exception. For example: the staff sergeant who charged into an ambush in Iraq to save three of his fellow marines. The 60 year old surgeon who enlisted in the Navy medical corps to honor his fallen son. These people are the finest examples of courage, heroism, and resolve.

When I listened to President Elect Obama during his campaign, he was citing people who can't pay their bills, don't have medical insurance, are unemployed and/or have had their homes foreclosed upon. These people are the clearest examples of pain and suffering.

Both types exist. Draw your own conclusions as to why they choose the people they choose in their speeches.

Lastly, a few quotable quotes from a President who has strengths, but public speaking is often not one of them:

We must resists complacency.
We must keep our resolve.
And we must never let down our guard.

If America does not lead the cause of freedom, that cause will not be led.