Submitted to the RG on 6/2/2010.

It was with high hopes that we elected Obama, expecting sweeping changes. His motivational campaign speeches inspired crowds of thousands. After decades of presidential mediocrity perhaps we could have a president who inspires greatness.

We now face the most devastating ecological disaster in generations. As black death continues to pour onto our shores we have had no presidential challenge, no inspiration to change our ways.

It is not for their campaign speeches that great presidents of the past have been remembered, but rather for how they responded and inspired as president during times of crisis. “We choose to go to the Moon” “a date which will live in infamy” “dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal”

As our earth warms and our economy crumbles we are in desperate need of game changing inspiration followed up with decisive action. The clock is ticking and we’re down but not out yet. Obama, don’t waste this crisis. Here, I’ll start your speech for you:

“Now is the time to end this addiction, and to understand that drilling is a stop-gap measure, not a long-term solution. … America, now is not the time for small plans.” Barack Obama, 8/28/08

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