Give me Bipartisanship...

Dear Mr. President: You are no doubt one of the most charismatic speakers I have ever heard.  I say that as a public speaker and speech coach.  I knew when I first haard you that you would eventually become President.  You did, and it came as no surpise to me even though I am basicallly a conservative republican.  However, I am terribly disappointed with your inability to work across party lines.  Blame the Republicans if you must, but don't blame them for not reaching out.  I believe they have.  The arrogance of those in your party is very disappointing to me.  As President, it is your duty to really reach out to those who oppose you.  Actions speak louder than words, Mr. President.  Show "we, the people" that you are really interested in listening to the opposition, and you may win some of us over to your way of thinking.  I do not feel that socialism is the path we want to take at the present time.  Spending us into bankruptcy is also not the path we need take now or at any other time.  You may call it progressive, but I call it regressive.  I am not alone in my assessment. Now is the hour for all of us to work together for common causes.  Spending us into oblivion is not the answer.  Neither is the "taxing the rich" philosophy.  There must be a better middle ground.  To cut costs, it might be wise if those of you in office set the example by cutting your own salaries and perks considertably.  Some of the newly elected ones are already doing this.  Their examples will not go unnoticed.  In the long run, giving ground will work much better than throwing dirt.  Don't be afraid to make concessions.  The office you save could easily be your own. Respectfully, Kenneth