Hubris

I remember when Obama first won the Presidency I thought the degree and style of celebrating was unseemly. Then I had to confess that it could be envy. After all, he won.

The "Office of the President Elect" seemed a bit over the top, but again I had to caution myself to not fall victim to envy.

Soon came the inauguration (complete with a very bad poem presented by a preacher). The festivities seemed designed to rub everyone's faces in the glorious victory of Obama. Certainly he was not magnanimous in victory. By then I was sure it wasn't mere envy on my part.

Then came the governing. There was no meeting of minds, no effort to govern in a manner acceptable if not pleasing to the majority of the nation. On the contrary, we heard things to the effect of, "I won and you lost". I felt that the President of the United States would be well pleased if I died and fried in hell if I were unwilling to submit to his plans. Blame my southern background, but I'm perfectly able to detect a slight and have no desire to lick the boots of my tormentor.

It took two years for a large majority of the nation to come to similar sentiments. And after being very non-magnanimous in victory our President is now ungracious in defeat.

Conservatives, take note. Govern in accordance with the Constitution, look after the benefit of the Nation. Do not seek revenge, do not be mean spirited or you will share Obama's destiny.