January 14, 2009

Dear Barack,

Well, I’m eagerly awaiting Inauguration Day and our honeymoon. But, I have to say, things are looking rocky. My friends tell me I’m naïve, and point out the rather unsavory characters you’re been hanging out with since our engagement, and point out your refusal to take a stand on certain key issues which will certainly affect our relationship. They say you’ll never really represent ME.

But I’ve been understanding. I know the issues are complex, and, as you say, we Americans can only have one President at a time, and when you do become President, you’ll be ... well, President.

But then, I learned that you told Congress you want a bailout bill on your desk by the time you take office on the 20th. Gee, if you can do this, why can’t you tell them you want a cease-fire in Gaza by then, too? And a cease fire in Iraq and Afghanistan? And how about a pledge that you’ll never be the first to use nuclear weapons? Like China?.

I know, I’m being unreasonable. Chalk it up to last minute jitters. I really do care about you and want things to work out between us. I have great hopes for our relationship. And I’m looking forward to meeting your new puppy.

Sincerely.

Eugene E Ruyle

Emeritus Professor of Anthropology

Peace and Freedom Party Candidate for Congress

California’s 10th Congressional District

(parts of Contra Costa, Alameda, Solano, & Sacramento  Counties)

(over 11,000 votes in 2008)