Domo Arigato, Mr. Obamo?

So for those of you who are not familiar, an auto-pen is a device used to create a signature. It has been used for decades and used by many presidents and high-ranking officials. Now with that being said, I am going to talk about what I read in the Democrat and Chronicle (D&C) today.

The article was titled "Obama's signature: Is it genuine?" Now immediately I picked it up and began reading because I thought to myself...well...why wouldn't it be? The article elaborated on it and explained exactly what I did above and then went further and discussed the fact that he employed such an "auto-pen" to be used on signing an provisions on the Patriot Act, therefore, "signing" a bill into law.

I don't like this at all. In fact, I feel very scared about this thought. Nervous even. Why on earth would anyone allow that to happen? Allowing a machine to "sign" a bill into law. That shows to me that he doesn't care enough about the provisions that he is signing into law to do it himself. Yes he was overseas and he claims that's the reason why he did not sign it himself, but allow me to ask this. In the age of technology, there is this thing call "faxing." Try it maybe? It will at least let us know that you still care.

Also, I just believe that something as important as a bill should have a hand written signature on it. I just feel it's necessary. Now if one is sending a "memo" through the office or any other small stupid shit like that, I think it can be appropriate for an auto-pen to be used. Not on something of this importance. I find it very unprofessional that it was done like that and many others share the same opinion as well.

You can read more into this yourself by searching it on any search engine or look at these links I provided for you below:

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20066922-503544.html

http://dailycaller.com/2011/05/27/obamas-autopen-signs-patriot-act-extension-before-midnight-deadline/

http://beta.news.yahoo.com/blogs/ticket/autopen-not-obama-signs-patriot-act-extension-law-151951990.html


Also, I want to also make it known that the D&C is a newspaper that tends to lean to the left, and was impressed that this made the paper and quite happy to see it. Especially after my last blog post.

And with a closing thought, I think more politicians should be real and I also think that politicians should have some balls. Don't lie, tell us what you really plan on doing, and be a go-getter. We need one.

Speaking of balls, check out this clip. Personally, this is a perfect example as to why I really like Dick Cheney.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYY1oDDYS18

WE NEED MORE PEOPLE WHO CAN DO THIS. I know it was an old video but I think it's a perfect reminder.

So thank you very much for reading my post, hope you enjoyed. And as usual, if you wish to comment, please do so :).