WHO'S THE WINNER, THE PRESIDENT OR THE PEOPLE?

Northfield.  After watching President Obama speak last night on television regarding Syria, the focus from ALL the networks is about the President. I see matters as being about we, the people. It was also the FIRST time I’ve heard him begin any address with “My Fellow Americans.”

Our voice APPEARS to have been listened to and the President APPEARS to have changed course, opting instead to see what evolves with the disposition of Syria’s alleged chemical weapon stock. Network coverage is playing this as if the President is the loser here and Russia is the winner, either way. Once again, through Sullivan's eye, We the people,  appear to be the winners. 

On another note, the 2^nd annual World Happiness Report this week informs us that nations in northern Europe are the happiest in the world.  Denmark, Norway, Switzerland, the Netherlands and Sweden are named. I wonder why? Are they all wealthy beyond description due to whatever – oil, banking, staying out of political entanglements?My point is that, for the most part, we never hear anything about them unless a maniac kills scores of school children or there’s a political assassination.

Thus far, I repeat, the American people are the victors in the Syrian situation. That is, of course, if the President doesn’t initiate war against Syria and authorize the use of military force against Syria. That, my fellow Americans, is another can of worms.

I’d like to see the U.S. join those northern European nations that are happy with themselves. As of this writing the American people have won this Syrian situation by virtue of our voice. It remains to be seen, however, if our voice will continue to have power over misguided politicians.

The ‘spin’ is on.