BARACK OBAMA MODERN DAY WYATT EARP

Barack Obama reminds me of the Hugh Obrien’s portrayal of Wyatt Earp in the Western Series “Wyatt Earp.” While Obama is not and never was a cowboy, his approach to his life journey suggests a likeness of the iconic Wyatt Earp. First, let me admit that Hugh Obrien’s portrayal is not altogether a true historic portrayal of the real Wyatt Earp. It depicts only a part of his life with emphasis on the law enforcement aspects and not his early lawless aspects of his life. With that said, the iconic Wyatt Earp via Hugh Obrien represents everyone’s vision of law enforcement. Wyatt was unbiased, thoughtful, measured in his pursuit of law breakers, only shot when necessary and, then, not to kill, ruled in a way that got the respect of law breakers (as he cleaned up town after town), and was hated by both sides (law breakers because he ruin much of their gun play; peaceful citizens because they thought he allowed criminals too much leeway and also because he would defend them if he thought they were being wrongfully accused). I see a lot of those characteristics in Obama.

 

“No drama Obama” was name applied to him because of his calm and even temperament and his "cool" and "unflappable" demeanor early in his run for President that followed him into the White House. I noted that early in his administration he delayed major decisions (while some clamored for action) until he was absolutely sure of what he wanted to do. He was very thoughtful in his approach and measured in his remedies. He often displeased both sides including the writer with his solutions but in the end, he prevailed and usually was correct with his approach. While I may have personally disagreed with some of his approaches, I admire him with a great deal of respect for what he has done for the country. I also admire him for the cleanness of his administration. No one has gone to jail in seven and a half years. He has been a great steward for our country and is respected worldwide. So, present day “No Drama Obama” is “Wyatt Earp” of old. –William C. Harrison