THE GOOD POST: Michelle Obama's "United We Serve" campaign

It's been a while since we've had a good post, and as much as we hammer the administration for the crazy, insane things they do, here is a "diamond in the rough" piece of information. I signed up for President Obama's e-mail list so I can see what the White House sends out on a regular basis to push some of their what many call a "radical" agenda, including the recent climate change bill the House of Representatives narrowly passed, the TAKEOVER (not just bailout) of General Motors and Chrysler and the push for healthcare legislation that has the potential to pile ANOTHER large amount of debt onto our country, after Medicaid/Medicare and Social Security. But, the latest e-mail blast, dated June 22, highlights the administrations "United We Serve" volunteering campaign, in which the President asks us to renew our spirit of volunteerism and get out into our communities and held one another. I have re-posted the e-mail blast in its entirety:

Dear Friend, Last week, I announced United We Serve – a nationwide call to service challenging you and all Americans to volunteer this summer and be part of building a new foundation for America. And when I say “all,” I mean everyone – young and old, from every background, all across the country. We need individuals, community organizations, corporations, foundations, and our government to be part of this effort. Today, for the official kick off of United We Serve, members of my administration have fanned out across America to participate in service events and encourage all Americans to join them. The First Lady is rolling up her sleeves and getting to work too. But before she headed out today, she asked me to share this message with you.

Our nation faces some of the greatest challenges it has in generations and we know it’s going to take a lot of hard work to get us back on track. While Michelle and I are calling on every American to participate in United We Serve, the call to service doesn’t end this fall. We need to stay involved in our towns and communities for a long time to come. After all, America’s new foundation will be built one neighborhood at a time – and that starts with you.

Thank you, President Barack Obama

Hopefully, we all can get out this summer, help the elderly with painting their house, adopt a Colorado road to help keep the state beautiful or simply serve soup at a food kitchen in downtown Colorado Springs.

'Til next time...