Disillusioned. Have you seen the cover of Newsweek? I'm no historian, but I find it interesting that Truman appears to be so popular now. During his presidency I thought he was very unpopular and seen as stubborn and wrong in Korea. Since this was well before my time, I rely on what I have read which of course are the interpretations of others (some of whom may have not lived through his presidency?). Oh damn, again I am wishing I could talk to Mom or Dad, or my Uncle, who fought in Korea.
I am also no Bush supporter but I find it interesting that the article draws fairly weak parallels with W. What time will tell.
Mostly I bring this up because it's got me thinking about how we all appear to seek role models whether we are conscious of it or not. Unfortunately we seek these role models in other people, who eventaully fail us in one way or another. I think that is inevitable, as we all have our own opinions of what is right. These opinions change of course with time... emotions calm and we tend to remember the good in people.
I'm longing for the day that my emotions calm and I can remember the good in The Great Oz. Will it ever come? The day when the mere thought of needing to check my school email doesn't inspire an episode of irritable bowel syndrome.
I've also realized that I find myself in prayer more often when I am disillusioned with my human role models. I'm not sure this makes me a believer, but I realize how appealing faith becomes in times of human failure. I have always felt respect and admiration for Christ. He set the best examples of any I have read about... does that make me a believer? No, not according to most. Nonetheless, I post this tribute to the big JC. This one is just like one I remember from my childhood...
