And I didn't like your tie, either

OK, Mr. Obama. We get it. We got it when you were running for office, and we got it every single time you have spoken since you were elected. You've said nothing new. One wonders why you have to repeat yourself over and over again. You won the election. Be quiet and get to work. I don't want to hear from you until you have some positive results to report. Since you took office, unemployment has gone up and the economy has worsened. I know these problems aren't your fault, but it doesn't help when you just talk about the future like you did during your campaign. The only thing worse than your speech was that migraine-headache-inducing tie you wore. After five minutes I couldn't look at the television screen any longer because of the way the thin red and white diagonal stripes swayed. Please give the American people a break and look at yourself in the mirror before going on camera.

Suzanne G. Hlotke

Carol Stream