Obama Slams Bush

As he swore to uphold the Constitution in his inaugural speech, President Obama  directed several criticisms towards his predecessor George W. Bush. While Mr. Obama thanked Mr. Bush for his service to the United States and for his "generosity and cooperation" throughout the transition, he accused the previous administration for "collective failure to make hard choices and prepare the nation for a new age."

Barack Obama has long been critical of the Bush-supported War in Iraq. During his campaign, he promised to remove all American troops from the country in 16 months. Indeed less than 24 hours after he was sworn in, President Obama suspended all pending trials at Guantanamo Bay prison. This is a move that could signify its impending closure.  The nation's new President stressed Americans' need to "reject as false the choice between our safety and our ideals." Many opponents of former President Bush have accused him of sacrificing morals to defend the country from terror.

Barack Obama also declared an end to sacrificing morals in favor of financial achievement. He pointed the finger at the previous administration's protection "of narrow interests and putting off unpleasant decisions" as major factors to the current financial crisis. However, as of January 20, 2009, the presidency of George W. Bush has come to an end. It is Barack Obama's turn to take lead the country and create his own legacy.

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