"Our common creed" Yes, sir, Mr. President.

[kpete]

...............

If anyone wants to know who we are; what America is; how we respond to evil and terror – that’s it. Selflessly. Compassionately. And unafraid.

Through days that would test even the sturdiest of souls, Boston’s spirit remains undaunted. America’s spirit remains undimmed. Our faith in each other, our love for this country, our common creed that cuts across whatever superficial differences we may have – that’s what makes us strong. That’s why we endure.


In the days to come, we will remain vigilant as a nation. And I have no doubt the city of Boston and its surrounding communities will continue to respond in the same proud and heroic way that they have thus far – and their fellow Americans will be right there with them every step of the way. May God bless the people of Boston and the United States of America.

The Rest:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/weekly-address

[MineralMan]

1. Thanks for linking to the President's weekly address.

It's amazing how seldom it is mentioned here.

[cali]

2. the myths we live by

this is propaganda, not that it's necessarily bad propaganda but really it's no more than rah rah we're great. of course, it's not factual and I don't think it even holds much truth: the inevitable hate is already in high gear and being spewed- that's America too. As a nation we clearly don't have faith in each other; we're engaged in a "cold" civil war. Our common creed- if ever it truly existed- is frayed into bits.

This is myth making, not the goal of this statement is an ignoble one, but it won't really change reality.

[MineralMan]

3. And yet, the rush to assist by people present

at the bombing and the complete cooperation of Bostonians during the search seem to indicate a common purpose on the part of a large number of Americans. We're a contentious population, but capable of working together when necessary.

I'm not seeing a myth here. Maybe you could expand a bit.

[cali]

5. that happens virtually everywhere all over the world when there is a disaster

and perhaps if you read my comment again, you'd see that I explained the myth part.

[tblue]

4. Maybe in this instance

But there are plenty Americans who don't have faith in each other, who are selfish, mean, and fearful. That's the Fox mantra: 'Selfish, Mean and Fearful.'

Nice sentiment, Mr. President, but sadly so untrue in too many instances. You of all people know that.