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Dear Mr. President,

I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations on becoming the 44th president of this great country. You have broken down barriers that seemed immovable and achieved what no other man in United States history has done. Becoming the first African-American president was no small feat on your part, but will be recorded in the history books as a great victory for us all.

It is with great humility that I confess to you that I did not vote for you at election time, however you can be assured that I will and always have been a staunch supporter of our president. Like all Americans, I am hopeful that you are able to ring in a new era of prosperity and equality for all people.

I know the first few weeks of your presidency will be hectic and stressful. There are many issues to be addressed in order to secure the future of our country. A great many people are struggling just to provide the basic essentials for their families. Things such as food, shelter and healthcare are becoming luxuries. It is a sad testimony for one of the richest countries in the world.

While you are prioritizing the issues that need to be addressed, I would like you to consider the following:

First, I believe that it's time someone has a stern talk with the CEOs of the major American car manufacturers and the UAW. Apparently they have forgotten how supply and demand economics works. For some unknown reason, they have been led to believe that the American public is content paying in excess of $25,000 dollars for a vehicle which gets only 12 miles per gallon. I don't know what the car dealerships look like in Washington D.C., but here in Denver they are brimming with vehicles. Someone needs to tell these corporate bozos that if they want to compete in this market they need to sacrifice some profit and produce vehicles that people can afford to own and operate. It might make sense to invite some of the competing manufacturers to this talk so they can explain this common sense approach in layman's terms.

Second, let's talk about the remaining $350,000,000,000.00 in bailout money. If history has taught us anything, it's the banks are only concerned with their own agendas. As long as we are giving it away with no strings attached, let's include the people who are footing the bill for this financial mess. Here's a novel idea- let's help people stay in their homes. The lending institutions in this country are giving a whole new meaning to the word homelessness. I suggest we enact a moratorium on foreclosures and let the banks figure out how to survive in this failing market like the rest of us. Afterall, these guys have degrees in finance, don't they?

Finally, it's time to drop the hammer on all the oil companies that are garnering record profits at the expense of their customers. By my estimation, they single-handedly could solve this financial crisis without ever tapping the federal reserve. The hundreds of billions in profits they have earned is more than enough to get this economy jump-started. At some point it won't matter what the cost of gas is if no one can afford to drive anymore. How about it oil companies? Can we count on you?

Thank you, Mr. President, for taking the time to read my letter. I hope my suggestions have shed new light on these issues. I am confident that you will do everything in your power to solve these problems and restore America to her former glory. It is with great hope and admiration that I wish you the best in your presidency.

P.S.- I have attached my resume' in case I can secure a job in your administration. I have been unemployed for two years.

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