One Last Time

"One Last Time"

This song is about George Washington respecting the Democratic system by stepping down from office. I believe this is relevant now as we are going through a shift in presidential power. Obama and Washington are in a similar position in that they do not seem to favor too highly who could/will replace them. They both, however, humble themselves and respect the system enough to let it run its course. Like all presidents they both wrote/will write a farewell speech where they are allowed to be straight forward with how they feel.

Washington's farewell address started a pattern among presidents to write farewell addresses that reflect on their decisions and look toward the future. At the beginning Washington starts listing off things he wants to warn people about to prevent future problems like, neutrality on foreign conflicts and domestic partisan fighting. In the last paragraph which is reflected in the song he mentions his possible downfalls in his duties.

The importance of the farewell address can often be overlooked by many, but it offers insight from one of the most informed and difficult jobs on the planet. It gives the people and perhaps the next president an idea of where the nation is headed. If nothing else the farewell address gives closure to a transfer of presidential power and without it and Washington initially stepping down from power we may not have the Democracy we have today. 

Works Cited: 

http://www.msnbc.com/the-daily-rundown/presidential-farewell-addresses

http://semigiantjimmy.tumblr.com/post/139374702476/george-washington-is-going-home-happy-birthday-to