Our 44th President is African American. I'll be honest; while I thought I might see it in my lifetime, I never thought it would be this soon.
The world seems overjoyed, and people are walking around with a spring in their step. Blogs and news outlets are filled with wonder as people spoke of tears and fireworks and hope. But, you guys? Not to rain on your parade or anything, but if you've met me you know that's pretty much how I roll.
Barak Obama. I feel he's the better man for the job, but both choices were pretty poor to begin with. He has a lot to learn and, I think more than any President in recent memory, has more to prove. Because I worry that people think he can wave some kind of magic wand and make everything okay. Sorry, it isn't going to happen. He's just a man. True, I think he has a better idea of what is right for this country than McCain did, but internationally? I'm not sure he has the chops, and hope he surrounds himself with strong, experienced advisors. And that he listens to them.
We all need to roll up our sleeves and help him. This country was not built by one person, and it can't be repaired by one. So those estimated 14 million people who turned out to vote that didn't turn up last election time? Get ready and roll your sleeves up; it's going to be a bumpy ride.