Today, President-elect Obama is President Obama. I, among the many, will be watching the festivities from home and I applaud the efforts for the momentous occasion to be enjoyed by the many who would not otherwise be able to enjoy such things; the kids, the poor.

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However there is one disconcerting feeling I have. It is that people feel that President Obama is the savior of America. while I believe he does represent change, too many people twist that into the second coming. Many people believe that change will happen very soon not understanding that a lot of his change will only be reflected in two to three years, not months. And, those changes may not even be a good thing if we the people just resign to challenging those in power, if we think, whatever you want Mr. President. you can do it because you represent sweeping change. (more…)