Ooooh doggie....this is going to be a very interesting 4 years. Mainly because I am so curious to see if everyone is still as happy a year or two from now. People are expecting BIG things from Obama. I think quite a few people voted for him and his issues, however I think the majority were just voting against the big Red Monster, or to make history with a black president (which is basically why my black friends told me they were voting for him..and the only reason they were voting for him). It came pretty clear to me when I was standing in line to vote last week. There was a couple standing 2 spaces behind me, and after about 45 min of waiting she said "I hope Obama appreciates what we are doing for him!". Once others around them knew they were voting blue they all chimed in too and conversated about how great it is going to be. I have a funny feeling that alot of people are expecting their life to change dramatically now - like that sweet lady in the video below who believes that now she will not have to work so hard to put gas in her car or pay her mortgage.

People are not patient. This has become a society of "what can you do for me" and "I want it now". It is not going to be pretty.... Hang on to your hope, because there will be change - and it may just come in the form of higher taxes which will mean less jobs (i'm already paying out 40% when I take on projects, any more and i'm practically working for free); this new gov't wanting to take control of our 401k's...never a good idea (google it...); Islamic Finance 101 and Shari'a compliant financing to assist with our US bailout on Nov 6th- WTF! - google this too because it is fascinating reading. Holy shit... call me ignorant or any other names you want, but this is crazy.

If you get a chance - click over to and read this post by Roughneck. I found him during my search for my "don't blame me, I voted for..." bumpersticker. I am not very good at putting thoughts to pen, but this California Man took all the jumbled words in my head and posted them as his own... hehe :) jk - I can only wish to post something so well written.

Good luck Obama - there are alot of people counting on you to bring change. I don't think any gov't can do what they are expecting of you.