Again, Barack Obama ran a smart, disciplined and nearly flawless campaign. Though I did not support him in his run, it worked out well in that he most assuredly did not need my vote. The country has spoken and so he will be my President.

His election was remarkably historic but in itself that was just one of a few things that struck me. What I really thought interesting was the fact that we can still transfer power in this nation without a bloody coup d’état. This sort of fractures the idea that we were (prior to yesterday) being run by a massively powerful fascist regime. Even a cursory study of fascism makes it beyond clear that fascist states do not allow themselves to be rendered powerless by way of a free election. This is because freedom to choose is anathema to fascism--in every possible way.

All of that stated, Barack Obama raised more than 600 million dollars during his run for the Oval and that means that he has a number of favors to repay. I worry that when some of those favors are called in (as they always are) a number of people (both for and against President Obama) will be disappointed.

He'll be given a honeymoon period and he'll no doubt try to take advantage of that by trying to get through bills that are more risky. Time will tell how crafty and savvy he is once he is sworn in but it would appear that like most elected officials the massive reality and complex nature of Beltway politics is a tough ice to navigate around.

-Drew

ya because in America if you dont say nice things your not allowed to say anything. lol nah i know its forum privately owned.

but i dont have to have respect for the office because he has done nothing to earn it and i believe our govt. is run by more than just one man so i dont say i hate him but its not about him its about my concern for my country.

your right i don't watch mainstream media total brain washing by govt. sponsorship "clear channel" heard of em?

now tell me why you think any ones jealous of our govt. or president?

idunno why any one would be jealous...

You made a major step in proving the naysayers wrong. You've made a giant leap toward earning the respect of the world again America. Don't screw it up.

If you don't want to support this corrupt government then do everything you can to avoid paying taxes.

Don't expect anything from the government.

Better learn to be self sufficient, learn to barter, make your own electricity etc. cause if the lights go out you will not be able to buy a loaf of bread.

and don't trust anyone in a black helicopter..

years of nightmares now begin!!!!!!!!!!!

this was my first presidential election and i feel shammed because the canidate i liked was ignored alot of the time or smeared and had lies spread about him.

oh i am not syaing dont vote for who you want just dont be brainwashed, and learn how to not watch your tv then vote.

these guys are selling our country out.

oh i need to shut it and not let my opinion be heard, ya you sound real American lady.

you know what really hurts is i see how little any one cares about our opinions, i wrote quite a few congress men to vote no on the bailout but they passed it any way even though a overwhelming majority of people sent them letters made phone calls and sent emails saying Nooooo! and then i hear these guys saying we cant all ways do what people want us to and i thought wait! yes you can actually you are suppose to!
do you need to study up on what patriotism is it sounds like you know but pay no attn to what the facts are!
the fact is i love my country now more than i ever have, and if i back down because of you hows that devotion?, i will always defend my country against enemies foreign and domestic, our govt. is however not part of what i love the people are not suppose to fear the govt. as most do, our banking system is corrupt by the Fed, and we have a Income tax that's totally unamerican.
these are the qoutes that influence me men smarter than you or I they accomplished more than we ever have in our lives, watch who you call unpatriotic you dont know me at all.

Thomas Jefferson~
Yes, we did produce a near-perfect republic. But will they keep it? Or will they, in the enjoyment of plenty, lose the memory of freedom? Material abundance without character is the path of destruction.

Those Who would Give Up Essential Liberty To Purchase A Little Temporary Safety, Deserve Neither Liberty Nor Safety.~Ben Franklin

Is life so dear or peace so sweet as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery ? Forbid it, Almighty God. I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!" ~ Patrick Henry