Turning the Page

The "End of an Error is upon us, and while I am not a religious person, I thank the heavens above. Expectations are high for Barack Obama and Joe Biden, as they should be, but a nation that is beaten badly, is as resilient as it is behind them. We must take a look at reality here, miracles are not going to happen. Yet, having someone in place who recognizes the realities of his own life, gives us "Hope". Spending the last 8 years challenging an Administration on issues such as War, minority rights, the environment, torture, foreign policy, and a laundry list of other disasters, what can we expect?

Well, it is conceivable that an Obama White House will have us either rolling our eyes at moments, or smiling upon our country. I have always said "If I agree with someone 100% of the time, then I am the idiot", I stick by that standard. That said, I expect the incoming Administration to recognize the outrage displayed over the last number of years to influence poor decisions made. "Yes We Can" was an addictive campaign slogan, it worked, and it was all inclusive, and it had it's detractors out in droves. From old friends to family members, I heard it all. The Sean Hannity talking points, to whatever the National Review or Heritage Foundation was pushing, or even "Socialism". I truly hope we see some better days ahead of us...we need it.

It is expected by many, myself included, that nothing will come of any investigations into Dubya, and Cheney and their misdeeds. Nothing will likely transpire, which I find disheartening. Although, "looking forward" is a promise we hope to see kept, but should crimes be repeated, we need to be there. While this week is filled by honoring Martin Luther King Jr., celebrating a new era in American history, and enjoying the music of Bruce Springsteen, Beyonce, Pete Seeger, and Will I. Am among others, remember this victory does belong to us. The End of an Error! As Barack Obama stated on the campaign trail..."Enough!" We heard him loud and clear and said..."Yes We Can!"