I appreciate truly the historical significance of this Inauguration and watching this piece of our Nation's history isn't lost on me. But, I do not know if President Obama can possibly live up to the unrealistic expectations that have been placed (unfairly?) on him by our Country and the World. (He is, after all, a human being, not a god, exceptional though he may be).
Change can & will happen and I pray it takes our Nation to a better place than it is now, however if it doesn't happen instantly (which of course it won't) I believe many will be disappointed and angry.
Ok, politic-ing & faltering optimism over!
Change can & will happen and I pray it takes our Nation to a better place than it is now, however if it doesn't happen instantly (which of course it won't) I believe many will be disappointed and angry.
Ok, politic-ing & faltering optimism over!
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There has been SO much "me me me" in our society which seemed to just steam roll after a brief pause once September 11th happened. I, for the life of me, couldn't see how society could become worse after something like that, but it did! The thought did not occur to me after September 11th to become greedy and self centered!
I had my misgivings before the election and I still have them as President Obama's cabinet choices are giving me deja vu.
My POV has changed a lot in the last 4 years or so not only because I'm getting older (that good ol' hindsight) but also because of being married to a Marine and being invloved with our American Legion/Ladies Auxillary and Veteran's from our current wars as well as past.
What I do think is amazing is that a man who considers himself a writer (who is indeed and a good one at that) is our President! That gives me hope and makes me smile. The rest I have to wait & see on!
I hope he can inspire the young people as he did in his campaign, to get involved, to get interested. To get this change underway, they have to stay involved. My humble opinion, of course.