Shed,

Most of America is excited because he is the first president in a long time to instill real hope. He may not live up to the extremely high standards BUT, the the stage is set for some amazing things to be done. Democrats have a huge majority in the senate and congress...im not sure if the dems got enough seats in the congress to make it philibuster proof, but i know it's close.

If Obama spends the political capitol that he has earned throught this election appropriately and quickly...we will have chosen correctly.

All due respect, but Blair is a white man. Alot of the excitement surrounding Obama's selection is that we, as a country, have moved up a notch with breaking through racial barriers, and chosen a canditate whose ideas and philosiphys can lift us up.

He is not tied to oil or the old washington mentality. He is an educated black man, with strong family values and an equally strong belief in this country and what we are capable of...not with what we have become.

For all our sakes, lets hope he is the man we believe him to be.

Much of America is fearful of just how bad Obama will screw things up. His lack of diplomacy will get us into trouble with other nations. His domestic policy will destroy big business.

The ideal of commmunism is from each according to his ability, to each according to his need.

The ideal of Obama is from each according to his wealth, to each according to his poverty.

Its just warmed over communism. How do we find ourselves is the sorry state? I blame the end of the cold war. When the cold war was going on, communism was something to be feared and avoided. Now, many are willing accept and embrace it as something that is good and can work.

Arrggghhh.

Thanks Shed...

There's always hope and I always hope for things to work out for the better. Though "better" is different for all people. I'm afraid though it will be the same sharply divided partisan politics as usual.

zaxaxax--The Republicans had 8 years to really make a mess of things. Your statement that Obama represents communism is one of the reasons your side lost this election. People want to move on, work together, and yes...make sure the least among us are not forgotten.

The mandate is clear. The people have spoken.

You also have to remember that this is a HUGE milestone in America for demonstrating hope.

40 years ago, black people in America were still treated as inferior...had to ride separate busses, go to separate restaurants, and were not allowed in 'white' establishments. 40 years ago, black people still had to fight to overcome the rules put on them by politicians.

The reason why this is so monumental to most people is that the majority of America never imagined a black man to become president. The hurdles that have to be overcome in politics are monumental in themselves.

This election showed so many people that even though America has screwed up in the past, there is still hope for ANYBODY to achieve success.

...It shows that the American People really do have the power to choose the best person to be president.

I agree that he is walking into a storm that GW started...and I agree that it is going to be ugly when the honeymoon is over...

...But the USA has turned a major milestone in remembering that anybody can succeed...and the People are still in control.

Last I heard there were no separate but equal standards in 1968. The civil rights amendment was established in 1964. This country has been growing less and less predudiced with each of the last five decades.

In answer to you Impatient the Republicans only had a majority of both the house and Senate for six of the previous eight years and they never had the numbers to implement programs without bi-partisan support. The Democrats have had control of the house and a tie in the Senate (a majority if you count the two independent Senators) for the last two years and also had control for nearly forty years prior to the Republican's short term in power. They messed up just as much as the Republicans. Our defecit spending began in 1972 and has continued to the shame of both parties for the last nearly four decades. Obama may turn out to be a phenomenal president. I as a patriot and truly proud American hope that turns out to be true. However, we have decades of work ahead of us if we as a country want to fix the sins of our fathers. Perhaps this is a start. Only time will tell. All the optimism in the world won't write one bill to balance our budget and reduce the massive defecit that threatens to collapse not only the United States but the entire world economy. We are in dangerous waters right now economically. I hope and pray for our new leadership to show wisdom and courage in the next four years.

I said it before and I'll repeat it again...If things get worse we as a people can undo the damage in two years by voting for a different mix in our House and Senate. The president although blamed for bad government has nothing to do with writing bad laws he only approves their implementation or vetoes them if they aren't worthy. We need to put the blame where it belongs on our Congressmen and women and Senators. Enough said, Peace to all!!!!!

One more thing. I am one of the people and I along with over 40% of the voters did not agree with the choice of Obama. Hardly a landslide if you ask me. Definitely not a mandate and certainly not cause to forget the rest of us as you plan our future.

We've heard the talk but will we see the walk?
Actions speak louder than words and he has no excuses.
GOD BLESS AMERICA

Shed this isn't a time for cynicism surely we should all just allow ourselves a day or two to bask in enormity of the social, cultural and political statement that Obama's win represents. The joyous images of celebration coming from not only America but from around the world were like nothing in recent memory. If Obama does nothing for the next 4-8 years his election has made outsiders like myself regain a little respect for the US, a respect that current administration has done its best to destroy.

And for the record I think he's an intelligent and thoughtful man, clever enough to surround himself with people who may compensate for any perceived or real lack of experience or knowledge. I believe he'll be a great leader. He's certainly got a huge task in front of him...

40 years ago there was segragation now there is an African American in the Oval office, this is a major milestone, a new chapter.

Whoever it was that mentioned 'communism'; you either have an extraordinary sense of humour or do not comprehend the meaning of 'communism'. Obama is not even pink let alone red.

The Reps have left a terrible mess behind them and Obama has to take this office at a very difficult time but I hope with his leadership a bit more common sense and a bit less warmongering will be ushered in.

Anyhow the puppet-masters will still keep pulling the strings no matter who occupies the White House.