Hello. The political barrage is over. The country elected the most polarizing President since Kennedy. I was slinging booze at the party for the local Dems, and it was something to witness. The crowd cheered wildly when the talking heads proclaimed Obama the clear winner. People hugged, jumped from their chairs, high-fived each other and some cried. It was cool. Whether you are a Democrat or a Republican, you should feel good about the excitement. For the first time in many years, the country might get behind our leader.

Do you think Obama gave it a fist-pump and then thought, "Oh shit, I won?!?" Every President who has been elected is under a great deal of pressure. However, I don't know that there has been a President elected in recent years with the expectations that are placed on this guy. If you've listened to any of the media over the last 2 years, you know BO can speak. Can he take this country down the right path? Time will tell.

This election brought out zillions of un-educated voters that generally sit on their couch watching re-runs instead of making the trek to the local voting hall. Unfortunately, many of the 2008 voters scribbled in the little bubble, punched the chad or pulled the lever for the wrong reason...the color of a candidates skin. If you watched the election day interviews with Joe America, most of them commented on electing a "man of color". That's sad. It should have nothing to do with your decision. We Americans can be pigs.

A good friend and spiritual voice of mine said, "For the first time in my life, I have true hope for the country I love." Peace