So, Everyone ready for "change?"

Did the American people really want to do this? I expect a whole lot of buyers' remorse around, oh say, April. The mask is going to come down, and people aren't going to like what's behind it.

Obama is NOT African American. He has no African American blood relatives, no deep standing ties to the black community. He is an American of mixed race, as quite a lot of us are. Big deal. He has no direct family or cultural ties to the African American experience. Which isn't to say he hasn't benefited from being seen as 'black' in America. To the contrary, his skin color has gotten him where he is today. Or so I see it, because the public has NOTHING else to judge his academic, professional, or political careers. Nothing. No transcripts. No law review articles. No clerkship. No authored legislation. No real voting record. No colleagues speaking about him. Little in the way of private legal practice. Two 'memoirs' of adolescent ruminating over skin color doesn't cut it.

Nothing.

However, the press is not known for its loyalty. Now that the election is over, and 'teh one' is scheduled to take up the POTUS position, I'm betting its back to business as usual for the MSM. They love the bad stuff-- its going to help them sell papers/advertising and perhaps let them stay in business. And there's a whole lot for them to now 'discover.'

Once the press opens up and begins treating Obama like every other government figure, I truly think we're in for some public meltdowns. He has shown during this campaign that he can't take the hard questions. He can't take inquiry or POVs different from his own. He's going to need a much bigger bus. His behavior towards his opponents has been less than adult or professional, something to seriously think about as he steps onto the international stage.

So don't count on standard press conferences-- Obama can't take that format, and Biden's handlers probably aren't going to let their guy out alone for the next four years. Look for a lot more of the speeches, in code and/or full of platitudes.

Presidental appointee confirmations should be a good show as well. Obama's campaign couldn't seem to vet people tagged for important positions; and I don't see that track record improving. Once again, the MSM's love for the dirt should outweigh their infatuation. After all, in a tanking industry, they need the little circulation/advertising they have. So they need to sell papers or attract viewers. Chris Matthews will be in need of something else to make his leg tingle.

Oh, the stories they'll have. Not only the ones they've ignored for the past two years, but also the ones which will come spilling out of the cracks from people who get tossed under the bus.

You see, what Obama may not understand is that jilted followers will start talking-- and payoffs won't solve this problem. You can't send everyone to Barbados or Bermuda. From his actions during this campaign and what we know of his political career, he has always been able to secure new mentors, new supporters. "and then unto the ladder he turns his back, scorning the base means by which he did ascend" (Shakespeare)

Obama seems to believe his own PR-- and that is extremely dangerous. What happens when this image is questioned? Will he simply issue press releases after all the journalists have their press passes revoked for daring to write articles questioning or putting the administration in a less-than-flattering light? Will we begin seeing rallies of the faithful to make him feel better? The totalitarian slippery slope has never been closer to us in the United States than it is in this moment.

Seriously. Totalitarianism is threatening our democratic republic. The Patriot Act is nothing compared to the manipulations against our freedoms that are coming. Have you paid attention to the posters? Have you paid attention to the O-adulation? Have you paid attention to the targeting of children by this campaign?

And this is even before we get to policy formation/implementation by the new administration. Congressional sessions will become a real bruising match. There is still no 'filibuster' proof majority. Districts heavily reliant on industries targeted for 'bankrupting' will start to make noise, especially because there is no plan for alternative economic growth. The only growth I've found in his plans are for the government.

There. That's it for the reasonable analysis. On to some emoting.

What kind of electorate bring one of the oldest, most corrupt political machines into national power?? DC has enough problems with corruption, thank you, and bringing Chicago's problems here aren't going to make things better. Change, when undefined, usually means for the worse, and its coming into the federal structure. Look at how this man's followers behave. Is this rational? Is this intelligent, considered political discourse? Doesn't this remind you of something darker, other group hysterics??

Our staunch democratic ally in the Middle East is about to go down. This isn't hysteria, not an OTT statement. Obama will stand and watch as the ME's only democracy is torn apart and scattered by the jackels. I can't see that refugees will be welcomed here. Without Israel, where will Jews go? We will again lose control of our Holy and homeland. Disaster in the next Israeli election will only hasten this. As American Jews, we will bear responsibility for this. I suggest everyone get ready to sponsor a family NOW. There will be little opportunity to rejoin the diaspora. I pray for the strength and existence of Israel in the face of enemies within and without-- they are circling for the kill now.

OTOH, I hope the IAF will now get down to business and get rid of the Iranian nuclear threat. Do it now. America may not be behind you for long.


Now is the time to develop the loyal opposition. We need to define ourselves in keeping with American values and constructs. We need to ensure we do not censure ourselves because it is the easy thing to do. No. Now is the time to define and re-invigorate our commitment and dedication to Western Civilization, its enlightened values, our U.S. Constitution and its guarantees of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. We do NOT have a guarantee of happiness. But we ARE guaranteed the right to pursue it and make our lives full and rich (not talking money here) through our OWN EFFORTS. I do not want the feds deciding for me what will make me happy, or what to do with the money I've earned. Centralized planning never works. Ever. And others dictating what should be done with individuals' lives or money is also not a good idea.

The nanny state has intruded enough in the lives of American citizens. We are not the EU. There are too many people afraid in the United States. To live free, you must live with courage. Ignore the PC pressure. Think for yourself. Future generations depend on this.