If you're one of those folks who is disgusted with the election of Barack Obama, who can't stand the sight of him, won't listen to him speak, and who feel completely disenfranchised by his election -- you're not alone.
I know exactly how you feel.
I spent 20 of the last 28 years (beginning with Ronald Reagan) avoiding any announcements made by a President. I would turn off the radio or TV if I heard their voices, and refused to listen to what they had to say. I didn't feel like I was living in my own country anymore.
So, yes, I am pleased that there is an apparent change in store. At the same time, I understand that one man alone cannot effect change alone. But I am hopeful.
I would just like to share these thoughts with those who now feel as hopeless as I have over the last almost 30 years: unless you are extremely wealthy, can you honestly say that your life is better as a result of the policies and beliefs of the man who has occupied the White House most recently? Are you pleased that we are involved in wars which we hear little about but that are draining our revenues? Have you or someone close to you lost a child in war? Are you really better off than you were eight years ago?
If you have any doubt that you might not be, I would suggest that you simply give the new administration a chance. You may not like Obama, but you may find he's on your side all the same.
