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Election Afterglow
It happened ! After months of anxious anticipation, and a grueling campaign that got uglier as it progressed, the election is finally over. The country has elected Barack Obama the next President of the United States.
And I'm thankful that it was a big win, so that the country didn't have to be in limbo waiting for some cliffhanger state to be decided. The electoral margin was substantial, but there was also a significant spread in the popular vote too.
The now defeated McCain campaign continues the downward spiral that had begun long before the final outcome was announced. The campaign infighting has only escalated, as the principal players aggressively play the Blame Game. It's not surprising to see a campaign that was so venomous toward the opposition, now aim those poisonous barbs at each other. 2012 is a long time away, but it's eerie to think that a recent survey showed two thirds of Republicans felt Sarah Palin could be at the top of their ticket then. But at least for now, thankfully only Alaska is blessed with her unique style of governing.
And while the country and the world already seem to be quite eager for president-elect Obama to assume office, there is still much to be done before that happens. With the country in the worst economic condition since the Great Depression, and with two major military actions still underway, the new president will have his plate overflowing with things needing quick action.
The current period of transition will be critical, as Obama chooses cabinet members and other top aides, and as he and his staff get the necessary top level briefings before he actually takes office. Whether you voted for him or not, we should now all hope that his choices will be wise and he will be able to steer us through the rough times we have been in for some time. I'm confident that he will, but all will need patience. We didn't get into our present state of national malaise over night, and it will take time to solve all the problems. But we need to start. And if the country (and the politicians) can focus on solutions to problems, and not get bogged down in partisan ideology, we can do it, "Yes We Can !"
I'm Little Phineas and I'm grateful to be posting this message.
3:56 AM
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