President Elect Obama

I happen to think the "neat" factor is what did us in the most.

Of course; nominating a senator WHO ALMOST SWITCHED PARTIES probably didn't help. Honestly? I can't say the republicans deserved to win. Actually, I'll go so far as to say they deserved to lose. Spend spend spend, borrow borrow borrow. At least the sudden galvanization of the party at the Palin pick gave the Republican decision-makers a clue as to why McCain was a dead man walking before the pick. Gee... a non-politician, pro-gun, conservative, corruption-killing, regular person with real values and principals? Who'd-a thunk it? Oh yeah; THE ENTIRE BASE OF THE PARTY. Get your heads out of whomever's asses they're stuck in, and give us a good pick next time. Think Reagan, because the Dems are thinking Carter. And kindly; DON'T FUCK IT UP. That'd be great.

At least the media has exposed themselves in such a way as to make their complete bias undeniable. Hell, they're even publishing stories about how they are biased. Whoops, I mean were biased. Because they've turned over a new leaf, right? Yeahhh... Riiight... I can't wait until they flip their switch and turn on Obama. That'll be fun to watch. "Hey, look! We're attacking Barack now! That means we're fair and objective!" Yeahhh... Riiight... If I had any money backing any of these major news outlets, I'd be cleaning house or cashing out now. Those are the only two options.

Gun control seemed to be off-limits on the campaign trail, which means they know we mean business. That still won't stop them from trying to sneak it by us. I do, however, have faith in our dear congresscritters' fear of being voted out for supporting it. The president can recommend laws, and sign or veto what passes his desk, but a new awb would have to fight its way through both houses before he could even have an effect. Obama had expressed dismay at Bush's refusal to renew the AWB, but Obama expresses a lot of things. Then he usually votes "present."

So the big question is; what will he do? I wish I had some clue. Sure voting records are usually the best indication, but his barely registers. Will he be "fresh blood" and ram through all that hope change he wanted while his party support is high? Will he "surround himself with people smarter than him" (so he's dumb/inexperienced?) (none of that, now) and be too indecisive to get anything done? Will the Dems in the House and Senate resent his presidency after putting in years of their lives, and oppose him overtly or subversively? Only time will tell.

I do hope he actually gets to implement some of this socialist agenda within 4 years so people can see government in action. Or, rather; government inaction. If it takes him too long to get his amazing new direction for America (tm) he'll ask for another term, and it's unclear whether or not the novelty will have worn off by then. Not to mention the quality of his four years, though expect a lot of excuses of, "Well, I'm in charge now, and we have total control over congress, but it's taking longer than expected to clean up the mess left by the Republicans." I'd be very careful not to use up that line too early, President Obama. You'll need it when social security... well... you'll see. Also, I wouldn't recommend turning your back on any of those media outlets that supported you during the election (read: all but fox). You even give a hint of trying that shit you tried with the NRA on them, and they will dog pile on you before you can say, "I hope we can change the hope of our change." If you want a clue as to what that'll be like, just look at Bush. Thriving economy, across the board tax cuts, low unemployment, record revenue, low low deficit when compared to the GDP, flawless private life, and generally respectable man. They destroyed him for 8 years. He had his flaws, but the absolute frothing hate? I'd be very careful around them.

So do I hate you, President Obama? Of course not! Hate is such a strong word. You're my president now. Within this country, we can argue, and yell, and scream at each other. But outside this country, we are united, and I back you 100%. I will not allow the leader of another nation to claim he smelled sulfur behind you because you are the Devil. I'd boycott citgo just as I did when Dictator-in-training Chavez said it about Bush. Of course, "hate" wasn't strong enough for legions of Bush haters. You have to deal with them now. When you breed attack dogs for 8 years, you don't pen them up in a preschool for four years. Give them the first hint of Bush (refuse to leave iraq, cut taxes for those who pay the most taxes, outspend him, attack Pakistan/Darfur/Russia, reduce spending on a pet project; you know, all the decisions a REAL president has to make when he doesn't have the luxury of just attacking) and they'll jump on you. Learn from Hillary. You get in bed with a bunch of fanatics who won't change their mind and won't change the subject, like MoveOn.org, then when it gets time to make big boy decisions where you can't placate everyone every time, they'll turn on you. It won't be pretty. Talking about all this, I sure am glad Republicans try to stick to principals, and refrain from childish name-calling. Don't try to argue with an idiot. They'll just drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.

But I digress. At least we can shut up about racism now. So how long until we kill all the affirmative action and race-based preferences like the insults to minorities that they really are? "You're not white, so you're too stupid to get a job yourself. We'll just lower our standards because you're not white." "Judge me not by the color of my skin," indeed. But I guess we can wave good bye to all that now, right? Of course not. The lazy will continue to blame phantoms for all their problems. The motivated will just have an impressive card to counter with before the lazy just return to their government-subsidized big screen teevee anyways. People who claim getting a minority into the most powerful seat in the world will drive success in previously unsuccessful minorities don't understand why the unsuccessful are unsuccessful. Irrespective of their color. They'll just latch to a new excuse, and continue contributing nothing to the system that pays big money for contributing nothing to the system. Somehow I can't imagine Obama will be cutting welfare.

So we lost. We conservatives knew we were going to lose no matter who got in office, so why are we complaining now? We knew we'd have to fight the new president to make sure he didn't do anything stupid either way, we're just going to have to fight a little bit harder. Think of it as practice. Remember; politicians see the light when they feel the heat.

So... Yeah.
Join us, won't you?

At least we've got about 20 years before we start running into douchebags named Barak.