Hope For The Better

My mother made a comment on my blog all the way from Hawaii the other day about how she couldn't believe I haven't blogged about President Obama. Well after a week, I have a few thoughts.

I remember after Clinton knocked out the other Bush back in 2002, hanging a poster facing out of my window that said "BYE BYE BUSH". This wasn't only because I was excited that Clinton won and old man Bush lost, but it was more a message to the person in Hood Hall that was a obvious Bush supporter.

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I was excited that 12 years of conservatism was about to end and I was excited about change. Then after 8 years of Clinton, the 2000 election was upon us and although I wasn't thrilled about Gore as a choice, I knew after reading details about Bush's beliefs that if he was to win in 2000, we were in trouble as a nation. Sure enough, Gore was elected, however, the Supreme Court put a end to it and decided to appoint Dubya. At that point, I knew it was going to be a long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long 8 years. And I hate to say it, but man, I was right...Dubya will go down in history as one of the worst presidents ever.

In 2008, with the fact that Dicky Boy wasn't running (only god knows the horrors if that were to happen), and Dubya's approval ratings were dropping quicker then the Federal Funds Rate the presidency was up for grabs. I wasn't thrilled about Clinton, but the Republicans weren't impressing me either. John McCain interest me for a moment, but then he went to the dark side of conservatism. His picked as Vice was scary and later cemented my idea that he wasn't the person for the job...Cummon, she winked at the camera during the debate to pick up votes.

But the Dems were going down a different road with a man with relatively little experience. Clinton was out and Barrack Obama was in. Now there were scary things about Obama...His lack of experience, his ties to Daly's of Chicago, Jeremiah Wright and his real estate scandal. But what impressed me was his agenda and how he intended to steer this country out of 8 years of political agony. McCain wasn't clear about his plan and Clinton didn't really have one.

But Obama did and philosophically it matched my vision (and a lot of other people) for how this country should go. Yes, I'm not going to agree with Obama on everything he does and I've already spoken my mind on Geithner. And lets not forget about the Right...already complaining about how people have turned him into a Savior by having his picture "Obamicon". Yes, I think people have to be careful about this. Historically this has been done before in politics, specifically JFK. African American are doing this for obvious reasons (I would too if I was African American). But I really think this "savior" title is being used because of what has happened over the last 8 years.

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President Obama's overall vision is full of change from 8 years of darkness. His vision of how to steer this country is full of Promise and hope. Let's hope it now becomes reality.

And look...Charlotte knew Inauguration Day was a special day...She lined all her little people up to watch the TV.

Reward The Lazy

I've always found it amusing how we as Americans like to reward the lazy. Well, we've done it again. The conversion to digital TV has been extended 4 months so all the lazy people out there who waited to the last minute can have more time to be lazy. So what is going to happen in June when these same people are complaining they didn't have enough time or warning? Are we going to give them another 4 months. I don't care that the Fed Gov's ran out of coupons. If you can't afford a $40.00 converter box, TV should be the least of your concern. I'm sorry, all this is doing is rewarding people for being lazy.

Geithner The Savior

So what is the difference between Geithner and former NYS Comptroller Allan Hevisi? They both committed crimes. Yet one got rewarded with the Secretary Of Treasury and one was removed from office (rightfully so). Sorry...Geither is not a savior nor the answer to solving this financial crisis.

There are plenty of well qualified people out there who can do this job. Obama and the senate screwed up on this pick.

Win At All Costs

I guess the coach, nor the players, from The Covenant School were thinking about the christian values taught to them on Sundays when they decided to throw 3 pointers in the 2nd half. The final score of their game against Dallas Academy was 100-0.

I firmly believe the Convenant School board is embarrassed and saddened by this and they are doing the right thing, by forfeiting the game (you can read their statement here). But I think they also need to do the obvious...Fire the Coach!!!

Party At Our House

According to the NY Times, Dubya is giving his fairwell speech to the nation Thursday night. Everybody...party at our house. Thursday night. I still can't believe this dope is out of office in a week. THANK GOD!!!

Standoff In Albany

Wow...check out this video of the standoff on I-90 just east of Albany (East Greenbush, NY).

Dakota's Dream

My wife's cousins daughter, Dakota, has Tay Sachs. A hereditary, degenerative neurological disease that is always fatal in children. Chris has been keeping updated on her ordeal through Dakaota's web site and the Cure Tay-Sachs Foundation web site.

But even with reality, Dakota has a dream. A dream that some day will come true. Check out the video below entitled "Dakota's Dream" and learn about this disease...and if you can, help by donating to the Cure Tay-Sachs Foundation.

Your donation will some day make Dakota's hope a reality.

Charlotte Sings Christmas

We were able to catch Charlotte singing some Christmas Carols a few weeks ago. I had to sneek it because she would have stopped if she knew I was taping her.