This is it. The moment my computer widget has been counting down for about two years now—the final day of the Bush presidency and the beginning of the Obama one. (Of course, two years ago, my computer didn’t know that latter bit of information.)
Pundits and the cautionary are rightly calling attention to the fomented excitement and overblown expectations. No doubt expectations are too high. Obama is no superhero. Just a regular joe (though not “that one”).
But today, we are not only celebrating a new president, but new possibilities. It’s a chance to get away from the worrying headlines that have become part of our daily routine. Eventually, reality will settle in.
But it’s been a long time, and a hero can’t hurt. Even if its only for a day.
Well, what is he to you, a hero or a regular Joe?
Comment by Zack — January 22, 2009 @ 12:15 pm |
Furthermore: http://comics.com/mike_luckovich/2009-01-22/
Comment by Zack — January 22, 2009 @ 4:09 pm |