has more pressure ever been heaped on a man in all of history than what is being put on mr. obama right now? facebook, the news, the blogosphere, the hustle and bustle, all alive with buzzwords like “change” and “freedom” and “hope.” i am as much a supporter of obama’s being in office as the next person (well, the next person who’s not fucking braindead), but at the same time i wonder if people aren’t expecting too much too soon or being unrealistic. i am generally more the romantic/idealist than the pragmatist, but still. our country tis of thee hath been circling the proverbial drain for some years now, in many ways. this one man is not going to swoop down like some superhero and remedy all our ills in a fortnight. he’s even been saying this to everyone. but is no one listening? i just hope when the newness settles, and the struggle continues, people won’t be shattered. it will take time to heal. it will take time to change, and to change the perceptions of others, both here and abroad. miracles would be lovely. but they are not to be expected. but i do agree that either way it is a time to rejoice. a huge occasion, a symbol for all time and for future generations. the only thing that would complete it is if someone formally beat the shit out of dubya as he leaves the white house. but really, folks, we have him to thank for this. no dubya, no barack. that’s just the way it goes.

my, what a breath of fresh air to not have a buffoon as the spokeperson for our country. at least we don’t have to worry about that for a while.