My Thoughts on the Election of President Obama

First off, while President Lincolin was a great man and great president, I really don't see the reason to emulate him completely in his inaugration ceremony. I would really like to see some independant thoughts and themes in Obama's ceremony. Also, Lincolin was the first "republican" president (I put that in quotes because while the title has remanined the same over the years, the stances may have changed over the years), and Obama has had the honor of being called the most liberal senator in the senate. So why emulate Lincolin? The only reason that I can think of for the emluation was that Lincolin was a great public relations guy, and had a number of great, historic speeches. If Obama can associate himself with Lincolin in history, showing them both as bringing together a divided nation, some of his (Obama's) minor actions in office may be magnified, making Obama look much better in history. But that is only a theory.

Also, I feel that the media had done such a dis-service to the nation. From the big three (ABC, CBS, NBC), I have yet to see an honest review of the man we have elected as president, including his voting record in Ill. and Congress. We have not seen in depth coverage concerning what he advocated for as a "community organizer" in Chicago, or in the Illiinois Senate. Unfortunately, no one has asked Obama the hard questions and then pressured him to answer them in a simple, straightforward way. What concerns me is that we have elected a man to be president not based on merrit, but on his ability to use words to create excitement and to make everyone feel safe with him.

Also concerning the media, the inaugration has recieved massive amounts of media coverage, starting with this party that started on Saturday. It has been over hyped and under analyzed. During the weeks leading up to the day, we were told that about 4 million people will have a massive hippie party on the national mall celebrating the inaugration of the Messiah (please pardon the sattire, i just listened to Rush Limbaugh). Now, experts are predicting no more than 2 million people will cram washington for the mass celebration of happiness and joy. Why was the number so over inflated? and why did the number of attendies suddenly drop in the order of 50%? None of these questions have been asked by anyone in the media. What has made news was the amount of porta-potties that have been made available. Not for anything, but WHO CARES??? We are talking about the election of the next president of the United States, one who is inherriting 2 wars, diplomatic issues (putting it kindly) with Iran and N. Korea, a massive national debt, and has appointed more unworthy people to secratary offices (Clinton? Geithner? Holder?) While these issues, and how they will be handled, have not been given air time, minus a select few cable hosts, Porta potties have been leading national broadcasts for days!

When the media covered Bush 43's second inaugration, they complained and critized Bush on how $40 million could be spent one one day. It lead news casts, was the leading headline on newspapers, and was the focus of much debate. But today, the experts predict that over $170 million will be spent on Barack's Magic Day. Not one of the big three have lead a evening news with this information. In fact, barely anyone had blinked an eye in news media. Why has it cost this much? Where has all the money gone? What makes this inaugration so different that THREE TIMES THE AMOUNT OF MONEY needs to be spent? Yet none if these questions have been asked. To the news media, I now ask that you stop calling your self journalists until you can get over yourself because your prodigy in now the president. I ask you to stop partying in the streets and start to work for the American people, holding the Government accountable for what they do.

And one final note, I honestly believe that this election has been the most racist election the American public has seen since the 1960's. I honestly believe that it is wonderful that those of colored skin are now almost equal to those of any other skin color. In jobs, education, and in society, being of color can sometimes be advantagous. But because Mr. Obama is HALF BLACK, he has gained so much more attention. Where, in past elections, there has been analysis of where a man stood on a position, there is now sensationalism about how Barack is black, raised by a single mom, so on and so forth. Many do not konw that his dad was black and left Obama's mother, a white woman from Hawaii, because HE FELT LIKE IT. Obama's father, the only black connection Barack has, only met little Barry ONCE again, when he was 10. Why does Barack being half black make a man more qualified to be president? Why is he different than any other man? What has Barack gained in being black, and how has it changed him in his politics?My most sincere congratulation go out to the Obama family. But be forwarned, I will not wait to critize, but I will be fair and honest. Barack Obama is no different than any other man, I will critique his positions if I believe they are wrong, and I will hold him to defend that which he will swear to defend and uphold. I wish the man good luck, and may God Bless him and his family, and may God Bless America.