What will tomorrow’s inauguration be remembered for? Perhaps this is how it will be recorded in the history books: “After a much despised and ineffective President Bush left office, the young and promising President Obama successfully led America out out of economic recession and reestablished America’s role as the respected global superpower.” Or, alternatively: “Despite his leadership during eight years of sustained American security and victories against Islamist fundamentalists, President Bush left office with dwindling popularity figures. In it’s naivete, America elected the vibrant but notably inexperienced politician Barack Obama to the office of President. His first term was disrupted by corruption scandals, vacillation and indecisiveness in international affairs, and massive government bailout programs that only hurt the already flailing economy.”
Only time will tell which scenario will play out, but one thing is certain: tomorrow’s inauguration is a testament to the American institution of democracy. To paraphrase my government Professor Patel, a truly amazing thing will happen tomorrow when George Bush steps down from office. No, this isn’t a political judgement or bias. Our current president will hand over power to a man who he completely opposes politically and disagrees with on many policy issues. In these peaceful transitions lies the true strength of American democracy.
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Absolutely – despite where one lies politically there is no denying that tomorrow is an epic day and a strong testament to the functioning American democracy.
On a slightly different note, I thought about writing a post seeing tomorrow in a different light; it would be titled something along the lines of: “Non-believers beware! The messiah comes tomorrow!” We now know the date of the return of the savior of man: it is January 20th, 2009. After much anticipation, promises, and sicko-fantic idolizing, the miraculous Obama has come to heal our wounds. If you are a non-believer, now is the time to repent, because the savior is here; those who do not believe will only be mocked in due time, as Obama will surely restore our country to greatness in no time.
I feel sorry for the things this man has to live up to.
I extend to him all my patriotism, hope, and confidence.
Dennis, you have in this post succinctly captured the beauty of American democracy as the backbone of this great nation. While I did not vote for Mr. Obama, I will certainly support him through our country’s trying times, even if I do not agree with how exactly he tries to get us out of them. As a Christian, I will be saying many a prayer for him, his presidency, and indeed our entire nation tomorrow. May God rest with President Obama.