This election just can't be over soon enough, as far as I'm concerned. The two main options get less palatable by the day, and while I can see why some may feel good about an Obama victory, is there really any reason to put this much meaning in the outcome of a popularity contest?:
The Obama/Biden Inaugural -- the exact moment when the world goes from gray to colorful.
I mean, wow. Really? That's a commenter's byline at Daily Kos. It is certainly gives credence to the uncomfortable notion that Obama is receiving a messiah-like charge from some of his supporters. I'm sure there are a bunch of similar people on the right, too, seeing as we now have what amouts to what Gene Healy calls the "cult of the presidency". Reading the comments at dKos is downright depressing, seeing the stock that so many have put in the power of an elected official to Totally Change Everything and return all good to the world. And especially the people practically bragging about the time and money they have spent working for an Obama victory, wiping out their bank account to donate to his campaign. I just have to think there are better ways to make the world a better place, no matter what you believe in politically.
On the other hand, I understand that under and Obama presidency we won't have to worry about putting gas in our cars or paying our mortgages. Pretty sweet deal.
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