Congratulations, Senator--President Elect--Obama

[innerslytherin]

Well, I'm not ashamed to say I voted for McCain (no, not Palin, but McCain). But I'm also not afraid to congratulate Barack Obama, and to say that I'm glad he has broken the color barrier in the White House, and I look forward to seeing what he does with his presidency.


I feel bound to say, as I always do, that the president really doesn't have the power people attribute to him, and I don't really expect the sweeping change that a lot of people expect. Maybe I'm realistic or maybe I'm just cynical, and I'll be the first to say that I'll be pleased if I'm wrong. But I really think that for the most part, a president is a president is a president. It's Congress that really matters.

Then again, Congress and the President Elect are going to be in agreement on a lot of things. So maybe I will be surprised.



In any case, I feel nothing more than mild disappointment about McCain's defeat, and while I know there are a lot of people at work tomorrow who will be pissed off (and OMG I'm going to have to pull out my earplugs, aren't I?), I'm still looking forward to seeing what the next four years bring.



OMG I really shouldn't have stayed up this late. And I really hope we pick up the slack tomorrow in NaNo, because damn. Election day killed us. *grin*

Comments

[krycek-chick.livejournal.com]

What kills me is that The Supreme Court is really where it's all at, and I know at least two of the justices are keeling over and have been holding off on resigning, and now he's going to be the one to appoint their replacements. UGH. And whoever he selects is going to get in without being scrutinized since the Dems control the Legislature. UUUUUUUUGGGGGGHHHH.

I worry for our nation's defense. I worry for the state of capitalism. BUT, I know that it would benefit Obama if he stayed middle of the road (particularly if he wants to be reelected), and since his pattern is to do what benefits him best (ie. establish unsavory connections when they benefit him, and drop him when they're no longer of use), I think he might actually put forth an effort to not be a total socialist.

At any rate, I'll be praying that things work out well. God wanted him in office for some reason, and who am I to question His judgment?

[innerslytherin]

Well, I have quibbles with the Supreme Court redefining laws the way they have over the years. But it's true that he will be making those appointments. I suppose that's something I tend to forget.