Wait 'Til He Does Something: Barack Obama hasn't even been sworn in as the 44th President of the United States. Yet, a myriad of public opinion polls reflect Obamamania to its ultimate fantasy conclusion: He can save the economy; he can wean us off foreign oil; he can restore America's good will and leadership throughout the world; he can ... Even the U.S. Mint in Connecticut has pressed a commemorative coin in Obama's name -- and selling it for a discount TV price of $9.99. The feel-good notion list goes on and on. Earth to Planet Obama: He ain't done nothin' yet. Yes, it is true the president-elect has filled the power vacuum in Washington while the lamest duck in recent memory takes a hiatus. And, it is also true his transition team has set the stage to accomplish Obama's goals of righting our sinking ship of state. Oh, if only consumer confidence could be restored in the economy as so many have expressed in Obama's abilities. The problem is the goals are set so high that failure lurks on the other side of the bar.
The Alabama Love-In: As long as the fun lasts, take a look at the commissioners of Perry County, Alabama. They have voted the second Monday in November "Barack Obama Day" in which county offices will be closed and its 60 employees a day off with pay. Perry County is predominantly black and presented Obama a strong majority vote in the Nov. 4 election. Said Albert Turner Jr., the county commissioner who introduced the resolution passed by a 4-1 vote: “This holiday will remind people at least one time a year that we do have hope to overcome obstacles in our lives that people say are insurmountable.” He said he hoped the school board and local officials in Uniontown and Marion, the largest towns in Perry County, would soon pass similar resolutions.
Never has expectations so high been thrust on the shoulders of a man so unproven at this stage of his political career.
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