Ok, I was wrong and I admit it. I'm glad, so far, that Obama won.

it is refreshing to see someone with a somewhat optimistic attitude on this. I, too, was a bit sketched on some of Obama's ideas. I really did get his "spread the wealth" idea and thought it wasn't half-bad. Other things, however, made me wonder if he was right for the country. What really got me was Colin Powell jumping into his corner. He is a very respected politician and I trust his judgement. I am glad that he won also. I am thinking that if at the very worst, he sat there and did absolutely nothing at all....he still could not do worse than Bush did. I think we should at least all give him a chance and support him. Negative thoughts will not do any good at all. It is time that we all work together to improve this country.

Hahahahaha! I LOVED your comment about the "rich old white men". I almost fell off my chair laughing so hard! You are SO RIGHT, too! This country needs an overhaul and it looks like we've chosen the right man for the job. Now, that's my OPINION, everyone... don't get your feathers in a ruffle! We're all entitled to our opinion, right? Only time will tell, of course, but I must agree that he's really proving himself worthy of his new title already, two months before even taking office! I also love the fact that he's young and more able to relate to just about everyone AND that there will be children in the White House again. They kinda make it more REAL, like a family... human beings... not just politicians and "rich old white men".

Other than picking his staff, Obama hasn't DONE anything yet. He has picked people who, as the holders of previous Washington posts, were/are part of the problem - and he expects them to now be part of the solution - and for us to see them as the "experts" that are going to bring this country around. As far as not wanting "rich old white men" running the country - that's exactly what you have with Biden!

I'm really glad that you're not disappointed. I know it's usually hard for most people to say that they are wrong, I think it's really respectable. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and posting this discussion.

Ok the fact that that I am going to have to qualitfy this by saying that it is not my opinion lets you know that I am correct, but here we go. If I said that I didn't want a young black man running our country I would have had the NAACP and 15 assasins after me, but you saying that you don't want old white men is a fun little thing to say. So lets break it down for a moment. Rich- Ok, everyone is washington is Rich compared to the avearage guy. This includes, Obama, Bush, and pretty much everyone we will list in this political forum. Now is that a bad thing? In some ways yes, and in some ways no. The bad thing is that is takes so much money to get elected that it often feels like elections are bought instead of won, but on the other hand we need to look at where the money comes from. If the person has money because they are good at running businesses, that sounds like a great reason to put them in charge, you want someone running the country who knows how to run a business well. Would you really want to elect a guy who is poor because he can't keep his personal finances in order? Anyway, we are stuck with rich guys in washington for the time being, and unfortunately becasue they no longer go home and work their own business when they are done, the are going to be out of touch with the rest of us. This includes almost everyone on both sides of the isle. Old- Most places in the world have older leaders because they are more experianced. With age comes wisdom. So I am indeed agist. I like the idea that there is an age requirement on things like the presidency and drivers liscenses. White- Ok this really has no effect on the way things are run, and is does not matter what race a leader is, what matters is the way they conduct themselves. THe only reaon race is an issue is because people keep bringing it up like it is an issue. I personally live in a predominantly black area, and I know a lot of people who voted for Obama because it would be "Historic" to have a black president. While they are correct, it is the wrong reason to vote for or against someone. (Same goes for those who voted against him becasue he is black) Some of my close friends voted for him for this reason and I lost a lot of respect for them because of it. Other friends voted for him because of issues, and while I dissagree with a lot of those issues, at least it is a thought out and meaningful position. As for your other point, yes his cabinet is a lot better than I expected it to be.

I'm really glad to see someone who may not have agreed with hiss victory in the beginning is now supporting him. I think that if given the chance Obama could turn America slightly around. I say slightly because that is a huge deficit and to be honest I think anyone in office would have a problem getting rid of it in one or even two terms as a president. I'm also glad to see younger people in cabinet as I think that society has grown and with that so have our ideals and the way we live life. That being said a cabinet should reflect that on some way 'the evolution' so to speak. Fresh ideas are needed at this point and I look forward to seeing what Obama can do. Cheers :) Loved the old white men comment as well.

You are one of a number of Mylotters who seem to coming around a little on the Obama presidency. It's interesting to watch. I voted for him and I hope he will bring some new approaches into government. Only time will tell. God knows he will have his work cut out for him. (So will Hillary if she really does become Secretary of State)

Not happy and I can give you the reasons. First Obama is pro abortion, pro same gender privileges, and his cabinet consists of people with the same view as he has. The Hispanic community has asked for a Hispanic member or judge, but since most of them are Roman Catholics and against abortion, I doubt that he will be able to elect one. His cabinet choice stinks. If he had selected some that do not share his pro abortion, anti=Christian, anti=Family views, then I might change my mind. But really I am not an Obama worshipper and I hate to see the economy of the States get better at the expense of the unborn. Oh and being a white person, I am rather upset at the young rich black people who will not get villified as the young rich white people will.

I think that's very big of you to admit you were wrong and to be willing to give Obama a fair chance. I'm also glad he was elected and agree there may be hope for this country. I understand where you're coming from with your "rich old white men" comment. It's been pretty much that one group who has been in charge of things forever and now it's time for someone else to get a chance. I don't mean that to be in the least bit "racist" or "agist", it's a simple statement of fact. I agree with the poster who said about how there are age requirements for certain things for a reason but Obama is well over 35, which I'll agree IS too young to be President. I think Obama is just the right age for what we need right now; he's old enough to know better and young enough to care - not to mention young enough to remember his own youth which wasn't spent in the lap of luxury like our current President. I also agree it's great to know there will be two sweet little girls living in the White House soon! Cleaning their own rooms to boot...lol! Annie

I am still not comfortable with the idea of an Obama president. He is not experienced enough in government for me to have considered voting for him. I am taking a wait and see attitude because of my apprehension. If he is actually sworn in as president, we'll see if people are still singing his praises six months from now. I'm not confident enough yet to think I was wrong about him.

I'm not ready to admit to anything. I'll let you know in a few years. I will keep an open mind and see how things turn out. I'd feel much easier if the democrats weren't in full control and I would feel that way if it were the republicans in full control. Checks and balances.

It takes a big man to own up and admit a wrong. You have earned my respect it that. I was also a little concern over the "spread the wealth" comment, mainly because I was not sure of HIS meaning behind the phrase. I am sure that the Office of the President cannot change our present form of government into a socialist or communistic government. While I would not want any other form of government, I do believe that we need a little sprinkle of socailism in our country over the next few years. Not much, just a sprinkle... I do approve of his preparations he is doing. Other responces here have point out that he hasn't taken office yet, therefore he hasn't done anything yet. While technically true - he hasn't made any policy changes or deciscions yet, he is preparing well. And from the news reports I have seen so far, he is doing a good job in choosing his cabinent. LOL on your "rich old white men" comment. But there is more than one grain of salt of truth. I remember a comment from the late J. Paul Getty about it he did not "make $1000 a day" he did not "have a thing to eat" that day! This is when I struggled to make $1000 in a month! Yet I put food on the table for my family. Such rich people do loose touch with mainstream America. I voted for Obama. It was not so much as embracing his positions (I did agree with some of them), it was a vote against the same old campaign tricks of the Republian Party. But that is another discussion... Yes, there is hope for this country after all!

I've never lost hope in him, I know he can do it. He's just too confident for me to think otherwise. He is fully aware of what he is getting into. I think he's way wise beyond his years, and he has ideas for everyone.