Is the world still coming to an end???

I think thats probably a bit of a streatch to say end of the world as some have. Nor are we "doomed. I think some of that stuff as as overhyped as the claims of He's gonna save the world". I'ts an event with much hype and fan fare, and while I don't want to downplay the signigigant in the 44th peacefull transfer of power from one president to another and the signifigance to the situation of racial relations, I think extreme expaectations in either direction should be avoided. Also to be avoided is blind faith in a political figure or swearing alegence to a government or elected position. What I am concerned with however is the changes that may come, changes never meant to take place in thsi country and it isn't just the new administration, it's the past ones as well, as slow incremental erosion of fundamental and precious tennets of our system and nation. The growing devide visable durring the elections was begun far before hand, in the continuing violations of the constitution, and fast track of despotism in congress. It has only begin now to surface in the main stream of society. there are in fact still things that could spark a civil dispute or even civil war, whether a Democrat or a Republican candidate had won.

No, not doomed. We have an opportunity to work toward change with a Executive and Legislative branch of government who might actually work together. Not saying they will always agree. Not saying they will get it right. Just saying that perhaps they will try to undo some of the terrible mess they past 8 years have gotten us into. Barack Obama has a pretty steep hill to climb. 1. Economy 2. War on two fronts 3. Constitutional issues to undo (wire tapping, torture, just to start) 4. Health Care 5. Energy Wow, and that is just the start.

"Vicious opposers to his becoming our new President", please provide a link to even one discussion where someone expressed "vicious" opposition to Obama being President. Neither did I see where anyone stated the world would come to an end. The fact of the matter is that either candidate, Obama or McCain probably would have implemented roughly the same policies. That is the lesson history teaches. Are we doomed? "We" will survive. However, the US DOLLAR is doomed. The law of supply and demand is pretty simple. As excess US DOLLARS are created, that makes them worth less. Every President in my lifetime has been exponitially increasing the debt of the U.S.A. Bush's spending was absolutely horrible in its excess. Obama's policies appear to be headed in the same direction. Looking forward to that post a year from now.

really would not want a doomsday scenario in Barack's Inauguration. But what I see is hope that he could do something in his term which I believe he can deliver it with the cooperation of his countrymen. I really do think he has the capability and the support of the masses already and it is up to you Americans to make this happen. I do not see any doom/gloom in here.

Is the world still coming to an end? Yes...eventually...the Bible says so. Now, as far as Barack Obama goes...I didn't vote for him and I still don't want him to be President, but it's way too late for that, now. I didn't vote against him because of his skin color. I have no problem with an African-American being President, I just have a problem with Obama being President. Many people regard him as if he were a savior...well, there is only one Savior and his name is Jesus Christ. Barack Obama is a politician. I voted for Bush for his second term and I'm not afraid to admit it. But, at the same time, I'm also not entirely happy with everything he did, or maybe I should say, everything he didn't do. I'm tired of hearing people talk about how the last 8 years were so horrible and about how the problems we are experiencing right now are somehow all Bush's fault...NO THEY'RE NOT. Let me refer to the current economic crisis to give an example. There are certainly a number of factors that led to the current economic mess we are in but one of the key factors was the Fannie Mae debacle. And Bush did not cause it. The seeds for the Fannie Mae fiasco were planted by the Clinton administration...yes! the Clinton administration. And who was the person in the Clinton administration that was the key figure in getting all this started?...Franklin Raines. The same Franklin Raines that served as Obama's economic advisor during his Presidential campaign. And that's not all of it. President-Elect Obama was one of three Democratic Senators who profited handsomely from Fannie Mae...and I'm talking about millions of dollars, not thousands. Now, I know that a lot of people are mad at Bush because of the Iraq war. Mistakes were certainly made during the war but don't forget that when Bush was presenting his case before Congress and the rest of the world for taking action against Saddam Hussein, the majority of Congress, Republican's and Democrats...as well as the majority of the world's nations including Russia...agreed that Hussein had WMD's and was a major threat to the Middle East as well as other countries and gave their support, in one way or another, in taking action against Iraq. But, of course, like most politicians and so called friends of the United States, when it's no longer popular to lend support they resort to playing the blame game even when they no that the scapegoat they've chosen is not at fault, or at least, not the only one at fault. Now, back to Obama. Why is it I don't want him to be President? Because, I don't agree with his stance on the issues. He supports gay rights which I am absolutely opposed to. I don't condemn or hate gays and lesbians. I respect them as people and God loves them as much as he loves me. But, I can not and will never respect their lifestyle. Now, Obama has every right to support them if he so chooses and I respect that as well, but I can't support him on it and it's one reason I didn't vote for him. I also don't agree with his ideas on how to fix the economy. Many of his economic ideas are Socialistic. Giving the middle class...95% of Americans as he and the majority of the Democrats refer to it...a tax cut while putting the brunt of the tax burden on the rich, the very ones who have the money to create and invest in new businesses and in turn create new jobs, is income redistribution and is a key principle of Socialism and it will not fix the economy. If anything it will make the economy worse. There are plenty of other reasons why I don't want him to be President, and like I said before, it's not because of his skin color. This is a great, historical event for America and I think it is good for our nation that an African-American has been elected to the highest job in the country. I may not agree with him on a number of issues but I will support him as my President, because I want America to continue to be the great nation that it is.

We are already half way to doom before he came along, fighting two wars at a same time, a continuously slide back economy and a president in constant denial mode. The world will come to an end if the most powerful nation chooses war over peace if solving world crises.

Hi there, I am from India. I do not know how good the leadership of Barack Obama will be. But one thing we can wish from him and even pray to god that he does something about recession. The recession in US should come to an end. Frankly speaking, thinking about my country, India, recession in US has greatly affected Indian economy. Indian export industry is really large. And its greatest consumers are Americans. Whatever it may be food, clothing, software services, chip-designing, diamond export, etc. I have a great and strong feeling inside that the new president will really do a great thing for his country and for the whole of the mankind. All the best to Mr. Barack Hussein Obama.

According to the Mayan calender the end will be here December 2012. Honestly, I don't think that it will happen.

I don't think it is time for us to judge him this early. Let us wait and support him. Let us not prejudge his works rather let us help him realize to help US improve in our lives. I think we need unity especially in this time of crisis.

Obama has all the assets for turning out to be a worthy President of the USA.His finesse though yet to be proved is almost evident from his sweet smile and friendly gestures to his audience.He is full of promises.

Hi shamsta19! Barack Obama is gonna try and 'fix' America from what I understand, and I think he will do a good job but what he wants to do is restricted by the current state of the USA. for example the US's posture towards NATO is indifferent at best. The current Israeli/Palestinian conflict.Afghanistan (completely unwinable- Russia when it invaded lost nearly half a million men). The world economy and the US's place in it. Large scale unemployment in nearly every sector of industry. The medicare system.Pheewww thats just a really small part of the overall problems that he faces. I think Barack will be a good president and will restore people's faith in the US.

When I first saw the header to this discussion I wondered what we might be doomed about. After reading the content I realized the content was a re-framing question about the presidency. In my view we are not doomed. The headlines always focus on the trauma, drama and negative things that are going on globally because that is what seems to "sell." There are so many good, powerful and positive changes going on at the grass root level of society and yet that is not what we hear and see on the news. Within my world view whatever we "see" in others is a mirror to what we have within our inner landscape. If people are fearful...they will be afraid. If they are optimistic they will be happy. If they believe in themselves they will get up no matter how many times they are knocked down. So the naysayers will remain naysayers and those who are ready, willing and open to brighter days will work until they make them happen. Choices...it is all about choices both individually and collectively. From the way Americans cast their votes it would appear that they made choices for change. I prefer to give things time to outwork before making judgments and conclusions this early. Raia

I rhink he will turn out to be a wonderful leader and I think he will do more good than the last oh say 5 presidents have done for us! But either way I think this country is going to crash down before it gets any better and I don't think that has anything to do with what he does as a president. The damage is already done and there isn't much he can do to fix it. Plus most people blame the president for a lot of things that happen when in all actuality there are many people that have rule. What is the number 520 people? Don't remember but it is in the 500. I am talking about the people in the house and senate. They pretty much have last say in anything that happens in this country. But for some reason I have a feeling that anything bad that happens from here on out they are going to blame it on Obama and I think that is wrong!

im not from america. but i think he cant b judged on anything until he is atleast given a chance. and if his race/skin color affects anyones opinion on him then i think they are pathetic and could be at a loss for being so judgmental. i hope he is a good leader. but no matter who is president there will always b people unhappy with it