President Obama

Kinda' odd-sounding, but whatever:) The American people have spoken, and voted in Barack Obama for the next US President.

Not unexpected, and not a tragedy.

Americans proved last night that they were willing to gamble in the hope that change would be for the better. The GOP had been in power for too long; it was time for a change. It is essential that the government be swept clean every so often: stagnation leads to waste and corruption.

But by the same token, great care must now be taken by the incoming administration. With control of the White House, the Senate, and the House of Representatives, we have removed one of our government's precious checks and balances. This means that policy will probably be made more swiftly--a good thing in a time of economic crisis--but also that it will be made more easily. So a note to the incoming President Elect and his newly-strengthened legislature:

DO NOT let your reach exceed your grasp. Start out slow. Our economy is struggling at the moment; don't immediately try to "fix" everything. Comprehensive health-care reform can wait a year or so. Even Energy Policy and Education Reform (see below) can wait. Get things back onto an even keel before you start rocking the boat again. The voters have basically written you a blank check. Spend it WISELY.

Barack Obama will be the 44th President of the United States. With our support, some informed advice, and a dash of good luck he could do some good things for this country...IF he keeps his head about him.