Political Inheritance

As M has so aptly pointed out, this is a new day for us and for the next generation. Obama as president has me feeling hopeful--something I haven't felt regarding politics for a very long time (or at least through two Bush terms). However, I worry about the country that Obama is inheriting. Let's face it, the country is a mess. The economy is tanking. The military is stretched thin. None of these problems have easy fixes. And, as I type, Bush continues to work on some of his pet projects underneath the radar (mining issues, endangered species issues, etc), thus creating new problems for the new president.

Yes, Obama has earned himself an honorable place in the history books, but here's hoping he can now live up to the promise of change.