ObamaNation....good or bad?

Hi gang.

Well, it is official; we now live in an ObamaNation.

Couldn't help but be inspired and uplifted by the recent inauguration of the 43rd president. I would characterize myself politically as being pretty financially conservative, but socially liberal. (In short, I feel that the log in my eye prevents me from going after the speck in my brother's eye.)

I am encouraged by the fact that we have a younger president who seems in step with the times and understands how to communicate in the technological age in which we find ourselves. If perception is reality and he can influence perception, his communication skills will be his biggest strength.

However, we have a myriad of very real problems now, and this is also the scariest time in terms of national security that I have witnessed in my almost 50 years. In terms of the economy, I don't believe anyone from either party has the "answer" and my 86 year old father would rather not see the second depression in his lifetime.

What are your thoughts, aside from whether or not you liked Michelle's choice of clothing?

New Topic...Do you think the bad economic news is a like a self-fulfilling prophecy?

Are you as tired as I am of watching and hearing nothing but negative news about the economy? If perception is reality and people are acting on emotion, do you suspect the national news media has actually become a "news maker" itself by shaping our opinions?

I mean, I don't believe that the news should sugar coat things or not report facts, but I don't think that any of us believe the days of objective journalism (if there ever were such days) exist anymore. News is about ratings. Shows are biased and sensational for the most part. Have you ever watched the local news when there were no big stories that day? The reporters cast about to try to create something "news worthy" out of the smallest event. When there is actually an accident, bad weather or even a murder to report, the less professional anchors can't conceal their glee.

Brian Williams, bless his heart, with his long face and dire information, reminds me of a funeral director.

It I am full of baloney, let me know it.

If you agree and have more to add, weigh in.

LD

In follow up to my "puppy mill" rant, if you are a Facebook person, check this out:
http://apps.facebook.com/causes/71?m=c51d7&recruiter_id=17926715&_fb_fromhash=e66962d1971cfaab5c05cf7f8bb827cf

It is a link to "Stop Puppy Mills" on the Humane Society website.

As my nephew-to-be from Australia says,"Get amongst it!"