The slightly-evolving post about Obama

Basically, I'm optimistic about Obama's presidency in general. However, I can't pass up the chance to say what I think about a few other things. Well, maybe I can.

1. Nothing will change very much.
2. The global economy is our friend (well, maybe not our friend, but someone very familiar)
3. The global economy is bringing over his friend, the Military Industrial (Congressional) complex
4. The value of an individual's opinion (is not very much)
5. The world beyond our control gives us a break from time to time.
6. Hope, but get to work.

The Rick Warren controversy is an interesting test for the nation. Warren's detractors are right to speak up but those who call for excluding the religious fundamentalists like Warren from the national dialogue do not really understand Obama's greatest strength. Reagan's greatest strength was (no, not economics) making everyone feel good about themselves while dividing the nation into cultural camps. I think Obama may be trying to do the opposite.
12/29/08