Only a few day's left in the Bush era and arn't I glad. Do I think that Obama will take care of everything, solve all of the world's problems? No. There's no way that one man could, especially since he will have to work with the other branches of government. I'll be happy, if he can ease the economic tail spin, do something about Iraq and help the rest of the world see us less like bullies and more like friends.The economic downturn was not caused by the Bush presidency but I do think it was helped along by the idea that business should be allowed to do anything as long as it benefits the bottom line. I feel that once a business gets to a level were their actions are tied to the fortune of the country, that they need to be accountable to us all not just to their shareholders. Some regulation must exist. It's that word "some" that's the problem. How much is to much and how little is not enough? I don't want the government to run these businesses but I also don't want them to allow bad business models to drag us all down.
Iraq is just a horrible mistake. Yes, Saddam was a disgusting, horrid, powerful man and he needed to go but it was not our place to do it. Our place was to deal with Al-Qaeda. They're our enemy. So, many lives have been wasted. Now that we have bombed the shit out of Iraq, we must stay and fix it. We fucked up and must deal with the consequences. But in the mean time we must focus on the true enemy Al-Qaeda. I think Obama will attempt to do this.
And well our image problem. Humility will be our new favorite word.
Dear Mr. President, Good Luck.
