America For Change

In 2008 Americans went to the polls to choose a new president. For the first time in many years people were all revved up about their political parties. There was a contrast in choices. The debonair young Black man who ran on a platform of "Change" and an elderly Caucasian man who was trying to uphold the Republican ways. The youth of America rallied for "Change" but when I asked them exactly what the Democratic candidate was going to change, I was met with blank stares. No one really new..... but change seemed like a good thing and Obama was handsome and looked good with his sleeves rolled up. I will admit that in the end of his term, George Bush did seen a little lost, but still, I was not going to vote for  a man touting unknown change. When Obama was elected, his party was overjoyed. He said things would change but little did he know that the change he wanted was not the change he would get. The economy slumped, unemployment was rampant, morale was low, gas prices were high and the media was fixated that Michelle Obama wore sleeveless dresses. Americans joined forces and went to Tea Parties. We realized that we DID need change, but that change would come from our realization that in order to have a well run America, the American people had to become involved in their country. Obama did bring change. He turned the American mentality from one of Apathy to one of Awareness. We voted a majority of Democrats out of office. I for one, am glad to not have to see Nancy Pelosi's face on television talking gibberish. America is growing and changing. Obama wanted change. You know the old saying...be careful what you ask for...you might get it!