I have this feeling that today may be the last day before I see change I can't believe. . .or support.  I pulled the lever for McCain, but like so many others, it wasn't because I considered him the great hope for America, though I did believe he was my only choice for two reasons:  1, National Security, and 2. Supreme (and lower) Court Justices.  I have great trepidation about how we will be seen by our enemies, how the new administration will deal with our enemies, yet more unnecessary spending, and universal health care.

I'm feeling overwhelmed by all the fears I have, and watching with incredulation all the fawning over President-elect Obama.  I am not feeling all the pride about our first black president as many say I should.  I never doubted we would one day elect a black, a woman, an Asian-American, Hispanic-American (I'm sure I've forgotten some ethnic group), but Barack Obama, regardless of his skin color, doesn't share my values or agenda for government.  My hat is off to him for the accomplishment, but with all due respect to Peggy Noonan (what has happened to her?), I just don't have any ooey gooey oh isn't this just amazing feelings.  I'm depressed.  But I'm not hopeless.  I hope those pundits who say he will govern as a centrist are right.  It's the best I can hope for.  And some strong leadership in the Republican party.