A Thought About The Financial Crisis

A Nation never falls but by suicide.

-Ralph Waldo Emerson

These Days

I am thrilled to be alive at such a pivotal moment in American history. I am thrilled to actually be voting for someone again, and not just voting against the other guy. Because, see, Obama can't be just an "okay" President and he knows it. When Jackie Robinson got into the major leagues in the late 40's, he knew he wasn't just playing for Jackie Robinson. He knew he was playing for all the future generations of black kids who might want a chance in major league baseball and that they would be judged on his performance. Jackie Robinson had to be more than a great player. He had to be a great gentleman and an outstanding human being. It'll be the same for Obama. His presidency will not just be for him, but for all the generations to come. It will be a beacon of shining light, sending the signal that at last, if people are diligent enough, if they work hard enough, they can achieve anything.