Level Setting Expectations II

I promise at some point I will blog about more than Obama, but right now I am in my Obamamania.

In a way I am starting to be very afraid for President Elect Obama. So many people have so many expectations. I heard a comment today on CNN from a commentator/pundit who remarked that if all of Obama's top picks (Sec of State, Treas Sec, Sec of Defense, not to mention Chief of Staff) were white guys then that (his election) was not much a change. Hmmm : This comment was in response to rumors that Governor Bill Richardson may be on a short list for Sec of State.

OK, so here are some realities to mull:

1. Health care will not be fixed the first year
2. Not every out-of-work American will be employed as of January 20, 2009
3. Not every out-of-work African-American will be employed as of January 20, 2009
4. The economy will not rebound because it too is drunk off the hope espoused by the election of Obama
5. Obama will not betray the voters if a lot of his appointments are white males (if they all are, well . . . I might have to raise my eyebrow)
6. The new administration cannot come to the aid of every ailing American industry. While the autos may get a shot in the arm (or electric shock to the chest) they still must find a way manage responsibly, become a friend to environment, and lift the community it sits weightily in

Just some things to think about