Cain is Abel

I jacked “The Daily Show”s title here, because it cracks me up so much.

Mary and I watched his cute little statement this afternoon, which sounded more like 15 year old talking his way out of trouble.

I wont bother copying the semi-famous transcript of him trying to sell Obama’s position, but it is definitely worth listening to if you haven’t heard it.

The scariest thing about the whole deal is that it seems like he truly believes that he was in the right. He is almost arrogant about it. Which just leads me to believe that our representatives work in the kind of atmosphere where this kind of action is relatively accepted.  Hopefully the example is set, and this scumdog is sent to a federal pound-me-in-the-ass prison.

Those who watched Obama’s inaugural speech may recognize the title of this post.

While not everyone (including myself) agrees with Obama’s politics, I think most of us can agree that the speech was very strong. Our new Presidents’ mindset is exactly what this country needs. Intelligence, accountability, and hard work are all things that our mascot should encourage and personally exude. While all of these things are easy to say, the example needs to be set.

“it has been the risk-takers, the doers, the makers of things — some celebrated, but more often men and women obscure in their labor — who have carried us up the long, rugged path toward prosperity and freedom.”

To go from a President who took a record number of vacations, gave a record number of presidential pardons, and set the standard that “I don’t recall” is an acceptable answer when people of extreme power and responsibility are questioned (Thanks for the hand-me-down, Bill) -  To a president who speaks of scientific advancement, increased accountability for himself and his constituents, and practices these ideals – will hopefully be the start of some positive momentum for the US.

“And those of us who manage the public’s dollars will be held to account — to spend wisely, reform bad habits, and do our business in the light of day — because only then can we restore the vital trust between a people and their government.”

Of course, words are words, and the actions in the near future will let us know how much truth there is to them. Sure, I may have been swept up by the excitement of this new big “Change”. Despite disagreeing with most of his politics, and quite frankly, being scared of the direction it could lead us – I personally feel much more comfortable, confident, and motivated as an American with Obama as my President.