Relax, Don't Do It, So We Can All Get Through It

I know it's all the buzz right now, and I feel like I might be just be riding the wave of everything that has gone on in the last few days, but at the same time, I can't just ignore the fact that we just had an election, so what I'm gonna do is give my two cents for everything. Remember that two cents is a pretty paltry amount, so you can either take it and put it in your piggy bank, just toss it away, or maybe take it and give it to some homeless guy who stands by the corner and sings famous TV show theme songs. It's your choice.

First, I want to talk to all of you McCain supporters out there. You all need to calm the hell down. It sucks your man lost, it really does. A lot of you are probably feeling kind of lousy right now, and that's ok. Nobody likes to feel like they bet on the wrong horse. It's human nature to feel bad when you don't get something you want (the holidays are just around the corner, so remember that one). You all fought the good fight, and gave it your best, but it's just not the GOP's time to shine. Take some time to recover, lick your wounds, and regroup in four years to keep the ruling party honest. In the meantime, realize that just because Obama won does not mean that we are all doomed. Politics have an ebb and flow in this country. One party gets to call the shots for a while, we roll the dice, and after a while, people will get bored or frustrated and want change. Think of it this way: what if Bush had been a Democrat? Assume that the mess of shit we're in is still there, but think of it as the consequence of a Democratic administration? What kind of change would people want then? Obama did not invent change. It's a two way street, and given enough time, it'll be time to switch back. It's the way this country works. So suck it up and get ready for the 2010 midterm election.

Now for all of you Obama supporters. Y'all need to really calm the hell down. Stop acting like you just fought the third American Revolution. I call it the third because Thomas Jefferson called his election the second one. Refer back to some of my earlier statements. It was the Dems turn at the helm. They could have run a ceasar salad for president and won. Of course, don't think I'm trying to detract from Obama's achievements. By most standards this was an historical election. Not the greatest or most important one ever (stop fooling yourselves and read a history book), merely an historical one. Obama strikes me as a fellow who has a lot of potential, and I sincerely mean it when I say that I hope he is able to live up to the image that he has created in the hearts and minds of many Americans. He's got the same sway over the hoi polloi that Clinton and Kennedy had, but so far he doesn't appear to have the same shady alter-ego as them. I hope I'm wrong, but during his inauguration, he could just whip it out and say, "Suck on this, America!" Crude, but I think it illustrates my point, which is don't put all of your faith into one man to fix your problems. He's the president. He works for us, remember? We have to take the reins and fix this crap, not him. If you put all your eggs into Obama's basket, you are only going to end up disappointed. He's not some messiah. He's a man, and a politician at that. And while we're here, stop making such a big deal out of the color of his skin. Sure, it's big deal that he is the first president to be of African descent, but stop throwing so much light onto it. Give it an acknowledging nod and then let the man do his job come January.

My major idea is this: everybody needs to chill out. Seriously, have a drink, pop a xanex, and take a step back for a little perspective. Realistically, not a whole lot is going to change here, so relax. If it's good enough for Frankie, it's good enough for me.

Next time...my own solution for the political gap in this country...