Change For A Nickel

It’s Saturday morning and cold as hell outside. It’s actually a bit cold inside too. I had to put on my wool socks! But my discomfort was minor compared to the droves of people who stood outside in the blistering cold to hear Barack Obama officially announce his run for the 2008 Presidential election! Yes, it’s true. He finally did it and I’m happier than a man on death row released on appeal! The past six years I have felt like I’ve been on death row! I’m a huge fan of Mr. Obama. After Kerry’s loss to GW in the 2004 election Barack’s win of the Illinois Senate seat was the only thing that gave me hope. Though my birthday was this past Monday this announcement was probably the best birthday present I have received in years!

I will say one thing, the man has a flair for theatrics. He made his announcement in front of the old Capital building in Springfield where Lincoln gave his famous ‘House Divided‘ speech so many score ago. During his entrance they were playing some U2/Bono song I didn’t recognize. I didn’t even think Bono had time to make any new music these days with him saving the world and all! Barack is a cutie but I swear his satellite dishes (ears) were getting a bit red. I would have worn a hat or ear muffs myself but that would probably not be “presidential”. Boys and girls, it’s going to be a loooooong election season but if Obama can dodge all the poo slinging and dirty tricks he should have a chance. Hillary, I’m talkin’ about you!