Obama "Baracks" America's World, But Can He Be Expected to Fix It?

As of November 4th, 2008 the official campaign website of American President Barack Obama opens with the message stating “Thank You... Change Can Happen” and presents the opportunity to donate and receive a special edition 2008 victory t-shirt with Obama’s face on the front. This merchandise is thrown at you before you even get to his main page; only after you click “skip donation” will you get to Obama and Biden’s homepage. I was, and still am very excited and intrigued about Obama’s win in the presidential election, being the first African American man to be elected is a phenomenal change. However, am I buying a souvenir t-shirt from a rock concert here, or am I supporting Obama’s ideals through my own actions and opinions?

Since his win in early November people have caught Obama-fever, overcome with a sense of optimism and revived patriotism. Although, it is hard not to be on board with a campaign that exudes individual opportunity, undeniable optimism and the promise of positive change. In the midst of all this excitement, Obama has acquired a kind of superhero status. I find it terrifying the expectations which many Americans and those supporters internationally have set on his shoulders. Obama has become the solution to very man, woman and child’s problems it seems - man, made celebrity, made president, made hero. I do not doubt Obama’s potential as the newest American President; everyone has the potential to initiate radical and positive change. However, the expectations of American’s during less than ideal political and economic times are setting themselves up for disappointment.

Obama, just as any other president, has the potential to bring about radical change, but he does not have a plan for every complexity and issue.People have placed unrealistic expectations on Obama's victory and undeniable optimism, leaving only question unanswered, so when can you have this change done by? *grin*