Honeymoon?

Now that Barack Obama has been elected President of the United States, becoming the most powerful man in the world, things are changing in America. By that, I mean the almost religious furor that has descended upon this country. Merchandise is being put out in vast quantities, selling off the shelves. Tickets to his inauguration are being sold on eBay and other sites for prices approaching $10,000. An elementary school has even been named after him. For me, this raises the question: Will Obama have a media honeymoon, or is he getting it now?

We are all aware of the amazing expectations that most people who voted for Obama have for him. They believe he can restore our world status, fix the economy, strengthen our defense, aid our education system, and make healthcare available to all. It is obvious to anyone who looks on that many of these expectations are unatainable given our current position, especially within a first term. So what happens after January 20?

I believe Obama will be expected by the people to begin making changes immediately. I also believe that the media will begin to reflect these expectations, and if he doesn't meet them soon, I believe the media will begin to abandon him. Of course, they won't hate him like Bush, but there will be dissapointment. And if that happens, I find a second term for President Obama highly unlikely.

Will there be a media honeymoon for Obama? I think not.

A note for the next President

Well, it's about to be the election. This sure has been an interesting time for our country. Many firsts have been acheived, with the first major use of web ads to the first prime-time advertisement to the first African-American presidential candidate. On Tuesday we will elect either Barack Obama or John McCain the next President of the United States. I have a message for our next president.

Mr. President,

In your new office, I hope that you will keep our country great. I hope you with set her on a good path. I hope that you will love her and the American people, and keep our wants and needs above those of the government. I hope that you will direct America where she needs to go, to where she can do her best to better the world. I hope that you will never give our enemies a moment of rest or peace. I hope that you will continue to keep the citizens first, the country second, and all else after. I hope that democracy and capitalism will be as strong as ever. I hope that we will continue to be a light to the world, showing them that there are indeed places to live free.

Sincerely,

Noah Solomon