Blast from the Past: Re-post!

This is part of a "blog" I posted on MySpace (what's that?) before the election in 2008.  I just thought I'd throw it out there.  I may not be the best at predicting things, but one thing I do understand is how our system of government typically works.  I could see clearly then the challenges a would-be President Obama would face in implementing his agenda, and as much as I hate to say it...I told you so.

Please, I am urging all of you to vote responsibly next month.

Everyone that knows me knows I was a die-hard Democrat. I cheered only two years ago when the party finally regained control of Congress. I thought the end of the insanity of the Bush years was near, and a great Democrat candidate for President would emerge and save us all.

That did not happen. They gave us Obama. I know many of you like him, like the idea of "change" and maybe even like the idea of our first black President. But please think a little harder about this decision before you go into the booth November 4.

First, you must know that the President does little to actually affect change, to create legislation. In fact, the President is forbidden by the Constitution to author any legislation. He can have ideas that are then supported by Congress and translated into legislation, but without the cooperation of Congress, the President is impotent in this regard. So, consider how your candidate will work with Congress. We do not know if the Democrats will retain their majority in Congress. With the outrage over the bailout, many Congresspeople might be sent home this cycle. Therefore be sure to consider how your candidate may work with a Congress of a different party...
...Please forget the charisma, the campaign promises, what they will "do for you." Forget the notion that the President has a magic wand and can make any significant change in just a few short years. Forget that you can make history by voting in the first black President. And think about what could happen if, IF IF you are wrong about Obama.