BlackMan Time

Barack Obama is not the President of the United States; he’s the President elect. This means that the people have voted him in power, but he hasn’t yet taken office.

This is due to happen from around midday on January 20, 2009. The inauguration ceremony on that day, is the closest thing Americans will ever get to a coronation, so the occasion holds a certain amount of pomp and ceremony about it.

At the inauguration Obama will get the opportunity to declare his administration’s intentions. Of course he will be sure to outline his plans for tackling America’s trillion dollar debt which has actually fuelled the world financial crisis.

How different the world seemed back then in November! Now, two months later Obama stands on the edge of history, with a seemingly long time lag between him and his destiny. This lag is a traditional thing and is a throwback to the days when travelling across state was a long, laborious process.

But, there is no doubt about how far Barack Obama has travelled to reach the White House. Who could have imagined it happening in our time: a Blackman in the White House? Are you kidding me?

No sir. I’m not…