Election day USA

Tomorrow’s a big day. Not just for America, but for the whole planet. I’m a bit nervous to tell you the truth. The people have a decision to make, but people are funny. We don’t always make the right choices.

I’m tempted to stay up for it. It’ll probably be the wee hours of the morning before we know for sure, but the choice each and every American makes in the voting booth tomorrow is going to have a long-lasting effect. The U.S. is already on a fast train to moral, financial, and constitutional bankruptcy, and it’s bringing the rest of the world with it. McCain thinks it’s a good ol’ train, cause, hey, it’s an American train.

Now, I’ve heard McCain speak in the past, and have at times found him to be thoughtful and eloquent. But during this past year he seems to have wandered into some kind of geriatric la-la-land. All I see now is a washed up old fart trying anything to get into the White House.

Obama, on the other hand, keeps getting better. What a speaker! Politics needs more people like him. He keeps talking of change. And you know what? I believe him. He’ll have his hands tied of course – all the congressmen and senators and lobbyists have their own needs (pockets) to consider, so his options will be limited. But he’s smart, politically astute, and even a little bit liberal. America (and the rest of the world) desperately needs a change. Obama is the first serious candidate in a long time that really does offer change.

Surely everyone agrees a change is needed? So what’s the deal, America?

And just imagine it: a black man as president! Only in America could this happen.

Only in America, too, could a moron like George Bush be elected. Twice! America is a funny place.

And don’t get me started on Sarah Palin.  Good God.

Speaking of God, both Obama and McCain pepper their speeches with the good ol’ “God bless America”. Look guys, I hate to tell you this, but God has nothing to do with it. Solving the problems of the U.S. is going to take hard work, creativity, and, most of all, a long, unflinching look in the mirror. If God ends up lending a hand, well, good deal, but it’s going to have to begin with some decent leadership, the kind of leadership that’s been sorely lacking.

People of America, this is your most desperate hour. Help me, undecided voters; you’re my only hope.