Optimistic For Real Change

I'm absolutely ecstatic that Obama won the US Presidential election. I think this country will finally see some progress and real change occurring in a swifter fashion. My hope is that our national political leaders can really come together in true bipartisan governance going forward. The incessant counter productivity often associated with our national government can correlate to this unwillingness. With the current financial and mortgage melt downs, and health care costs spinning out of control, and no hope for any social security when WE retire, a united approach is a must...particularly for our country to compete internationally. If our country doesn't get their act together and start cooperating, we'll be eclipsed by the European Union in the short term. Part of the reason I have declined from voting in the past, is that the two major parties can never seem to work together to move anything forward. The same issues keep churning over and over again, and no real headway is made. However, I can be proactive and try to do my part to support and encourage the change. The flaw of the past eight years [in my opinion], has been the lack of willingness on the Republican Party's part seeking the viewpoints and suggestions of the Democratic Party. The more I get involved in politics, the more I align myself as an Independent. So, in my independent viewpoint, I think [and have to hope] that Obama will truly tackle the large issues with the best practices and ideas that both major parties can bring to the table. Regardless of what truly transpires over the next four years, what an amazing historic event we have all just witnessed in our lifetime.