One President at a time. C'mon, do we have to? Really?

Barack Obama has taken an active stance on many of our country's problems. Yesterday he met with (still) President Bush, urging him to support bailouts of America's auto industry. Obama and Bush have, understandably, taken up very different viewpoints on our economic crisis. Only a week after his election, Obama is making his political presence felt at the White House. Still, over two months remain till Obama's inauguration. As much as the country and I want him to be President right now, the fact remains that he isn't. The transition period is always a delicate time, and until Jan 20, the Obama camp must strike a balance between governmental aloofness and personal concern. Meanwhile, Bush is trying to cement his legacy and end his second term as not-the-worst President in history. Speaking of legacy, maybe Obama's history-making will overshadow Bush's mistakes. We might remember our 43rd President simply as the guy who came before the first Black President. That's not too likely, though.

bwA