Anyone else having a hard time believing it's all over?

[Downtown Hound]

Well okay, I know it's really not. We still have tons of work to do. But just reading all these headlines; Obama to close Gitmo, Obama says U.S. will not torture, Obama moves to save wolves...well, I haven't cried in awhile but it all brings tears to my eyes.

I realize now how much I've gotten used to hearing abhorring news over the last eight years. To see positive changes being made, well, I just forgot what that feels like. To feel good about where your country is going again. Wow. It's amazing and wonderful. What a refreshing change. I feel like I just got rid of a huge ball and chain I've been dragging around for years.

Keep giving 'em hell Mr. President Obama! We're with you all the way! :party: :party: :party: :toast: :toast: :toast:

:beer: :yourock:

[FarLeftRage]

1. Nope...

I just have a hard believing that I have been out of work for the last three months...

[angrycarpenter]

5. I was going to say the same thing

month and a half for me. When I can go out and get a job the same day I quit one like I used to, then it will be over.

[Jokerman]

2. It's not over.

As long as mass-murdering, war criminals are allowed to remain free, drawing pensions and salaries, it will never be over.

[LakeSamish706]

3. My gut tells me that this may be rectified before to long. Many people are not...

going to let this just pass by, including many outside of the US.

[madinmaryland]

4. It's only begun, my friend!!!1!!

:woohoo:

[Mind_your_head]

6. Yes, I know what you're saying.....it's like leaving an abusive spouse or family

you're so happy that "it's over", but it's difficult emotionally to get used to the idea that the darkness is gone and the sun is a-shining upon your face again.

Think about it. If a person lives to be 80 y/o, which many do these days, but probably not MOST.....the shrub's 8 years in office, the terra terra, fear and be afraid leadership was fully 10% of your lifetime! 10%! If you live less than 80 years, that neocon bullsh*t took up MORE than 10% of your lifetime!

I'm all for the "fast track" to healing, but I'm still mad as h*ll for what we (and everybody AROUND THE WORLD) went through for the last 8 years!

[jimshoes]

7. I have to confess, I was skeptical that bush

would actually give up power right up till the moment President Obama finished the oath of office. And even then a lump formed in my throat when CJ Roberts bungled up the oath. It was only when that chopper left DC that I finally felt at ease that we were rid of the good for shit stumblebum.