Mr. President, many of us thought we were voting for greatness. Instead, we got you.

[Cyrano]

245. I've read all of the 200+ responses to my original post.

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Obviously, we here on DU will never agree on everything. That's our nature. And it's great.

We are not Republicans. We don't march in goose step. We see the world through our own experiences. Some of us are more trustful than others. Some of us don't trust anyone or anything anymore.

I've read all the posts of those who attacked my OP. I've read all the posts of those who agreed. And I've read all the posts of those who were amiguious as to my meaning.

So let me say this. I am a Democrat. I never again want to see another fascist in the White House. I want to see Obama reelected. And I also want to see the Democratic Party take total control of the House and Senate next year.

But let's face it. Over the last four years, our lives, our politics and our country have not improved. I know Obama can't work magic. But I did expect some sort of strenuous resistence to the forces of insanity that inhabit the Republican party. It hasn't happened.

So, to repeat, I will vote for Obama next year. And I will vote for every other Democrat in my district.

But here's my question. Supposing they all win? What changes can we expect to see in our lives?

Having said this, I no longer trust most of the elected Dems who are supposed to be representing us. We've all been screwed since the day that Ronald Reagan became president. And far too many elected Dems have sold us out over the years.

I have no idea of how to change the state of our country. OWS has made a start, and we're going to have to see how that turns out.

But in the meantime, each and every elected Dem has to be held accountable for their votes, and how they stand up for all the values we hold dear.

Edited for clarity.