Why I Like the new Democrat that the Obamas Represent.

[Mike 03]

I think the Obamas represent a more mature, informed, realistic type of Democrat, and I'm so happy about this.

To me the Obamas represent:

Being realistic about how the world works.

Being intelligent, articulate, eloquent, well-read and informed.

Thinking before we bark out complaints.

Giving as much as we take.

Not sitting around waiting for someone to wave a magic wand and everything will be okay, but accepting that the next decade will be a decade of struggle, and that it is childish and immature to be sitting around throwing spoons, like an infant at the table in a high chair, gurgling and spitting, because our needs are not being met.

Getting informed about what the word "economy" means and its implications for individuals and our private lives.

That we bear some responsibility for our own lives.

And that if we are fortunate, we can extend our generosity to others.