Back fro Philly

Hi Everybody,

My experience in Philly was beyond phenominal. I did the symbolic ringing of the Liberty Bell. I spoke both there (along with 2 US Senators which i don't care what anyone says is intimidating) And I gave a speech at a luncheon. Everyone laughed and cried. And that 's what I always want to do: take the audience on the full ride.

By the way, Not that Barak Obama needs my help, but can I say this? People were talking about him with great love affection and excitement. And I think they were as thrilled about the nature of the man himself as they were about the historical nature of the event. I am fully on board for that!

But I have got to say some of the people I talked to spoke as if come tommorrow all will be right with the world. I had several conversations with people who expected everything to be better on the 21st: from economic woes, war, poverty, health care and visions of sudden and complete societal equality for all. It was a little scary to see such fairy tale expectations.


Give the man a chance. Our problems are many and complex. He will make mistakes and bad calls. He will not fix everything right away. He is a very intelligent man, an astute politician and all signs point to him being a moral man (I never make that call unless I know people personally or they have had time to let the shine wear of and we see them at their worst) But so far he's looking good.

I think he is the right guy at the right time. But don't expect perfection. And remember he can't do it alone. A great president (which I truly hope he turns out to be) can't make a great America. We all have to do our part. A great way to start is to read up on your local politicians and issues. Be educated about what's going on in your own city. When you go to the polls to elect your mayor, judges (if they are not appointed in your state) counselmen or whatever make sure you know who these people are. And don't just go to the polls because you are excited about something historic. Go to the polls EVERYTIME they're open to you. Read about the issues. Support local people and issues you think are about something. It's no time to stop now. We are not at the finish line. The race has just begun.

So like I said PLEASE give the man a chance. Do your part. And if the pressure of the worlds trouble become to much for you to bear watch Divorce Court . We'll laugh together!!!!!