Talk of bank bail-outs and banks’ ‘toxic debt’ seems to be preoccupying Old Blighty this week (bah humbug); while across the pond in ‘Mercah, the highly-anticipated inauguration of President Obama has the public and pundits alike talking up an exciting new era of consensus and collaboration in redefining how the US engages with the world community. (Think I’m channelling Senator Edward Kennedy here. Sorry Teddy.)
Bravo, Team USA. After everyone’s gorged themselves on Brand Obama inauguration t-shirts, chocolate bars, bottled water and even comics (collectors’ tip: Fantom Comics’ version of Obama’s life story is already selling for five times its US$3.99 cover price), here’s hoping the new President proves to be a one-man boon to the economy in ways more than just merchandising.
Issues of crass commercialism aside (Obama paper dolls, anyone?), it’s great to see America’s innate, can-do enthusiasm again coming to the fore. Even in the midst of this god-awful recession, Obama’s vitality and vision are sparking a renewed sense of optimism from which we should all take heart.
Oh, and lest I appear rude: Bye-bye Dubya. Have fun back on the hobby ranch in Crawford, Texas. You won’t be missed, podna.
Just one note of caution, President Obama: Don’t follow Westminster’s lead and go losing your 13 million-strong supporter database in the lead-up to your (hopeful) re-election in 2012. May you have a blunder-free First 100 Days – and beyond.
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