Obama's Fabulous Fortnight

Never in recorded history have so few done so much to piss off so many so quickly. In a mere 14 days, the new administration has quite an impressive list of accomplishments:

• House Republicans are more united than they have been in recent memory against what is perhaps the worst idea of a "stimulus" package ever dreamed up
• Senate RINOs like Susan Collins and John McCain are showing signs of remembering the meaning of the word "conservative"
• Talk show fans everywhere are prepared for battle after the recent attacks on Limbaugh and fears of stifling restrictions on free speech
• More Americans are buying guns than ever in our history, afraid that their right to do so will soon be stripped away
• Taxpayers are sending letters to the IRS, telling them that they will pay their taxes when they are selected for a position in the cabinet
• The EU has threatened trade wars over Obama's "Buy American" proposal
• Iran has launched its first satellite amid demands for an American apology
• India has warned The One to keep his nose out of their business regarding their dispute with Pakistan over Kashmir
• Afghan officials are critical of U.S. plans to arm militias in the country to fight the Taliban
• Kyrgyzstan has submitted a bill to parliament that would close an American military base that is key to our efforts in Afghanistan
• North Korea is preparing a test of a long range missile
• Russia has embraced Obama's proposal to cut nuclear arsenals by up to 80%, noting that it will, of course, be contingent upon dropping the missile defense shield in Europe
• General Petraeus is reportedly extremely angry over Obama's refusal to heed the advice of his military leaders, and his continued demands for a detailed withdrawal plan for Iraq that can be accomplished in 16 months

And the list goes on....and on....and on. And I'm not even talking about the "distractions" of tax-dodging nominees, White House thermostat settings, wagyu beef bribery attempts, exceptions to lobbyist bans or being "tired of being in the White House."

During the campaign, I thought that all the talk of hope and change was "just words" - looks like I was sadly mistaken! This is change on a scale I would not have dreamed possible. Let it never be said that I fail to admit it when I am wrong...