I think many in the center voted for Barack because they were sick of Bush/Republicans as well as the fact that really Barack was an open canvas to much extent.
Admittedly I almost voted for Barack for that reason. I despised most of the Bush administrations foreign policy, as well as homeland security etc. Homeland security sounds like a commy organization. Not to mention Bush wanting everyone to spend more money to help the economy and to watch and report any suspicious activities by your neighbors. To me, Bush is every bit as Red (if not more so) than Obama.
I think the biggest problem with Obama is his selection of advisors, they are after all the ones who got us into this mess. Yes Obama was in the Senate, but not that long. Yes he has hung around hoodlums and apparent gangsters, but lets be honest, the RNC is not all that much better (if at all). This is my take on things.
I hope it doesn't get as bad as it could, and that Pres. Obama realizes it, and will do the right thing (certainly not counting on it though). What has surprised me is how few people supported Obama and knew nothing about him. I am also surprised by how few people realize the coming collapse. Too many so called Republicans think Pres Obama and the gov't will get us out of this mess.
For the record, I voted for Palen. The only reason I did not vote for Obama was his stance on abortion. My prefered choices would be Ron Paul or Alan Keyes. Both would be GREAT!
For those who think blacks voted for Obama, I am not so sure. I wouldn't be surprised to find out that is was the liberal white vote and votes by white Republicans who are tired of the current Republican malaise. See the following video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqkMfToY9Pk (I love Keyes

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Watch this video as well, it shows the current crises was seen decades ago:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WB6p5QPVhPI&feature=related
Some of you may be interested in this one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8bbrXnYJOo&NR=1
The current situation has me depressed, but I do have hope that happy days will return to us again.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMxkMy9JvXI
Good trading.