Obama had the biggest grass roots movement in history, he got people to once again participate in their country and its direction. If people continue to work with him things will change but given how messed up Bush got it, nothing will happen overnight. At least now people have HOPE and a willingness to change for the better, things will look up but only with support of the public and a good group of people around him. Thats why I like Obama he never promises he will do things, he says WE will make change, no one man can change the world only help to make it better. The fact he is mixed racially meant he had more challenges than most so hopefully that prepared him for whats to come. God bless him and keep him safe.