An online friend lamented the recent elections results (as he tends towards the liberal side of things), because he felt it would be harmful to causes he cares about. I replied to him, "don't stress over it", and went on to explain that in American politics it is common for the american public to swing back and forth between the parties because usually they aren't happy with the politicians in office. It's like that old saying about the weather, if you don't like it, just give it a while, and it'll change again. The same often rings true of american political currents. Every few election years the power shifts back and forth between the two parties.
The point is, it is rare for Americans to find a leader that really stands out, among all the talking head politicians who say much, but actually do little. It is for that reason that I often think the rule about only 2 consecutive terms for presidents should be thrown out. When we finally do find a leader worth having, 8 years really isn't that long a time, and then we're forced by our system to find someone else, who is probably of a lesser caliber. I know the job can be stressing, but if they can handle it and do a good job, why put limits on it that only cause the American people to suffer in the long run? Am I the only one who feels that way?
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