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I like Barack Obama. I do. Despite the fact that the general public let Oprah choose the new president - he is a likable guy.

But today, when I watched him become the new president, I could not help but think about the old one.

He will go down as a poor leader, a dim bulb, despised. But he is human.

He stood on the steps of the Capitol, next to the Obamas. They were laughing together, they seemed to actually enjoy each other's company. The announcer said something to this effect, "Even though these have been dark times for former President Bush, there is no denying that he is a genuine man. The Obama people have been so impressed with the graciousness of the entire Bush family during this transition. They have been incredibly supportive of the Obama people, and you will notice that never once has anything here been about the Bush family - it has all been about welcoming the Obamas and celebrating their arrival."

That is what the announcer said - some of the nicest words anyone has said about this man in years. And they happen to be true.

But the butthead woman announcer could not be gracious, and she says this, "Yes, well, gracious or not, he was ineffective, and there will not be many people sorry to see him go."

Just shut up.

When the new President thanked George Bush for his service to our country - not for saving the world, but for TRYING - for doing the best he knew how to do, when Obama thanked him for that, there was barely a smattering of applause. All of the lemmings were thrilled about unity - as long as they could look cool doing it.

Maybe they should have actually listened to the speech - "We will extend a hand, if you are willing to unclench your fist." Just let it go. He is human. Forgive - and quite frankly, ask themselves if they personally even have anything to forgive in the first place.

If our new president can get people to think for themselves and still work together, then I will shout it from the rooftop - GOBAMA - please, for the love of God - GOBAMA!