The global climate crisis (just the first of many emergencies) requires immediate action. I heard the other day that we're already past the point of no return. What exactly does that mean? I'm 61 years old and feel a lot older. I'm ill. I don't think it will directly affect me. But, what about my children and the world?

I could write a list of all the global emergencies that required real action about 8 years ago but received no action at all.  But, to complain about Bush's BS, while true and valid, doesn't really go to solving the IMMEDIATE problems. Yes, I support deterrence so that it may not happen again, but if we don't solve, for example, global warming, who really cares. (to quote Dick Cheney).

Sadly, I've got to say that I don't see a solution. I've tried as hard as I can, but just don't see a real possibility of our continuing to exist, if at all, in anything even close to our present form.

It's in this context that Obama has offered me some undefined hope, but hope nonetheless. And it feels good to be at all optimistic.

But, as I write this article, I've got to be truthful. Somehow, in some way, (maybe in many, who knows) he won't succeed. I feel that there are no real grounds for hope. It's maybe ironic, but in that context maybe right wing power brokers have the correct idea: give up, grab all you can, and be gluttonously contented. But, that can't be correct, or otherwise it's unacceptable and unworkable thinking. Otherwise, what's wrong with being a drug addict, etc.?  Hedonistic?

So, I conclude that we must have some sort of hope although I'm unable to find it. That being the case I must leave it to others. (And run the risk of being accused of accepting aging prematurely).

Yes, I must believe in some undefined hope. It's necessary for my continued existence. But, being unable to figure it out (even plausibly) I personally must leave it to others.

Good luck, and I mean it. I hope I'm wrong and wrong about Obama. I do believe in his good faith, just not in anyone's adequate ability.

So, I'll be checking in periodically. I'll remain somewhat curious. No cop-out here. Just may others go do it?  Don't give up like me.