If the Republicans had not won|stolen (choose verb based on Party affiliation) the last two Presidential elections, this global financial system meltdown would have happened anyway, only it would now be the Democrats’ fault, because of too much regulation, and the Republican candidate would be 8 points ahead in the polls.
In other words, it’s an ill wind that blows nobody good, and in that spirit, here are some reasons why the inevitable ascension of Obama to the Presidency will not be an unalloyed evil.
1. The mainstream media will start reporting good news from Iraq, now that Obama has cleaned up Bush’s mess.
2. Paul Krugman will become optimistic about the future of the U.S. economy.
3. Maureen Dowd will start writing snide columns about Barack Obama.
4. Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton will no longer be the official spokespersons of African America.
5. Black youth will gain a well-dressed family man role model.
6. Affirmative action will have even more people shaking their heads.
7. The U.S. will become beloved by the peoples of all nations, for several weeks.
8. Rising gas prices caused by no drilling, no nukes policies will further the quest for alternative energy sources.
9. The depression resulting from increased taxes and trade protectionism will reduce carbon emissions.
10. The Fairness Doctrine will get rid of all those annoying right-wing radio talk shows and Fox News commentators.
11. The Republicans will be severely punished. Lord knows they have it coming.