The past year was an historic year for the crowning of the first black president. My mom who grew up in the 20's & 30's was more appreciative than me who came up in the 60's. I thought it would never happen in my lifetime. He has a full plate of problems that the previous folks left him with. Some people from this site are giving him criticism and he has not got his feet wet yet. Let him lead for a few years!!!!!! When Bush was bringing this country down nobody said shit!!!!!!!!! We also lost Michael Jackson who was a great artist----he was a global entity!!!!!! My Lakers won the Championship just like they started this decade with.