Mere hope is NOT enough

Mere hope is NOT enough

As a long term observer of US foreign policy, I will not refrain from any commentary, regardless of WHO is in office, in the US or elsewhere. No administration is beyond critique, period. Obama was elected, in large part, because of his anti-war stance in public, and by the hopes of the vast majority of the US population to take a stand against the Bush Regime, instead of hailing this regime as 'doing a good job for our nation.' While we cannot yet judge this incoming administration on its overall actions, the high level appointments speak volumes. And while his first acts in office, such as halting the show trials at Gitmo and several other executive orders are positive, they may, in the end, not amount to nothing more than further public relations efforts, without addressing the root of our problems - both here at home, and abroad.
So, instead of waiting to see what will happen, massive pressure must be heaved upon Obama and Congress, in order to bring past abusers of the law, at the highest level, to justice - lest it set another precedent for impunity and inaction. Many citizens seem to feel, that they can once again RELAX, and not pay attention to what is going on, now that Bush/Cheney are gone. Yet, behind the scenes, many of their supporters and think-tanks are working overtime, to subvert the law once again.
Without pressure from below, NO CHANGE is possible in the long run.
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