[RedMonqey]

...and that 2009-2010 are going to be two of the most comical, entertaining years of my lifetime in terms of national politics.

Yep. We have no responsibilities now and can take the back seat driver position and see how" lost" Obama and company can get.

Just like teenagers we can be "all mouth" now.

[Alberta's Child]

In addition to that, I don't feel any moral imperative to "play by the rules" anymore. I'll take the following sentiments to heart:

I Do Not Choose to Be a Common Man

It is my right to be uncommon -- if I can.

I seek opportunity -- not security. I do not wish to be a kept citizen, humbled and dulled by having the state look after me.

I want to take the calculated risk; to dream and to build, to fail and to succeed.

I refuse to barter incentive for a dole. I prefer the challenges of life to the guaranteed existence; the thrill of fulfillment to the stale calm of utopia.

I will not trade freedom for beneficence nor my dignity for a handout. I will never cower before any master nor bend to any threat.

It is my heritage to stand erect, proud and unafraid; to think and act for myself, enjoy the benefit of my creations and to face the world boldly and say, “This I have done.”

By Dean Alfange