A Prediction
The most influential man in politics in the coming years will be the same man who has been the most influential for the past eight years: Barack Hussein Obama.
I predict that the man who worked so tirelessly for ALL Americans during his time in office will not go quietly into the dark night that is about to follow his remarkably enlightening tenure in office.
Let’s remember that as POTUS, Obama observed the rules of decorum that should be followed by all who hold that esteemed position; ever mindful of his duty to his country and his fellow citizens, always aware that his every word, every action, every position should be reflective of our nation’s leadership in the global community, our desire for diplomacy rather than conflict, our want to be inclusive rather than to act as bullies with no understanding or appreciation of our global neighbours or our own citizens.
Above all, let’s remember how vilified this man was by the very people who have now installed a Putin-controlled idiot in the Oval Office – and the fact that Obama’s incredible respect for that office never once led him to engage in personal vindictiveness towards those who demeaned him.
As Obama leaves that esteemed position as our president and commander-in-chief, so the gloves come off. No longer bound by the limitations of pulling punches for the sake of national unity, of biting his tongue for the sake of placating those on the “other side of the aisle”, Obama will now be free to speak his mind as a Democrat – and no one has more incentive, more motivation, more justification in speaking out than the man who has been disparaged, belittled, and obstructed by Republicans for eight long years.
Barack Obama is not a man who walks away from a fight. And given that he is now free to fight without the constraints placed upon him by his respect for the office of POTUS, I suspect that the punches about to be thrown will be as hard-hitting as they are well-aimed.
Within a few short weeks, Barack Obama will be free to speak his mind, unfettered by his obligations as president, and unrestrained by a being a fully-committed holder of that office. We can only imagine what he will have to say in the months to come - but I have a strong feeling that a lot of Republicans won't want to hear it. But hear it they will, and there is nothing that can or will stop it from being said.
Despite the sad fact that an ignorant buffoon will soon be recognized as our nation’s leader, the world will still listen to Barack Hussein Obama as being the voice of intelligence, and will look to him as being our country’s brightest light in the dark days ahead.
As Democrats, we will now have a true champion in our corner, one who can be relied upon for his wisdom, his insight – and his formidable voice, which will no longer be silenced. President Obama was a president for ALL citizens, regardless of political affiliation – and that’s as it should be. After January 20th, he will again be one of US – and I look forward to him taking his rightful place as a leader of our Party.
We are not alone. We have each other, we have the majority of the country on our side - and we are about to have the leadership of one Barack Hussein Obama to guide us, to speak for us, and to encourage us ever forward.
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Jackie Robinson, first African-American major-league baseball player
Yes, Blanche!
K&R...
you are right, Nance! 
not be quiet. I trust he will become very vocal and now he doesn't have to worry about being obstructed by the filthy congress especially Mr. Mitch McConnell.
I trust him. Thank you Ms. Greggs
Your editorials are consistently terrific. I'd love to see them get wider circulation! 
