The Presidential Election is Over!

Written by Nathan White, CFA

 
photo by Anzman

I've never been so glad to have an election over.

The constant political bombardment seems to leave me shellshocked. My view on politics is dour.

I just plead with whoever is in power not to screw things up too much. Is that really too much to ask?

I want politicians to get out of the way, but since that will never happen the best I can hope for is minimum damage.

Overall, I consider myself a "cynical optimist" with the view that hard work and a good attitude along with a realistic view of things can get us through anything in life. However, when it comes to politics I find myself becoming ever more pessimistic (I guess that is the cynical side of me winning outright). I try to be optimistic, but it is becoming increasingly difficult as I get older.

Pleas for President-elect Obama:  the damage to the markets has been done. Please don't make it worse.

We don't need a movie entitled "Hoover/FDR II- the sequel." Just get out of the way!