We're the new ruling class, at least in mainstream America.  0160; Blue-collar cred is the new belief system and not just because a fat guy in a baseball cap is showing the ugly underbelly of capitalism.  Back in Snyder High School, Jersey City, New Jersey, we headed-for-college students were primed to blend into the ruling classes.  0160; Yeah, we were tutored to be little Republicans, pushed to learn tennis, apply to Ivy League colleges instead of Jersey City State Teachers, and for the girls lose weight. 

In stark contrast to the 43rd President of the United States of America, President Barack Obama spoke clearly, concisely, and confidently to the millions of people listening to him deliver his inaugural address. The moments of inspiration were there, but they were always balanced out by the reminder of the obstacles America faces as a nation. Every time he spoke His task was a difficult one. Even though those in attendance and around the world were anxious to hear soaring rhetoric and words of inspiration, Obama’s message was a little more serious.

historic moment for our country, capped off by a historic speech. He opened strong , saving his thank yous for later and not wasting any time getting to his core message: "If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible, who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time, who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer." And tonight, I think about all that she's seen throughout her century in America -- the heartache Yesterday, Barack Obama was a senator from Illinois. Today, he's