TS - thanks for posting. The bloom is rapidly coming off the O-iconography. SNL has a wicked funny skit that pokes fun at Obama's statist policies and disintegrating credibility.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlNrWLo4wEw
I think the notion of an imperial presidency is harmful, but do not wish to see the US suffer the consequences. It is going to be a long three years.
On the bright side, maybe the mid-term elections will bring some much needed balance.