So here we are, not yet half way through Obama’s first year of his (first) four year term.  We’re closing in on the end of his first semester.  It looks a lot like my first semester in college- moving into a new place, making new friends, drinking beer, narrowly averting the destruction of the free world…  Ok, maybe it’s a little different.  One thing’s the same for sure though- it’s report card time!  Let me say up front that I’m a tough grader.  To me, “C” means average, “B” is really good, and and “A” is really REALLY freakin’ good. 

Foreign Policy: A-
Plays well with others.  Extremely popular with all the other kids around the globe.  Demonstrates deep understanding and knowledge about each of their respective homes.  Hopefully he’ll make some headway with the bullies next semester.  Better trade policy will help his grade here, too. 

Fixing the Economy: B-
Considering the fact that the Seniors thought it would be a funny prank to flush a cherry bomb down the toilet before he got his class schedule, he’s doing OK.  Quite a mess.  It’ll be a while before this grade sticks, but all the indicators are looking good.  Stocks are up, unemployment is… well, up, but at least it’s slowing. 

Health Care Reform: Incomplete
Final project is late.  I don’t think it’s possible to pull an A out of this one.  If it’s turned in before October complete with a public option, he can still pull out a B.  Every month after October looses one letter grade.  If the final project is missing an affordable public option, I’m afraid it’s an F.  256 seats in the House and 60 seats in the Senate.  Whip ‘em into shape.  This one might take a few all nighters, but let me say it again… SIXTY SEATS!

Environmentalism: B-
We can bring this one up next semester if he gets more of the stimulus money into green jobs.  It’s a great goal, now let’s make it happen.  ACES bill is a great start.  Increasing the CAFE standards is great.  Let’s get the electrical grid fixed.  We’re moving in the right direction.

Overall: Still incomplete, but off to a great start.  He’s working on a pretty hefty course load.  Not to mention those pesky senior pranks again, but they really left him quite a hole to dig out of, and all the Gamma Omicron Pi frat boys aren’t helping any.  They just keep TPing the White House lawn and chanting “No! No! No!” at the top of their lungs.  Meatheads. 

And that’s it!  Our last official post as part of the Generation O Blog project on Newsweek.  It’s been a lot of fun.  We’ve really enjoyed getting to know some of the other bloggers and reading through their ideas.  Hopefully we’ll be able to stay in touch in the future.  We’re pretty easy to follow- www.DandTW.com pretty much tells it all.  You can also find us on facebook at www.facebook.com/dandtw.  We’ve got a new record coming out this fall, and we’ll be out on the road a lot.  Maybe we’ll see some of you at a show! 

Be safe-
Doug & Telisha Williams