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Tonight was the first prime time Presidential news conference for President Obama.

It interrupted regularly scheduled television programming and allowed the President to lobby for his "economic recovery/stimulus" package.

The bold confidence he exuded during the campaign seems to be tempered by the realities of serving as President.

I am not sure his "answers" in the campaign match the "questions" being asked today.

He used a lot of "buzz words" that had meaning at one time, but have recently become over-used.

These observations are not "anti-Obama" sentiments, rather it is an inquiry into whether or not rhetoric will ever make a difference in the world.

It is amazing to me that people are looking to government to resolve the economic, social and educational issues. I am not sure that the answers will come from government solely. My suspicion is that the response will come from people like you and me.

While the government is trying to figure out what to do, everyday citizens must continue to demonstrate responsibility.

My thoughts this evening are not political. They are merely observations from a person who is interested in seeing "change we can believe in."