"I'll keep my guns and money, you keep the 'Change'"

The title of this post was a bumper sticker seen after Obama was elected 8 years ago. It got me to thinking about the word "Change." It is bandied about in every campaign, called for on a international, national and local level. But what does it mean? According to Dictionary.com, the first definition is:

verb (used with object), changed, changing. 1. to make the form, nature, content, future course, etc., of (something) different from what it is or from what it would be if left alone: to change one's name; to change one's opinion; to change the course of history.

Of course, there are other definitions, however, this post is about the first. I find it ironic that Obama ran on a platform of "change." He was going to make America wonderful as well. Despite conservative fears, we still have our guns, the second amendment, and other than not having access to affordable health care as promised, I cannot report how much change has happened during the 8 years he was in office. My life changed radically on a personal level, however, I cannot attribute my life's course to the federal government's actions. Thus, I'm very skeptical about the sorts of changes that Trump can actually make. Except repealing Obamacare, because I really would like to have some sort of health care, but that just about the only positive thing I see happening. The tone of my Facebook feed altered as well. Folks who were normally quiet during the campaign process are now speaking up and urging everyone to get on board with this election. Those who were scared during the campaign and posting cat photos are still scared, and have up the cuteness level of their news feeds. I'm not sure if this is some attempt to soothe their followers or themselves. The number of cute cat paws is getting out of control. Those who were verbose and outspoken during the campaign have been silent. Haven't heard a word out of them. Normally eloquent people whose voice and opinion that I respect slipped out of social media, and I'm not sure what to make of this silence. What I want to say is that the election was legal. It was conducted in accordance with Federal, State, and local laws. Just like I had to eat a shit sandwich when Obama was elected, now others will have to eat a different form of the sandwich. Is Trump going to be a good president? I highly doubt it. Just like Obama wasn't able to fuck up too much, the same argument stands with Trump. There won't be very much change. Just a lot of hot air, broken promises, and the same ole tripe from our government. This isn't a freak out event. Just an event that we're going to have to live through for 4 years, and then hopefully get our head out of of collective asses and find someone who can actually lead.