So long, Farewell, Goodbye 2008

2008 for me and for many has been an emotionally and physically exhausting year. Sleep became as much of a commodity as money. Aside from the daily headlines, uncertainty as to what would happen tomorrow was our greatest concern. Both in the mainland and in PR the election results were very telling of a population desperate for change, and a new vision. And in the mainland and in PR the minority party has refused to accept the election results.
In the mainland there is a greater likelihood that both parties will find a common ground to get the nation on track. Here in PR we have the third wheel which will make attaining our goals for prosperity much harder. What level of tolerance do the people of PR have for the politics of the third wheel is yet to be determined. Just as how hard will the new administration come down on those who refuse to follow law and order and justify every action as civil disobedience.
How we balance our love for the First amendment and a civilized government will be as important as to what policies we implement to get there. Ronald Reagan set the tone of his presidency when he fired all the union workers of the Air traffic controllers at the beginning of his presidency. The nation was not in the mood for me first and screw the needs of my neighbor. Though his fiscal policy left much to be desired, Ronald Reagan brought back to the American people pride and confidence lost during the Carter years.
I trust Obama will bring back this trust to America as a Nation and as a people, here and abroad. I hope and pray Fortuno will do the same in PR. Sadly, there are many who are by the sidelines wringing there hands hoping for him to fail so they can say "I told you so" and to hell the future of our island.
The press, that is the Ferre-Rangle conglomarate and the third wheel have already been thrashing the governor elect and have purposely hidden the chaos we are inheriting from two terms of atrocious governing by the Calderon/Acevedo Vila administration.
La voz del sinchi will continue, I will do my part to provide my opinion so we may have a discussion as to alternatives for a better Puerto Rico, better living environment, better future. I also make a call to those who truly believe in statehood as an alternative to the betterment and future of PR to start acting and stop talking. And the first cause of action must be to boycott the Ferre Rangel conglomerate.
To 2008 I say so long farewell. 2009 will be tough, but if we play our cards right we can start talking about the future again. Thank you, May God bless you and all your loved ones, and may the new year give us "peace, love and understanding along with health and prosperity.