Hard part's over, now more reform, such as Jobs,

[kimmerspixelated]

will be a walk in the park compared to the hell of all of the HR Bill(imperfect as it is-it is still change-and now we can believe in it-because it DID happen.)

I'm feeling more encouraged that a huge amount of jobs can be created and for most people that is going to be what matters most.

Don't you feel the snowball effect getting warmed up just one day after the HR Bill?!!

More good, great change is coming, and I don't think it will take so long this time.

I haven't felt this pumped up since Nov.2008!

GOBAMA!

[Newest Reality]

1. Good to see you enjoying yourself.

Go for it and make the most of that enthusiasm.

I am seeing a far different, contrasting reality due to some sort of information affliction or a potentially malfunctioning nervous system, perhaps.

[kimmerspixelated]

2. I'm speechless.

[branders seine]

3. sadly, this is the attitude that will prevent needed improvements

to make this bill work

[Newest Reality]

4. That's OK

However, I am not advocating my attitude, nor am I directing it specifically at particular aspects of the ongoing show.

Pay no attention to that person behind the monitor ;)

I don't intend to dismay anyone who feels great about things for a change and my post was not to convey cynical sarcasm, but rather, that my information and research conflict with bromides and contact highs. I would be the last to suggest that anyone feel down and out or discouraged, hence, my encouragement.

It can be said that optimism is best served cautiously lest undue exuberance catch people off-guard. If you agree its a very rough and tumble political and psychological game being played out, then keep your guard up and question everything ... even this post. Otherwise, party on!

[Mojambo]

5. Too true

The hard part is yet to come.

We haven't reformed health care in this country. We've simply reformed for profit health insurance.

They are not the same thing.

[Dappleganger]

6. Eeyore's found a home. nt

[Indy Lurker]

7. Manufacturing is starting to pick up

I see it commodities (metals, paper, raw materials), energy (natural gas prices are beginning to go back up from an 8 year low)and durable goods.

And customers are placing orders again.

And they are placing rush orders because they let their inventories run too low for the recent increase in demand.

We in turn are starting to hire temps and work overtime because we have let our inventories run low.

we are also calling our suppliers for rush orders because we have cut back on our stock.

I fully expect the jobs picture to show serious improvement by the 4th of July.