The Crystal Ball

Back in Denver, I noted the words of Illinois Senator, Dick Durbin as he advised Obama on a 2008 presidential run. Durbin said:

"there are times in life when you look for the right moment to make your move...but sometimes the moment picks you. Now is your moment, and even if you lose, you can't lose."

Two years ago TODAY, October 27 2006, Charles Krauthammer of the (conservative) National Review Online made his own crystal ball prediction. It is almost eery to read two years later. It is worth noting that even back then, conservatives wonks saw the potential of Obama's candidacy.

We shall see in 8 or maybe 9 days just how the predictions pan out. By their standards, Obama has already WON, and achieved more than they initially imagined.

Amidst the vile that we have seen, it is a true blessing that there have always been people with hope and clear vision for a brighter more positive future for this country.

As Proverbs reminds us: Where there is no vision, the people perish (29:18)

...With insight, the people flourish.