Much like it took an Irish band to caputre how America was feeling after 9/11 (Super Bowl Halftime 2002), it takes an Irish writer to capture the mood of the country as we celebrate a new year amidst economic uncertainty. The tension between hope and fear conveyed through Sinatra's My Way was brilliant. Who in America does not feel that way now? Almost everyone, regardless of political affiliation, is glad to be rid of the Bush years and wishes a young, inelligent, history making President the best in leading us through very challenging times. We are hopeful. However, this is tempered by a fear and an uncertainty over the state of our country- job losses keep piling up, a stimulus will put us in more debt that will have to be addressed, etc. We all hold out hope for Obama, but truly fear(and know) that one President can not and will not solve all of our problems.