OK... first of all I have to be honest that I only read the first 3rd of the astrology reading, but I read the reactions as well and had a good laugh.

I've met Barack quite a few times... although it was admittedly a few years back... and got to know him and can honestly say that this 'conspiracy theory' rubbish about a birth certificate faking is just silly, silly, silly... I know Americans love the conspiracy theories, UFO's and Elvis sightings, but Big Pic I have to say I'm surprised that came from you...! (You’ll always be forgiven though as I like reading your insights...)

What's he really like? Ambitious, pragmatic, realistic and downright smart as a whip. I enjoyed nothing more than sparring with him over political theory, he's a whiz kid in the political history department. I know I was previously criticized back in Jan/Feb for predicting (correctly) that he would win handily, but when one meets someone they get a measure of the man, he is decent, honest, intelligent and very thoughtful. His actions so far have show exactly that. When he doesn't know the answer, he does know where to get the best advice, and even then he questions it until he himself is convinced of the wisdom. On top of all that... well he's damn funny :)

Anyhow, I for one believe (as I stated way back when) that he will bring the economy back in line. Pure capitalists in America miss the point, they live for the dream of self-reliance and self-interest guiding business, but it doesn't reflect human nature any better than communism does. I live in Switzerland where the minimum wage is 25 bucks an hour. Yes we pay more at restaurants, but there are tonnes of them and people use them. Yes cleaning ladies are expensive, but there are tonnes of them and they are commonly used... best part is that waitresses and cleaning ladies also have a nice home, shop in our businesses and go to restaurants. Crime is almost non-existent and I have never seen a beggar or homeless person. Why... because everyone benefits from the economy... everyone. Obama is practical and learns quickly... his economic stimulus idea to forge a new Apollo initiative in the form of renewable energy is a masterstroke. Trust me, what you see is really what he is... the first time I met him I honestly knew he was destined for greatness, perhaps not to this degree, but greatness... I hope Pic you have the opportunity to meet him yourself, to be honesty you wouldn't give a flying fluff if he was from Mars, he's a good man and a great leader, give him some time. Besides how could you go wrong after 8 years of aggressive chimpanzee cluelessness...?

We NEED this... people follow America and America must lead on this issue. We're all in this mining forum, we want to be wealthy and successful... but we're also all human beings. Despite other conspiracy theories, global warming is real (come see out glaciers... what’s left of them... here!). We need responsible, long term thinking for my children and yours. Greed is not good (to put a spin on "Wall Street")