A big change in tone.

Give Barack Obama credit. For trying to change the tone of politics in Washington. He talks to the opposition respectfully. He calls for a bi-partisan approach to solving the nation's many problems. Yes, it's a nice tone. A good start. However, I won't hold my breath waiting for bi-partisan outcomes. That may be almost impossible. Because it's not in the nature of our politicians to be open-minded and fair. They don't even like to socialize together. Often, they insult each other. But Obama is different. He's kind and gentle. And get this -- intelligent, too. How's that for a president of the USA. An attribute called intelligence. We haven't had that for a while. Maybe this shows a lack of respect for George Bush. But hey, I justify my negative opinion. Because Bush showed a lack of respect for the American people. And for the rest of the world, too. Bush was highly partisan. Anyway, Obama promised change. And he's delivering. Yes, a big change in tone. --Jim Broede