the wisdom of the cynical

My cynicism is second only to Kurt Vonneguts. I have seen way too much and weathered too many art-storms. I do like a good laugh and a cold drink and that is probably why I haven't withered into bitterness. When Obama was running for president I saw all these people running around estatic and crying and covered in shirts and pins and I said to myself "it doesnt matter what you do, the outcome will be the same" I always cast a questioning eye to people when they get excited about something--especially politics...whether you are right or left I am not sure how you could think that a politician is going to bring hope and change. Maybe Santa can--but a Prez--no. where are all those people now? where are the pins and the banners? What we have is bush lite with some socialism sauce poured on top. There is no change. The bail out trillions all went to off-shore banks and the people who they stole it from get nothing--nada. Obama aint paying anyones mortgage. Because I am cynical I am not surprised by this--I expected as much. I appreciate hope but it isnt it better to have a face without egg on it?