Samsara,
               It's not surprising that people have questioned his ability. It's their right and most importantly their duty to inquire a person whom they may trust with the country's reins. What many people think is that they have only seen the attractive wrapper but not the content. It's true with every candidate. One thing that at least looks good with Obama is that he is a charismatic wrapper !
The oft-repeated message of CHANGE and HOPE somewhat looks commonplace but I hope by no means becomes a cliche of empty rhetoric to bait people dismayed by the status quo.

Where is the BEEF ?
From the day one, his policies are there on his website. These days he has started giving detailed speeches to appease the demand of the blue collared workers who are more concerned with the economic package than the  'empty rhetoric'. It is worthwhile to note that he distributed his detailed policies paper to the workers in Wisconsin. They are 40 pages compared to Clinton's 17 (and it's true that more pages don't mean a better policy).

Trash to the Table ?
All the conspiracy theories and the negativities to me are the trashes brought to the table. Though they are concerned, it would had been better if the statements had risen above the place of propaganda.

It is true again that the current administration is fraught with many problems. Whoever, Mr Bush Jr. passes the baton would have the challenging days ahead. It is presumptuos to see Obama as a president but I am very much hopeful. And yes we got Punk'd  ; I am basking in it's glory.