Politics as usual

Aight, so Im 30 something years old and its very interesting to actually witness history. These last few years, months, weeks and even days write a new chapter in American history and will effect me directly and my children sometime soon. It definitely makes me very fearful for the future.
First off with the elections coming up in about 6 weeks or so, I can't imagine that people really want to elect someone that represents the last 8 years of turmoil. I know that I'm a democrat and would love to see a Democrat as president because thats what I fell best represents me, but ANYONE can see that we need to make a change. However, Im fearful that this won't happen because of the smoke and mirrors. Im also fearful because, this country is still as racist as ever. When it comes down to it, people want to vote with who they are familiar with in looks and its not so much the political agenda...its a pop culture mentality and that's bad....
With the debates getting ready to start, the Republican Party has been dancing around by hiding Governor Palin and not having her answer questions and now theres talk of McCain not making it to the first debate in Mississipi. WHAT?? Yeah, he wants to be in Washington to potentially help this bailout with the economy. However, educated people will soon realize that its more of a ploy than an action. It sounds good, but its not necessary because he's not involved! Go debate and tell the people how you would handle this situation. You can multitask can't you?? Not looking good America...
Lastly, the economy. We should have seen this coming. Unfortunately its going to get worse before it gets better and we need to do what we can as citizens to try and soften the blow. Its a shame that we might be potentially facing a DEPRESSION...like in the 30's...WTF???
That's just me venting, but it doesn't look good.