Revolution is a heavy term usually reserved to reference historic, and usually violent, political upheaval. Obama’s rise to power is populist and will replace a more hubristic power structure. What we’re watching this week is a revolution indeed, and a testament to our founding father’s vision of peaceful transitions of power mandated by the electorate. There shall never be a need to overthrow our government as long as people vote.

Watch congress now wake up to Obama’s obvious people’s mandate. They should be mindful of the disparity between their own and Obama’s approval ratings when they vote on the stimulus and other popular policies. They should realize the political suicide inherent in being seen as a roadblock to the promise of change Obama mobilized (and continues to mobilize) his grassroots campaign under.