Mal - bottom line, no insult intended cuz I like you, is that you got swept up in the whole hope & change tidal wave.  After the Bush years, i get that.  Being the historic election of a first minority potus, I get that too.  However, obama is simply not who you think you voted for.  He is a media creation with a well crafted image made for great sale to the masses.  The reality is the opposite when you look at it.      
Personally, I think Hillary would have made a good POTUS.  She loves the country, but is also experienced and cold as ice.  
I voted for McCain for a few reasons, being a check on the congress,  SC picks, and that I like Sarah.  I don't care who trashes me for that.  
After KevorkianCare, Cap & Trade, the mosque, suing AZ, the failed Stim Bill, the Fed Reserve 24/7 money printing insanity, etc etc, I really think we are heading for total collapse.