Where's Waldo?

In 1962, sister of a posthumous Medal of Honor winner reminded Americans "that no matter... how desperate our situation is, somehow, somewhere, in this great melting pot, there arises a great American to give life and hope to a tired and weary people, and to inspire and lead them from the bitter depths of despair to the heights of victory by his shining example of raw courage and dedicated devotion to his country."

Phyllis Basilone might have been referring to John, but her words echo today, immersed in the Obama presidency and preceding 2012, our next Presidential contest. Perhaps, Phyllis could not conceive of a man leading us out of darkness but the question is still valid, "where's our next Waldo?"