5...4... 3 2 1! Welcome to the G-Force.

Twelve men on the defense; we take no nonsense.
Feel the power from the stands: every woman, child and man.
Tap in to the G-force, and use your outside voice!
Whether sun, rain or snow, we're gonna scream and let 'em know...

If 2011 was the year for doubling down,
2012 will be the year we up the ante.

It will be interesting to watch the not-yet-retiring Boomer generation continue to attack the Millennials as "the generation that expects a trophy just for showing up", when really? Who is it exactly that expects to "age onto" the generational social entitlements (that they didn't have a hand in winning) simply for being born to sacrificial parents, at the right time on the continuum?

We'll continue to watch the Democrats with an aging plan (entitlements for the poor, and many others, as we all become part of "one governmental family, caring for all, non-privately" ) battle those who understand why the gaps are widening between the two Americas: if you willingly invest in your own, and practice discipline above and beyond, rewards will come. If you need to be cajoled all the way, to get your work done on time, eat your vegetables, spend time with your children, and put your own first, it will be harder to compete with those who have invested resources, over generations, in their own. Honestly.

We can't erase away motivation, values, character and flexibility. Or success. If you go out and get it, you deserve more than he who stayed home, protesting that it wasn't equally handed out to him.

This coming year, more and more, we'll see the definitions begin to flesh out, and the distinctions in how we're going to get to that more equitable place. We all agree, as Americans, where we need to go -- or not.

It's identifying who has the better strategic plans, which work to get us there in reality -- not just in theory but in time-tested practice -- that matters now. And I'm talking well past just winning an election; "getting the part" / "making the team".

Enjoy the night, and the extended weekend. We've got a lot of work ahead in the coming years. Upping the ante ... remember, you heard it here first! Happy 2012.