Change, change, change has been the theme in American presidential politics this year. Senator Barrack Obama, with his impeccable oratory ability has cajoled Americans with his message of “Hope and Change” throughout the Democratic primaries. Americans are eager for a change, new vision, new ideas, and new kind of leadership that transcends old Washington politics. Senator Obama's message was simple, a real change from the old guards to a new generation of leaders, a change from business as usual in Washington. Liberians often brag of Liberia being the oldest African Republic. Indeed, it would be fair to acquiesce that its policies and politicians are obsolete. Liberian politicians have been resistant to real change of leadership. I have followed Liberian politics closely with exhilaration ever since I was in high school. I wrote my first commentary in the independent Inquirer when I was a high school student at A.M.E Zion Academy. As a trained diplomat and lawyer, I have followed the country's politics intensely. The “old guards” have not changed, or left the stage, recent changes have been a mere window dressing. I still remember their names from junior high school, even elementary school. During the 2005 presidential election the few names that echoed more vividly were: the late Baccus Matthews, Milton Teahjay, Dr. Boima Fahnbulleh, Jr., Mr. WVS Tubman Jr., Chea Cheapoo and the current president; others worked behind the scene. These politicians have been recycled from one regime or administration to another.