Waving during his acceptance speech which snared me, enveloped me, and I waited and listened to him tell the American public he will do his best, may not always agree, yet will always listen.
Asking his supporters to stop "boo-ing" at the mention of Obama's election by the public. McCain was genuine, sincere, and respectful. He is a real Maverick. Time to celebrate. No more negative mud slinging ads. No more "he said-she said". I am just so darn disappointed regarding the announcements last night on CNN, or whatever channel we were on, CBS I think it might have been, that at 8:20PM, approximately 20 min after the west coast polls closed, the winner(s) were declared. It makes me insane. How can that be possible?
I have to say I am most impressed with McCains address to the American people. He was gracious, he was eloquiant, he blamed himself for the his campaign failings, he stated that the people of America had spoken their choice ((and then his supporters boo'd to which he put up his hands to make them stop)) and he was giving his farwell address. I was moved. I almost cried. Wait, that was because Trenten stuck his finger in my right ear and he has a sharp fingernail!! I was moved by McCain. Yes I voted for him. Normally I am all over being a Democrat & screw the Republicans. I sincerely believed McCain. I do not believe he is a Bush mirror, and he would have brought change. Nothing dramatic, as how is that possible in 4 years. Takes 4 years to clean up the messes of the previous Administration. Anyhow, McCain was my choice. Now if he would have just selected a different VP candidate......
Did anyone know that our great President Lincoln was a Republican? Did anyone know, that back in the day, the Republicans were the leaders to abolish slavery? They spoke for the unheard voices of the slaves, the freedmen, and the runaways. Now look how the times have changed from 1865 to 2008. I also learned that there were many black leaders, Senators, House Representatives back in the late 1880's, so having a black President is nothing really new for this great country. http://afroamhistory.about.com/od/politicians/tp/blackpoliticalfirsts.htm
All I can say is, even though I disagree with many of Barak Obama's policies, choices, even direction from time to time, I was intrigued with his speech last night. He is a good speaker. I am also not all wrapped up in the color of his skin. It doesn't matter to me the color of his skin. It is not my focal point when I see him speak, or watched his 30 minute info-mercial. It has nothing to do with his integrity, his honesty, his beliefs, his policies. This country should not spend so much time focusing on his skin color.. He is a man of politics, no different than any other in American history. America should focus on his choices, his promises, and the future.
The next 4 years will be interesting. You all know it will be. I also do not think it could be or get any worse unless we have another Great Depression. You know how history loves to repeat itself. My gut is not clentching in fear as it was in 2000 & again in 2004 when George W Bush was elected. I do not hold President Bush responsible for everything in disaray in this country. 9/11 didn't help. Greed didn't help. Living outside of ones means didn't help. We, as a country, need to take responsibility for our actions and not rely upon the government to bail us all out. I am not justifying seeing 70 year old retirees having to go back to work at WalMart just to obtain affordable insurance. Or mortgaging homes just to survive the basics. Or on the flip side, losing homes because of lies & deceit.
That shared, I will be watching, listening, and observing Barak Obama to see if he will be bringing that change and hope once again. I respect the fact he did share that there will be times where he will not be able to fix something, eliminate something, or bring about something, yet he will always listen and always be there for the American people. I would be THRILLED if he was able to re-establish the "check and balances" of the Presidency, Congress/House and the Supreme Court Justices as it was set up to be.
OK off my political soapbox. I LOVE POLITICS people. It is exciting for me even though outcomes may not be what I want. Just to be a part of it, to say I voted, is honorable.
I have to say I am most impressed with McCains address to the American people. He was gracious, he was eloquiant, he blamed himself for the his campaign failings, he stated that the people of America had spoken their choice ((and then his supporters boo'd to which he put up his hands to make them stop)) and he was giving his farwell address. I was moved. I almost cried. Wait, that was because Trenten stuck his finger in my right ear and he has a sharp fingernail!! I was moved by McCain. Yes I voted for him. Normally I am all over being a Democrat & screw the Republicans. I sincerely believed McCain. I do not believe he is a Bush mirror, and he would have brought change. Nothing dramatic, as how is that possible in 4 years. Takes 4 years to clean up the messes of the previous Administration. Anyhow, McCain was my choice. Now if he would have just selected a different VP candidate......
Did anyone know that our great President Lincoln was a Republican? Did anyone know, that back in the day, the Republicans were the leaders to abolish slavery? They spoke for the unheard voices of the slaves, the freedmen, and the runaways. Now look how the times have changed from 1865 to 2008. I also learned that there were many black leaders, Senators, House Representatives back in the late 1880's, so having a black President is nothing really new for this great country. http://afroamhistory.about.com/od/politicians/tp/blackpoliticalfirsts.htm
All I can say is, even though I disagree with many of Barak Obama's policies, choices, even direction from time to time, I was intrigued with his speech last night. He is a good speaker. I am also not all wrapped up in the color of his skin. It doesn't matter to me the color of his skin. It is not my focal point when I see him speak, or watched his 30 minute info-mercial. It has nothing to do with his integrity, his honesty, his beliefs, his policies. This country should not spend so much time focusing on his skin color.. He is a man of politics, no different than any other in American history. America should focus on his choices, his promises, and the future.
The next 4 years will be interesting. You all know it will be. I also do not think it could be or get any worse unless we have another Great Depression. You know how history loves to repeat itself. My gut is not clentching in fear as it was in 2000 & again in 2004 when George W Bush was elected. I do not hold President Bush responsible for everything in disaray in this country. 9/11 didn't help. Greed didn't help. Living outside of ones means didn't help. We, as a country, need to take responsibility for our actions and not rely upon the government to bail us all out. I am not justifying seeing 70 year old retirees having to go back to work at WalMart just to obtain affordable insurance. Or mortgaging homes just to survive the basics. Or on the flip side, losing homes because of lies & deceit.
That shared, I will be watching, listening, and observing Barak Obama to see if he will be bringing that change and hope once again. I respect the fact he did share that there will be times where he will not be able to fix something, eliminate something, or bring about something, yet he will always listen and always be there for the American people. I would be THRILLED if he was able to re-establish the "check and balances" of the Presidency, Congress/House and the Supreme Court Justices as it was set up to be.
OK off my political soapbox. I LOVE POLITICS people. It is exciting for me even though outcomes may not be what I want. Just to be a part of it, to say I voted, is honorable.
11-6-08: I think I put my feelings out there in my own political soap box, as well as some blurbs from around the world & the world expectations.
Not only are the expectations from Americans for Obama almost unrealistic, so are the World's expectations of our new President elect. The weight of the world is seriously on his shoulders.....
This is monumental! This is something our children will one day understand as the changing point in our country! I didn't vote for him, yet I am still in awe.
Not only are the expectations from Americans for Obama almost unrealistic, so are the World's expectations of our new President elect. The weight of the world is seriously on his shoulders.....
This is monumental! This is something our children will one day understand as the changing point in our country! I didn't vote for him, yet I am still in awe.
From around the world in the news today Nov 5, 2008:
FRANCE: The French have made no secret of the fact that they wanted to see real change in the White House. Now, most believe transatlantic relations will improve, reports CBS News' Elaine Cobbe. "With the world in turmoil and doubt, the American people, faithful to the values that have always defined America's identity, have expressed with force their faith in progress and the future,” French President Nicolas Sarkozy said in a congratulatory letter to Obama. “At a time when we must face huge challenges together, your election has raised enormous hope in France, in Europe and beyond." France's black junior minister for human rights Rama Yade, who is black, said, "This is the fall of the Berlin Wall times ten. America is re-becoming a New World. … On this morning, we all want to be American so we can take a bite of this dream unfolding before our eyes."
UNITED KINGDOM: British Prime Minister Gordon Brown said he was looking forward to working with the new U.S. President. "This is a moment that will live in history, as long as history books are written," he said. "I've talked to Senator Obama on many occasions and I know that he is a true friend of Britain, and I know that the values we share in common and the policies on which we can work together will enable us as two countries to come through these difficult economic times and build a safer and more secure society for the future."
SPAIN: Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero said, "President Obama will have in Spain and its government a friend and a loyal ally. I want us to work together in such issues where the Spanish experience is wider and where the shared interests will make us closer."
GERMANY: "America is electing a new president, but for the Germans, for the Europeans, it is electing the next world leader," said Alexander Rahr, director of the German Council on Foreign Relations. In Berlin, where Obama "soared like a rock star" in front of hundreds of thousands of people this summer, poll after poll showed that if they had a vote, Germans would have overwhelmingly chosen him. "Finally, a victory over racism in the whole world. I hope it’s going to be the end of racism," said one man. And over and over again, people spoke of hope. "I hope that all the dreams the people have now are coming true. So let’s keep fingers crossed that he will be able to fulfill what America, but also the whole world, is expecting from him."
POLAND: Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski spoke of "a new America with a new credit of trust in the world."
RUSSIA: Russian President Dmitry Medvedev issued a congratulatory telegram, reports CBS News Moscow bureau chief Svetlana Berdnikova. "I expect to develop a constructive dialogue with you on the basis of confidence and respect for each other's interests," he said. He said Russia is not inherently anti-American but suggested it is up to the United States to take the initiative in improving ties. Medvedev said Russia hopes that Obama's administration will "make a choice in favor of full-fledged relations with Russia."
JERUSALEM: Palestinian Hopes, Israeli Fears: Both Israeli and Palestinian officials congratulated Barack Obama on his election victory, but CBS News correspondent Robert Berger reports their public comments were noticeably different. "Israel expects the close strategic cooperation with the new administration, president and Congress will continue along with the continued strengthening of the special and unshakeable relationship between the two countries," said Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni. "We hope the president-elect ... would continue the U.S. engagement in the peace process without delay," said Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat. "We hope the two-state vision would be transferred from a vision to a realistic track immediately."
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