President Barack Obama
With a tear in my eye and a lump in my throat I watched Barack Obama become the 44th President of the United States. I have been speechless most of the night but I think I can finally put to words what I am feeling….
All my life I have read about or seen in film great strides in American history. My mother’s generation grew up in a time of extreme change. Witnesses to Vietnam, the civil rights movement, woman’s rights, men on the moon, and countless tragedies & movements that have shaped this country. My grandparents suffered through the depression and a World War. But when it came to our generation nothing compares to tonight. Sure we witnessed a Gulf War victory and September 11th, but this election ranks (in my eyes) in the top 10 greatest American moments. I honestly thought I would never see the day.
Now I know what it must have felt to watch the first steps on the moon OR gaining the right to vote. I am very proud of this country and it’s people. My faith in the collective intelligence has been restored. Obama wins by (I think) the biggest margin in my lifetime. It is an OVERWHELMING mandate/statement by the American people that we have had enough! It is time to restore our image and reputation in the world.
Suddenly the future looks much brighter…..
Again I leave you with this quote,
“Rosa sat so that Martin could walk.
Martin walked so that Barack could run.
Barack is running so that our children can fly.” -unknown
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EDIT: I forgot to mention the different measures I was pulling for…..
California Prop 8 – Ban on Gay Marriage. with 91 percent reported, it looks like it passed 52% to 48. Nice job California voters. IDIOTS. When are people going to stop legislating morality? Not all of us believe in your fairy tale gods and/or ridiculous judgments. Gays deserve every right to be just as miserable as the rest of you.
Cali -Prop 4 – Abortion Limits - 91% reported – voted NO 53% to 47
Colorado Amendment 48 - Human life from moment of conception – overwhelmingly NO 73% to 27. Thank jeebus!
Colorado Amendment #50 - Expanding gaming. PASSED. Stakes increase from max $5 to $100!! & expanded hours! YAAAY! I am most happy!
South Dakota Initiative 11 – Abortion limits – NO 55% to 45
Colorado goes blue for the first time since 92.
We have come along way America…. but so far to go….
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November 5th, 2008 at 7:46 am
It was a great day…..I’ve been witness to many huge events in my life, but this one……..I love it!!
Great post!!
November 5th, 2008 at 11:55 am
Honestly the way you cover this I think you should crank up a political comic/blog for Colorado.
November 5th, 2008 at 1:54 pm
i am proud to be an american today, and proud to call barack obama my president!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCqVcWzzO74
November 5th, 2008 at 2:12 pm
I’ve been listening to the obama tribute by shontelle “battle cry” all day today
November 5th, 2008 at 2:36 pm
Yess!!! we won!!!! i cant believe this. This makes me want to watch Shontelles Battle Cry video!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCqVcWzzO74
November 5th, 2008 at 2:47 pm
YES AMERICA! WE DID THE RIGHT THING! This was a glorious election this year and theres only more positive to come from here on out! If you haven’t checked out the Grassroots: Yes We Can album, make sure you do so! The election drivin album includes artist such as Shontelle with her song “Battle Cry” You can even check out the new video on the link below!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCqVcWzzO74
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCqVcWzzO74
November 5th, 2008 at 3:31 pm
Oh my goodness, I thought I was the only one that knew about the Shontelle Battle Cry video. It is staying on repeat until I get over the historical victory that just happened…which won’t be for a while.
November 5th, 2008 at 3:38 pm
What an amazing day in American history! Dreams do come true! Did you all see how Oprah Winfrey revealed this week that she uses a vision board to visualize her goals and harness the power of intention? Oprah created a vision board, months ago, that emphasized Obama as president and the gown she intended to wear during his imagined inauguration.
For anybody who doesn’t know, a vision board is collage of image that symbolizes a desired outcome. By looking at these images daily and imagining these desired outcomes – like accomplishing a goal – your brain becomes more honed in to making this reality. Many top athletes, entrepreneurs, presidents, and philanthropists have used vision boards to help them accomplish their goals.
I know that on http://www.TheVisionBoardKit.com you can download a free chapter that includes the eight basic ingredients of a successful vision board.
November 5th, 2008 at 10:42 pm
My faith will be restored in the collective intelligence once people start realizing we need to preserve the constitution. Ron Paul is the only real solution imo
November 5th, 2008 at 11:41 pm
Obama is the solution! Get over it! And the battle cry song it very uplifting. Love it!
November 9th, 2008 at 5:11 pm
lol Nikki GL
November 11th, 2008 at 11:37 pm
Prop 8 Passed in Missouri!! No, not like the prop 8 in California, but the “loss limit” is off the books now. Look for the “Dennis Phillips” effect and major poker coming to Midwest Events!!
November 19th, 2008 at 10:18 am
Ron – there may be different definitions for “bigot” but come on….. anyone who hears what word or is called that word, only think of ONE definition.
It’s like me using the word “nigger” and saying “I am using this in the “ignorant” sense of the definition.