A Shift in History

Yesterday was a great day! America overwhelmingly elected the first black President! Although it seemed as though Barack Obama had enormous momentum in our little corner of the world, it was difficult to judge if he was similarly popular in the rural areas and in the rest of the U.S. where people tend to be more conservative. My heart swelled with happiness as the tally continued to add up in his favor and John McCain eventually conceded. McCain's speech was so eloquent. We wondered aloud if he hadn't let the RNC call the shots and just shown that side of himself during the campaign, if he'd have won. Nevertheless, Obama's victory can be the turning point of our country. A chance for a high profile, powerful black man to set an example for other black men. To give them a sense of pride and purpose. To raise them up, get them working for their own good which will help them, their families & communities and remove the burden on society. Everyone will reap the benefits. It's a step towards healing the deep wounds between whites and blacks. It sends a potent message to the rest of the world: "We reject George Bush and his decisions and we want someone fresh & new to represent us. We want to regain your acceptance & respect. We are overcoming our racism and a new day is dawning in the United States of America. And that is what we are: UNITED STATES of AMERICA!"
Hear us ROAR!!!!!!!! Yesterday solidified that fact. We will no longer be victims of a handful of white men born to privilege and subjugating the rest of us for their financial gain. Not that I want to live in a socialist state, but the long list of wrongs committed by the insular group of men in Washington and on Wall Street and in the oil industry has really angered me. Apparently, I'm not alone. A burden shared is a burden halved. We're all in this together.

I can't wait to witness what Obama does. I hope his administration can avoid scandal and come up with innovative solutions to our plethora of problems. If he can get us all pulling together instead of pulling apart, the mood and overall condition of the country could recover very rapidly. After his speech I felt energized and committed to thinking up ways in which I could do my part. Hallelujah! Like the song says: "I'm proud to be an American!"