decision 08

Because I use this blog as a journal I wanted to post last night's historical event. I will admit I don't really get into politics as much as I probably should, but for the first time I tried to really listen to both sides and express my opinions. As I listened I was sometimes disappointed in both sides for decisions they had made and things that were said and I was often confussed as to who I would vote for. Last night America made it's decision and it was a very special moment for our country to elect the first African American as our 44th president. I was touched by both Obama and McCain's speeches and after all the debating and arguing I was once again, proud to be an American. I hope this change will bring our country closer together in these hard times and it will be interesting to see what President Obama will do to make those changes.


"If there is anyone out there who doubts that America is a place where anything is possible, who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time, who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer.
Young and old, rich and poor, Democrat and Republican, black, white, Hispanic, Asian, Native American, gay, straight, disabled and not disabled, Americans have sent a message to the world that we have never been just a collection of red states and blue states. We have been and always will be the United States of America.
It’s been a long time coming, but tonight, because of what we did on this day, in this election, at this defining moment, change has come to America."


"Let there be no reason now for Americans to fail to cherish their citizenship in this, the greatest nation on Earth. I pledge to him to do all in my power to help him lead us. We fought as hard as we could, the failure is mine--not yours ... I'm so deeply grateful to you ... Today, I was a candidate for the highest office in the country I love so much, and tonight, I remain her servant."