That is probably what most of us are thinking right about now. some are way too happy. some are sad and wondering what the future holds for them. I know, its only the changing of our guard, and it hasnt even really happened yet. it wont happen till next year. In the meantime, we can try to get an idea of whats in store by trying to predict the outcome by who he brings on board for his new cabinet. I will leave that particular task to those in more of the know than me.
While I was watching the huge celebration last night, and listening to the many comments i kept hearing the same thing, over and over. "Never in MY lifetime did I expect to see this. " I must have been a little nieve about this. I kept thinking this was about the persons views and values and goals of what he wanted to accomplish. I am happy we finally crossed the color line. that is not the issue for me. never was. it is his views, values, and goals he wants to accomplish.
so i am going to move on. try to anyway. what choice do I have, none. I am not the only person feeling like this. I would imagine quite a few of us with the R in front of our political standing are feeling the same way. I was able to gain a bit of respect for Clinton, so maybe i can do the same for obama. Im sure he is a nice guy. I just dont agree with his views, values and goals.
so this is me trying to accept and move on. Hopefully, our paychecks wont completley disappear, along with our savings and any other account we may have our retirement in. I can just keep trying to have my new beginning.
Well said Lisa!! Race was never and issue for me either. Ideology was. And Obama's ideology is not what I think is best for this country. I keep hearing how this is a 'great day in history' and a 'great day for America' because an African American was elected president. While I am glad and can respect the importance of barriers being broken, I cannot be glad and celebrate Obama winning the election. His views and beliefs are just too far from my own and not the direction I want to see my country go in. My sense of hope lies in that conservatives and the Republican party will take this opportunity to regroup and get the party back on track. We need to find a better way to get our message out, becaues fighting a pervasive liberal media and candidates willing to accept money from any mysterious source are daunting opponents to face. As for the future under Obama...well, I don't believe he will have the mandate he is hoping for and that gives me some solace. He still has to govern within the confines of today's realities. He will be inherting some difficult problems and I truly hope he can face them with reason and wisdom. We shall see.
ReplyDeleteI don't want to appear negative here, but if tons of people start showing up at the White House wearing their hats on backwards, wearing lots of gold chains or gold inlay teeth and yelling in rhyme into a coke bottle, I'm leaving the country. LOL
ReplyDeleteI can't stop laughing! I don't have the guts to say what you did! I have a whole new respect for you Jim! I think I will go add you to my contact list!
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