I'd like to say, as I saw Obama standing there last night, in front of a wall of American flags, giving his speech, that he truly loves America, and is a man of his word, But I don't think so.
I'd like to say that I watched him walk to the podium, to give his acceptance speech that he worked so hard, and that he earned this. But I can't forget what little he has actually accomplished. Yes, he ran a good campaign, I can't forget that he has campaigned longer then he has actually served in the Senate.and I can't forget how he himself said, in 2004 that he was not ready.I'd like to say, as I saw him standing there, that the people have spoken, and the best man won. But, I can't forget the thousands and thousands of fraudulent voters registered, the buses of homeless and drug addicts that were driven to the polls. I can't forget the Obama supporters who have been caught voting twice, the people on the streets saying they voted multiple times.
I'd like to say that as I watched Michelle on stage last night,I was sadden that she will be our first African American First Lady. and, I can't forget the times she said she was for the first time, proud of her country. A country that afforded her an Ivy League education, a country where her family prospered and excelled. I can't forget her saying that America is a mean country.
I'd like to say that as I was watching McCain give his concession speech, that he lost after a good fight. But I can't forget that McCain couldn't even fight. His every move, every attempt to put up a good fight was chastised in the media.
I'd like to say that as I saw him standing there, and even as I listened to him, and was moved to tears, that he deserves it. I couldn't help think of the man that did not win. A man who has courageously served his country since he was 17 years old. A man who fought, and almost died for his country. A man who spent five years in a prison in Vietnam. I'd like to say that, although my candidate lost, I trust that Obama will follow through with his promises. But I can't forget the broken promises he has already made, and the lies that he has told - looking into the eye of the American people. I can't forget the sliding numbers for his tax cuts.
I do want to understand what this means to his supporters, to African Americans, and to people around the world. I do, and it saddens me that I can't share gleefully in this moment in history. As much as I want to welcome this idea of change, this new age of politics, this giant step for mankind, this great leap of faith, this huge movement forward in race relations in America, I just can't forget how we got to this day.
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Norma - wow... the well thought out commentary, the heart opening and honest reaction. I am at a loss for words to describe how impressed I am with you.
I will be honest and tell you I agree with what you said - and add one more thing.
For the first time in history, we have a man as president who doesn't think America is the BEST nation on earth.
I pray with you and for you for the future of our GREAT nation.
Wow.... Norma well said! I mean truly, you have said in one post, what i have felt since I woke up yesterday morning! I want to say that we all need to be praying, and I am glad to see I am not the only one who thinks so!
Stopped by from Jody's blog... Very well said. I too have been trying really hard to find peace with America's decision. Our family is praying for this nation as well!! I find comfort in knowing that everything happens for a reason according to His perfect will. He is in control!!
Amazing, I'm glad to see someone new in office. America is what it is, a melting pot. I have not seen such a country that has more hatred, racism and predjudice in all my life. For the last eight years this country has been falling and also reverting to the past. I'm an American, but can I say I'm proud to be one? NO!! Most people are afraid to express their true feelings because they don't want to be judged. Well, I'm not one of them. It's a wonderful thing to see someone other than an old, tired conservative in office AGAIN trying to control everyone and everything. No one here is a clone, everyone has their own beliefs and for the first time, people crawled out from whatever rock they were hiding under and decided ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! I live in the SOUTH and OBAMA won our vote! That says a lot right there. True, you all need to continue to pray, not just because of who is now in office but for the hate that is deep in your soul that is now coming to light. Bush was not the man to lead during his 8 years in the White House and McCain is jsut a redneck. They both created fear and divided this country. Maybe with this man in office, people can accept CHANGE!
Trina, It's people like you who always have to look at it as a color thing! I not once in my postings EVER said anything negative about the color of his skin. Frankly my Dear I could care less about his skin color, What I do care about is how he’s been acting throughout his campain and that’s scary to think this person could be our president! I feel sorry for people like you who despretly want CHANGE at any cost and vote for all the wrong reasons. You are the one that seems to have so much bitter hate. And one more thing sweetie, It’s not nice to call anyone a Redneck!
Norma, the color thing was never mentioned in my post. I don't care if the man was Asian, Jamaican, Arab or Latin, it is time for someone else not only to run, but to have the chance to win. Don't feel sorry for people like me, feel sorry for the people that are ignorant and blind to accepting the new. Now as far as CHANGE, look what no change has brought us. How many more soldiers must die, how many more people must lose their jobs and homes? That's the only change that's been happening in the last few years. Everyone deserves a chance and the people have chose who they wanted to put their faith in. And as far as my redneck comment, it may not have been very nice, but I call it like I see it. But like the old sayin' goes, "if it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, it must be a duck." And by the way, I was hoping Hillary would win!
One more thing Sweetie before I put an end to this commenting back to someone I don't know, you asked how many more people will lose their jobs and homes? Well Hon I hate to be the one to give you the bad news "MANY MORE" and why is it okay for YOU to be able to "CALL IT LIKE IT IS" and not anybody else!
Oh and Trina have yourself a wonderful four years full of many wonderful changes our new President has promised to the Nation. and one more thing sweetie please keep your comments to yourself if you are the only one here allowed to "Call it like it IS" or look for another site who will agree with you!
Oh and Trina!
I was born in Costa Rica, But became American Citizen long ago and I'm still "PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN" If your not proud to be an American, LEAVE!
Glad to see you want to put an end to the back and forth. You gave your opinion and I gave mine. Now may God bless you and have a good night.
Psalm 75:7
But it is God who judges:
He brings one down, he exalts another.
Norma - great response to Trina. well stated. I think it is time for change - it is time to make it a requirement that only people who;
1. own property,
2. have had a job in the past 10 years,
3. have a family and
4. have, 'at least' a high school education
should be allowed to vote.
Most initiatives/propositions affect property owners more than anyone else (by increasing property tax, municipal taxes, etc).
Most tax increases really only affect people who have to work for their income and pay income taxes (not people on the country's dole, welfare, medicaid, medi-cal, social security, etc.).
Same with health care changes - and initiatives about children. These should only be voted on by people who have or have had children (they really know what it is like to have them). If you want to have a child, but haven't had any - or aren't even in a relationship - shut up...
These types of changes in our voting process would really make people who care about the country getting better vote on things that directly affect them.
I am really ashamed at people who voted 'affirmative action' by voting for Obama only because he is 1/2 black or would have voted for Hillary because she is female and would make the white house 'look' different - thereby making a change.
Real change begins by caring - caring about our country. Not running it down. You know, for the first time in history we have a couple in the white house that doesn't even think that the USA is the greatest Nation in the world.
That's sad.
Thank You Rick, I really appreciate all your wonderful comments, You are a great example of a great American and I am proud to be your friend.
Norma
Good idea Rick! Let's not stop at a high school diploma, let's up the voting requirements to postgraduate degree holders. In that case, the bigotry/hypocrisy of Yes on 8-ers would NOT have won out, being that postgraduate degree holders voted NO on 8 at 54-57%. BTW are Yes on 8-ers drafting a propostion to strip heterosexual couples of marital rights who divorced/remarried for reasons other than adultery/abuse (rhetorical- of course they are not)? Application of biblical values and beliefs to homosexuals, yet not heterosexuals is hypocrictical to say the least.
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