Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Yippppeeeee!


What an historic day! I feel heady and excited - I can smell and feel change on the wind, and feel safer for having a compassionate, curious intellect in charge of the country whose decisions so affect my own.

Thank you to all Americans who voted - even if for the Republicans - as you demonstrated, as Obama said, a return to the true values you stood for long ago - democracy, transparency and community participation to name a few.

I first heard about Barack Obama in 2004, when I saw a small segment of a speech he made. I was mesmerised by his articulate and thoughtful speech, and the way he could combine grace with power in such a unique way.

Here's to a new world order which sees a move away from consumerism, self-interest, illegality, insularity and fear-mongering. And let's welcome in a progressive, all-encompassing, public-minded and change-oriented super power, who urges us to speak truth to power and be engaged actively in governance.

3 comments:

  1. Cheers indeed. Wonderfully put.

    I really hope it does lead to real change for the people who need it most.

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  2. I'll second that!

    Here's hoping the Congress doesn't go too nutsy and the honeymoon period lasts long enough for Obama to get something done.

    75 days and counting!

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  3. I know, how exciting. I went to New York for the election (I'm Irish) and it was SO MUCH FUN. I can't tell you. People were so thrilled.

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