Out with the old and in with the new. I wish I could say I was there this morning, but instead, I was taking pictures of the television with my Blackberry. Barack has succeeded in filling this nation with hope, promise and inspiration. This is truly a historic day for America. He is fresh face for a stagnant country that is in crisis. I found myself wondering how overwhelmed he must feel now that is all officially resting on his shoulders. I am also optimistic, but with a degree of caution. I love his presence and his speech writer, and I love that he is the first black president. I am grateful to bear witness to the historical significance of that last fact alone.
I must put a disclaimer on what I'm about to write, as it may cause some of you to take offense. I voted for Barack Obama because I believe in what he stands for and I believe, if anyone can bring the winds of change blowing through this country, it's probably him. However...I am weary. I am tired of listening to all the promises made to win elections that seem to be forgotten when it's all said and done. I am tired of politicians changing their opinions with the tide. I am tired of losing sight of what is true and what is really only hollow words uttered to win votes. HOPE was a big facet of Barack's campaign and I hope with all my might that he can deliver on his words. I hope he will do his best to shine a light of promise on America. After all, he is human and his best is all we can ask of him.
Best of luck to you, President Obama. I, for one, am standing behind you with hope in my heart.
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Interesting i was watching yesterday and i really did not hear anything that he said that was new ... I felt i heard it all in the convention speeches or acceptance speech or wherever in the past two years. The new thing i heard was that there was so much to do that it may not get done in four years and that it will get worse before it gets better. I voted for Obama. I still think Hillary was the candidate that would have had an immediate effect on wall street, health care, education and the military. We can dream and hope for change but someone has to get the work done. Seems after yesterday the finger is pointed back at us. So I stand with you and Hope that there is some execution plan behind those words.
I loved the poem from the poet and i like that last guy Rev Lowrey or something like that.
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