The Obama Victory

Congratulations to Obama. Though I am no fan of his, he is still my President-elect.

There is much to be fearful of with this new administration. However, today I would like to write of the things to be happy and thankful for on this post-election day.

Today is a day when all minorities can rejoice. For the first time in the history of this great nation, we have shown to ourselves and to the world that the job of President can indeed go to anyone who can be elected. It is not an old white man's gentleman's club. A virtual nobody 24 months ago, Barrack Obama ascended to the highest post in the country with a landslide victory on this Historic November day.

For all the minorities who have been oppressed over these many decades, this is a victory for them. It is something that all Americans can be proud of, that on this day we have chosen by a majority vote, a President of African decent. (I do not say he is an African-American because that is not his history he is half African and half white, raised internationally and in Hawaii).

Every 4 years we come to this crossroads. Every year we prove again the strength of our democracy. Though, some 46 million Americans did not vote for President Obama there is no rioting in the streets. There are no hateful demonstrations. There is over joyous applause by his supporters, and calm respect by his opponents. This country of ours is a great democracy, where the shift of power is peaceful and organized. It is a testament to the greatness of this country, that though the conservatives and the Republicans have been defeated for at least 4 years, there is still hope for the future. There is hope now, and there is hope in another 4 years.

What a great country we live in. Though I do not agree with Obama on many issues, his tax policy the chief among his flawed policies, I do hope and pray that he may make the correct decisions for this country and put the right people around him who can make our country great. I hope that he may be a centrist, and reach across the isle as he has promised, and get things done to benefit this country. I hope he may be true to his words and his promises of bringing this country together, not as Democrats and Republicans, but as Americans. His words bring tears to many, but may his actions bring joy and prosperity for all Americans, regardless of race, religions, social stature, or any other of our many differences.

Good Luck President Obama!