I know so many of you are not fond of Obama-or what he stands for. There are a few fundamental things that I disagree with too; but, to me he is inspiring. We are witnesses of a truly amazing time in history. Every day since the election I have found myself in tears just thinking about what having a black president means. We have come a long way. I don't pretend to know what it could ever feel like to experience racism. Until I lived in Arkansas I really didn't understand what all the fuss was about. I know that racism was never tolerated in the home I grew up in and didn't see it in my community. The past few days seeing the reactions of so many black Americans has touched me deeply. I love this clip of Sherry Shephard on The View and the Will.i.am (from the Black Eyed Peas) montage of Obama's New Hampshire speech at the beginning of his candidacy.
Friday, November 7, 2008
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I agree - he inspires me too. I am proud to be an American right now and am excited to watch him lead our country. I LOVED his acceptance speech!
I did too, Kareen. I loved McCain's speech too. They were both incredibly inspiring and McCain was so humbled and respectful instead of bitter and resentful. I loved it!
I hope there is change in a good way! How cool that you took your little girl to the Palin event!
So I am all for a black president, I think its awesome. However, what scares me the most I think, is it seems like the last few years we are getting so far away from our morals, and to now have a president that doesn't even believe in God... I don't know, its the fundamental principal this country was founded on... it just doesn't feel right to me. I loved that about Pres. Bush, he always turned to God it seemed like... But he, Obama, is definately a smooth talker and hopefully, things will go ok... Thats my two cents...
I get the fact that almost nobody in my life likes Obama but me (including my husband...that has made for some interesting conversations at our house) but I do know that Barrack Obama believes in God.
My husband and I disagree about politics too. Interesting is a nice word to describe conversations - I like that!
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