Even as a moderate conservative-ish person who’s still pretty apprehensive about Obama in some ways, I feel pretty excited tonight. The man is electrifying, and his speech tonight was brilliant. The election itself was swift, decisive, and completely free of the sort of agonizing dragged out conflict that characterized the 2000, and to a lesser extent the 2004, elections. So although I don’t agree with Obama on everything, I’m wishing the best for him and I’m certainly willing and eager to see where he can take us.
Heck, I voted for him.
It was either that or President Palin.
So, full steam ahead! This is history folks, and it feels good. No, great. No, awesome. No, fucking awesome.
(If he calls, though, tell him he still can’t have my guns. He’s just going to have to buy his own.)
Also, I’m hoping CNN uses their fancy Holo-Technology from the future to rotate a HUGE Obama head in the middle of the studio. An Obama head that breathes fire and shoots lasers from his eyes. Y’know, for fun…
I think this might be what patriotism feels like. When they CNN called it, about a hundred and fifty of us, watching it in a hall on campus, spontaneously burst into song - the national anthem.
I was sure Obama wasn’t going to win because it just seemed too good to be true. But apparently, I wasn’t giving my fellow voters enough credit.
Also, I almost teared up during his speech. Especially when he promised his daughters a puppy, because…if someone’s that good of a dad, he’s got to be a decent guy.
The next President of the United States of America is not even ten years older than I am. Usually, Presidents are twice my age–in the case of Reagan…six times.
Granted, I’m older now waiting for this moment…but at age 39, I still think it’s remarkable.
But, seriously, I’m amazed (but not surprised) at the interest in our politics from outsiders. I understand it was special circumstances this time, but to hear how the decisions we make here have a domino effect outward is really interesting. For better or worse, I hope now, we can get back on track.
I wish I could reciprocate, but I have a hard time following our own elections, let alone anyone else’s.
Frodo, (et al) can you explain why you felt so personally inclined to support or root for the Obama campaign?
They pointed out on MSNBC that McCain was probably the last Vietnam vet to run for president, and Obama was the first post-Boomer to run (and win!)
I have nothing against Vietnam vets or Baby Boomers - my dad is both and I love him to bits - but I finally feel like I am represented in the White House. Like all of us are. It’s an amazing feeling.
I want to say thank you to Frodo and Buckler of Swashing (and anyone else outside of the US who were with us in spirit) for supporting us during this. You all were another reason to hope. Further, I’d like to thank my fellow Texans who did our part to vote for Obama. We didn’t have success in our home state, but we’ve won the war!! GOBAMA!
I don’t know why it always suprises me when other countries notice what we do, much less care. Well, when it’s not stuff like starting wars. Sigh.
The newsclips of peoples’ reactions around the world to Obama’s win amazed me. It’s very touching. I loved listening to Obama’s speech in Berlin because he gets it, that the world is a very big place and we’re just a part of it. But one with a lot of responsibility, and some fences to mend.
We elected a good man this time, though, didn’t we? Damn, it feels fine.
Wait, what’s this? People from other countries… expressing genuine gratitude and optimism towards the United States? This is so weird. I feel so full of… of… what’s the opposite of shame?
I am going to sleep like a fucking baby tonight. to exhausted after my crazy evening but I plan on posting some of my video I shot tonight, it was pretty damn incredible stuff from Seattle
Oh, I am sorry. I did not mean it to sound so nasty. Did not mean to be nasty at all. I’m just a bit cynical of all politicians. I do apologise. Really, I am amazed and pleased with this result. It’s so very good, and it was strange to listen to the news and all the while thinking “oh, well done, America!”. It’s so odd: one had sort of got used to the previous administration, and how here’s a chance for some change in outlook.
It’s good. Oh yes, it’s good. Well done you voters!
McCain’s speech was great. Obama’s speech was for the ages. I got all teary about it. America, FUCK YEAH! Please let Barack restore America’s reputation. I have a dream…
Well done you voters!