“….And to all those who have wondered if America’s beacon still burns as bright: Tonight we proved once more that the true strength of our nation comes not from the might of our arms or the scale of our wealth, but from the enduring power of our ideals: democracy, liberty, opportunity and unyielding hope.” – November 4th, 2008.
Those were the words of the new president-elect Barack Hussein Obama II. Last night was a monumental time in our history. When we are old, we might be able to tell of how we watched when CNN first broke the news. We can tell our kids about the celebrations in the streets. And our children may be forced to memorize Obama’s speech. In the end, to me this election was one big FUCK YOU to the way things have been done in this nation for far too long. It is a “fuck you” to all the racists and the inbred-trash who refused to vote for him just because of the color of his skin. This election was a “fuck you” to our parents and to all the sheltered “american dream”er types around the nation, living in their suburbs where they can hide from the problems their politicians are making for all those who weren’t given the same chances. This election is the culmination of a different American dream. The dream for people who can see the ruin of our nation and yet, still recognize its potential for a rebound. The victory of Barack Obama proved that the dice are still in the hands of Americans. John McCain is a great politician and has served this nation for most of his life. He has many loyal and devoted fans who although I do not agree with their vision, I can respect their determination. I can only hope that the service of our next president can help to open the eyes to the necessity of rebuilding our nation. It will be an exciting journey.
