I'm happier to be an American today than on any other day I can remember. I watched (on my big, crisp tv) the first African-American President take the oath to be Commander in Chief. I have so much hope for this change in our government, and for Obama's energy to stay the course. We have so much to do, but for the first time I feel like people are willing to work to make things better.
Wish I could have been there in person.
Showing posts with label politics. Show all posts
Showing posts with label politics. Show all posts
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
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Friday, March 28, 2008
Barack, I think I love you
I'm only a week late in sharing this news...but hey, I've been busy lately.
I saw Barack Obama. In person. Not from the nosebleed section at a rally, no. On the street. Shaking hands (he didn't get to mine though). Standing in front of the pizza restaurant (American Dream) I was trying to get into to. I was close enough to see his skim blemishes. Ten feet maybe? He's kinda like a drug...makes you want to do stupid shit for him. I wanted to run up and throw my arms and legs around him in a great big hug, but I was pretty sure my kids would miss me while I spent the night in jail. I can't believe how electrifying I feel in his presence. It is pretty freaky. For the first time, I feel like I understand the power behind some of the major political movements of the past...such as for JFK and RFK. And I think I am beginning to understand how devasting it would be to lose some as strong as say...MLK. I feel it in my heart that Obama will be our next President, but I also can't shake the feeling he will face more than a few assassination attempts. Thankfully, he travels with an army of secret service types. I saw far more of them than I did of him on the street that day. I'd show you my hastily-snapped cell phone pic, but it is a blurry mob of suits, coats, and the backs of people's heads.
I saw Barack Obama. In person. Not from the nosebleed section at a rally, no. On the street. Shaking hands (he didn't get to mine though). Standing in front of the pizza restaurant (American Dream) I was trying to get into to. I was close enough to see his skim blemishes. Ten feet maybe? He's kinda like a drug...makes you want to do stupid shit for him. I wanted to run up and throw my arms and legs around him in a great big hug, but I was pretty sure my kids would miss me while I spent the night in jail. I can't believe how electrifying I feel in his presence. It is pretty freaky. For the first time, I feel like I understand the power behind some of the major political movements of the past...such as for JFK and RFK. And I think I am beginning to understand how devasting it would be to lose some as strong as say...MLK. I feel it in my heart that Obama will be our next President, but I also can't shake the feeling he will face more than a few assassination attempts. Thankfully, he travels with an army of secret service types. I saw far more of them than I did of him on the street that day. I'd show you my hastily-snapped cell phone pic, but it is a blurry mob of suits, coats, and the backs of people's heads.
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Democrats
So I couldn't have been more wrong. I really thought we were going to see a clear leader after yesterday's elections. I thought it was going to be Obama. But alas, he's trailing just a little right now. I can't believe how close this is. I both love it, and hate it, as I fear it will cause voters who are currently rooting for the eventual loser to have difficulty voting for the candidate in the general election. I hope I'm wrong. Anyway, I've got my ear glued to the news and can't wait for the next round of elections (Saturday we have Washington, Nebraska, and Louisiana for the Dems). Oregon's election isn't until May 20th. I've been assured that by that time, we'll know who the candidate will be.
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Super Duper Tuesday!!!
You can taste the electricity in the air. There is no voting in Oregon today, but most everyone I know will be tuning in tonight to hear the results of the various caucuses and primaries. I'm really feeling like we will have a clear leader in the Democratic race after today. And because I feel the country just HAS HAS HAS to swing to the Dems this year, I feel that the leader after today will be our new President come 2009.
So who do I want? Well, my first choice was Kucinich. I've always matched very well with his politics and am sad he'll never have a real shot at getting elected. Between Clinton and Obama, I'm quite torn. They aren't terribly different in policies. Each has some strong qualities they could bring to the Office. I've always wanted a woman in office, and I've always wanted an African-American in office. I can't believe we have to choose. When it comes down to it, I feel Obama is more electable and has a better shot against McCain. So in interest of getting a Dem in the Office in '09, I am hoping Obama is the leader after tonight.
So who do I want? Well, my first choice was Kucinich. I've always matched very well with his politics and am sad he'll never have a real shot at getting elected. Between Clinton and Obama, I'm quite torn. They aren't terribly different in policies. Each has some strong qualities they could bring to the Office. I've always wanted a woman in office, and I've always wanted an African-American in office. I can't believe we have to choose. When it comes down to it, I feel Obama is more electable and has a better shot against McCain. So in interest of getting a Dem in the Office in '09, I am hoping Obama is the leader after tonight.
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