The Real Challenge Begins…
In the past, presidential elections have often called to mind a few lyrics from The Who’s legendary rock anthem “Won’t Get Fooled Again.” You know the ones, “Meet the new boss… Same as the old boss.” Well, this time, as we headed into the election I was constantly optimistic. Not only that Obama would win, but that his victory would bring about the much-needed change most Americans (and some others throughout the world) had been longing for.
Well, now that the election is over and history has been made, much needs to be done to fix the colossal mess that America has made for itself and the rest of the world during the past eight years. Yes, I know it’s not the only period which saw an inordinate amount of mistakes made, but it has been the worst in terms of one U.S. president dragging everyone down and fucking up the country royally in all the years (not so many, mind you) that I’ve been kicking and breathing on this planet. And, maybe in the last hundred years.
But, what makes me so happy on this day is that the American people made the right choice. The choice to say, Hey, there’s still a chance for this country and we’re not going to trust those who promise to do nothing but stick to the old ways anymore. People like John McCain who said he didn’t trust the American people to know what was best for their own country. Fuck him and all those in that good-old-boy fraternity. Their time time is done. And, if we’re stupid enough to let people like them near the White House again in the next decade or two, then the ship deserves to sink once and for all. Harsh words? Maybe. But, they don’t begin to convey the bitterness I feel over how bad things got throughout the last eight years.
Anyway, as I said, it’s time to look to the future with optimistic eyes and open minds. I’m excited about seeing America become a much better and more respected country than it has been throughout most of the last decade. People around the world called us stupid for letting Bush into office a second time, but now they are applauding our most-recent efforts at the polls. Here’s to hoping we can regain a real measure of dignity and feel good about holding our heads high (at home and abroad) and saying, Yeah, I’m an American.
This post was submitted by billywest
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The issues that Obama will face when he takes office are massive. But he is a very intelligent person and he will surround him with smart people who will work to get things right.
People need to give him time however.
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Looking forward to seeing what change lies ahead, seriously, now that other dick is out of the way things have to be on the up and up.
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Mr Obama is such an inspiration to me. I am not American but I do feel now that there is nothing I can’t achieve.
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@Tornadoes:
Agreed. He has inherited a very dirty house; one which will take a bit of time to straighten up.
@Neil:
Yep. You have to think things were pretty damned close to the bottom; seems like there’s nowhere else to go but up with a leader who’s interested in heading in that direction.
@Jamaipanese:
It’s very cool to hear that kind of sentiment. Very, very cool.
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Thank you America! Britain loves you again! xxx
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My friend’s sister had a kid on Tuesday and I felt good for the kid being born at a time of such inspiration.
This pick will hopefully reestablish the world’s faith in the U.S. being a country of true opportunity.
He has a lot of work to do once in office.
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Well written post, especially the line “Fuck him and all those in that good-old-boy fraternity.”
I couldn’t have said it better myself!
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Amen, sir. Very well written.
p/s - These double Neil and double Billy icons are freaking me out!
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