President Elect Obama

As I write this, strong winds are gusting outside. My wife said they were the winds of change.

As Barack Obama said in his victory speech, he will be everyone's President. Not just President to the blue states or red states, but to the entire United States.

With tears in my eyes, I was touched by the images of inclusive diversity in the faces of the hundreds of thousands watching his speech in person and across the country. Their heads were uplifted, beaming with smiles on their faces and in their hearts.

Faces of hope faced with great challenges requiring sacrifice and hard work and our historical attitude and creed...yes, we can!

I was also very proud of our country for the seamless transfer of power. It was only a few minutes after the closing of the polls in the west, that Obama was declared the winner. Ten minutes later, John McCain conceded and within 30 minutes of being declared President Elect Obama, our next President was speaking to the nation and world.

Not a shot fired, no violence, no dispute, just a clear message to the nation and to the countries of the world that the United States of America is still the greatest democracy in the world.

And now, the celebration continues as I watch images of people around the nation and world taking to the streets with joy in their hearts.

One Nation Yet Divided In The Eyes Of A Party Running Toward Extinction

McCain just conceded!

And yet, he still doesn't get it. The 99% white Republican party still doesn't get it.

In his speech, though mostly gracious in defeat, he began by congratulating
Barack Obama and African Americans for their victory before touching on the historical moment.

They still don't understand that McCain's defeat wasn't rooted in race bias, but in hope for everyone and in unifying all citizens of our nation regardless of race.

Sadly, the Republican party has its feet mired in the tar pits of extinction.
I had previously mentioned the obvious racial purity (exclusion) of the Republican party in this blog while watching their convention.

And I mention it now. One nation! One people! Not red, not blue, simply red, white and blue under the flag of the UNITED States which was created, bought and defended with blood and sacrifice that we must not disgrace by continuing to play the race card.

Colorblind hope for all Americans as we meet the challenges ahead.

Here's To Hope

I'm not a drinking man but I'm hoping I'll be able to uncork
the bubbly tonight!

OBAMA:

Vote hope, not fear.

Vote informed, vote Obama!

Put America first...vote Obama for the change we need!

Vote Obama to restore America's standing in the world!

Vote Obama for a president for whom you can be proud and for whom you don't have to apologize to people from around the world.

Vote Obama to grow our (and the world's) economy!

Vote Obama for a president who will be honest with us!

Vote Obama to put intellect, wisdom, moderation, and a deliberate, thoughtful, demeanor in decision making into our White House!

Let's all uncork our bubbly tonight!