Election Day 2008
Finally. The big day is here. I hope you were all able to vote. It will really be nice to be done with this election - it seems as if it’s lasted FOREVER. The good thing about this specific election is that no matter who wins, history will be made. We will either have the first black president, or the first female vice president. That in itself is a wonderful positive.
This election has had it’s particularly nasty moments and negative campaigning on both sides. I was talking to my dad last night, and he made some very good points. It’s important to keep in mind that whoever wins - your candidate or a different candidate - the country isn’t going to crash overnight. No matter who wins, our country will begin a road of hopefully positive change. No matter who wins, there will be someone in the Oval Office who sincerely cares about the country. No matter who wins, we will get to experience the joy of discovering new ways to do things, and a fresh start. No matter who wins, the sun will still rise tomorrow, and you will still have your family, friends, and life. No matter who wins, you can rest in the knowledge that in our 200+ year history, no politician has ever managed to break a country beyond repair in 4 or even 8 years. We were here before the next president, and we will be here long after he leaves office. No matter who wins this election, we can still look to a future full of hope and promise.
And perhaps the most important point: no matter who wins, as long as you voted, you have earned the right to gripe about the government without guilt for the next four years.
Tanya responds:
Posted: November 4th, 2008 at 4:30 pm →
What a positive, uplifting post from my cynical friend! Kudos to your dad for the excellent points that you brought out.
Woodsy Al responds:
Posted: November 5th, 2008 at 9:24 am →
I have talked to your dad also and I must say that he has kept a very positive attitude. He reminded me that, God was not and will never be surprised. I have Prayed for Pres. Elect Obama. This doesn’t mean that I can’t take political shots at my good friend, Frances, but I do hope and pray that Pres. Obama is successful at leading our country. Heck, now that pot is legal, the next 4 years ought to go by in a flash. Also, know Playtah that I still pray for you, you liberal leaning rascal you. You are a special person. Blog more often, will ya? Be blessed, Deacon Al, the sinners pal.
Frances Wallbank responds:
Posted: November 6th, 2008 at 8:35 pm →
Hey Wendy - Good thoughts. And no matter who won, I still have my 100 yr old house to repair & remodel. Hey Al - don’t ever stop taking political pot shots at me. That way I’ll REALLY know what you’re thinking, and I’ll be able to set you straight. And thanks for praying for Pres Elect Obama. Wendy, RU praying? Al, I prayed for Bush. Honest. I’m so proud of my country, right now. I’m so glad this happened in my lifetime. Electing a black man to the highest office in the land, I think, brings all the races a little closer. Did you see Jesse Jackson & Oprah? Even Condoleza Rice looked so proud! I’m so proud, proud, proud right now! Wendy - I’m proud of you! Al, I’m proud of you! Tanya - I don’t know you, but I’m proud!! Love ya, Wendy. Fran
Dale responds:
Posted: November 10th, 2008 at 4:34 pm →
I see hope here. I am just a little more cynical. I too think that America has come a long way in electing a black man. I only wish that people had been a little more discriminating and saw that what we were electing was a very leftwing individual.
I had said that I didn’t think America would ever elect a black candidate or even a woman candidate. But I hope to some day be able to vote for a candidate who is black and/or a candidate who is a woman. Jesse Jackson ran as a black candidate. Being black was central to his candidacy. Obama, to his credit, did not run as a black candidate and that enabled him to win despite occasionally playing the race card. Just for effect, you know.