President Barack Obama: Yes We can...

"If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible; who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time; who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer."

This won't be a long post...I've got too much to say about the historic event that happened at 11:02 pm, November 4th, 2008...As a result of this virtual cornucopia of thoughts and praises, I'm left with not much to say yet tears in my eyes and pride in my heart...A pride I never really had for my country...But now, reflecting upon all the struggles of those who came before me and the promise we have for our future; I can honestly say I believe in my country and I am proud to be an American...Barack Obama accomplished what some would say is the impossible dream, and yet it was made possible by the desire for Americans to want more for ourselves and the struggles of those who came before us who suffered through pain to make things better for our generation...I spoke with my Granny last night and she just sobbed on the other end of the phone...Without saying anything, I knew what those tears were all about...She'd lived through those times when it was illegal to drink from the same water fountain as those just a shade or two lighter than her (she's a light brite) and NEVER did she think she would live long enough to see a black person hold the most executive level position in this country...She is proud to be an American now too...I see this could be a novel soon, so I'll end it by asking you to watch President-Elect Obama's acceptance speech once more and to always remember: YES WE CAN...


"Let us resist the temptation to fall back on the same partisanship and pettiness and immaturity that has poisoned our politics for so long. Let us remember that it was a man from this state who first carried the banner of the Republican Party to the White House -- a party founded on the values of self-reliance, individual liberty, and national unity. Those are values we all share, and while the Democratic Party has won a great victory tonight, we do so with a measure of humility and determination to heal the divides that have held back our progress. As Lincoln said to a nation far more divided than ours, "We are not enemies, but friends…though passion may have strained it must not break our bonds of affection." And to those Americans whose support I have yet to earn -- I may not have won your vote, but I hear your voices, I need your help, and I will be your President too."

"So let us summon a new spirit of patriotism; of service and responsibility where each of us resolves to pitch in and work harder and look after not only ourselves, but each other. Let us remember that if this financial crisis taught us anything, it's that we cannot have a thriving Wall Street while Main Street suffers -- in this country, we rise or fall as one nation; as one people."
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