By The Angry Drunk
I honestly have too much work to do right now to offer any sort of in-depth insight regarding the historical events of this day; but I will offer one thought. While the election of President Barack Obama and the repudiation of the policies of the previous administration is crucial to the task of re-making this nation in the image that the founding fathers intended; it is not President Obama who will be the deciding factor in whether or not that change happens.
The deciding factor is ourselves. It is incumbent on each and every one of us to effect the change we desire in this world. From the smallest acts of kindness, to partaking in the grand pageant of democracy. On this day, the future has been placed into our hands; and we will make the choice of how to shape it.
Choose wisely.
By The Angry Drunk
I don’t think that I’m going to be able to write an in depth piece regarding the election; but I do want to get some of my thoughts down. To that end:
In all honesty, Barack Obama wasn’t my first choice during the primaries. The truth is, despite the cries of “most liberal Senator” (wait wasn’t that Kerry 4 years ago), and “socialist,” Barack Obama isn’t liberal enough for me. Seriously, to me, “socialist” is a good thing. Nonetheless, when it became apparent that the primary race was down to Clinton and Obama I resolved to support either of them in the general election. Not because I have any real loyalty to the Democratic party, but because I honestly feel that the country can not survive another four, let alone eight years of the policies currently espoused by the Republican party.
That being said. In the end I became an Obama believer. I think that the moment that it crystalized in my mind was Obama’s acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention. Here was a candidate who was, for the first in a long time, preaching a message not of fear, but of hope. Now, it’s easy to make lofty proclamations in
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By The Angry Drunk
Those who know me know that I am not, by nature, a hopeful person. In fact, one might even say that I am a cynic. But on this night, this historic night, I am hopeful for the future of my country. Hope, and a sense of community has triumphed over fear, greed and exclusionism. The road ahead will be hard, but together we will bring about a bright new era; and I’m proud to be a part of that.
