I am one of thousands- nah- millions making observations on this day. Still I am compelled to write my own little footnote in one of the most poignant events in recent US history.
There are few moments in time in which we can feel it beckoning- a sense of destiny. History brought us all here today and it was embraced, celebrated and witnessed through the world as an event that could only take place in our soil. I believed it before Barack Obama and I will die believing this country excels among nations- that is our heritage and the standard that we must carry. I just hope that the people who gathered in Washington DC today, as well as those watching will wake up to the need of restoring America.
To the eyes of many, we are not the best or most loved of countries, and it has nothing to do with our political affiliations. It will take more than a transition of power to gain back what we have lost. No matter what people might think, it didn't start with George Bush, nor will it magically end with Barack Obama. Tomorrow is the first day of many ahead. It is tomorrow when we must start acting out on all the emotions we displayed today. Tomorrow, with a combination of passion and level headed attitude, we all should do our best to see this man succeed.
I am still a Republican and unashamedly still believe that George Bush was a faithful servant, who met and rose up to a challenge the best way he knew how. However, first and foremost I am an American and I cannot help believing in the promise and the premise of this land.
Congratulations to the new Commander in Chief, a tip of the hat to one of those instances that make people smile and say "only in America."
The quote:
"In reaffirming the greatness of our nation, we understand that greatness is never a given. It must be earned. Our journey has never been one of short-cuts or settling for less. It has not been the path for the faint-hearted - for those who prefer leisure over work, or seek only the pleasures of riches and fame. Rather, it has been the risk-takers, the doers, the makers of things - some celebrated but more often men and women obscure in their labor, who have carried us up the long, rugged path towards prosperity and freedom"- Barack Obama
2 comments:
My favorite moment was realizing that this particular bit of LIVE event broadcast (CNN Breaking News et al) did not involve the death of anyone. I mean, we are usually glued to a screen after Katrina, tsunamis, 9/11, NASA shuttle disaster... So that was cool, too.
My favorite moment was placing a call to Lysania, just to make sure, she wouldn't miss it and hearing her say- or grunt?- "yep, I'm watching."
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