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this Barack-ulous Obama drama
Miracles really do happen. Even outside of the Bible. Even in the United States of America. In a world of doubts miracles truly stand out. It was a Barack-ulous thing.
The miracle of Barack Obama’s quixotic quest for the nation’s highest office has borne fruit. For many Americans that fruit is luscious. For others, it tastes like sour grapes.
Analysts will analyze. Pundits will punditize. Naysayers will shut up, hopefully, for at least 5 minutes.
They said he couldn’t do it. They said Hillary was a better candidate. Would Hillary Clinton have performed a miracle like the one that just happened? Would she have won states like Virginia and Florida? Would Hillary have earned any sort of a mandate?
Now I want to know more about the woman who inspires Barack Obama. I just started reading MICHELLE (Simon & Schuster) by Lisa Mundy.
The Obama honeymoon will be brief. It might be over already… fires are burning bright…water is in short supply. America is hot and thirsty.
The history books will mark these days. We are living them…
Vick Mickunas
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By vick
November 6, 2008 2:51 PM | Link to this
Amazing, North Carolina has just been placed in the Obama column. Will wonders never cease?By beastmomma
November 5, 2008 7:35 PM | Link to this
It was so exciting to be a part of this historic moment!!!By Tony_Rome
November 5, 2008 1:29 PM | Link to this
Although I’ve always been an American. today is the first day of my 44 years of life, that I feel I can sit my bags down. God Bless AMERICA!By vick
November 5, 2008 1:17 PM | Link to this
Yes, TRS - mending fences in the aftermath of what was a divisive and polarizing election is crucial if President Obama hopes to heal some deep wounds in our national psyche. John McCain’s gracious concession speech last night was a huge first step in that process. While it was unfortunate that some members of his select audience last night at the Biltmore didn’t seem to comprehend the gravity of McCain’s classy statement there were millions of Americans who saw it on TV and hopefully, they got it.By TRS
November 5, 2008 12:52 PM | Link to this
I didn’t vote for Obama; but, one has to stand back and just enjoy the moment. When a young man of mixed race from a broken marriage, raised by his grandparents can attend college, secure a law degree and ultimately end up as President, that can only happen in America. While race as an issue is not totally gone, to coin a Nuxall axiom it does seem to be “rounding third and heading for home”. I disagree with much of what Pres Elect Obama advocates and I do believe at this point he is a blank slate for his words doesn’t always match is his past record, but those are conversation for another day. Right now - enjoy the moment, enjoy the history of it all and the feeling. In truth, how long it lasts is going to be in the hands Obama and the Democrats. If they pursue a divisive agenda (and some of the liberal backlog is that), than it will be short lived. Should the stick to some basics, such as the economy, then reasoned by spirited debate will occur, but thats OK and things can get done. My prayers are with the President elect and the country.By Mike
November 5, 2008 12:14 PM | Link to this
Heh….now there’s an argument I’d pay to see. It would quite a spectacle, Vick.By vick
November 5, 2008 11:58 AM | Link to this
Thanks, Mike. Your comments are always astute. Your latest has given me a visual image: Bill Clinton, George Steinbrenner, Reggie Jackson, and Billy Martin are all in a bar having an argument about how many states Hillary could have won if she had been the nominee….wait a minute?! Billy Martin is dead!By Mike
November 5, 2008 11:49 AM | Link to this
Vick, the Hillary questions are all moot today. The what-ifs are now relegated to arguments between political junkies and wonks. Arguments which will likely be the result of too great a consumption of alcohol. Whatever honeymoon period might be enjoyed by Obama will quickly be overshadowed by the severity and pervasiveness of our country’s problems. The people have handed him their trust that he will do his best to guide us out of the mess we have created. No one is expecting miracles. After so many years of feeling lost, alone and abandoned by their government, the people are finally reaching out their hands to embrace the opportunity to share in the rebuilding of our country. Will this feeling last? I really don’t know. But I believe it is our only hope to get this ship righted and heading in a positive direction. Our country has been in a slow death spiral for some time now. At least the American people have seen fit to give a chance to a new set of hands at the controls of government. I believe Obama has the intelligence, curiosity, foresight and wisdom to listen to all sides and do what needs to be done. These are characteristics which have been sorely lacking in our elected leaders for some time. It gives me hope.By lmj
November 5, 2008 10:54 AM | Link to this
I am thrilled by both the result of the election and the high voter turnout. At least I was until I realized something. I realized I’m old. For the first time in my life I’m older than the man elected to be President!