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KimmyDarling Says:

Yes to everything you said, and I am still misty, too!

Cheryl Says:

Oh that bottom image is too moving. Makes my tummy hurt in its perfection.

You know, true confessions, I LOVE me some John McCain...li'l ol' non-liberal me, but I have NEVER been as happy when my candidate lost as I was November 5th. Yes, skin color is superficial, but how I hope it will go a long long way toward healing those long standing and mortifyingly embarrassing barriers that characterized our country. (Wow, really nice to use the past tense in that last sentence.)

I have great optimism...and yes, this Republican-votin' Mama has HOPE. :)

Hey, so I am going to be 44 when the 44th president is in office...is that some kind of call to Vegas? ;)

Love your posts, Surcie. :)

Michelle Says:

D, I am right there with you in all that you wrote -- I still see parts of his election night speech and get teary! I am just so proud of our country and this man and so hopeful for the future.

The resounding voice from our country was not a move toward liberal ideas. This was a vote for a man who wants to help those who need help, who wants to restore respect, who wants to focus on those who are just trying to live every day but life's hardships are overwhelming. There is nothing liberal about me, (and I am not clear what liberal means anyway), but I am sure beyond any doubt that this is the person our country needs to right its path.

If I have learned anything this election, the labels, the categories, the whatever mean nothing. All of that was liberated with this election. This southern, white, born again Christian, educated woman voted for this man who showed his heart, his knowledge, his plan, his intelligence, his temperment, and his faith to our hurting country.

The power of HOPE is so intoxicating, so encouraging, so uplifting.

Sorry our post-election phone call was cut short -- looking forward to talking to you again soon! You make my day when you post a new entry! :)

Carmi Says:

I'm not even AMERICAN and I'm elated to have been on this planet on this day, to witness what can only be described as a happy inflection point in history.

The world so needs hope now, and Mr. Obama's election provides that hope. I feel like we're on the verge of something special because the electorate had the courage to vote with its conscience.

Finally...

Old Horsetail Snake Says:

Thanks, Surcie. I had not seen that You Tuberinni before. (I DID get over the tears, though, along about Nov. 9.

mo Says:

Girl, I don't care if you're a Republican down to your bone marrow, a racist so far back that your family stitched the original klan robes, or just a person who resists change with every fiber of your being. What America did on Nov. 4 is worth every ounce of awe that can be mustered.

He won't stop the war or fix the economy, reform schools or heal all racist wounds. What Obama will inspire, though, is change that ripples far beyond his tenure.

God bless America.

Heidi Says:

Wow, 105, how cool is that! I am going to have to check what I have in common with our next president. Does he like cake?

jennyonthespot Says:

That election picture is absolutely awesome. Delightful.

kayla Says:

This was a very interesting post and comments. I always love reading on how peoples opinions differ. Thanks so much for sharing I iwsh you the best.