Happy Guy Fawke’s Day.
I already blew away NaBloPoMo with my lack of posts early on in the week, but today is a gratuitous view into the mindset of a Moderate. I might have slightly blue political leanings, but generally, I gave this election a fair shot. Given all of the talks, the pros and cons, and multiple perspectives on the matter, I won’t delve into the specifics of why I voted the way I did. People have already analyzed his campaign from every angle.
I will say this though – I am more than happy that Barack Obama is the President-Elect. Many countries in the world are too.
The prevalence of racism, misogyny, and ageism are obvious within American culture. It bothers me to no end, but perhaps my upbringing did not prepare me for a nation rife with these concerns. I never understood why biological attributes and developmental stages have anything to do with the ability of running a nation. Maybe I’m ignorant. Maybe I’m enlightened. Maybe my natural inclinations for equality do not match many others’.
Hopefully, people will not instill a heroic or savior view of Obama. He is an intelligent man. Articulate, and well-educated. He is balanced and I trust him with this nation, and his administration without much hesitation. I merely hope that his leadership will not make sole followers of Americans – true change lies in the collective actions of all, not in the few, and not in idly allowing one, or a handful of individuals to take charge.
While this post may be short, and not at all detailed, just know that I feel grateful to live during this period in history. And I also extend my condolences to McCain supporters who were so fervent and steadfast in their rallying for the Republican candidate. Allow this vague sense of ‘change’ to overtake you a bit. Although we deal in abstractions, see that we are all Americans, and more than that – humans, at the end of each day.
The wind is shifting toward us and gathering in strength when we have needed its relief from the high noon sun…are you going to pretend you cannot feel it across your face?
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