I was reviewing the blog posts at WBIR dot com and was overcome with a wave of sadness. Some posts were so excited about today and our future. Some were bitter and angry about today and had nothing but horrible things to say. The first thing that came to my mind is this: How nice to live in a country where we can express ourselves so freely and choose to support the President or not. In other countries, they have no choice but to support their leader. I think some folks need to remember that we are lucky we live in a free country. How lucky we are to think and feel whatever we want.
I never once stated this on the air, because I feel it is not my place to cram my opinion down your throat. But this is my Blog and I can say whatever I want.
I VOTED FOR BARACK OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am excited to have some hope for our future and our children's future. He has a huge job on his hands living up to our expectations and I wish him the very best of luck. He will be under a lot of scrutiny from the opposing team.
Most of all, I haven't seen our country so united and so excited about anything in a very long time. It's nice. There is an excitement in the air and a strong hope for the future. If Barack Obama can give people a sense of pride to work hard and be good Americans, that is one huge step in the right direction.
One more thing. I really wish people would stop basing this election on race. That's just ignorant. You are assuming that black Americans only voted for Obama because he's black. Well that would be stupid. Are you calling black Americans stupid? Perhaps you should double-check on your own racial issues first before you judge others. Black Americans and white Americans made their choice together along with Asian Americans, Latin Americans, Jewish Americans and on and on and on. The best man won the election. Fair and square. United States citizens were given the opportunity to vote. We voted.
Here's to a productive 8 years.
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A few comments.
ReplyDelete1) I respect the fact that you do not use your airtime to push your opinions and views. If your station or show were based around politics, sure but in your case I think you are doing the right thing.
2) I'm glad you decided to post your views, feels good to be able to state your view doesn't it.
3) I agree whole-heartily that this election and presidency should NOT be based on race.
4) You say "productive 8 years". Not getting ahead of yourself are you? Let's go with 4 and see what happens ;).
Good post.
Thanks for the compliment on my post. Regarding 8 years? I meant what I said. ;)
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