Hello, world
- Nov. 4th, 2008 at 11:21 PM
I can't help it. I feel happy and hopeful and glad to be an American again tonight for the first time in eight years.
And to all those watching tonight from beyond our shores, from parliaments and palaces to those who are huddled around radios in the forgotten corners of our world – our stories are singular, but our destiny is shared, and a new dawn of American leadership is at hand. To those who would tear this world down – we will defeat you. To those who seek peace and security – we support you. And to all those who have wondered if America’s beacon still burns as bright – tonight we proved once more that the true strength of our nation comes not from our the might of our arms or the scale of our wealth, but from the enduring power of our ideals: democracy, liberty, opportunity, and unyielding hope.
President Obama. How cool is that?
And to all those watching tonight from beyond our shores, from parliaments and palaces to those who are huddled around radios in the forgotten corners of our world – our stories are singular, but our destiny is shared, and a new dawn of American leadership is at hand. To those who would tear this world down – we will defeat you. To those who seek peace and security – we support you. And to all those who have wondered if America’s beacon still burns as bright – tonight we proved once more that the true strength of our nation comes not from our the might of our arms or the scale of our wealth, but from the enduring power of our ideals: democracy, liberty, opportunity, and unyielding hope.
President Obama. How cool is that?
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But I really do feel hopeful.
Edited at 2008-11-05 08:23 pm (UTC)
Exactly. That right there. I said something very similar to Jes earlier tonight. Also, I dodn't have to say, "Well, I didn't vote for him." anymore!
Very cool!
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Your icon is very stirring!
Wonderful stuff. The world breathes a sigh of relief today.
It's just a good day in America.
Congratulations on his election. Things are looking up!
It's been quite remarkable.
Thanks for stopping by! Nice to see you.