But, I didn’t shut up. I’d talk about these situations with friends and family up north and some of them commented, “You always were active but you’re really loud now. How come?” And I’d laugh and say, “I’m louder than I ever was because I’m the only one in my immediate circle talking about my support for Obama! No one is listening to me so it’s just me.” A week before the election, I discovered other people (like 10 total) who told me they voted for Obama and boy was it a relief to know them.

So, on Nov. 4th, frankly, I was worried. You know–the ghost of the 2000 election results was still here. I was wishing I was still back in Jersey because I felt at least my vote would be counted and I’d be surrounded by the familiar. I was so paranoid, I actually thought the election office was going to toss my ballot into the trash can. Yes, I’ve lost faith in government.

So the night of election, I was so anxious. I was certain there was going to be a recount and drama. Lo and behold Florida turned into a blue state!

On election night, I was at the Victory party surrounded by 600 people. I could not help but notice there was about 50% African-American; 40% Anglo-American; 4.999% Hispanic and 1 of me, Asian-American. Jersey is definitely more diverse. LOL. So there I was, celebrating a win and I was genuinley in disbelief. I was in a daze. I looked around me and it just hit me that I was a part of history because my vote contributed towards a spritual shift in the deep south. I’m hugging strangers who I’m assuming, if their family tree goes back 150 years in FL, their ancesters were most likely slaves. Or heck, if their family was living here 40 years ago, white, black, whatever, I was thinking, “Man, I am in the deep south where this all started and my God, my vote here really, truly counted!”

But we will see maybe I’ll change my pessimistic mind.

But I will support Obama as my president. I want him to be successful. I will not lend my voice to any that seek to slander him. I will not concede to seize upon any minor issue as indication of his incompetence, naivety, socialism, etc… Unless I personally understand and know unequivocally that the results of any particular Obama initiative will be quantifiably and qualifiably worse than it’s benefits, I will support it. He is an American President and we are all obligated to be loyal to him, even those of us who had good reason to question how much loyalty Obama’s base extend to his predecessor.

I will go so far as to fight down my own suspicions and label them as questionably legitimate at best. That is, I will not label this, even to myself, as a “race card” election. I will not continue to entertain the suspicions I have had about where the campaign money came from. I will now try to dismiss all of the questions about his associates that linger in my mind. I will assume that the sum total weight of a democratic process representing more that 300 million Americans is heavy enough to overcome those kinds of factors.

However, I will also not entertain as valid any excuses for Obama’s performance. The Democratic party owns Presidency, Senate and House. Even the current Supreme Court’s track record tends to support the Democratic perspective. We’ve already had the economic plunge. There are no alibis left for things not to get better. Ecomony, foreign policy, military activity, the intelligence community, the border, immigration and customs enforcement, the rise of those who want to force a global caliphate upon everyone else… very little can get worse if managed by a competent person able to influence others effectively. Obama has made every claim to be that competent person.

I’m very concerned and I’m paying close attention. But, I’m hoping for the best and I will be loyal to the administration chosen by the process I wholeheartedly believe in.

Just because a Democrat is in office does not mean we should stop thinking critically about those we elect to govern us.

I realize that he was favored as the stronger candidate to shape our internal affairs. However, personally, I feel his future achievements internationally will outweigh his accomplishments domestically. We live in a land that is so vast that it hardly has so few neighbors. Most politicians in the US have mostly book knowledge of the rest of the world– with vacations and occasional business trips that are limited in their scopes. Barack’s diverse cultural background ties him to every part of the world. He is truly the first president of the world.

He has realistic and practical opportunities to change the world (at least change its direction). I pray that God almighty give him the wisdom and the will to do just that. And I am certain He will. He has already bestowed upon him a sharp intellect and the ability to communicate that brightness to others.

Now we, should do everything in our power to help him.

I love America and so does Senator Obama ! Let him bring out the positive in our land and show us what a truly dedicated and caring President can do!

BIG UP AMERICANS!!
GOD BLESS AMERICA.

YOU DID IT!!!!

I’m proud and hopeful regarding Obama’s victory. I’m glad America could actually overcome bigotry, and vote hope over fear.

Looking forward to The Obama era!!

Oh yes, it already feels morning and sunshine in America!

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As as an American, I will do all I can in my power to help him succeed as our next president, because he is the best hope this nation has had in very long time.

Perhaps we now have the chance to change our country for the better, but only if we harness the power of the people and the enthusiasm of the Obama campaign.

Its really the dream come true. I am happy to see one of us in the White house. Obama visionary for the whole world to bring, unity, democracy and equality, especially for Africa. We all hope that he will have time to bring peace in Africa and Middle east.

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When America fails, it regenerates and comes back resiliently to be even greater than it was. America is always a Work-in-progress for a “more perfect union.”

In just 232 years, it has inspired and worked for human freedom by example and forceful resistance more than any other country in the world. Another genius of America is also that brilliant men and women like Obama get a chance to rise and shine. They are neither shackled nor suffocated by the darkness that looms through the shadow of dictators.

I say God, human beings, or any other being bless it over and over again!

And yes, America is cool again around the world!!