On Tuesday, I voted for the second time. The first time for a president. It was fun, and this time, I didn't mess up on the ballot.
So let me just make it clear: I'm conservative, but I don't just vote with "my party." I knew for a while that I would vote for Obama. He embodies the American spirit, is capable, and a wonderful man for the job. He is black, and our country desperately needs him. I could write an entire blog about how our country has benefitted, and would not be in the position it is today without the help of free labor. Those were my people picking cotton, and it's only right that we have an person representing myself and my heritage in the white house. But being Black is not the end of the story. It is just part of the whole.
I read a lot of blogs. A lot. And what I find really alarming are the negatives around this new man who will be our president. I'm never one for that. In high school I would get so angry when people would say nasty things about George W. So, please, stop posting mean things about Barack, and his beautiful family. It is hurtful and unpatroitic. Yes, I called you upatriotic.
If you love this country, and trust the electoral college, and believe in the democratic process then writing silly accustaions about our president defaces what our country stands for. We have no time for this, we need to get to work.
And before those who disagree with Barack continue to call him "socialist" etc... Remember: without all those minorities who went out and registered and voted on the 5th, Proposition 8 in CA would never had passed. Statistically, those African Americans who voted for 8 also voted for Obama.
I guess it's not so bad after all ; )
Okay, so since that is done... on with election night photos...
obama girls • snuggly sorority sisers watching CNN • my "I voted" sticker on the laptop • watching TV for hours straight •
We had so much fun. I love election time. I camped out at about 12pm, right after I voted, and did not leave the couch (except for potty, snack breaks) until about midnight. I live for this! A ton of people were there, and everyone was so festive.
The news was hilarious. Anderson looked great, and the computerized things they had popping up were fun to see, too. The quote of the night that had everyone busting up was, (in regards to Sarah Palin, after McCain's concession speach) "she is a really intelligent woman. I can see her pursuing a carrer in the entertainment buisness or politics." Ah!
After Obama' speech, Kate and I ran out to campus to snatch some political posters for ourselves. People were honking their horns, and smiling. It was a gorgeous night!
