Most of you know I'm not generally political, but I couldn't pass this image up.
What this election means for our nation remains to be seen, but I can't help but feel hopeful. I'm not an idealist about this hope; I know there are campaign promises that, however well-intentioned, will never come true, and some that were downright empty. I know mistakes will be made, and I know some of us will look back in four years and shake our heads, wondering what we were thinking. I realize politics is impacted more by big business than by the voice of the people; and the President only has power to the degree that Congress permits.
However, there is a difference, today. We have seen that America has opened their minds to change, not even primarily because of the color of his skin; but because of who he is; and who he is not.
I know many of my Christian counterparts are unhappy about this election. In fact, I live with one who believes we are now going to hell in a handbasket. If that is the case, I am truly sorry for your dismay at this election. However, many of us have been dismayed at the results of the last two elections and the condition of our nation because of it; give us a chance. We all know the Presidency will result in some good and some bad, no matter who holds the office; I happen to feel we will see more good than bad in the next four years.
For the record, I did not vote for either man. Yes, I voted, but I made another choice, to have a voice of my own because of what I deeply believe in. However, I'm not disappointed with this result; in fact, I am immensely proud of my nation and look forward to what the future will bring. I do have a suspicion that it will not be exactly as we anticipate, but I don't expect it will be regrettable.
They say hindsight is always 20/20, but our view of the future is not entirely myopic. In this election season, the troubles of our daily lives have likely superseded global or long-term issues in the minds of many voters; yet we have voted for hope in the future, as well as hope for today.
What this election means for our nation remains to be seen, but I can't help but feel hopeful. I'm not an idealist about this hope; I know there are campaign promises that, however well-intentioned, will never come true, and some that were downright empty. I know mistakes will be made, and I know some of us will look back in four years and shake our heads, wondering what we were thinking. I realize politics is impacted more by big business than by the voice of the people; and the President only has power to the degree that Congress permits.
However, there is a difference, today. We have seen that America has opened their minds to change, not even primarily because of the color of his skin; but because of who he is; and who he is not.
I know many of my Christian counterparts are unhappy about this election. In fact, I live with one who believes we are now going to hell in a handbasket. If that is the case, I am truly sorry for your dismay at this election. However, many of us have been dismayed at the results of the last two elections and the condition of our nation because of it; give us a chance. We all know the Presidency will result in some good and some bad, no matter who holds the office; I happen to feel we will see more good than bad in the next four years.
For the record, I did not vote for either man. Yes, I voted, but I made another choice, to have a voice of my own because of what I deeply believe in. However, I'm not disappointed with this result; in fact, I am immensely proud of my nation and look forward to what the future will bring. I do have a suspicion that it will not be exactly as we anticipate, but I don't expect it will be regrettable.
They say hindsight is always 20/20, but our view of the future is not entirely myopic. In this election season, the troubles of our daily lives have likely superseded global or long-term issues in the minds of many voters; yet we have voted for hope in the future, as well as hope for today.
I love that image too. I have no predictions whatsoever. As expected, I'm fairly nonplussed, but, like you, happy that we've finally matured as a nation (at least a little).
ReplyDeleteI agree that we have matured. Either that or we're fed up. Not sure.
ReplyDeleteFor me, my hope doesn't come so much in who was elected (but YEAH OBAMA), but in the faces of the American people as they reacted to his victory.
ReplyDeleteI was struck by people falling to their knees in tears, the party at the white house...the shouts heard across the world.
That hope is catagious, that hope is what got me thinking..... hope is back.
Tera Rose - I agree about the faces. I wonder how things in this country will change simply because people have hope?
ReplyDeleteI agree that we have matured. Either that or we're fed up. Not sure.
ReplyDeleteHow about both?
Matured enough to realize that race/ethnicity doesn't matter; plus fed up with the way things have gone over the last eight years.
I agree, Shelly. It's both/and.
ReplyDeleteNicely said Erin!
ReplyDeleteThanks Dee!
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