I'm a little giddy. Tomorrow is a day that I never thought I would live to see. A day when someone other than a white man becomes president of the USA. Still a man, but a man who is both black and white. In many ways symbolic of our country. A melting pot himself. I know what an overwhelming job awaits him and I have no idea how any man can fix the mess we are in, but I am hopeful. I am proud. I am delighted that my children and grandchildren can watch this happen tomorrow. That they can see someone who looks like them move into the White House. I'm delighted to see my father's happiness over this day. He makes me smile each time he speaks of it. His voice is full of emotion and I can feel his hope, his feeling of being a part of this history. His amazement that he lived just long enough. I watch my grandson, with the biggest grin on his face, as he shows me his Obama hat. He's 9 and I am enjoying watching him become aware of government issues and lately learning about historic racial issues too. He's growing up and in a way, our country is growing up too. I hope we can all join together tomorrow, working and praying for the changes we all need. I hope you can feel a little giddy with me. It's been a long time coming.
woman posted on Jan 19, 2009
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gingersoul said on Jan 19, 2009....
Woman....i was thinking the same just this afternoon....at the office somebody told me that some of our many afro-American colleagues have taken off today and tomorrow to go to the ceremony in person......
I like Obama.
Still, i believe it would have been a lot more brave and innovative to have a woman up there....but surely not a Sarah Palin kind....
Maybe next round.......;-)
Problem is that Obama will have to spend a lot of time fixing the shit Bush had created before finally showing what he can offer to this country.....good luck!
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curmudgeon said on Jan 19, 2009....
Oh whatever. Is the country any less racist today than it was when Bush was in office?
What a bunch of liberal feel good garbage.
Not only that, but Obama is every bit as much white as he is black. We're inaugurating the 44th white president every bit as much as the 1st black.
Unless of course the genetics of his white mother and grandmother don't count. Isn't that just a bit sexist and racist at the same time?
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woman said on Jan 19, 2009....
Ginger, Hello there. Thanks for stopping in and I'm so glad that you are thinking about it all too. Of course he has a mess to clean up, if it's even possible. I'm going to try and hang around so I can see a woman get elected next. Now THAT would be something! woman -
woman said on Jan 19, 2009....
curmudgeion. I think the country has taken an important step to begin to deal with racism. Is the country still racist. Of course. If you read what I wrote, I said that he was black and white. I said that he is symbolic of the melting pot our country proclaims to be. And if you don't mind sir, there's a lot of us here who enjoying our liberal feel good time. Beats being crabby! Thank you. -
MsStar39 said on Jan 19, 2009....
I am also giddy, Indeed Obama has a tremendous job ahead of him , I have hope for the future and praying for him because he is really going to need it.
It is sad to still hear people like Rush Limbaugh say that he don't care who knows that he want's Obama to fail, that is not promoting anything but hate.
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scipio said on Jan 20, 2009....
It is sad to note that in today's world, educated literate people still bifurcate people into black, white or whatever colour.The present times are very historical and what the world needs are good, honest statesmen - regardless of their caste, creed or colour. -
woman said on Jan 20, 2009....
MsStar39~Good. We will be giddy together. I have hope also and I haven't had any for a very long time. Rush Limbaugh is full of hate. I suspect that brought on the drug use. That statement is just unbelievable. -
woman said on Jan 20, 2009....
scipio~As a mother of a rainbow of children, you won't get an argument from me. I agree with you and I am praying that Obama is that man. Thanks for stopping in. -
Wish_Upon_A_Star said on Jan 20, 2009....
I am 22 and pregnant with my first child. I am beyond giddy and grateful that my child will be born where we have our first mixed president taking the stage. The inaugeration (sp?) is happening right now as i type this. Looking at Obama i see hope that one day we won't notice who is black or white or green or yellow. I am mixed race not fully white although i look it. I've grown up being taught by my mother to hide the fact that i am mexican and czechloslavakian (again sp?) even the spanish side of me. My child is a melting pot of races and i hope he or she will grow up not noticing who is what race.Race is meaningless now that there have been so many intermixing of races and have been for the last hundreds of years. Is America still racist? There is no doubt about it, however we are finally letting go of some of our preconceived notions and giving a man who is both black and white the chance to change our minds even more. I hope to God he can do what he promised and that people will give up on this whole racial division issue...:) -
Grimm said on Jan 20, 2009....
Well, I can't say that I'm giddy. People, let's realize that Obama is just a man... And there IS a big mess. A HUGE one.
I think that the man has made some tall promises, and if he doesn't deliver, he will break many hearts of people who have pinned all their hopes on him. I don't envy his position at all.
But the reality is that this country is headed for some rough times, along with the rest of the world. Many of the weak will fall under the wheels of this thing.
Don't expect too much out of Obama right off the bat. He isn't a savior, just a man.
There are some people out there who worship him. Put your faith in God, not Barrack Hussein Obama.
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woman said on Jan 20, 2009....
WishUpon~I hope that this helps you embrace all of yourself. I think it is important to accept and celebrate who we are. President Obama may make this easier for you, your child, and indeed a significant portion of the country. I'm delighted you are beyond giddy. Serious will come soon enough. woman -
woman said on Jan 20, 2009....
Grimm~Of course he is a man. But he is an intelligent, insightful,and calm man. I choose to hope that he will help stop the madness. Help start the healing. It will be a long haul but being optimistic won't hurt! Let us hope that God works through our new president and let us all pray. -
Grimm said on Jan 20, 2009....
There's nothing wrong with hope.
I do hope that God changes Barrack Obama. I will pray for him, because his support of abortion is murder. God help me not to judge, so I won't be judged. -
starchini said on Jan 20, 2009....
: > I voted for Obama...shhhh dont tell my family!
Even though my vote didnt count, Nebraska as a whole voted for McCain.Im still proud that I can say I voted for him. Thats if he does a good job...if not...
I wont be bragging that i voted for him : P
I just hope hes everything I wish he is...
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CreativeWoman said on Jan 20, 2009....
I think it is a great day for our country too. I'm filled with hope.
CW
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starchini said on Jan 20, 2009....
Wishie! We have a lot of the same racial mixes, I bet your BEAUTIFUL! I assume so because i am ; P, i blame my different ethnicities : ) Im czech, spanish, french, austrian, cherokee, bohemian, irish and so on.....in order from most to least. : P Im mostly czech and spaniard...like i said, i bet you are pretty : ) -
RollingC said on Jan 20, 2009....
Today is a day that we should all be proud of. I'm glad that I lived to see this day and very proud of this country for it's willingness to change and grow.
Rc
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Emanon said on Jan 20, 2009....
Unfortunately my friend, your new president doesn't work for you, the people are not his boss. Though noble an idea,
the forces that put him in place have no ideals other than ones that survive only in the dark.
I wish peoples' hopes would come true, but this man, just as the one "opposing" him in the elections, just as most his predecessors, are pawns. It is easy to see, just some historical digging and analytical thinking. Few dots to connect and you're in for a big surprise...
After the unjust and unfit village idiot....., comes "the solution", to a problem Created by his bosses, old tactic...
I'm sorry for my words my friend, and I hope I', wrong.
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PAPERBACKWRITER said on Jan 20, 2009....
... just dropping by, dearest woman :) ... beautiful post
(my apologies, it is quarter to 1 am and i have not read the comments above me...and might not make much sense but i wanted to say hello)
I felt the giddiness in your words, it warmed my heart... I wanted to share to you that after I read CreativeWoman´s blog, I tuned in BBC to see the live inaguration of President Obama... and it was a great experience talking to my daughters about him, and what it meant for history ... the girls are 9 & 6 and are Eurasians...I hope they will remember the day...
I hope you are well! Good night <3
paper ~
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woman said on Jan 20, 2009....
Star~You made a bold move in Nebraska! We will hope that President Obama will be able to turn things around. For us, for our children. For our grandchildren. -
woman said on Jan 20, 2009....
CW~It was a moving day. Too bad you weren't here with me. We could have downed a lot of diet coke and veggies!! It would have been ok, because today was sweeter than chocolate. -
woman said on Jan 20, 2009....
RollingC~We are walking hand in hand, step by step. With hope. Today I feel some pride at being an American and it feels good. -
woman said on Jan 20, 2009....
EMan, Well, we will focus on the hope. -
woman said on Jan 20, 2009....
Paper~ Thanks for stopping in sweetie. I believe President Obama has a huge following around the world. I have hope that all children will benefit from the change the occurred to make his presidency possible. Hug those beautiful children and let them feel your happiness. -
Emanon said on Jan 20, 2009....
We all will, just never forget that people must be in charge of the government...
be well
P.S. 2 dots: the Federal reserve that issues your dollars (among others) is a private
institution...
there is no law forcing you to pay income tax in the Us... where does the
money go?...
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Jenna said on Jan 20, 2009....
Woman...I thought it was a great day today.....whether Barack is black,white,purple or orange.....I think the fact that millions of people are feeling some kind of hope in these bleak times is a good thing. I know he has a huge job ahead of him....but for a moment today.....I really think a lot of people had a positive feeling in their hearts.Here is something you will appreciate since you, too, are a teacher. We were allowed to have our tvs on today. I talked to my first graders and told them that while they may not understand completely what they are watching....they are watching history and one day they will be able to tell their children about it. I had the volume down while we were workng but glanced up to see music playing, so I turned up the volume and the national Anthem was playing. Two of my little boys immediately stood up and put their hands on their hearts. I told them I was so proud of them and that is exactly what we should all be doing....so we did.I know things will not change overnight....but at least there is hope. And hope is always a good thing! Thanks for the post. Have a good night! -
woman said on Jan 20, 2009....
Jenna~Any day that brings us hope is a great day. Of course you are right that the hope is because of the person President Obama is, not the color he is, but there is no denying the joy and emotion, and pride, people of color feel today. As the mother of mixed race children I celebrate with them. Your students were adorable and I imagine you were proud of them. Your are welcome for the post and I thank you for responding. Give your students a hug tomorrow. woman -
Grimm said on Jan 20, 2009....
Emanon,
I happen to be one of the ones who agree with you on that. The government doesn't worship my God. They worship another:
G-Gold
O-Oil
D-Drugs
These same people who control the money and the power behind the scenes (I agree that the presidents are simply pawns) will remain in power until the end. These things must happen.
That's why I didn't even vote. Would've got the same either way. -
mOOn_platOOn said on Jan 20, 2009....
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Well thank you for getting it right. I'm sick of hearing thye damned media blaring about the first black President. That's about as rcist as anything can be, and being biracial myself I'm seeing all of this "black" hoopla for what it is.
GET OVER IT, AMERICA: Obama is Black AND White
Racism sucks even when a positive spin is applied. We did not elect Al Sharpton.
O
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D6fer said on Jan 20, 2009....
I didn't vote for President Obama, but I do have high hopes for him.....and I hope the issue of racism will be at least greatly diminished. -
D6fer said on Jan 20, 2009....
well put moon.....to point out race for positive is a racist action.....if we could all just shut up about it and put all of that energy into real issues, then we could accomplish great things! -
gingersoul said on Jan 20, 2009....
mOOn.......i agree with you.....and its clear that America still needs different shades of dark before (if ever) going total black ..
But with Michelle Obama at least America has her first black First lady in history.....i have great hopes in her, for example.....i think she has great potentials in becoming a new role model, one definetely needed for many young black girls...
Jenna......my daughter watched the inauguration at her school too....being 3 this is going to be the first presidential ceremony she will have a clear memory of.....
Kinda of cool....;-)
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woman said on Jan 20, 2009....
Moon~Race is a complicated issue. Something that we could talk about for perhaps my lifetime. But just for today, I am choosing to be happy. Happy that a man who is proud to be who he is, a man of mixed heritage, has brought millions of people in this county together. He has given many people the first hope they have felt in years. He has awakened young people to look beyond themselves. I am happy. When I see the same 9 year old grandson who told me a year ago he would rather be white, grinning and wearing an Obama hat, just bursting with pride that someone who looks like him COULD be president, I am happy.Today. -
woman said on Jan 20, 2009....
D6fer~It could be the beginning of new dialogue about race. It could be the start of a new age. Let's hope. -
woman said on Jan 20, 2009....
Ginger~Michelle could be a wonderful role model and her children too. She appears to be a classy lady and obviously an intelligent one. I'm already telling my grandchildren that the Obama children have to make their beds everyday!! I won't mind if they are role models too!! -
Emanon said on Jan 21, 2009....
Be well Grimm, all folks be well!
We shouldn't beg for hope, but strive for betterment of our lives and everyone's life! People are the government, they didn't just appear out of thin air. Grimm, the ones you mention are indeed higher in...
hierarchy, but not top dogs. None of them wouldn't be able to tie
his/her shoelaces if not for the unknowing help of descent people,
compartmentalization...
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Grimm said on Jan 21, 2009....
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Emanon said on Jan 22, 2009....
Couldn't express it better Grimm !!!
Lets see what "the one loved by all" has in "his" agenda for us "useless eaters"...
Great video!
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