It actually happened

It’s hard to believe that we finally have a fresh face ready to take the reins of this sinking ship known as America.  I watched the results from around 8pm until Obama was officially the winner around 11. Ali and I did a high 5 once it was announced. Finally, we get a chance to have an intelligent, independent thinker in charge. The fact that he also happens to be black is icing on the cake. It’s a great thing that prejudice was unable to obliterate his message. 

I stayed up long enough to see the McCain concession speech which was very respectful and conciliatory, a polar opposite to how his campaign went.  We hoped to stay up for the Obama speech but we both succumbed to sleepiness. Today is likely to be one of the most memorable days politically in my lifetime.  I’m hoping it is the day that the sun started shining again. We can all only hope Obama has the ability to deliver on his many promises.  The odds are against him but every once in awhile you actually roll a hard six when you need it. 

One huge relief will be all of the political bullshit can finally quiet down.  The game is finally over.