State of the Union
The election is over. For many it went as hoped. For others a disappointment. I personally did not vote for Obama, not because of his determination, not because of his views on a united people, but simply over policy differences. I simply believe in an open market system, a balanced federal budget, decreased deficit and that lower investment tax actually generates greater tax revenue. However, while I may not have voted for our next President, I am still happy. Happy, not becaue of the outcome, but inspite of the outcome. Happy, not because I am optimistic that Obama’s plans will help America, but because others are optimistic that Obama’s plans will help America. I have seen numerous election results televised, but rarely have I seen so many people as passionate and excited. I am happy, because they are happy. I am hopeful, because they are hopeful. I do not agree with the outcome, but I will forever defend the people’s right to choose. Our ability to pick our own destiny as a country is one that few others have. Our right to voice our support for a candidate or political view without fear is beyond any other people on Earth. I have been blessed to be a part of the greatest nation that has existed and in doing so I exercise rights that few others have. In exchage I must respect and defend the rights others have exerised. So yes, I am happy because others are happy. I am hopeful because others are hopeful. Tonight I say good-bye to John McCain, a candidate I have supported for over 10 years. He is too old to consider another run. Congratulations to all those who supported President-elect Obama. After tonight it is no longer “us vs. them”. President-elect Obama is now the President WE have elected. I pray we have choosen wisely.
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Nice. I have had those feeling all day… along with anxiety. We’ll see what the first of the year brings. If my bubble stays intact I will label him a successful President.
“I simply believe in an open market system, a balanced federal budget, decreased deficit…”
Me too, and these things seem to be slipping away from his grasp these days, don’t they! I wonder how his opponent would’ve dealt with the unforseen things that have resulted from the “bail-out.” I wonder how finishing the unfinished federal budget would be playing out right now.
I haven’t yet given up hope that things will eventually begin to turn the way of his idealism which I never really thought was contrary to the open market system. My thoughts were more that we were drifting away from that by the subsidies we were giving to out-source a lot of work overseas.
Been wonderin’ what your thoughts have been of late. Hopefully, you have so much work that you’re too busy to pay attention to all the shenanigans!