And there was Dancing in the Streets

Barack Obama has received the honor of becoming the President Elect of the United States of America. Never have we seen such joyous reaction by his supporters; there was literally dancing in the streets.

Yes, We Can...

This election has been historic in many ways, but the one thing that has been the most amazing, has been the turn out at the voting booths. I am so glad we have had an election in which the entire US has been so involved. The candidates had very different views on the economy, health care, social security, the Iraq war, and our place in the world.

John McCain is truly an American Hero and will continue to work hard for his home state of Arizona and for the US. I believe he will be one of our new President's strong supporters and will help lead the way in getting our nation on track.

Yes, We Can!!!

Vote for your next President

There has been so much excitement over the US Presidential election. The next President will be decided tomorrow. The world looks to the US for leadership and I feel we have failed them the last eight years. I hope we elect the President who has the vision to lead us, and has the common sense to get the cooperation of the House and Senate to make the tough decisions that need to be made for America.

The next President will inherit a bucket load of problems. I hope we can began to heal as a Nation and begin to work together to solve those problems. Greed and corruption will always be with us; but, I hope the next President will lead the way to make the positive aspects of our society shine through instead of the selfishness that has characterized the last part of this decade.

Palin???

Sarah Palin...a big question mark for the John McCain campaign. Yes, she is a "Maverick" like McCain; yes, she is a very likable person (a soccer-mom, if you will) and yes, she is a well respected governor of the state of Alaska. I have tried to find fault with her personally, tried to dislike her; but I can't.

However, I still question McCain's judgement in picking her as his running mate and a potential second in command of our country. What was he thinking?? or was he thinking?? Is this VP pick an example of his leadership style?? Sort of "Shoot first, and ask questions later" approach to governing?? I don't like it.

For someone who has had years, and I do mean years, to select a vice-president running mate, why did he pick an unknown...unknown not only to the USA in general, but also unknown to him as well? Why take a chance like this? Desperation comes to mind, but also ignorance of what we need in the White House, manipulation of the Republican base, and arrogance in thinking he could control her every move until elected.

McCain needed a Cheerleader and he got one. I don't care how much the Republican Party spent on her hair, clothes, and make-up. What I do care about is her reckless name-calling and labeling of Barack Obama and the Democratic Party. Palin was hired to do the dirty work of McCain...that keeps his hands clean. And McCain also has a fall guy to blame when things don't work out.

We all vote for various reasons and philosophies, but I hope when you do get in that election booth, you consider not only the policies our parties represent, but also the manner in which they are presented. Vote for the person you feel will make the best President and Vice-President for our country and who will represent us best in the world arena.

Vote! in 2008

No matter who you think will make the best President of the United States of America, be sure to cast your vote in November 2008. It is a responsibility we should all take with pride. Not every person of the world has this privilege. We are very lucky to have a voice, and we need to keep our rights and freedoms in place.

Apathy will get you nowhere. Be aware of what your political representatives will support in the legislature and express your opinions. This is a historic election. Don't let a few "hanging chads" decide your fate. Vote! Vote! Vote!

Make your informed decision and vote.