After a 7-1 win for the Browncoats at midnight last night, I woke up surprisingly bright and optimistic today. And that is because today is the day that I re-start being proud to be an American. With the GOP's chance of taking the House, Senate, and Presidency appearing to dwindle, it is looking more and more likely that my country will finally start reflecting my views.Its not all rosy shit and sunshine however. Lets not forget how we got here: President Bush, the GOP's policies for the last several years, and the paranoia, elitism, and fear of the American person. Its easy to line up behind quite possibly the greatest choice for president that we've had in my lifetime, and even easier to blame all the problems we face on his predecessor. But we have to remember that we live in a democratic state. And so the actions of our government reflect on us. The choices it makes can be directly attributed to the choices we make. Far too often have I looked on the actions of our government with shame and disbelief. And just as often I am reminded that everything that has happened, has been allowed to happen. Has been a reflection of the fear that Americans feel and the distasteful acts that arise when fear takes over. We can not allow ourselves to shunt our shame on our government. Because the American system is built such that America as a country acts similar to America as a people.
What I say to you today is Fear No Longer. Act, but not from fear. Act from responsibility, from the goodness of your heart, and America as a nation will act accordingly. Our savior is here, and its not Barack Obama, its not the democrats, its not a bailout package, it is a CHANGE in the hearts and mind of the American people, and because of that, we can all be...Proud to be American.
-Ty
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While it is true that Americans have allowed their votes and decisions to be swayed by fear, let us not forget that our leaders have been utilizing extreme fear mongering and scare tactics for the past seven years. I think the fact that the electorate has not fallen for the same tactics from the McCain campaign shows great promise for our moving forward.
ReplyDelete(Also, it was a 7-2 victory)
Congrats Browncoats!!
ReplyDeleteAnd also congrats to Barack Obama. May he fulfill our hopes and make positive change for our future. And may we each take part in what is to come.