Living History

Most Americans are proud of their country all the time. People like you apparently are only proud when something extremely liberal happens. While I agree that electing a half black man as President shows that racsim in America has declined greatly , I hardly need an event like this to be proud of my country. I was proud when I served in the Nam, I'm proud when we rush to the aid of other countries in time of war or natural disaster, I'm proud when we send volunteerss, supplies and money to help fight disease and hunger around the world. I'm proud when we hold elections where every man and woman is afforded an equal vote. I'm proud of our democracy where a person from any background can be successful through hard work and perseverence. And I'm even proud when we provide a forum for idiots in Hollywood to exercise free speech and tell everyone how horrible our country is. Yes America is not perfect and we have to constantly improve ourselves. But we are the strongest and most benevolent country on Earth, and I'm proud of America every day of the year. You should try it.

______________________THE HATERS ARE LOST AND AMERICA WON!________________________

It is a medical fact that people who live with hate die younger. A happy heart is a healthy heart a darkened
soul is a lonely soul.


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John Lennon had it right and it took America to make it real. Congratulation America! This why you are the guiding light of democracy around the world.

Hope he will bring a peaceful policy to the Middle East, and about your every line, they're describing precisely what color means to americans I was touched deeply while reading them. -A reader from Turkey

The only thing that I have to say is that Freedom Is lost with a wave and a smile. We saw it when Hitler and others were elected. Please remember that Democracy is not freedom. Abiding by Principles creates Freedom and we as a country have long Forgotten the principles that this country was founded on. We need to stop thinking in the terms of Dumbocrat or Recraplicain. But actually look at the people we elect and what their principles are. What we will find will scare and Frighten all free thinking people. Enjoy your celebrations but the Hangover will be Hell!!!

ms. quinlend: the truth and ssoulfulness of your sentiments are, as always, brilliant. however, by the comments posted here I can see that we still have work to do. but for now, just for a moment, we can relax, savor the moment and say, Yes We Did!

All I have to say is that we better stop pointing fingers at each other and help Obama make this one of the best presidencies ever. How can we do that? By having Republicans keep the guy honest and make sure he doesn't lean too much to the left. Democrats by making sure that he delivers in some of the most pressing needs this country has and which have been promises of his campaign: more and better jobs, energy self reliance, regaining international relevance and respect, improving our infrastructure and education and being tough on the real terrorists and not waste our time, soldiers lives and resources in places we have no business being in. Moping around and being afraid of what he *MIGHT* do, will not help this country. Hating one another because we are "too darn liberal" or "too darn conservative" is not going to help us. Defining who is being racist is not going to help us (keep in mind that it won't be long before there is no true racial majority, so we better start shifting that paradigm). This fellow, whether justified or not, has the goodwill of the world and of good portion of young voters who are the future of our country. Let's see this as an opportunity that we have to make something out of it. How many times have we been blessed with such a headstart after an election? Let's make the most of it together!

Democrats have been in control of Congress for two years. The collapse of the stock market, the subprime mess and foreclosures occurred on their watch. Bush should be held accountable also. But to say that it is all republican is disingenuos. Chris Dodd and Barney Frank are two of the biggest culprits in this mess yet the media lets them off and focuses on Bush.

And Obama brings hope to about half the population. Unfortunately his message of hope is not backed by a single plan with a history or chance of success. Socialism has not worked in any other country and it won't work here. When he starts taxing my business more, I have no incentive to grow it. I will do everything I can to keep my current employees working and provide good benefits since they have helped me get to where I am. But with a higher corporate and personal tax likely coming, as well as payroll taxes that will be more onerous, there is no reason to work harder and grow my business so I can turn the rewards over to Obama. I would rather spend that time relaxing if I don't recieve any benefit. Most business owners will draw the same conclusion and we will not see jobs created.

The other half of the country had hope through McCain. That he would continue to provide an America safe from terrorist attacks, a government that does not tax the business owner into submission and a nation where the fruit of hard work is rewarded not redistributed. The only hope Obama provides is the hope that once he realizes he can't vote Present anymore, he will make good decisions. His voting record indicates otherwise.

Anna Quindlen acts like this is the most racist country in the world. I'm afraid that unlike MLK's assertion that you should judge a person my the content of their character and not the color of ones skin, that the american people including Ms. Quindlen, did the exact opposite. For surley Obama's character was highly questionable and many people voted for him exactly because they saw voting for a black man was "historic".

It is in my opinion, racism that got Mr. Obama elected. Yesterday, millions of Americans chose to look past the issues, ignore the warning signs, and pull the lever for a man because of his skin color, rather than the content of his character. Now for the next four years, (at least) we will be subjected to the biggest shift toward Marxist rule this country has ever had. We have forgotten our responsibility to preserve the constitution, and now it will be under greater threat of revisionism than ever before. Look for the whittling down of our freedom of speech, the press and religion. That is for those of us who disagree with the new powers that be. Look for the already troubled economy, brought to you by the folks who brought us the housing bubble and the credit crisis, to be put under increasing strain by higher taxes, bigger government and much, much more spending. WAKE UP AMERICA!!

Give me a flipping break! Obama didn't win because of his race. He won because of the sub-prime mortgage crisis that drove the US and World economy down the tank. Spare us all of this baloney about how the country has changed, blah, blah, blah. Take a look at the map - Obama's support came from tiny islands of blue in a vast sea of red just as the Democrats supports always has. Change? The only thing that has changed is now the Democrats will have no one to blame for the nation's problems but themselves. Of course liberal journalists will blame everything on those who aren't "with the program."

mellyfromaz, don't be affraid. If you are as conservative as you say you are make sure you teach your doughter good values. Don't make the same mistake Sarah Palin made with her doughter. Most Republicans claim to be so conservative just to get your vote but in reality they're a bit hypocritical. Be happy that out country is moving forward from years of idiocy and failed policies that have gotten our country in real trouble. I hope our troops come back soon, they should have never gone there in ther first place... and I still doubt that Obama will call them back without finishing the job.