Is this what it feels like?

I've NEVER felt proud enough to flash my country's flag, or stand up and truly proclaim my American origins... until this day.  I am truly astonished and taken aback by what America chose. Not only did they choose their President, they solidified his victory by making this election a landslide competition.  I have never been so proud to be an American, and even more than that, I am so very proud to be an African American.  We've come a long way and as my friend Eryck said "it's about damn time".  Although, it may be the "time", many individuals did not and do not believe it's the time and further believe that it will NEVER be the time.  I'm proud of my country, I'm proud of those who didn't vote for Obama because without them, this struggle wouldn't mean as much.  It would have been an easy feat, one that did not count for potential assassination attacks, or a change in the psyche of America... but a mindset of pure apathy and disillusionment.

I'm proud to say that I voted for Barack Obama, and that he is now our Presidential- elect.  It still gives me chills.  I believed, I wanted change, but I didn't know whether it would actually materialize.  Then, we our next President presented his acceptance speech, he continued to be eloquent, humble yet somber, and realistic.  Anyone who would have won would and will have a very difficult time cleaning up the mess of the past 8 years.  He's well aware of the fact that he cannot do it a lone.  He took this moment to remind Americans that he is the President of those who voted for him as well as the President who people did not vote for.  He will work for all citizens, not only the privileged, not only the White folks, but everyone.    That's why everyone came to vote.

Now, I gotta give it to McCain.  Despite the rampant classless audiences, he announced his camaraderie and respect for Obama and he understands that America did not vote for him in an astounding way!  He cannot stand up tall and say that this was a mistake because the vast majority of Americans stomped for Obama... and that's all.

And was anyone else perturbed at the sight of the crying Sarah Palin?  This makes me wonder- even more- whether she would have been ready for this role!  Do you see Hillary Clinton crying after defeat? NO!  A leader must realize his or her shortcomings and be forthright with the actions that must follow.  Palin lost this election, but she still has a right and duty to the people whom she's promised so much!  Her reaction only showed me her small mindedness, her actual expectance of victory and her utter weakness.  Thank God she didn't win.