w00t! Obama is President Elect
Today, or technically yesterday, was an exciting day if only for the fact that Americans have finally spoken and chosen a President Elect who can make a change for the better. After running to Rite Aid for sale items we needed, Justin and I went to a high school a block away from our house to cast our votes, and then rushed to the grocery store to get chips and junk food to munch on while we watched MSNBC (we watched from 6pm to 12:30am!).
I recall watching the election in 2004, just 30 days too young to vote myself, hoping Bush wouldn’t be elected again. Justin and I were horrified when he was, but I don’t think my reaction then could compare to my reaction now. Hearing Obama speak at Midnight (EST) and feeling genuinely connected to the future of my country was a unique experience, surely something I will remember forever. Now I feel as though the loss in 2004 was worth it, because although it ushered in deeper problems in this country, it allowed for Obama to be as successful as he has been (and he is most definitely looking a lot better than Kerry ever did, haha!). I don’t know if his campaign would have been as great if not for the turbulent political climate, the economy, and overall hopelessness of the American people.
I called my Dad (who is a construction worker and always votes Democrat) and he was at my Uncle’s house watching the election and eating a bunch of food with the rest of the family. We joked and talked about our hopes for an Obama victory. I could hear Justin in the other room arguing with some of his “red” family members, but that sort of thing gets so frustrating after a while because they never want to lose an argument, so I tried to get him away from the phone as soon as possible. He has a terrible temper and might have had a heart attack. 
November 5th, 2008 at 9:18 am
I had that same feeling of connection at midnight while watching Obama speak as president-elect. I had goosebumps and tears in my eyes. Actually, just thinking about it now makes me feel the same way all over again.
- Erica
November 5th, 2008 at 9:37 am
Fuck yes Obama! The hubby was completely disinterested in the election and was playing video games, so I kept track of the electoral votes on cnn’s website, watched Obama’s speech, and went to bed. Dems also won majority of the house and senate! W00t!
- Arwen
November 5th, 2008 at 3:24 pm
Listening to people speak doesn’t usually pull much emotion from me but Obama really did last night. It’s so nice to feel like we can change as a country, and to just feel like there IS hope afterall.
I got kicked out of my family for voting Democratic yesterday. But when Obama cures the world (overstatement?) they’ll be singing a different tune.
By the way, I pierced my septum today. :)
- Heather
November 5th, 2008 at 5:05 pm
just so everyone knows, i voted for the party of socialism and liberation, not obama. i want permanent change, not temprorary liberal capitalist bullshit.
- justin
November 6th, 2008 at 8:52 am
Obama is a tool.
He’s black. Big whoop.
He’s a Democrat. Spiffy.
He’s just a man.
He’s not going to “cure the world” in 4 years.
Sorry to disappoint, kids.
- xcassx
November 6th, 2008 at 9:28 pm
YES! I’m very excited about Obama becoming president. This is probably the 2908432th blog i’ve read about being happy about Obama. :D I haven’t seen any yet that weren’t excited.
- Chelsea
November 7th, 2008 at 12:06 am
no, cass, he’s a socialist, and a capitalist simultaneously. haven’t you been following any of the republican propaganda?
oh, and john mccain is george bush, too. i mean, everyone buys the propaganda that democrats spew. especially if they’re between the ages of 16 and 26.
- justin
November 7th, 2008 at 8:33 pm
I almost pissed myself with glee.
Finally, America found a president that is not only intelligent and articulate, but someone who has ideas that can actually change the country for the better. Also…he’s proposing that I get better tax cuts, he hasn’t surpassed the U.S. life expectancy, and his VP isn’t a hillbilly religious nut.
- Christina
November 11th, 2008 at 9:01 pm
Ahh I didn’t really like either candidate this election :-(
I have internet again, wooooo hoooo!!
- Steph
November 12th, 2008 at 11:07 am
I don’t really care about the elections and shit yet.
I’m too young, and I even acknowledge the fact that it’s just because I’m too young that I don’t care yet, and I still find politics boring. Hopefully someday soon I’ll start caring, because I realize how important it actually is haha.
- Justin
November 12th, 2008 at 10:19 pm
to the above usurper of my identity, please refer to yourself as #2 to prevent further confusion from distinguishing us apart.
as far as politics go, american politics are boring, because they are ceaselessly futile. they are ceaselessly futile because america is capitalist and it is pointless to separate politics from capitalism when capitalism is the primary motivator of this nation. when capitalism no longer plays a role in politics, the united states ceases to play a role as a superpower, and that is why american politics can never be fully engaging or interesting.
- justin
November 12th, 2008 at 11:56 pm
I am also very pleased that Obama has been elected. He really seems to have something about him that many people are able to find hope in, and that is something special.
That is a shame Justin’s family are not open to hear his views or even see that of the ‘blue’ side. But then, I guess we all have our opinions and beliefs on certain issues and some people get stuck in their ways.
- Kya