So Many Tears Today
(For the love of monkies- because he was a $#%$#%$#%, furthermore he was a liar, a retard, and a privileged son of b%&#(&*% who broke our country's spirit and who will hopefully rot forever some place where none of us ever have to see his face again. That's why. Sheesh, I can't believe you had to ask!)
All of my tears are strictly tears of pure joy!
If I say that today was historical because we have finally seen a black man become the President of the United States I would only be the two million and tenth person to say it and everyone must be so tired by now with that commentary dragging itself on and on through every possible means of media in the country...I'll bet Amy Stewart is already bored of us all talking about how amazing it is that this will be the first time for hundreds of thousands of families to be able look at the leader of their country and recognize some of themselves there. I know- what a yawn fest...
Fuck off you morons who think that! THIS IS HUGE. My favorite thing was seeing footage of people of color in tears who are saying "This is the first time that I can tell my children that they can grow up to be anything and it will actually be true!" I want to cry with them because they never should have had to wait this long for it to be true. There's still so much racial hate from all directions in our country and it will probably always exist to some degree- but I cherish the hope that there will be a day when no one is excluded from any profession or dream based on their religion, color, or background.
So there's just no minimizing what an enormous point of evolution this is for our country. I thought the President gave an amazing speech today with the proper level of gravity and common sense and he's so right- we have such a long way to go still. He's also right to point out that it isn't going to happen if we all sit back and wait for the government to do it all for us- it's up to all of us to take responsibility for the changes we want to see.
One of my very favorite parts of the inaugural speech was when Obama said that it was time for us to recognize that Americans come from all over the world, speak many languages, have as many origins as there are in the world, as many colors and as many religions. But the best part? The very very sweetest part for me was his recognition that he listed those Americans who aren't religious as one of the religious choices requiring our respect.
NO PRESIDENT HAS EVER ADMITTED THAT THOSE OF US WITHOUT RELIGION ARE JUST AS AMERICAN AS ALL YOU FIGHTING RELIGIOUS PEOPLE.
So that does it- he has my 100% support.
There is no getting around what a fantastic victory today has proven to be for the civil rights movement but I have to admit that I didn't vote for Obama because he is half black. In fact I hardly thought about that at all when I was considering voting for him. What decided me wasn' t because getting him elected would make history. Electing Hillary would have made history too but what good is making history if the history we make is bad? I'm not saying that Hillary would have been a bad president- what I'm saying is that we should always be voting for someone because they are capable and intelligent and have the interests of the country in hand at all times.
I voted for Obama because he sounded the most down to earth, the most intelligent, and he believes in peace.
In my own life the shit is busy rapidly hitting the fan* and I can't particularly discuss it until it's over which could be a few months from now. Yesterday I felt such a weight but I woke up one more time with hope in my heart. I woke up and realized that I want to get through my special hell without sacrificing my health too much, so I took care of myself today and it felt really good. The whole day has just been earthy, human, and actually very happy. I have lots of good stuff to write about and pictures to post and I'll get to it, I promise.
I just wanted to take my turn at the happy political podium to say: Well done, fellow Americans, WELL DONE!
*Don't worry- it is all going to work out fine. (????) No, really, I mean it. It will. So stop worrying, OK Robin and Pam? hahahaha. Seriously- there is going to be so much cool quilty posts soon and gardening- you'll see. Life is dishing out charm and really great stuff with all the shit. You know how it is.
All of my tears are strictly tears of pure joy!
If I say that today was historical because we have finally seen a black man become the President of the United States I would only be the two million and tenth person to say it and everyone must be so tired by now with that commentary dragging itself on and on through every possible means of media in the country...I'll bet Amy Stewart is already bored of us all talking about how amazing it is that this will be the first time for hundreds of thousands of families to be able look at the leader of their country and recognize some of themselves there. I know- what a yawn fest...
Fuck off you morons who think that! THIS IS HUGE. My favorite thing was seeing footage of people of color in tears who are saying "This is the first time that I can tell my children that they can grow up to be anything and it will actually be true!" I want to cry with them because they never should have had to wait this long for it to be true. There's still so much racial hate from all directions in our country and it will probably always exist to some degree- but I cherish the hope that there will be a day when no one is excluded from any profession or dream based on their religion, color, or background.
So there's just no minimizing what an enormous point of evolution this is for our country. I thought the President gave an amazing speech today with the proper level of gravity and common sense and he's so right- we have such a long way to go still. He's also right to point out that it isn't going to happen if we all sit back and wait for the government to do it all for us- it's up to all of us to take responsibility for the changes we want to see.
One of my very favorite parts of the inaugural speech was when Obama said that it was time for us to recognize that Americans come from all over the world, speak many languages, have as many origins as there are in the world, as many colors and as many religions. But the best part? The very very sweetest part for me was his recognition that he listed those Americans who aren't religious as one of the religious choices requiring our respect.
NO PRESIDENT HAS EVER ADMITTED THAT THOSE OF US WITHOUT RELIGION ARE JUST AS AMERICAN AS ALL YOU FIGHTING RELIGIOUS PEOPLE.
So that does it- he has my 100% support.
There is no getting around what a fantastic victory today has proven to be for the civil rights movement but I have to admit that I didn't vote for Obama because he is half black. In fact I hardly thought about that at all when I was considering voting for him. What decided me wasn' t because getting him elected would make history. Electing Hillary would have made history too but what good is making history if the history we make is bad? I'm not saying that Hillary would have been a bad president- what I'm saying is that we should always be voting for someone because they are capable and intelligent and have the interests of the country in hand at all times.
I voted for Obama because he sounded the most down to earth, the most intelligent, and he believes in peace.
In my own life the shit is busy rapidly hitting the fan* and I can't particularly discuss it until it's over which could be a few months from now. Yesterday I felt such a weight but I woke up one more time with hope in my heart. I woke up and realized that I want to get through my special hell without sacrificing my health too much, so I took care of myself today and it felt really good. The whole day has just been earthy, human, and actually very happy. I have lots of good stuff to write about and pictures to post and I'll get to it, I promise.
I just wanted to take my turn at the happy political podium to say: Well done, fellow Americans, WELL DONE!
*Don't worry- it is all going to work out fine. (????) No, really, I mean it. It will. So stop worrying, OK Robin and Pam? hahahaha. Seriously- there is going to be so much cool quilty posts soon and gardening- you'll see. Life is dishing out charm and really great stuff with all the shit. You know how it is.
Comments (11)
What a wonderful post. It's exactly what I have been feeling, only you put it into words much better. Ahhh...it's been a great day. And did you notice Michelle's gloves today? Very elegant :)
Posted by Kim | January 20, 2009 9:15 PM
Posted on January 20, 2009 21:15
I support him too, for all the reasons that you mentioned. There is room for more of the grace in our lives now.
Posted by Judy in KY | January 21, 2009 10:33 AM
Posted on January 21, 2009 10:33
I cherish the hope that there will be a day when no one excludes themselves by their own action or inaction, by their own fear and ignorance from any profession or dream based on their religion, color, or background.
Posted by Jade | January 21, 2009 11:11 AM
Posted on January 21, 2009 11:11
Jade- I think we need a lot more role models and examples in all realms to give courage to those who would break barriers but have little hope of doing so and therefore give up before they really get started. People always need role models for achieving things.
Your comment reminded me, strangely, of some of the opinions people have of the homeless such as "they put themselves there." or "If they really wanted work they could get it" or "If they were responsible good people they wouldn't be on the streets."
Posted by angelina | January 21, 2009 11:34 AM
Posted on January 21, 2009 11:34
You, Stephen Fry, and I all must have shouted "Yay!" at the same moment.
Posted by mss @ Zanthan Gardens | January 21, 2009 12:34 PM
Posted on January 21, 2009 12:34
Oh, I cheered and cried and cheered and cried! It was a great day. It was a masterful speech. It was an occasion for hope, which is left wanting in this world today. I am still reeling from the happiness I felt. Hooray hooray!
Seriously, aside from the speech (which I printed out, read and reread and tacked to my bulletin board), the best part was when the Obamas took out the trash (you know WHO I mean here). Those two moments are neck in neck in my book.
I'm sorry your life is in the crapper right now. We went into the crapper in December, when my husband was laid off (job was outsourced--shocking, right??). I know the feeling of being in the shitter, I really do. I hope it all turns aroud for you. I hope it all turns around for all of us.
Posted by Jocelyn | January 21, 2009 1:17 PM
Posted on January 21, 2009 13:17
Definately an amazing day. I couldn't help to think how much has changed in my own lifetime.
And hey, thanks for the worrywort shout out. xo
Posted by pam | January 21, 2009 4:33 PM
Posted on January 21, 2009 16:33
Bye, bye George! Don't let the door hit you on the way out.
Posted by Tonia | January 22, 2009 12:16 PM
Posted on January 22, 2009 12:16
I, too, voted for Obama because of his qualifications. The historical value (and what took our nation so long, anyway?!) is a side benefit.
Posted by Daisy | January 22, 2009 6:42 PM
Posted on January 22, 2009 18:42
Okay
Robin
Posted by Robin | January 23, 2009 8:54 AM
Posted on January 23, 2009 08:54
Angelina,
Why do you find my comment "very annoying"? I am curious, because my intent was not to annoy anyone.
Perhaps you live in a city that is very different from the one I live in. Every day (down the street) I see people who are NOT trying, who are living on welfare with no hope for anything else, who steal, who kill, who do drugs, and I think WHY?? If you were in my shoes and you saw this, I dare say you would ponder the same. Just because they have role models is no guarantee that they will turn out the same. I believe that each one of us makes our own destiny.
"Your comment reminded me, strangely, of some of the opinions people have of the homeless such as "they put themselves there." or "If they really wanted work they could get it" or "If they were responsible good people they wouldn't be on the streets.""
?? This is just sheerly ridiculous, Angelina, as I never made a single mention of homeless people, and there are many many reasons why people are homeless, although a big one is mental illness. Just to make myself entirely clear, I have nothing against those with mental illnesses.
Posted by Jade | January 26, 2009 9:05 AM
Posted on January 26, 2009 09:05