I have never been so truly and honestly moved by the political apparatus of this or any other country as I was last night. The sense of community and the unadulterated feelings of hope and joy as myself and a myriad of other New Yorkers watched the election results roll in was truly incomparable. Unfortunately these feelings were muted by cynicism and sad to say, realism, bred from the last eight years of shady politics, stolen elections and general disillusionment with the political process.
Beer in my hand, smile in my face, I was happy to say and see last night that the process can and does work. Both as a Caribbean / African-American male and as a citizen of the world I swelled with pride as I watched President elect Obama make his acceptance speech. I truly believe this time heralds good, or even great things to come and I salute all those who helped make this happen and hope that in time those that railed against the idea of Obama come to see that this man is truly of and for them.
Coming from a non religious individual ‘God Bless America and God Bless the World”
