America rounds a corner

[beaky]

I am not expressing a political opinion here, or inviting political debate; there's a reason why I've posted this in the History forum.

We've all heard the broadsides from both camps- no need to repeat that stuff here- I think even staunch political opponents of the senator from Illinois cannot argue that America has been true to the intentions of its founders this time around.

We have all witnessed an event of major historic significance, something that transcends partisan politics.


I predict today's victory for Barack Obama, the first American of non-European descent ever to gain the highest office in the land, will have an enduring and much-needed symbolic power that will resonate around the world, regardless of how things pan out for him in the next four years.


 I honestly often doubted I'd live to see this, and it's very encouraging. I hope others abroad will be similarly encouraged, especially those who've been wondering what happened to the ideals that get so much lip service in this country, but are not always upheld so clearly.


Just an average American feeling a little less cynical than usual... don't mind me...

[C]

I predict today's victory for Barack Obama, the first American of non-European descent ever to gain the highest office in the land, will have an enduring and much-needed symbolic power that will resonate around the world, regardless of how things pan out for him in the next four years.

Regardless of mainstream political policy at home and abroad, you've hit the nail on the head there Sean. A lot of nations around the world will now see a "friendlier" more approachable face to a country so powerful than just it's presence can have some more paranoid nations in fear.

[WebbPA]

Barack Obama, the first American of non-European descent ever to gain the highest office in the land ...

He is of European descent on his mother's side.

[Omag 2.0]

I feel the same way as you Sean, I got goosebumps on several occasions today, while witnessing the unfolding events.

As I stated before, I truly hope President Obama will be able to turn this feeling of hope into real life change

A genuine historic day today!

And that's all I'm going to say in this thread...  ;)

[beaky]

Barack Obama, the first American of non-European descent ever to gain the highest office in the land ...

He is of European descent on his mother's side.

I know; I didn't say "entirely".

It's possible that some former US presidents were not 100% "caucasian", either, but if they knew, they weren't advertising the fact.

Remember, it wasn't long ago that a Catholic US president  (JFK- an Irishman to boot!) was considered a quantum leap; revolutionary. People were shocked; amazed- many were outraged.

So this is a big deal for the US, and yes, it should reap diplomatic benefits abroad from those who have never had any reason to trust WASPs.

[Fozzer]

...its all looking good in our National Newspapers today... [smiley=thumbsup.gif]...!

F..... ...!

[MWISimmer]

America rounds a corner

The world has turned a corner.

[Brando14100]

Although this was a defeat for my political party, I am still extremely proud of my country for its decision this election. I am anxious to see how things will work out in his term.

8-)