Reactions

I cried too after the results – I think I felt a lot like Chris – it was hard to believe until it was official that the country didn’t make the same choices that we have been making based on fear and scare tactics. So I was excited, and watching Dr. King’s daughter react to the results made me believe that change is possible. For a moment I forgot that I was too scared to put a campaign sign in my yard because of the area that I live in. That I listen to people use words of hate on a regular basis and not even notice. That half of the people that helped make history also voted against rights for others. So I am hopeful, I want to believe that people really are good, and I want to do my part, but I am still saddened, by the denial of rights to another portion of our country…I don’t know what exactly in my life to attribute my feelings too either – I consistently have friends tell me that I vote based on my parent’s ideas – but I didn’t know how my parents voted until I was older. (Although I do credit my parents with raising amazing women!) Maybe as Chris mentioned, it was the religious upbringing, maybe it was the different environments I was able to live in, and maybe it is watching the hatred still prevalent where I live now. I don’t know exactly why I fell this way but I do think that everyone wants a better life, and most do not have the opportunities that I have been handed my whole life. So why shouldn’t my time, money, talents, strengths, etc. be put to use to help others. Maybe more people are realizing the beauty in building a real community, where differences are honored, and tolerance is common-place, where we help each other and not stand on others to get ahead. But maybe I am still an idealistic young adult…

Just an interesting snapshot of life here – these are my facebook and myspace friends’ mood/status in the 24-30 hours after the election. Minus removing the names and few spelling changes – these are the attitudes I see on a daily basis…a few willing to believe in change, but most… Oh and a prize for figuring out which one is a family member!


Is praying for America. (Nervous)

Is sad that I may never get to marry the love of life due to what other people think. (Aggravated)

Saw what "the change" was all about last night. (Disappointed)

Packin my bags and movin to Costa Rica.... who's with me.

Is scared for our country. (Shocked)

Thinks 2012 can't get here fast enough and is scared for our country (bummed)

Get a f*#&ing job, stop having kids and pay your own damn taxes. (Disgusted)

Is OMG a new beginning!!!!!! Go Obama! Changes are coming and the answers are blowin' in the wind...Amen! Oh Happy Dayyyyyyyyy! (Accomplished)

Is sad at the direction our country is moving in. (bummed)

Moving to Canada... Who's coming???? (Disappointed)

Is proud I voted for McCain!!

Is concerned about the next four years

Is going to be in DC for Election Day celebrating. I'm so grateful to live in this era. (Enlightened)

Ready to move back to the Cayman Islands...(Insert link to conservative site here).

"Welcome to the People's Republic of America or what I like to call an Obamanation of the ages..."

Wants to head back to Belize now!

Having a celebratory lunch today!

Thinks Obama better be ready to put his money where his mouth is.

Is moving to Canada. Anybody wanna come?

Still can't believe it. Now the real work begins! :-).

Is not ready for the govt to take money out of my paycheck and give it to the poor and illegal immigrants.

Likes to see the Dems in for the economy, we'll see about everything else.

Where do I get a Bumper sticker that says 1.20.13?

Loves that American finally wised up! Go Obama!

Thinks that 2012 needs to hurry up and get here!

Smile and grin at the change all around, pick up my guitar and play, just like yesterday, and then I'll get on my knees and pray we won't get fooled again.

"Socialism has come to America."

Well we hired a president who thinks that the gov't should steal from the people who earned it and give to the people who didn’t, is pro abortion, and is Muslim!

Is at least glad to know she lives in a sensible red state.

Is pissed at the results. There goes the neighborhood.

Is sad about the election.

And the world changed and another dream was realized

Welcome to the new U.S.S.A.

Is thrilled.

Is O-freaking-bama baby!! Yes we can!!

America, you asked for it...

Says "YES WE DID!"

Last toot for the night. He is the 44th president and well, 44 are about the only non prime number that I like! geee? 44fish?

Is wondering where to sign up for my government handout.

I hope he can back up all that "TALK" of his...

Young barak obama I’m all for it. Haters began hating or just thank bush.

Saying I’m glad that I’m alive to see this moment in history.

Yes, we did!!!!

Yes We Did.

I have never seen an election like this before. It's almost like everyone is acting like we just won our independence again.

Believes this is a dark day in America. There goes capitalism, national security, and freedom.

Is thinking about his 401(K). Will I still get a tax break after this election?

♥ Barack Obama.

Is praying...

Doesn’t think his money should have to pay for your uncle's prostate exam

Voted Pro-Life and it only took 6 minutes...gotta love Paulding County.

Is clinging to his bible and his guns and would also like to reiterate that change is not a destination, just as hope is not a strategy.


****Disclaimer - These are other's opinions - not mine.*****