inaugeration

[2eclipse]

i have to say that obama was not a perfect candidate for me.
i did vote for him, but with a grain of salt in my sugar.

despite this i am infected by the surge of hope i am feeling from the country today.
and part of me wishes i was in dc today among my fellow citizens to join in the celebration of a man who represents change and hope for so many of us.
i love the blow that his inaugeration deals to racism, putting racsists squarely in the minority. this does not end racism, but it does mark progress. i love feeling national support for green energy and more sustainable life practices. i don't really believe we're going to change all that much...but after 8 years of action or inaction that has made us low in the ranks of countries with green policies, i am hopeful that we will at least START to move in that direction. i hope for better healthcare for the poor. i hope for sustaining jobs for people who want to be working. i hope for the respect of other countries again.
i hope.
i hope.
i hope.

Comments

[cuddlejunkie1.livejournal.com]

I agree with you...I am pleased I voted for Obama but it was with a grain of salt. Not because I don't think the man can do it, but there is just so much for him to do and with the economy as it is.....like you I just hope.......

[cuddlejunkie1.livejournal.com]

I am I have to admit that I am impressed with the almost the change in tide in people's attitude..with just the thought of him leading....I just hope people haven't put too much hope in him...taht if the changes don't happen in the first few month, heck years even that they don't lose that hope..

[sooper.livejournal.com]

Hopefully they're listening when he says this isn't going to be quick or easy.

[cuddlejunkie1.livejournal.com]

I like the speech and every time I have heard him speak since Sunday...like you hope people listen...

Amen to That.

[callingcry.livejournal.com]

I feel the same way. :)

obama

[sunmother.livejournal.com]

I am hopeful too. The spirit of hope expressed by the people is infectious. Obama did remind us today that change depends on the actions of the people not just the leaders. Having a leader who reminds us of who we are at our best and inspires us to contribute, act for justice and hold ourselves accountable is absolutely essential but so much depends on how much change we as a people are willing to tolerate. I pray for us.

[keisolo.livejournal.com]

He wasn't my first choice either, but he did do the same thing as far as hope.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed, and applauding some of the initial acts and looking sort of cross-eyed at some of the others, and still hoping.