I don’t really even have words.
I am so happy.
This is where I should be talking about the fact that we’ve done it, we’ve signaled changed, we’ve succeeded in getting the best candidate into the white house. We’re going to get things moving in the right direction in this country- in the world.
But all I can think is “Oh my God, we have our first black president.“
It’s not why he had my vote, of course, being as liberal as I am, but it is all I can dwell on right now.
I never thought I’d see it.
I never thought my children would see it.
My grandparents never thought the same.
Yet here they are, elated to have watched firsthand this country come from this:
to this:
I’ve never seen them so elated in all of their lives.
Now, it’s not so far fetched for a little black kid to believe that they can be the P.O.T.U.S. one day.
Wow.
I’m on a black power cloud right now.
And I, along with every other black person in the world right now, totally deserve to be.
But, in the same stream of consciousness, I am so terrified.
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Oh. I had not thought of that possibility. The terror one.
I am happy as well, up here in Canada.
The latest from crazymumma…
November 5, 2008 at 12:18 am
It is all of us – black, white, all colors – standing side-by-side together with tears streaming.
The latest from A Whole Lot of Nothing… Wordless 10.29.8: True Presidential Change
I hope you are wrong. I truly, truly do.
The latest from flutter… In love
Your post gave me chills.
The latest from dysfunctional mom… IYGAKAC 11.4.08 & Technical Difficulties
FUCK YES!
No time for worries right now.
Where is your drinky smiley?!
The latest from Sybil Law… Mmmm… Spam
I never thought I’d live to see this day and I thank everything about America that made it possible to elect a black man, a brilliant man, an incredible orator, a man who heralds all kinds of change, to the presidency today.
I am so white, I’m transparent, and I am on a black power cloud, too. And I can’t stop crying, either.
The latest from Mr Lady… What A Dream I Had, Pressed In Organdy
It is an incredible thing. I feel good to be American today.
The latest from Stimey… San Francisco or Bust
Tears of joy, baby. Tears of joy.
Sobbing.
The latest from maggie, dammit… I had no idea I would feel this way.
Hello from the whitest girl in america :-) Oh my darling Maria. You’ve put so many’s feelings into words and those beautiful pictures. I refuse to look at the last one.
In my heart, in my world, in my soul. We are side by side, just different shades of the same heart.
Beautiful Maria. Thank you for posting this. Now wipe your tears of joy and pride, hug your children and write more. You and your children and grandchildren will treasure these thoughts that you have now. Preserve them.
Hugs love.
and hello!!! 17 women in the Senate! WOOHOOO
The latest from rachel… Monkey Mashin, Punkin’ Pickin’ and Kiss and Tell
Security is much, much better now. That’s what I’m telling myself.
And I cannot even imagine the sense of.. I don’t know… magic. That’s not the right word. Validation. Awe. Everything I’m feeling times 1000000!
The latest from Miss Britt… I’m Shaking My Fist At This Damn Lap Top!
I’m so happy for you guys. AMAZING post here, hun. Bravo, America.
The latest from Huckdoll… We Interrupt Regular Scheduled Programming
I will never have any problem looking into the face of my little biracial son and daughter and telling them they can BE ANYTHING. This country will elect them President if they so choose to live their life in a way to make that a possible path for their life. And this was no close race. This is as close to a mandate as any candidate has had in many election cycles. AMAZING.
Unfortunately, my first thought was that he’s speaking in a public park with 70,000 people watching him. I fear for his safety now more than ever. I like that he isn’t allowing fear to make his decisions and that he’s as inclusionary as ever.
The latest from Missives From Suburbia… Blue Who?
Oh baby… what can I say that hasn’t already been said?
I’m happy. We all are.
The latest from Miss… Spread Love Like Violence
You aren’t the only one who’s thought of it. I voted and thought, if he really wins this thing, please don’t be murdered. I will be saying a prayer every night for him, for the hope that he brought and I hope the new road this country is taking with him in the lead.
The latest from Lynette… 3 Words
Oh, buzz kill a little there at the end. I can’t believe crap like that is out there.
But let’s not think about that NOW. Let’s celebrate!!! Great post.
The latest from Andrea’s Sweet Life… I Voted, Have You?
yes yes! i keep crying today thinking of all of this, all of these photos you have shared, all of the energy wasted on hate, and yet somehow it turned into something so hopeful. and it happened today.
You have articulated my very real fear. I only wish it were so farfetched that we could say “oh psh! That’s crazy talk”.
The latest from Shania… I can’t make this stuff up
We slow clapped for America at our house tonight. Good for you guys. Truly.
The latest from Coral… Friday Five
I confess, when I heard the helicopter, my heart started pounding. It cannot happen. We are anew. Much love!
Dude. Totally with you. I’m praying he lives through his first 4 years.
Do you hear that? First 4!
The latest from Captain Steve…
Love this post. I can’t imagine this day from the perspective of a black person, but even just being little ol’ me, I’m profoundly touched and inspired by how far the nation that I love has come. And in such a relatively short time. I’m still just in awe.
I’ve had the same terrifying thoughts and have hoped that Obama is kept triple extra safe because it’s true that we have further to go. But now? Now I know that we can get there. Yes. We. Can.
The latest from Maggie’s Mind… Blo Me? Blo You?
Fucking awesome post. Fucking awesome.
Obama and his entire family are in my prayers – I pray for their safety and courage.
Do you know how fucking happy I am right now? I can’t even talk straight. That’s how happy.
FUCKIN’ A. BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA *IS* our next president.
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