Wow! Mixed emotions. Very sad that McCain wasn’t elected, although not surprised it would go down this way. But at the same time it was very historical that a black man was voted as President. The only way Obama could make it to the White House was through a concerted effort by Americans of ALL colors and backgrounds.
Martin Luther King’s dream was looking more and more real while looking at the sea of people in Chicago’s crowd to welcome Obama into the presidency. A black president and a black first lady. Historical!
Perhaps if nothing else some real racial healing can finally take place. The pain of past slavery can truly be tucked away. Where’s the white supremacy that many blacks complain of? Perhaps that cry can now be silenced. No more excuses. No more finger pointing at others. Yes - ALL black people CAN!
As a conservative black woman, I can’t help but to be concerned for our future. But I’m praying that things go well and our country becomes stronger, wiser, and … well, I’ll just wait and see.
Excellent and diplomatic points, Carlotta. I agree. I strongly opposed Obama, but I’m happy for many of those who are happy for him.
By: Neil on November 4, 2008
at 11:10 pm
Carlotta! I am very glad to have met you at the LIVE blog tonight.
I too am sad but also moved to know we just turned a corner with regard to race relations in our country.
Bless you!
By: Randy on November 4, 2008
at 11:18 pm
Thanks Neil and Randy! My sentiments exactly!
Randy, I enjoyed being a part of “live blogging” on you blog last night. I had a lot of nervous energy and your chat was a great way of getting rid of some of it!
It was so nice meeting you and others online, all of us hoping and praying for our country’s best!
You are my newest “Faith Defender” being added to my blogroll as your site is too important NOT to have!
By: Carlotta on November 5, 2008
at 8:13 am
I’m not as concerned about our future. One thing about it. The president alone does not govern. To me even more important is the makeup of Congress. I was at church last night so I missed the reporting. I would have even if home:) From my understanding neither house has 60% liberal or socialist seats. I also heard that during his speech last night he started reducing expectations about him being able to keep his promises. He was being honest. He can only respond to what Congress sends him. If conservatives use the filibuster like a battering ram a lot of the stuff he said he would do will not take place. Also remember that God can reach him. He is not satan as some conservatives have implied. He is a man that I believe sincerely believes that his policies will help people. I just feel he is dead wrong on all of them that I have heard. It would have been better if people had taken the time to really listen to what he was saying during the campaign They will be forced to now. I humbly feel that many that face his policies will regret they ever considered him. The race card will not be able to be played since the majority of people that voted for Obama had to be white.
Great days are ahead. Watch.
By: Pamela on November 5, 2008
at 8:55 am
In spite of my skepticism towards Obama, one thing is clear from his winning - racial healing!
If I hear another black person holler “white supremacy” I’ll slap them in the face!
Not really. I’m not violent but you get the picture?
By: Carlotta on November 5, 2008
at 9:03 am
I understand about those mixed emotions. I think of my late father who went to be with the Lord in September of 2007. This would have been such a day for him.
I am praying for our country and our future leaders,
because I am concerned about the great Democratic liberal shift that the country have made through this election.
Pamela, I agree with you.
By: Bev on November 5, 2008
at 9:32 am