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American Triumph

Thursday, November 6th, 2008

Digg me

I spent the last two days listening to the radio and watching news channels with a keen eye and ear on the Election. I normally don’t like to mix Politics with just about anything I do. However, what transpired on Tuesday evening was an historic event in our Country.

What we witnessed was a true triumph of the American story. An American first, and it gives me, as it should you, hope that we can be, do, and have anything our hearts desire in this great country of ours. A first generation American, (as his father came from Kenya) and the first African American as President. A true product of good education, dedication and commitment to achieve the highest, most prominent position is the world today.

I really don’t care which political party you cater to, I believe what happened on Tuesday was monumental in our countries history. While I was only a child when the Civil Rights Movement was gaining steam in the 60’s, I do have a slight memory of a very sad birthday when I was young, April 4, 1968. More recently I claim a special connection with Tony Dungy, the first African American Head Coach to win a Super Bowl with the Indianapolis Colts. Although my “special connection” is tied to Tony being a defensive back for my beloved Pittsburgh Steelers back in the 70’s.

I had a considerable interest in just how conservative proponents were going to respond to the election. I’ve been so use to bickering and finger pointing over the last two elections, (do I really have to bring up the hanging chads in Florida?) I have to admit; initially I was somewhat surprised over how some actually responded. They were gracious and like me feel that this was indeed an historic event in this countries history and needs to be recognized as such.

It was very comforting to see and hear how people could put aside their political differences and recognize the significance of this election when you consider what our founding fathers put in writing when they laid the foundation of this country stating that “All men are created equal”.

I heard a story on the radio about a 109 year old woman, the daughter of slaves, who voted for President Elect Obama. For those who were taught that this Nation would never elect an African American as President, how happy and overjoyed they must be to realize that what they were told or once believed was wrong. It’s not out of the realm of possibility that many of them have no problem being wrong, just this once.

I have to wonder how many people never gave the President Elect a chance because it’s “never been done”. How many let “odds” persuade them. How many thought the “facts” would prevent this African American from reaching his dream of the highest office in world.

The words “never”, “odds”, and “facts” are extremely overrated, only used by those that cater to the status quo.

When the nation was first introduced to the Jr. Senator from Illinois during the 2004 Presidential Election, I remember how intelligent and well spoken the man was. I knew nothing about his background, his family, or his political views. Now that he’s been elected as the next President of the United States I will add disciplined and focused to the list of qualities that make him qualified for the position that’s been set before him.

I can’t tell you how proud I am to be an American. We are a nation of achievers and dreamers. (Most of us anyway.) The true American spirit of triumph has been documented once again for every one of us to stand up and feel proud that the foundation of democracy is still very much alive and well in the 21^st century.

I wish the new President Elect success in his newly elected position. I remember when the exiting President came into office, many claimed they never believed he won as President and when he came into office they never accepted him as President. I never understood that type of thinking and I’m pleased to see that many of the people that I agree with, while disappointed in loosing this election, are wishing the new President Elect success and celebrating the momentous historical significance of our first African American President.

What a country.

Congratulations to those who voted for the Jr. Senator and our next President of the United States.

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