Saturday, November 22, 2008

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Wednesday, November 05, 2008

Election 2008 is Over.

Election 2008 is Over.

This year:

1. I contributed to a political campaign for the first time ever.
2. I found a presidential candidate I felt could lead the country effectively.
3. I somehow, by the grace of God, became a delegate to the national convention and that was an experience of a lifetime.
4. I actually got to meet a presidential candidate in person.
5. Disappointment at the results- I am relieved the senate dems. do not have a supermajority.
6. I fear for my country's future. Our economic competitiveness, our national defense, our fiscal debt, the drift towards socialism.
7. I am concerned for the state of journalism in this country.
8. I am Glad--for my African American friends. Though I wish him the best, I fear Obama will not live up to expectations. Still, it can never be said this country would deny election on the basis of color.

I look on this defeat as a challenge to improve, to organize (which is essential in politics these days), to come back stronger than ever.