A fellow blogger stated that he thought McCain's concession speech was one of his best of the campaign. He also pointed out that some of McCain's supporters have started the old "I'm moving out of the country" stuff. The following is my comment to his post:
I have no plans to move. Like you, I thought that was one of McCain's best speeches. I was even more impressed with Obama's acceptance speech. Though he did not win my vote, he did win my respect as someone who has the potential to lift others with his rhetoric.
He is truly an American success story. He has overcome so many barriers to achieve. He overcame a broken home, absent father, bi-racial status, a grueling primary against the Clinton Machine, and lastly a general campaign against a more experienced opponent. He deserves the office he has attained.
When my daughter, Caison, awoke she asked me "Who won?" Upon hearing the results, my little Republican was upset. The consolation I gave to her, I echo to everyone else of my political persuasion. "It is going to be alright. We will help him when we think he's right. We will help him to understand when we think he is wrong." Her sleepy acceptance was, "Yeah, because he's new."
He is new. Our new president-elect. He comes into office with a resounding mandate. I hope he will live up to the expectations he has elicited from the electorate. My prayers are with him. Everyone's should be.
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Well said! I hope that others will hear the message of our republican friend and pass it along.
Shawn,
Over the past several weeks, we have had very passionate discussions about our individual political views and opinions about each of "our" candidates who were running for the highest office in the land. Although, we did not support the same candidate nor did we see "eye to eye" on the issues, I am very comforted tonight as I read your blog, and pray that other Republicans will embrace this moment in American history, as not only Historic, but also as an ordained time planned by God Almighty to use President-Elect Obama, as He has used others in the past, biblically and beyond to bring about the changes needed to bring His people together as He continues to allow His Kingdom to come on earth as it is in Heaven.
This moment in time proves that we as America are breaking down barriers to move us to the nation that has been created under God indivisible with liberty and justice for all!
I appreciate your profound acceptance and acknowledgement of this victory for all of us, for truly it is!
Nikki Miller
Yes, our choices for president was different. Obama is indeed new in the Presidency for the United States, but he is my no means new with his LEADERSHIP ABILITY. Obama, as you stated, has overcome so many obstacles and is a Man of Great Knowledge AND Leadership.
However; I really appreciate your acceptance of Obama. I am sure it won't be long into his Presidency you will be very proud of the Great Leader.
Thanks for being positive with your kids.
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