Thanks so much for stopping by and for leaving a comment. I just fear that the elaborate media chorale about the “first Black president” will (1) excite racists to lamentable and tragic action, and (2) turn the election into an exuberant statistic rather than a finally wise move by the electorate.

I am quoting your blog “Can we not individually be wise and treat the election for what it was—the selection of the best possible leader?” I just want to share my thoughts with you about the media, and the last sentence of your blog. In the historical context of this election the media I feel was obligated to make a lot of noise about Obama’s election. It was certainly a first in the entire history of our country they really had no choice.

As for your quote, the majority of people did just that, they made a decision based on the mans intellect. I believe he won the popular vote by 8 or 9 million. More importantly he changed 6 to 7 states from red to blue and won in an electoral landslide. The solid red stated continue to be states from the deep south, confederate flag flying dye in the wood racists, and I don’t mean to infer that they are all republicans with that remark there are plenty of southern democrat voters in the same shoes, I am happy that we have Obama’s intellect to deal with the problems and issues that we are now facing because of the Bush administration. I just think it will take more than a few generations before there are more progressive people in our country, but this is a great start. My last blog covers some of the issues that you mention. Best wishes to you and you cute little friend.

Regards,

Joseph

Joseph

CA and prop 8 is bizarre. Cannot figure out how someone’s else’s marriage damages mine. But, one minority at a time, I guess.

It looks as though your state, which was once my state, is in the Obama camp. My present state may miss that good outcome by a few thousand votes.

Still, it’s a good day for all of us. I wish California had been able to defeat Prop 8, but that fight isn’t over.

Thanks for stopping by.