The greatness of the United States has always been validated by our peaceful transfers of power. The people have spoken. Barack Obama is President.
McCain gave a great and heartfelt concession speech. Bush, ever clueless, claims the night was “awesome”. Yes, and no. But it is much more. We are watching a movement afoot in the land. A movement that might take us in directions that nobody, on either side of the aisle, desires. Now that Obama has won let us see unity, and a welcoming to opposition voices.
Now is the time for loyal opposition.
This blog is now a part of the loyal opposition.
Obama is the President, I pray he does what is right and good for the people and for the country. I will be happy to add my voice to the chorus of opposition when he doesn’t.
The fight for American values, American principles that have stood the test of time since 1776 has not ended. Keep your voices loud and active. Do not lose hope. We must continue the fight. We will.
Adams and Jefferson would want us to do this.
Grant and Lincoln would want us to do this, Washington, Reagan, and Ike, too.
The character of America is worthy of preservation. This is the greatest country in the world, a beacon of hope; a defender of freedom. We must not let extremist views of either side take us in any direction that no one wants to go. Now is the time for calm and healing the wounds of divisiveness.
It means something to say, “I am an American.” We must re-examine what this means, and reconnect with our roots, our history, our proud heritage.
We must not make the mistakes of Europe, and we must not repeat the abysmal and horrid mistakes of the past. We must learn from history. History tells us that we are now on a dangerous road, we are on a precipice. We must temper extremes with reasoned thought, and offer a welcoming hand to all. To do any less would be less than American. We must be inclusive where beneficial, and exclusive where necessary. We cannot make all the world our friend regardless of our desires, we must be prepared as we always have been. Freedom must be protected. Our enemies must be faced, our friends supported and succored.
Now that the election is over and “change” is coming, keep America’s great foundation of freedom and opportunity and just “change” the broken edges. Let’s do the necessary repairs and retain the heart and soul of what makes this country great. “Change” is only meaningful and valuable when it is well-thought and beneficial; “change” is not inherently good. Only we can make it good while guarding against that “change” that might lead us towards disaster already experienced by others.
G-d Bless America, and G-d Help Us All.
-Daniel
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