A New President and Thoughts on the Election

So, we now know who our new president will be. The first African American president, Barrack Obama. I always thought that I would see a day like this in my lifetime - and I am glad to have seen it tonight. It kind of gave me chills watching it unfold on tv. To think of what this country went through just 40-something years ago during the civil rights movements. Yes, I did vote for Obama. To be honest, I did like both candidates but I felt better about him in office and much better about who the 2nd in charge will be. As I said earlier I consider myself an independent but did find that I voted about 2/3 Democrat for this election. Speaking of that, did anyone know who the Republican guy was that ran for Illinois senator against Durbin? I didn't even know until yesterday. I still don't recall his name. He lost big time - big surprise.

So now I wonder what all those ultra-conservatives are going to whine about now. I also hope those ultra-liberals don't walk around gloating. Both sides just drive me nuts. Today it was the ultra conservatives. I really take offense from some of those jerk radio guys when they have to label anyone who votes for Obama as "dumb", "stupid", "drones", etc. Man, when I heard that idiot that has the same name as my favorite band (Rush) say some of that stuff today it really angered me. What is more scary are the "drones" who follow crap that comes from the mouths of people like that. I feel sorry for those people. People who think that if you don't follow 100% of their ideas you are considered dumb and stupid. (this also applies to those on the other side of the political spectrum: the goofy, hard-core liberals). You know, it is OK to disagree. It is also OK to see if maybe someone with whom you initially don't agree with might have something good to say.

I thought McCain had a very nicely said concession speech. Clearly he was disappointed but he was quite gracious. If he had won, I wouldn't have been terribly disappointed. However, it was not meant to be.

It is amazing how many statistics and numbers people can come up with during an election: "did you know Charles that, based on our recent exit poll, at least 76% percent of people who like cats but hate hamsters voted the same as those who prefer ferrets over field mice..."

Speaking of stats, one that struck me was how many Republicans didn't vote! So maybe McCain was not your favorite guy. Maybe he did go against the grain a bit (one trait I do like about him by the way). But, not voting? Huh? Who are the ones not being so smart?

I was also struck by how interested Katrina was in this election. She is only one year away from being eligible to vote.

However, here is the best part of today: NO MORE POLITICAL ADS!!! At least for a couple years.

Now, off to bed...