Today as an exciting day for me for two reasons. Interestingly enough the one that followed later in the day surpassed one of deep personal enrichment and growth.
I received an invite to the Inauguration of Barack H. Obama, as President of the United States of America and Joseph R. Biden, Jr., as Vice President of the United States of America.
Like so many people, never have I ever been involved in politics because and to be honest, it scared and/or bored me off.
It is deeply moving to see another person's dream as one of my own. I'm going because "we can" and might be doing the jig all the way there. :-) (jk).
I'm excited!!!
OMG...I can hardly contain myself. It looks like it is going to happen!!! This entire experience has restored my hope that our nation really sees the truth behind the blinds. I am almost at a complete loss of words...
Thank you MSNBC for hearing the voice of the Senator Obama supporters from Day 1. They were smart enough to know it was the "Voice of A Nation".
Florida...please do not act crazy and let's get it under the belt!! Go Obama Go!!!! Thank God!
Like the taxi driver who told you that your eyes ~ light up the world, when you smile.
Like the small child who showed you ~ the wonder in simple things.
Like the poor man who offered to ~ share his lunch with you.
Like the rich man who showed you that it ~ really is all possible, if only you believe.
Like the stranger who just happened to come along, ~ when you had lost your way.
Like the friend who touched your heart, ~ when you didn't think you had one to touch.
Angels come in all sizes and shapes, ~ all ages and skin types.
Some with freckles, some with dimples, ~ some with wrinkles, some without.
They come disguised as friends, enemies, ~ teachers, students, lovers and fools.
They don't take life too seriously, ~ they travel light.
They leave no forwarding address, ~ they ask nothing in return.
They wear sneakers with gossamer wings, ~ they get a deal on dry cleaning.
They are hard to find when your eyes are closed, ~ But they are everywhere you look, when you choose to see.
This is a poem I found online some years ago. This is for our Senator Obama and hope that perhaps he will find peace after the loss of his incredible Grandmother and continued strength in the hours and day that lies ahead.
The world awaits your arrival, and we, millions and millions and millions are behind you.
I found these three videos to be quite heart felt and thought provoking, perhaps you will too.
The first and third were so deeply touching, but the second was equally as compelling. Never before have I wanted someone to be President more than I do now.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/27460577#27460577
This evening I checked my work email from home. I was very surprised someone sent me the email I will cut and paste below. I was surprised and rather annoyed someone would send it out on a global distribution list throughout my work. Instead of blasting him for sending such garbage I responded with an actual website that shared the truth in this matter. How do people actual think they can send and say outright lies without being found out?
The first email is my response to the hideous one below:
RE:
From: meSent: Sunday, September 28, 2008 8:07 PMTo: Subject: RE: Who is Franklin Rains
http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/0908/Obama_denies_Raines_ties_accuses_McCain_of_throwing_stones_from_his_seven_glass_houses.html
Raines said in the statement through the campaign, "I am not an advisor to Barack Obama, nor have I provided his campaign with advice on housing or economic matters."Obama spokesman Bill Burton added an attack:
This is another flat-out lie from a dishonorable campaign that is increasingly incapable of telling the truth. Frank Raines has never advised Senator Obama about anything -- ever. And by the way, someone whose campaign manager and top advisor worked and lobbied for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac shouldn't be throwing stones from his seven glass houses.
From: Sent: Friday, September 26, 2008 5:13 PMTo: Subject: Who is Franklin Rains
And why should we care?
Franklin Rains is the former chairman and chief executive officer of Fannie Mae, the government sponsored enterprise started in 1939 to offer mortgages to Americans wishing to become home owners.
After serving as budget director under President Bill Clinton, Mr. Raines served as CEO at Fannie Mae from 2000 until 2004.
While Mr. Raines was CEO, Fannie Mae went deep into the practice of buying mortgages based on almost no or no money down given to borrowers who could not afford them. During this time he received bonuses and salary over 90 million dollars. In 2004 he was offered “early retirement” after the accounting practices used at Fannie during his tenure to secure top executive bonuses were shown to be fraudulent.
Civil charges were filed against Raines and two other former executives which sought $110 million in penalties and $115 million in returned bonuses from the three accused. On April 18, 2008, the government announced a settlement with Raines together with J. Timothy Howard, Fannie's former chief financial officer, and Leanne G.Spencer, Fannie's former controller. The three executives agreed to pay fines totaling about $3 million, which will be paid by Fannie's insurance policies.
When pressed by the Bush administration to tighten down regulations on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, members of congress – Republicans and Democrats alike - in positions to pass such regulations, did nothing. Today, Fannie Mae owns or guarantees over half of America’s 12 trillion dollar mortgage market, and we are in the middle of a credit crunch and housing slump brought on in large part by government backed Fannie Mae going down this dangerous credit slope under Mr. Raines.
And where is Franklin Raines today? He is a chief economic advisor to the presidential campaign of Senator Barack Obama. Who says "Crime" does not pay?
Barack Obama is not a false hero or a God like figure, but rather a voice of those that didn't think their voice would ever be heard. He is here as my JFK, as my TR, as the person I shall write about as being the inspiration as a single voice heard in choir.
p.s. Convention music is okay but we need Rock and Roll and Rap. Thanks....and Will I am!
It really looks like everything is going great. I found myself praying for good things to happen for Senator Obama. Many thoughts seem to pass while driving through some challenging terrain *Another one might have been my hoping to make it back to see him being sworn in.* :-)
I know there is a saying to not count the çhiçks before they hatch, but it is all leaning in a most positive way no matter the saying.
Yes We Cañ!!!! :-)
The last couple of days have been a little concerning, as it's strange to see Rev. Wright speaking in a format that might harm Senator Obama. But I do understand that perhaps Rev. Wright spoke out this way because he was hurt. The most important issue out of this is that Senator Obama is not Rev. Wright nor has he ever been.
I was raised in a Catholic family and went to Catholic schools. This does not mean I was ever ready to become a nun or a religious leader. Many aspects of this religion helped shape my personality in many positive ways. But I do not share many aspects that I find to be terrible with this religion, nor would I ever want to be held to the same standard as a person that abuses children, doesn't allow Priests/Nuns to marry, or act in a judgemental manner of other faiths different than my own.
No person should ever be judged by their choice of religion in this country. I simply do not understand why it is such a big issue during this campaign and with any candidate.
Senator Obama stands on his own two feet and upon them is one of the greatest minds of our time. Stand Firm Senator Obama and Supporters.
Liam Clancy singing "Waltzing Matilda" and reminding us that each life is precious.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3pU7rsim3E
IF you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you,If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you,But make allowance for their doubting too;If you can wait and not be tired by waiting,Or being lied about, don't deal in lies,Or being hated, don't give way to hating,And yet don't look too good, nor talk too wise:If you can dream - and not make dreams your master;If you can think - and not make thoughts your aim;If you can meet with Triumph and DisasterAnd treat those two impostors just the same;If you can bear to hear the truth you've spokenTwisted by knaves to make a trap for fools,Or watch the things you gave your life to, broken,And stoop and build 'em up with worn-out tools:
If you can make one heap of all your winnings And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss,And lose, and start again at your beginningsAnd never breathe a word about your loss;If you can force your heart and nerve and sinewTo serve your turn long after they are gone,And so hold on when there is nothing in youExcept the Will which says to them: 'Hold on!'
If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue,' Or walk with Kings - nor lose the common touch,if neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you,If all men count with you, but none too much;If you can fill the unforgiving minuteWith sixty seconds' worth of distance run,Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it,And - which is more - you'll be a Man, my son!
Rudyard Kipling
Tonight wasn't the greatest of surprises, but still a moment of disappointment as the voice of renewal is standing by waiting to be heard. I am writing this as I listen to Senator Clinton give her acceptance speech. It is not understandable how a person of PA would trust their vote in someone that voted in favor of a war that is breaking our banks and our already wounded hearts.
I am another one of those that changed parties to support Senator Obama because he speaks and acts on the words on which this country is based. My decision to support him is not based on simple party support, but by a matter of simply analysis of his platform and deep inspiration that makes me want to only do better for myself and my children.
I know Senator Obama will win this ticket and am not excited about a ticket that would be shared with one that voted for a war.
