Congratulations America!

"If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible, who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time, who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer." So, said the next President of the US.

I, we, have no doubt any more about that. And I do, for the first time truly envy Americans for how you can rise and at what you can do. And how lucky and blessed you are, to have such a democratic system and such ideals! Truly, you are a great people. And that is the reason you will continue leading the World militarily, economically and technologically; and you have just proven too, that you are above the rest of the World, morally. And now you have sent such a great statement across the globe, which will cause ripples and shock waves for a long time to come.

Very hopefully, the ripples and shock waves - will be so powerful so as to bring too, the same kind of change that will, one day, allow our children too - to have such a kind of democracy working in our parts of the World; a democracy that is truly: true, enlightened and ideal.

I have just read this, and I quote:

Rosa sat so Martin could walk...

Martin walked, so Obama could run...

Obama is running so our children can fly!"


Very hopefully too, the millions of other African Americans, especially their children - will now do all that it takes, as their next President did, to rise. Rise and come out of the ghettos; and avoid drugs; and build strong marriages and families; and be responsible students, parents and citizens. And above all: take the many opportunities that their wonderful and great country has and gives. And fulfill Rosa Parks's, Martin Luther's, Malcolm X's, Muhammad Ali's, Bill Cosby's, Oprah Winfrey's and the many others, dreams. And fly!

Comments

Jed Carosaari said…
Thank you for your kind thoughts.

But I think we are no better, and no worse, than the rest of the world. America simply has a lot more power, and therefore, has an obligation to be a lot more wise in that use of power. Thank God, I think we will be far more judicial for the next four years.
Anonymous said…
Well, atleast there weren't any *dramas*(recounting). McCain's speech was really good and he spoke *kindly* compared to the campaign he led. Now they are *fighting* among themselves(him n palin camps). Let's hope Obama achieves something in his presidency. I know kenya was so happy, they even had a holiday on wednesday :)).. Was reading kenyan newspapers and they wrote that a *prophecy* was fulfilled. Kennedy had said that in 40 yrs a black man would rule. Didn't know about that since no newspapers in the west are mentioning that. sf
Jed Carosaari said…
Yeah, I'm not sure that the prophecy thing was accurate. But in the Biblical sense of the word "prophesy" - calling for justice - this was truly a prophetic moment.

I love Obama, but I've been very disappointed in his first appointment as President Elect.
Anonymous said…
SF: McCain, Palin and the GOP have a lot of serious thinking and work to do; if they are not careful, the Republicans may never come back again to be strong.

Kenya was overjoyed; so have we and all people with African blood or links. Here, at home where we all have been avid supporters of Obama, even before he was known by most Kenyans or most of the World - we stayed all night and when it was declared that Obama had won, we shed tears and rejoiced.

Abdulmuhib: Obama has an enormous task ahead. I hope, he can make his great and noble ideals practical and working; and very hopefully that would positively improve and change lives, not only in America, but in some of the remotest, unforgotten corners of the World.

If I was in his place, I would have done the same: appoint people who I trust most, can easily work with and can get things done. Only time will tell if Obama will be the great president that many wise and knoledgeable people are prdicting that he would be.
Unknown said…
GUY! I just heard the other day that obama's ancesters come from Hadramout and that his last name is supposed to be " Ba- Boraik" but because in Kenya they couldn't pronounce it,it is called barak.

To be honest, I don't really think that this is true for sure, but I wouldn't say it is impossible either, because yemeni men had to spread thier seeds allllllllll over the world, who knows, this might be a yemeni seed,lol!
Anonymous said…
I have heard of that. But, Barack, or Mubarak, or Baraka - is the son of A Luo from Kenya. There is no doubt about that. Fact: he has many Muslim relatives in Kenya; the 'granny' in Kenya is not his real father's mother, but a step one who raised his father.

People in Hadhramout find it hard to comprehend how America, which is mainly white, could elect Barack. Some have come up with all kinds of stories to make the election make sense.
Anonymous said…
LOL! I heard that in the arab media they were *throwing* the his family is muslim all the time. Everyone wants a *piece* of him. Yes, his is from the Luo tribe and many people don't know that the *granny* is not his blood grandmother. I think he is smart and knows what he is saying unlike Bush. Let's hope *they* strengthen the relationship with Canadians because he wants to negotiate the NAFTA agreements. sf
Anonymous said…
Exactly: everyone wants a piece of him. Obama is smart and seems truly good at heart; but, as with all American leaders, he will serve American interests and his electorate first and foremost and then think of NAFTA and search.

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