I'm very proud to say that I continue to be in control of the U.S. Presidential elections.
Yes, I did it. I voted for John McCain. Why? Very simple. My state, California, is a blue state. It always sends it's electoral votes to the Democratic candidate. My vote for John McCain could in no way actually help him. Likewise, my vote for Barack Obama would not really help him either since he already won California before the election even began. So I very logically decided that the only value my vote had was in it's "Jinx" value. I couldn't risk it and actually vote for the candidate I wanted. My strategy paid off handsomely and my candidate lost - exactly as planned.
Only In America
Truly, only in America. A self made, not rich, first generation immigrant (on his father's side), and a black American, is the president. Everyone was happy and excited it seems. Even on Fox News Channel, Carl Rove... CARL ROVE - Bush's guy! Was saying what an amazing moment this was, how historic, and how Obama simply kicked McCain's ass and we must support the new president and pray for him. John McCain was extremely gracious in his concession speech offering all his help and support for Obama. And of course, Obama's acceptance speech was good - but speaking seems to be so easy for him...
I definitely was touched again by our concept of the "loyal opposition". Even though the campaign was nasty at times, after it's over everyone says, "Well, he won so that's that. He's the President - and we will support him." It's a nice honeymoon period for at least a short while....
How long will the honeymoon period last in Europe?
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I read a joke in today's paper:
'What should be the first action of the election winner?'
'Demand a recount.'
Obama's win is glorious, the man really has intelligence, charisma and political skill. And he's taking over a country with a train-wreck of an economy, entanglement in two unwinnable wars and a serious climate-change/environmental problem.
I don't think anyone expects him to work miracles; he will do what needs to be done, no more, no less. But I am proud that Americans made this choice, truly, I am.
Maybe my memory's bad, but don't remember a "honeymoon" for any president since the one in 1993.
I guess you're right. But the positive feelings from everyone were nice - at least on election night.
I'm still feeling this honeymoon, and it feels like it's gonna last this time.
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