Politics 2008:The Caucuses and The Dem/Rep Conventions

[TonyB06]

The election of Barack Obama as president has been interesting on many levels. The depth of my emotions, setting aside the politics/policy aspect of this, is still something I'm tripping about.

Clearly barriers have been broken and the possibility of reconciliation and bridge-building on many levels is possible.

Still, none of us should be naive enough to assume that the problems which have plagued the nation since its founding are gone because of one election. But I think Obama's election affords us all a chance to take a fresh look at ourselves and each other -- our perceptions, our ideas, our ability to reach out for concensus, while remaining true to what we value.

Props to President-Elect Barack Obama. May God bless you and keep you and your family safe as you lead the nation.

[preciousjeni]

Originally Posted by TonyB06

Still, none of us should be naive enough to assume that the problems which have plagued the nation since its founding are gone because of one election.

I was rolling my eyes at some of the commentators over the past few days who were seriously talking about how we have achieved post-racialism.