Democracy in Action

The relief of the elections being over is being felt by all, ...including myself.

We've all grown tired of the malicious and underhanded attacks/and rebuttal, of one candidate on the other. It's amazing that any citizen could decipher what the stance on issues were, from all the hyper-babble going on. A change is needed there...for sure, in the election process.
But now we can relax and watch our Telly without the constant invasions of these ridiculous adverts in our homes.

Change in the White House...many have been seeking this for some time now. And the voting in of Obama has sent a ripple of hope for America throughout the world. Coupled with the fact that a barrier has been broken here for the first time, by placing a person of colour in the highest position of state. Brilliant! And a good move for everyone, not only here in the US but throughout the world. Again the theme of hope, backs this.
Jubilation spread like a wave as the returns came in and the landslide of choice became obvious to all.
So many ways the American public, has taken the "hit" from decisions made by the former/and still leader in the White House, and the view of America ...worldwide has been tainted by all this. Again....now some relief is felt.

But as I went to bed last night, (after a whisky or two) I was left wondering....
were the people so ready for change in this country that change would have come regardless of who it was that was running? I know many that would have preferred a Turnip or Head of Cabbage as a leader compared to who was standing in office now.
Still...Obama is young, ...he's fresh to the post, he will be joined in the congress by many from his own party...a different party than has held office for a long time..and he comes from a background that many Americans can relate to.
The media (BBC) compared this result to that of JFK and the Camelot days of that election so long ago. JFK was the first Catholic to take office in this country...a
landmark occasion, again a barrier broken with his arrival in the White House.
A change...that was needed...a change that all looked forward to.

Democracy is a great thing. And citizens take pride in doing their part in this process. The ability to choose our own leadership and drag them down and out of office if they do not support and uphold those things that the people hold dear.

Now ....let's see what unfolds over the next few months ...years...

I wish the man and his cabinet good luck with all.

Sorry I was unexpectedly closed last weekend...family came to town to help me sort out my house and move furniture. After 2 days the house is in good order and I'm enjoying my time in it.

All the best,
Linda