The world seems just that little bit safer now
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The world seems just that little bit safer now
We had the TV on all day in the boardroom for anyone that wanted to pop in for an update. Part way through the afternoon our MD came out and dinged the little gong we have in the office/callcentre that we use sometimes to announce an "anouncement" or call a break/end of shift. He said "It's official, Obama is the next US president". There was a mixed reaction but most people seemed pleased. Whatever the outcome you were about to be rid of Bush - we all were - (no offence to any Bushies but...I mean...) so that was good anyway.
I think Obama is charismatic, eloquent, elegant, sincere and seriously hard-working and well-prepared. I wish him and the whole of the USA all the very best for the new future that is ahead of you - and for the rest of the world as a result. Time will tell if he is up to the new challenge. I couldn't help but think how proud Martin Luther King would have been if he could have seen ahead to this moment, his dream fulfilled, before he died.
We have a saying down here, America sneezes and Australia catches a cold. Well, let's hope you make a great recovery and so will we.
Congratulations and best wishes on a new president and a new era.
Congratulations Senator.. I hope with all of my heart that I am wrong about you and that you are just what this country needs.
Even over here in Europe you feel that something big is going on; a historical, a great moment...
I was really excited this morning and turned on the tv at 6:30 am to find out who has won the election. :)
Oh, that is sweet! Can't wait to see the new First Dog. :)Quote:
And I was happy to hear Mr. Obama mention in his speech just now to his daughters that they have earned the new puppy that will move with them into the White House!
Congratulations, Mr. Obama!
Kirsten
I fought to stay up until 11 when they announced the winner...missed the speech...will have to see if I can catch it online tonight. I am so happy and optimistic....:)
:) I Totally Agree Congrats.. Karen has noted the wording so well..Quote:
Originally Posted by Karen
I'll echo that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sirrahsim
:) Yes All Over The World is to be Knowing this Historic Moment.. I just hope they Adopt from a Shelter the New Puppy for the White House..:DQuote:
Originally Posted by Kirsten
I stayed awake until Pennslyvania came in as Obama! There wasn't much chance of a loss at that point.
Yippee to President Elect Obama, I can't wait to see what the next four years bring.
Congrats to Obama!
McCain's speech was wonderful also!
Congratulations to all Americans!! I was pro Obama, so I am happy that he is elected! What a historic moment in the history of America!!:)
Thank you and all other pt'ers sending their congrats from other countries, I truly hope this will have a positive effect on your countries too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Maya & Inka's mommy
CONGRATULATIONS PRESIDENT OBAMA!!!
I thought both speeches were great. Totally different from each other but equally significant.
I feel like this country can come together now more than ever. I have high hopes for a very bright future.
Kari: I'm so proud of our county and little towns too. :)
I was just watching cnn and heard the part of the speech where he promised his daughters to get the puppy. :)
Thank you. :) Well, when Barack Obama held his speech in Berlin this summer, he already pointed out that he expects the European countries to offer more support in Afghanistan. But nonetheless, he's perceived as a very positive, a very charismatic person over here in Germany. :)Quote:
I truly hope this will have a positive effect on your countries too.
Kirsten
I think it will take a while for the enormity of this electon to set in. :)
We have taken a step where all of America's children can dream of becoming President and now have the possibility of it happening. A country where the color of someone's skin is not important but their heart is. A country with hope to grow stong and live with the world in peace and respect again. A country where we are truely becoming a United States of America.
Also the passing of the old way into a new way. The youth came out in record numbers. They understood what lots of us older ones forgot. The way things have always been is not always the best way.
Somehow, I think Abe Lincoln and Martin Luther King, Jr. were giving our country a standing ovation last night! :)