Hope

As much fun as I have had this year discussing politics (and watching The View to hear them talk about it too!), I am super happy that it is over. As I sit here typing, waiting for the BD to finish putting our son to sleep, I feel the flutter of anticipation, knowing with great excitement that the night ahead of us is filled with hours of tv watching as they start listing the winners upon poll closings. I feel hope, that our nation with have been able to look past color, past the fear that has purposely been shoved down our throats, past the lies that have etched across our tv screens, and will chose a man that will hopefully be able to lead us into a new direction. One that can close this gap that is looming between us. Because I think that most of us can agree that where we have been has not been good. Although it has been this fire that has sparked so much passion that past year (or four!), it is also the reason that I am happy to see today show up. I feel there is no longer a place to discuss politics...people are so hurt and angry and...scared. I have grown tired of hearing people bash the man I voted for today with unresearched lies. My voice has begun rise as I find myself repeating myself to those who have chosen to not listen to not only my view, but ANY VIEW OTHER THAN THIER OWN. I resent stations that only talk about thier candidates onesided. I do not enjoy being phone stalked by McCain's machines. I hate the caution that one must now take when voicing thier choice. I may not agree with your decision, but I would never hurt you for it. I may be saddened to hear your choice win. But I am an American, and I will support ANY kind of change that we elect. And if your man wins instead of mine, I will not judge him so quickly or simply the next four years, because I know that the next man in line has his work cut out for him. It's going to take a lot of work to fix all that has been broken the last eight years. Just know that if my man wins and he is unable to do so either, that it does not deem him a failure or make you in the right. It will not give you the right to criticize him or my choice. True change takes time.