Wow.

[thegrrrl2002]

President Obama. I will never ever get tired of hearing that.

When he first announced his candidacy, I was convinced that no way in hell would this country elect a black man as president. Yes, I am that cynical. Or, at least, I was that cynical. Now, not so much. I've never been so happy to be wrong in my entire life.

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[crysothemis.livejournal.com]

I've never been so happy to be wrong in my entire life.

Yes, that. Yes. Well, I thought he had a chance. A small chance. I never dreamed he would win in a landslide.

For the first time in my life, I've voted for a major candidate out of genuine belief, admiration, and hope. Not just because I was voting against the other one.

I'm still reeling.

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

YES. It's an amazing feeling. I sort of feel like 'I can't believe everyone else voted for him, too!!'

[spes-abrin.livejournal.com]

Yes, I felt that cynical too. But I kept silent about it. I had at least a little hope and I didn't want to dash the hopes of others. I am SO HAPPY right now. I'd never before voted for someone who *inspired* me. And it feels amazing!

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

I know, even when the polls show him pulling ahead back in September I was still dubious about it. But over the last few weeks it became clear his lead was holding and I got a little more hopeful. But still, it's astonishing, isn't it? Such a GOOD feeling!!!

[ailis-70.livejournal.com]

I thought that it would be a closer race than it was. I was hoping that he'd win. But I was of the mind that even though black men have been holding high-ranking positions for ages, we wouldn't elect one to the highest office.

I actually feel as though my vote counted this time out. He's got a lot of work ahead of him and is going to hit one road-block after another. But for the first time in a long time, I have faith in our country again.

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

It's a good feeling, isn't it? I had almost forgotten what it felt like. It's been such a long, long eight years. Obama has a hell of a mess to clean up. I certainly don't envy him.

President Obama. I just wanted to write it again. *g*

[porntestpilot.livejournal.com]

I am having a lot of fun this morning!

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

Seriously! I want to go and laugh at the guy down the street with the "Nobama" bumper sticker on his big ugly black SUV. And maybe let the air out of his tires, too.

[reedfem.livejournal.com]

Oh yes, that. I want to go point and do the Simpsons laugh at all the people brandishing McCain yard signs.

Won't do it, but I can daydream...

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

Hah!! It must be very satisfying to think about though. You can snicker every time you drive past their houses. *g*

[unamaga.livejournal.com]

*HUGS*

I'm still reeling, but, god, it feels amazing.

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

::squishes::

I know! I kept checking all the headlines and grinning at each and every one!

[lamardeuse.livejournal.com]

I still can't totally believe it. I'll have to watch Oprah's live show and then maybe I will. And maybe I WILL START CRYING AGAIN.

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

Oh god yes. I keep getting sniffly. I just keep thinking about Jesse Jackson with the tears streaming down his face and then I don't feel quite so sheepish about it.

I am particularly tickled that I heard the actual announcement from Jon Stewart.

[lamardeuse.livejournal.com]

I am particularly tickled that I heard the actual announcement from Jon Stewart.

Me, too! That was so cool! :)

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

I wanted to reach through the TV and hug him! (Then again, I always want to do that.)

He and Steven Colbert should do a show together every week. They were too cute for words.

[inthe-parlance.livejournal.com]

HA! Me, too! Then I turned quick to CNN because I didn't want to miss the speeches. McCain showed a lot of class, I thought, with his concession speech. And of course Obama brought me to tears.

[sal-at-home.livejournal.com]

I'm a Brit so no chance to vote but I stayed up until 3.30am hardly able to believe what I was seeing - fantastic.

And I adore your icon!

[lamardeuse.livejournal.com]

Thank you! :)

[feather-autant.livejournal.com]

I was watching the returns and kept expecting that he'd fall back. I really did. Because even though we're supposed to be all about equality, in this country, we still aren't in so many ways.

But he won! I took part in the election of the USA's first black president!

My parents are *pissed*. My mom got pretty nasty with me about it last night, because it's my fault. And I didn't back down one little bit, because yeah, that's how I voted, and yeah, I voted for *change*, and hope, and yes, I'm damned proud that I was part of the process that had the courage to take that long overdue step.

On another topic, are you moved in yet? :D

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

::hugs:: It's so amazing, isn't it? The people of this country can still surprise me. It's wonderful.

Oh god, I haven't called my Mom in a week, and I think I'll let a few more days pass before I do. Last time we talked she said she didn't know who she'd vote for. I knew she was pissed at the republicans, but I don't know if it was enough for her to take that big step and vote for Obama.

I do my best to avoid talking politics with her. There's really no point in it. But good for you, for getting into it with your folks! You should be damned proud!

Haven't moved yet! Am still surrounded by boxes and boxes and more boxes! We close tomorrow (eeee!), then move on Tuesday. Less than a week! I can't wait. We're going to paint a few rooms over the weekend. I'm just going to fling myself at our beautiful new kitchen. I can't believe I get to live in a place that is SO PRETTY.

[feather-autant.livejournal.com]

Moving sucks!

But being in a place you love, and especially your *own* place for the first time-- that's impossible to describe.

You totally deserve pretty! I'm so excited for you. :D

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

Aw, thank you, you sweet thing!

[reedfem.livejournal.com]

My husband isn't very happy either. But he'll deal. I never realized just how racist he is, deep down inside. His mom is horrible about tossing around epithets, so I suppose I know where he got it.

[feather-autant.livejournal.com]

::nods:: The thing with my parents is, they've always taught that racism is wrong, but when it gets down to it, they really are.

My dad even went to far as to call and tell me to vote, because we might have a black president. ::laughs::

I think my mom is mostly pissed at herself. Where did she go wrong? How did I end up this way? Is there any hope for me? *g*

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

Oh good lord.

When I was growing up, if I talked about my very liberal political leanings, my mother would tell me I'd grow out of it, that I would learn how wrong I was. You know, I'd eventually see that she was right and I was wrong. Because of that, for years I was astonished whenever I met a grown-up liberal democrat, because I had been basically told they didn't exist. I think it wasn't until I went to college that I realized there were a whole lot of them out there!

My mother's politics were based on the fear of The Other. Anyone who wasn't like her was a threat. But as the town we grew up in changed and became more diverse, she kind of got over that. She got the know the Indian neighbors and the black woman down the street and realized they were just like 'normal' people. (By normal I don't mean white, I mean italian americans from the same part of italy that her parents were from. Everyone else is Other). So I probably should give her more credit, even though she still has some pretty weird issues. But at least she's realized that Republicans having done a damn thing for senior citizens scraping by on fixed income.

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

Hopefully this presidency will open a lot of people's eyes, you know?

::hugs you::

[reedfem.livejournal.com]

I've never been so happy to be wrong in my entire life.

Ditto. And I'm very glad it was a BIG win, because we didn't need another controversial result, not now. I teared up quite a few times.

Say, did you go to Grant Park? That would have been cool.

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

I know, it was a very solid win, I was shocked when it was called so early! (Well, early by Central Time standards). I was ready to stay up all night.

We actually contemplated going to Grant Park, even though we didn't have tickets. But I had dance class last night and didn't want to skip it--I totally needed the stress relief. After that I was too tired to think about getting on the train! But it would have been pretty cool just to be out there.

[jenlev.livejournal.com]

WHEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!

*ahem*

Yay!

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

::hugs::

Yay indeed!!!! It really happened, didn't it?

[jenlev.livejournal.com]

Yes it did!!!!!

[meansgirl.livejournal.com]

*grins* My face is stuck in a goofy expression of "Wheeee!"

Hi, I don't know if I've ever introduced myself. I friended you a while back after I was pointed toward your fic bydarsynia. *waves*

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

I keep pulling up news sites and grinning like a dufus at the headlines.

And hiya!! Welcome! RL has been a bit crazy for me lately, but I will write fic again, hopefully soon. I miss playing with John and Rodney.

[meansgirl.livejournal.com]

Ah, the boys. I was listening to McShep podslash as I pressed "OBAMA" at the polling place yesterday. It was a delicious feeling.

It's always nice to meet new fannish people. I'm very new to the SGA fandom, and a bit shy, so I'm slowly meeting new folks at LJ. The election just gave me reasons to speak up and say hey and share the joy!

[vickita.livejournal.com]

You know, people are forever saying to me, "I wish I could be as optimistic as you, but..." (seriously, it happens *all of the time*), but I honestly never thought that it *couldn't* happen. I thought for a while there last year that it might *not* happen, just because I wasn't convinced yet that he had the organizational chops to beat Hillary's machine, frankly, but as soon as the pieces started falling into place, I was pretty sure it was going to happen. Didn't want to say it, because I didn't want to have to go outside and turn around three times and spit (and/or curse), but yeah.

So. happy. :-)))))))

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

I started feeling more secure about it after he got the nomination, that yeah, maybe it could happen. But I still wasn't convinced until about last week when the polls were holding strong.

It's hard to believe, isn't it? :-)

[catspaw-sgjd.livejournal.com]

It's brilliant, isn't it? Much rejoicing on this side of the Pond too, I have to tell ya :-D

I could have picked Jesse Jackson up and hugged him, I was so moved with the pictures of him with tears streaming down his face. Not least because all the time I was watching the results coming in, I was hearing in my head, 'I have a dream...'

[less-star.livejournal.com]

It's so awesome! I was surprised, too, I kept thinking nice guys finish last...not this time thank god.

[geek-tastic.livejournal.com]

I keep getting chills and getting teary eyed. I too was cynical enough to think it would not happen. I am so proud of America.

But then I keep getting a reality check that there are still a lot of idiots out there. My office mate told me this morning that he is scared of having an African American president. He doesn't even understand what is wrong with saying that. :-/