yes we can

Typically I avoid politics. I can’t stand how worked up some people get over certain platforms and issues (death threats… get real). I hate that all too often politics (and politicians) are divisive instead of unifying and inspiring. Unethical, greedy, apathetic… just some of the words that come to mind when I think of politics. Our recent Canadian election was an excellent example of why I have been known to say that I will lock my children in a barrel if they ever aspire to being a politician.

HOWEVER….

Last night was AWESOME! For the first time in my life I found myself wishing I was an American. I wish that I had the opportunity to feel so proud of my country and to be able to vote for hope, for change, for something different and positive. I was crying as I listened to Obama speak. He is not perfect, not is his platform but his MESSAGE is something that I can get behind. His message of unity and hope, of listening and finding common ground, of compromise and positive change. THAT is what I hope for my children and their futures.

Yes we can. I cried again as I listened to the people shouting with tears running down their faces. Who wouldn’t want that to be the hearts cry of their nation? Of their leadership? Of their children? There are too many nay sayers in our world. I am thankful to live in a time when millions of people stood together and kicked history’s butt. Oh, yes we can!

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