People who aren’t idiots did not schedule doctor appointments this morning. However, thanks to the wonders of the internet (and when I get home, the magic of DVR – the best invention ever in my opinion, but I digress), I just watched the Inauguration of the 44th President of the United States. With tears in my eyes, I listened to the new President speak about th
ings that were, things that are, and things that are yet to be. I have hope in our country for the first time in a long time, and I have hope that he will be able to clean up the mess and get us back in running order.
ings that were, things that are, and things that are yet to be. I have hope in our country for the first time in a long time, and I have hope that he will be able to clean up the mess and get us back in running order.The fact that he is a minority, although a wonderful thing for which I am proud, is not that of which I am most proud. I see a man who understands struggle, has lived the reality of non-traditional family life in America, and who looks out for the little guy. I have not felt that way about our leadership for several years, and I am, again, hopeful. Black or white, Democrat or Republican, rich or poor, we are but one country, nay, one nation, and maybe now we can feel like it again.
Photo from CNN.com
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I couldn't agree with your sentiments more -- for me, our new President represents everything the American dream is meant to be. I'm thrilled at the prospect of being proud of our leadership again -- of being able to hold my head up and look people in the eyes again. We've got a lot of work to do, but I'm confident that our new leadership is exactly that -- leadership.
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