What was so remarkable about today for me was something that is pretty uncommon throughout the world and downright rare throughout history. I'm talking about the peaceful transfer of power.
At noon today, the Bush presidency ended and the Obama presidency began. All of this occurred without conflict, bloodshed, or even being off schedule. It was not only peaceful, but it was ceremonious, regal, and wrought with tradition. Our new president placed his hand on the same Bible as Abraham Lincoln and was sworn into the most powerful position in the world. Bush went home to Texas, but not before leaving a hidden letter for Obama in the White House. It's tradition, after all, and we Americans cherish it.
I am a Republican, but first of all, I am an American. I am proud of our country, I am excited that so many millions of people are energized about politics, and I keep trying to imagine what it must be like to have experienced Jim Crow and Barack Obama in the same lifetime. I love this country, and I don't take for granted the experience of living here.
22 comments:
I agree. Very nicely put!
Very beautifully written!
Great Post!! I agree with you.
I voted for McCain, I love and respect President Bush, but I enjoyed today.
"In God we trust." Right??
(I found you from pedalingfast..)
Beautiful post! Today, and every day, I was/am very proud of our Country!
Great post. Love the picture. We certainly are blessed to be Americans.
very perfectly said!
I had no idea about the hidden letter tradition - very cool!
Nice post.
I could not agree with you more...
As you know from my previous blogs, I'm an Obama Superfan. But I also can empathize with how you feel. If my guy hadn't won, I would have felt like you are feeling - disappointed, but very proud of how our young country has evolved and grown. That is as American as it gets.
More than pride, though, I feel very grateful to be an American - that God's Plan allowed me to be born free.
Cheers Lipstick!
Very well said as usual.
A lovely post. Thanks for writing it.
You said that very well. I, too, voted for McCain, and though I respect Obama as a person I don't necessarily believe some of the things he does. However, I couldn't help but feel pride in our country watching him change history and be inaugurated yesterday.
Exactly. The transfer was orderly and as it should have been. Makes me proud to be an American.
BTW, to listen to the Obama channel (CNN) one would think he got 100% of the vote. Though in a few districts more than 100% of the voters cast a ballot, but hey, that will be addressed another day.
I'm Australian. But we are feeling the Obama love all the way over here.
A lovely post
xo
Fabulous, fabulous post Miss Lipstick.
Another stellar piece of writing from these quarters. And that photo - you know how many pictures we look at everyday, but somehow didn't see this one. It is fabulous.
Thank you,
tp
Ditto! You've taken the words right out of my mouth.
I couldn't agree more...especially with one of your last statements that you're a Republican, but you're an American FIRST. That's how I feel too. I was having issues a few days ago, but I'm finally to the place where I can respect the position and the person.
Thanks for the post.
Well said! And I love that pic you posted.
Bravo! I love that photo. And how sweet the Bush twins left a letter for the Obama girls?
Very beautifully written, I am the same as you, I did not vote for the president we now have but I am so proud of where we have made it to as a country.
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