Wow, what an intense day Tuesday was? I had people from both sides of the aisle up in my grill. Either by phone call, email, or Facebook, I was in a debate/argument with several people. I can only ascertain that some look at me as a liberal democrat, and some folks think I'm a conservative republican.
Truth is, right now, Im neither. I am a free agent. Yeah, I grew up supporting the Republican party through and through. I still am against all this spending going on. I want lower taxes. I favor the 2nd Amendment, and want a strong military...those things make conservative. I am also pro-choice, for gay marriage, against the death penalty, and pro-environment. These traits are liberal...or for the democratic party. Now, understanding how I feel, where should I be placed. My guess, right in the middle.
All that being said, I'm currently riding in the backseat of Obama's bandwagon. Why? Well, there really isn't any other choice. Whether I like it or not, he's in charge for the next 4 years. I want to be able to hope that he does well. If Obama does well, then you would think the economy comes back, the number is troops in Iraq decreases (Notice I did not say pull out of Iraq completely), and maybe their is some real health care reform happening. As a matter of a fact, either side should concede that these things are all great considering the shape we are in now.
I was watching history, but observing something more on Tuesday. I was in the UTC University Center where I had grabbed lunch. I don't go to class until 1215pm on Tuesday, so I'm watching Yo-Yo Ma play the Cello right before the Oath was bumbled, and suddenly it hits me. The entire cafeteria was packed three deep in order to watch two 19" TV's. I was taken aback that these kids were so interested. Myself, I keep up with politics, but figured there was much else interest among those I have classes with. Boy, was I wrong. I dunno, maybe I have a sense for the dramatic, but I really felt like Tuesday was a day that I won't ever forget.
ciao!
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It was a very dramatic day and I really enjoyed seeing all the people of different races and backgrounds come together. It will be a birthday I will be sure to remember. Instead of going out to eat and celebrate my birthday I pretty much stayed glued to the tv.It was a history making day and I am proud to be an American. I pray that our country can come together.
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