"And so to all the other peoples and governments who are watching today, from the grandest capitals to the small village where my father was born: know that America is a friend of each nation and every man, woman, and child who seeks a future of peace and dignity, and that we are ready to lead once more."
-- President Obama
I would be a fool to say that I know Obama will be a great President, for how could I? It's a gamble, like it is every time you vote, and you can only hope that you chose right. You can only hope that some truth existed in those promises. You can only hope.
This is all I know for sure. I know that when I was in high school, I painted my bedroom in red, white, and blue. I know that each time I walk into the hallway, I walk beneath a brass eagle. I know that the Star Spangled Banner still gives me chills. I know that each night, I sleep beneath a blanket my mother knitted to look like the American Flag. I know that no matter what sins my government has committed, there has never been a moment of my life I've been ashamed to be an American.
For all I know, Obama's time in office will be no better than Bush's, or possibly even worse. He may not keep a single one of those promises he made to us today. Who am I to say?
But I can hope, and that's what I love about America. That's what makes this country, in my eyes, better than any other place in the world. I can always think back to a day in September of 2001, and remember what's really inside the hearts of Americans, and know that like me, they all want a better world. Knowing that is all I need to know, for even when I know nothing else, there is always hope.
-- President Obama
I would be a fool to say that I know Obama will be a great President, for how could I? It's a gamble, like it is every time you vote, and you can only hope that you chose right. You can only hope that some truth existed in those promises. You can only hope.
This is all I know for sure. I know that when I was in high school, I painted my bedroom in red, white, and blue. I know that each time I walk into the hallway, I walk beneath a brass eagle. I know that the Star Spangled Banner still gives me chills. I know that each night, I sleep beneath a blanket my mother knitted to look like the American Flag. I know that no matter what sins my government has committed, there has never been a moment of my life I've been ashamed to be an American.
For all I know, Obama's time in office will be no better than Bush's, or possibly even worse. He may not keep a single one of those promises he made to us today. Who am I to say?
But I can hope, and that's what I love about America. That's what makes this country, in my eyes, better than any other place in the world. I can always think back to a day in September of 2001, and remember what's really inside the hearts of Americans, and know that like me, they all want a better world. Knowing that is all I need to know, for even when I know nothing else, there is always hope.
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http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/promises/
Now you too can follow along and watch the progress be made!
Lol, I like it! ;)
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