Well Folks We Have Our New President

This is a historical moment for all the world, not just America. I'll bet Obama's policies would be radically different from his predecessors as he has been talking about "change." What I'm curious to know is: 1) What stance would he take about Iraq? 2) Will he endorse resolutions for additional aid in Africa? My country, the Philippines, is a close ally of America. I wonder how this new presidency will affect my country's relations with yours.

I think it is wonderful that he won. He is from my home state of Illinois. He seems like a very levelheaded fellow. I also hope he serves his Presidency safely. McCain's concession speech was lovely. Very calm and conciliatory. This may seem like a stupid question, but: Barack Obama is also half white in addition to being half black. Why is he always touted as the African American democratic candidate? Why not just the Democratic candidate who happens to have a Kenyan father? Maybe I am just too young to be of the mindset that one drop of blackness in your gene pool makes you black to the exclusion of all else.

Oh my god, I am truly phucking amazed!!!! Hahahahaha! I never thought it could happen! This is just too funny! I love it! I was just sitting here wondering what was going on with that fiasco, and here came your discussion answering me, hehehe.

I wasn't fond of either of the two major candidate choices, but now that Obama has won I really hope that he can and does change this country for the better as he has promised. I believe that we really are due for a change. I agree that we should bond together in hopes for the best. Regardless of everything, I also have to admit that there is a part of me that finds it exciting to witnessing history. All that aside though, here's to hoping for change for the better!

I really hope this does signal a new era for America. Maybe, for once, the race issue can be put to rest. I don't think it will ever totally go away, but hopefully this begins an awakening of American society that the color of one's skin is no measure of the skills, talents or character of a man or woman. I, too, hope that the USA will do was the late President Johnson once said: "Yesterday, we voted as individuals, today we go forward as one." (or something like that). USA is still the greatest country in the world!

I have just scan that news ,I believe he will be a good president .and I also think he will creat a more beatuful Amerian I wish him.

Yeah I guess we won't know. I am really worried though. My husband is at boot camp right now and even though I didn't like McCain I thought he was a bit more true to his word.

I voted for him. I am excited to see what he will do to turnt he country around. After the last 8 years I dont think he can f*ck it up anymore than Bush has. My husband voted for McCain and he's realyl upset that Obama won. It wasn't even really close though. Obama was the one who got all the yougn people to get out there and vote. I think he deserved to win. I am looking forward to that income redistribution cause I am so middle class and I need some extra money.

As most Americans must surely understand, the USA has a tremendous direct or indirect impact on each an every nation on this planet and we in India were waiting the results with bated breath for the results. For one, the USA outsources a lot of jobs to India and the recent economic slump has laid off many workers here. Secondly, whether outsourcing itself stays or not, depends a lot on govt policies so we’ll see what’s Obama’s stand on this. Thirdly we’ll see what’s his stand on Iraq and Afghanistan is, as Islamic terrorism in India is on the rise mainly because of late, India has been hobnobbing with the USA, a country which many Muslims view as their enemy no. 1. Fourthly, many students look forward to studying in the USA and their future is at stake too, as many of them have taken huge bank loans to finance the expenditure. There are many other issues too, but your post was very nice and in the correct spirit. We all just hope that he does something better, something which will be beneficial to the entire world. As it is, he will go down in history as the first black president of the USA, I hope he has many other good deeds to his name.

I guess America needs a person just like you are. A pretty coold American that is open and accepting to the changes the majority of voters have chosen. That is Democracy at work within you and it is just right that each and everyone should accept what the majority chose in practicing their right to vote.

I agree with you completely. It is time we all band together to support our new president. Things have been bad for a while and this is the time for much needed change, and only if we work together no matter what the race of our president will we succeed. I wish the best for President Obama and all of us.

I pray that President Obama will be safe and well protected during his tenure as President. His parallels with Kennedy and even Lincoln are close. Hopefully security has evolved to the point that it is less than a risk than ever before. Long live President Obama!

I do pray for nothing but the best for our country and everyone in the world, actually. No matter who you voted for, I agree, we should all come together as a community, country, human population, and work together... Sadly, I doubt that will happen.

I am praying that all people, on both sides of the aisle, will now make the decision to come together, to work together, and to heal this land and its people. We are all Americans. We are a people in need of healing. Let us remember that all of those who are living here are part of the same family. We are all brothers and sisters, with many faces, forms, beliefs, ideas, wishes, hopes, prayers, and dreams. We are all unique Creations... Yet we are all one people. We all have a responsibility to reach out to heal each other and also to accept our own healing. Let us choose to accept that responsibility and to heal each other and ourselves... so that the next four years will see us all in a better place than we are now, so that our children and their children and all those who come after us will be better because we were here, alive and breathing here in this moment. I pray for all peoples for all are my relations. All of you are my relations... I breathe out with love for you all now. And am thankful to be able to do so. It is a good thing to be alive in this day of changes... One more page of life has been written on. One more dream has been realized for many. One more day has set... and I for one am happy... Peace to all. Peace to all. Peace to all. Amen Aho Om

We still have to wait to see ... The electoral votes in December is what will clench the deal. In some states the elector can go against what the people voted and cast the vote in favor of the opposing party. This was done when Bush got re-elected. So don't put your cart before the horse so fast. And to be a true African-American he would have to be born in Africa and then became an American. Just because his biological father was African doesn't make him one. He ran for president on this lie, passing himself as "black" when he was of mixed race. He who speaks with forked tongue is not a good choice for any government office.

Undoubtedly we have a new President, but I can honestly say I don't like him any better now than I did before and that it troubles me because I think we have a black President because he is black not because he is the best one for the job. I guess what I am saying is that I resent having a President just because he is black. I felt right from the beginning that he was capitalizing on the fact that he was black and I think that is just as racist as the KKK. I think he has biten off more than he can chew and I hope the country can survive him.

Yippee!! I am so glad. I really do hope that this could be a new era for your country. He has an awful mess to try and fix and there was a Yale professor on last night saying it could still get worse before it gets better. I hope he is wrong but only time can tell. I do hope that he can turn the country around and make life better for many people.

We should always back our government but we should also let them know if they are not doing their jobs. Re-electing politicians that do not do their job is just dumb. I am glad the Bush era is done. I feel Bushwacked and hope that this new president will do the job that he hopes and plans to do. I have to say that he is an absolutely wonderful speaker. No president is perfect, but they do not run the country alone. My prayers are with all of them that they will remain safe and will be guided to do the best job possible. I am glad that a new barrier has been broken, just like when JFK was elected as the first young president and the first Catholic president. It shows how our country has grown and, although more work needs to be done to fight racism, this is proof that Americans are learning that color is only a shell. Time will tell and let us hope that it is good. No miracles are expected, but just a good man doing a good job. Let us pray hard for that.

I was thrilled with the results of the election. And I was excited to know that my one little vote played a tiny part in Obama winning. I hope our country can not turn around and get back on track. And that the "change" we all have voted to get helps to make our country strong and happy once again.

Congratulations!Your country to elect anew president.I belive that Obamma led by the Americans will live better and more efficient response to the cunrent finanical crisis. Americans are the best of luck.