Wow.

[thegrrrl2002]

President Obama. I will never ever get tired of hearing that.

When he first announced his candidacy, I was convinced that no way in hell would this country elect a black man as president. Yes, I am that cynical. Or, at least, I was that cynical. Now, not so much. I've never been so happy to be wrong in my entire life.

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[crysothemis]

I've never been so happy to be wrong in my entire life.

Yes, that. Yes. Well, I thought he had a chance. A small chance. I never dreamed he would win in a landslide.

For the first time in my life, I've voted for a major candidate out of genuine belief, admiration, and hope. Not just because I was voting against the other one.

I'm still reeling.

[thegrrrl2002]

YES. It's an amazing feeling. I sort of feel like 'I can't believe everyone else voted for him, too!!'

[spes_abrin]

Yes, I felt that cynical too. But I kept silent about it. I had at least a little hope and I didn't want to dash the hopes of others. I am SO HAPPY right now. I'd never before voted for someone who *inspired* me. And it feels amazing!

[thegrrrl2002]

I know, even when the polls show him pulling ahead back in September I was still dubious about it. But over the last few weeks it became clear his lead was holding and I got a little more hopeful. But still, it's astonishing, isn't it? Such a GOOD feeling!!!

[ailis_70]

I thought that it would be a closer race than it was. I was hoping that he'd win. But I was of the mind that even though black men have been holding high-ranking positions for ages, we wouldn't elect one to the highest office.

I actually feel as though my vote counted this time out. He's got a lot of work ahead of him and is going to hit one road-block after another. But for the first time in a long time, I have faith in our country again.

[thegrrrl2002]

It's a good feeling, isn't it? I had almost forgotten what it felt like. It's been such a long, long eight years. Obama has a hell of a mess to clean up. I certainly don't envy him.

President Obama. I just wanted to write it again. *g*

[porntestpilot]

I am having a lot of fun this morning!

[thegrrrl2002]

Seriously! I want to go and laugh at the guy down the street with the "Nobama" bumper sticker on his big ugly black SUV. And maybe let the air out of his tires, too.

[reedfem]

Oh yes, that. I want to go point and do the Simpsons laugh at all the people brandishing McCain yard signs.

Won't do it, but I can daydream...

[thegrrrl2002]

Hah!! It must be very satisfying to think about though. You can snicker every time you drive past their houses. *g*

[unamaga]

*HUGS*

I'm still reeling, but, god, it feels amazing.

[thegrrrl2002]

::squishes::

I know! I kept checking all the headlines and grinning at each and every one!