Obligatory Day After Post

Well, the presidential elections have come to a close (Thank God.)

My reaction?  I’m bitterly dissappointed.  I’m still waiting on two California Props, which are going my way as of this writing, but are too close not to wait to the bitter end for the final results.  But as for the presidency, I’m terribly, terribly dissappointed.  I did not want President-Elect Obama to be my president.  I did not vote for him.

I’ve always said that even if you don’t like the president as an individual, you still need to respect the office he holds.  This is the first year that it’s going to take me a few days to get over my bitterness and get to that point.  I will.  I think I just need to go through a small grieving process after all my hoping during the last year.

Beyond the presidency, I honestly fear for my country this time around.  It seems to me that in previous years, there’s been more of a balance of power…  That is missing now.  It is truly a liberal government now, and that, to be completely honest, scares me.  Why?  Because I don’t see a checks and balance.  That frightening to me.  Because the system, as we hold hold dear, will simply further an agenda, rather than hold it accountable.

Obviously, we’ll have to wait and see what the future holds.

Although, I have to say…  A part of me is glad that President-Elect Obama was elected…  That perhaps an African American president will further the eradication of raciscm in our country.  I just wish that it had been a candidate that I could back.

So, for now…  I must force it out.  Congratulations, President-Elect Obama.  Please…  Please.  Prove me wrong.

And to Senator McCain.  Thank you.  Thank you for your continued service to our country.  Regardless of any campaign shortcomings, you have proven your allegiance to this country, and then some.