Inauguration Day

In many ways I thought today would never come, and it wasn't due to the fact that I thought I would never see an (half) African American president. If asked 2 years ago (the length of this long and grueling Presidential campaign) who Barack Obama was, I would say, "Oh yeah, that junior Senator who had that great speech at the Democratic Convention"; and I think the average American would say the same thing. Unless you hailed from Chicago you probably (and I include myself in this category) had no idea where he stood on any of the issues. I would have never thought in a million years that a man with little experience, from a humble background, very similar to many Americans, would be able to ascend to the political forefront and defeat the Clinton machine for the Democratic nomination. I also never would have imagined a candidate with little experience defeating, in the words of Tom Brokaw, one "groomed for the job".

Though it's been hard for me to accept the reality of today, I can commend the now President Obama for the campaign he led. He truly led a grassroots campaign, involving many people who had no interest in politics in the past. He got young people and minorities (predominately African Americans) to turn out in record numbers, something no other candidate in the past has been able to do. Not to mention the fact that his speeches, though filled with countless unnecessary pauses, are motivational and inspiring. I truly hope he can push aside partisan politics like he has promised, get to work, and continue to inspire those aforementioned Americans, keeping them involved in the political discussion. As a man who loves his country, I too must lay down my differences and get behind him. Though I don't agree with any of his liberal policies, he is now my President and the prosperity of our country depends on his ability to successfully lead us through this time.

In honor of Inauguration Day, you will find all my tweets from that historic day back in November below and those that I posted throughout today. As you can see, it's taken a lot to get me to that point where I can say what I said in the preceding paragraph. Following in the steps of John McCain himself on Election Night, it's time for me to graciously and humbly "concede" and move on. I hope those of you out there like myself can do the same, for our country needs to be united more now than ever before. Just as I followed in the steps of McCain, take a look at my posts below and notice my about face; hopefully, you too can make the change. That word seems to be floating around a lot these days lately, hasn't it?

[Posts are in backwards chronological order]

Today's Posts:
It's strange to think that just 2 years ago if Obama was to walk down the same streets he is now, most of those ppl wouldn't recognize him. - about 6 hours ago from txt

They keep on showing John Kerry at the Inauguration festivities as the saying "always the bridesmaid never the bride" goes through my head. - about 9 hours ago from txt

Well I guess it's official. - about 11 hours ago from txt

Question of the day is: If John McCain won, would there be all this hoopla over the Innauguration? His presidency would have made history 2. - about 14 hours ago from txt

Now that today's finally here, it's not getting any easier to move past that November day when my candidate John McCain lost. - about 16 hours ago from txt


Election Night:

The Dow took another big plunge today making it the biggest post-election day drop in a long time. I wonder why - 7:21 PM Nov 5th, 2008 from txt

I think I know why McCain's loss has been so hard for me. I volunteered for him during the primary& had his sign in my yard since January. - 11:09 AM Nov 5th, 2008 from txt

The sociologist (& 24 fan) in me wants to measure the "David Palmer Effect" & it's connection to Obama's success. - 10:41 AM Nov 5th, 2008 from txt

I want to be the first to announce my candicacy for President in 2012. Now to write a couple good speeches so I too can win the race. - 7:41 AM Nov 5th, 2008 from txt

I'm all 4 helping those in need but it should be done by the private sector not by a big govt. High taxes & govt handouts kills this. - 7:24 AM Nov 5th, 2008 from txt

@busterkeaton I loved your last tweet about voting "present". Our media was so in love with Obama no one seemed to raise this important fact. - 7:07 AM Nov 5th, 2008 from txt in reply to busterkeaton

Since when has Obama been the "reach across the aisles" candidate? He's notoriously known for toting his party line & the liberal end of it. - 2:35 AM Nov 5th, 2008 from txt

I'm definitely not looking forward to the next 4 years but I know some people who are...terrorists around the globe. - 2:25 AM Nov 5th, 2008 from txt

I wonder if the liberal media is still going to drool over every word Obama says when he's president or slander/ruin him like they did Bush? - 2:15 AM Nov 5th, 2008 from txt

In John McCain never has a man been more groomed to be president. - Tom Brokaw:Meet the Press. Why didn't the nation see this? - 2:01 AM Nov 5th, 2008 from txt

When interviewed on CBS, an African American said the reason she supported Obama was because he was black. Isn't that discrimination? - 10:37 PM Nov 4th, 2008 from txt

I couldn't get over how many ppl ran unopposed. I've decided that will never happen again. Write in today...Candidate next election! - 9:46 PM Nov 4th, 2008 from txt

Oh yeah, I'm also going to begin figuring out how much more of my paycheck this new spend happy liberal Congress and President will take. - 8:26 PM Nov 4th, 2008 from txt

About the only good thing about tonight was my mom's leftover stew. I will now enter a period of mourning. - 8:25 PM Nov 4th, 2008 from txt

Though Palin looked like a great choice @ the beginning, Tom Ridge (Hello-PA) or even Romney is starting to look like the better VP choice. - 8:14 PM Nov 4th, 2008 from txt

Crap! Losing Ohio has pretty much sealed the deal. Why PA & OH...Why? - 8:10 PM Nov 4th, 2008 from txt

I know it doesn't matter but I just want to remind everyone that we elected a 1st term sen who has voted "present" on all the hard issues. - 7:50 PM Nov 4th, 2008 from txt

In line to vote and pretty excited! From what I heard @ work all day this line is sooo much shorter. It looks to be only about 30 min max. - 7:07 PM Nov 4th, 2008 from txt

My home state (PA) has let me down once again. - 5:32 PM Nov 4th, 2008 from txt

I'm walking to the polls once again today in the rain. I'm hoping history repeats itself and my actions signal a McCain/Palin victory. - 1:13 PM Nov 4th, 2008 from txt

Polls have been wrong before, McCain can win just like the Giants beat the Patriots & David beat Goliath. Happy Election Day...Go Vote! - 2:37 AM Nov 4th, 2008 from txt