tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9203077889905915553.post4363419731163008983..comments2023-10-30T04:06:45.798-07:00Comments on arduous blog: They May Have Lost The Battle, But All Of Us Won The Warruchihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17043512641324366469noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9203077889905915553.post-23737286154162953982008-11-06T16:29:00.000-08:002008-11-06T16:29:00.000-08:00Dorothy, my Wednesday was bittersweet as well. As ...Dorothy, my Wednesday was bittersweet as well. As thrilled as I was about Obama, I was also very sad that Prop 8 passed. We have much work left to do.ruchihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17043512641324366469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9203077889905915553.post-50526346500997456192008-11-06T16:27:00.000-08:002008-11-06T16:27:00.000-08:00My joy at Obama being elected was overshadowed som...My joy at Obama being elected was overshadowed somewhat at the probable passing of Prop 8 in California. It is a significant set back to human rights for gay and lesbian persons, and calls in to question recent marriages of some of my friends.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9203077889905915553.post-38107511866177137782008-11-06T13:01:00.000-08:002008-11-06T13:01:00.000-08:00Way, waaaay, back when I was in High School, my mo...Way, waaaay, back when I was in High School, my mom said that she knew "in heart that America would elect a Black Man as president before they would elect a White Woman." <BR/><BR/>I'm proud of her for being so astute as to call that out 20+ years ago.<BR/><BR/>I'm a little sad that she was right.<BR/><BR/>I'm glad Hillary (re-)set the bar so high.<BR/><BR/>I'm happy that we've finally elected a Black Man.<BR/><BR/>I'm elated that we chose the right person for the job.<BR/><BR/>I'm hopeful that we will be so lucky in the furture to always have "the most qualified persons" running for office - regardless of their gender, color, sexual preference, religion/religious views, or social class. It's a big dream, I know!Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07422464904181234874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9203077889905915553.post-86709126395620382222008-11-05T18:57:00.000-08:002008-11-05T18:57:00.000-08:00I agree that we all won. Thank goodness. And I'm...I agree that we all won. Thank goodness. And I'm very proud of the campaign run by Hillary Clinton. I do not, however, feel comfortable including Sarah Palin's selection as a VP running mate as one of our victories. She, happily, wasn't the first. That honor goes to Geraldine Ferraro.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9203077889905915553.post-57115901731555048312008-11-05T14:41:00.000-08:002008-11-05T14:41:00.000-08:00What a wonderful election! So many changes made. ...What a wonderful election! So many changes made. So many more to come. "Anything is possible."Green Beanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133847111288382381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9203077889905915553.post-84999488690128366622008-11-05T13:55:00.000-08:002008-11-05T13:55:00.000-08:00What a wonderful post.What a wonderful post.Farmer's Daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04993260095409544097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9203077889905915553.post-82912823712824934792008-11-05T12:29:00.000-08:002008-11-05T12:29:00.000-08:00I know what *we're* talking about - how to take th...I know what *we're* talking about - how to take this community feeling, and President-Elect Obama's call for service and sacrifice, and the organizations left over from the campaign, and get some green job/green development action going.<BR/> <BR/>We had to wait til everyone stopped crying over the acceptance speech, though.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9203077889905915553.post-31416725412907671932008-11-05T10:42:00.000-08:002008-11-05T10:42:00.000-08:00I still remember visiting the website We are Sorry...I still remember visiting the website We are Sorry World(something like that) after the 2004 election. <BR/><BR/>We have come a long long way. Last night, I wept and wept though I thought my emotional state was absolutely ridiculous. <BR/><BR/>Time to get a lot of work done.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9203077889905915553.post-81959374764995429992008-11-05T09:57:00.000-08:002008-11-05T09:57:00.000-08:00I'm one of those Brits obsessed with the election ...I'm one of those Brits obsessed with the election that you mentioned. It was very moving to see all those people queuing to vote. And very moving to hear Obama's speech in Grant Park. Well done America and thank you!Elianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05968705297223998016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9203077889905915553.post-17769551308996226602008-11-05T09:30:00.000-08:002008-11-05T09:30:00.000-08:00Joyce, I really wish I could have been in Grant Pa...Joyce, I really wish I could have been in Grant Park just to witness the event! It did seem so exciting.<BR/><BR/>Stephanie, you are right that we can't get complacent. We must keep fighting for social justice. But for the first time in a long time, I can see the light. It's coming. We just have to keep on pushing. :)ruchihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17043512641324366469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9203077889905915553.post-39422037689191481352008-11-05T09:07:00.000-08:002008-11-05T09:07:00.000-08:00I know I've wondered what I'm going to watch on te...I know I've wondered what I'm going to watch on television next.<BR/><BR/>Yes. Yes, yes yes. We all won the war. But that doesn't mean to stop fighting, and I have been thinking about that today. We may have had our big celebration and feel like a load is off our backs, but we have to keep fighting for social justice. Here's hoping people don't forget that. And I can't wait to see women regularly running for President. Women, men, black men, white men, Jewish, Asian, Hispanic. Let's work for the American Dream.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02423273410974405784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9203077889905915553.post-41959168910584363982008-11-05T08:19:00.000-08:002008-11-05T08:19:00.000-08:00Yes! These are justice issues, and a lot of discu...Yes! These are justice issues, and a lot of discussion occured, a lot of progress was made. That scene in Grant Park last night (and around the Alma Mater on the Illinois campus!) was exciting, not just because of the diversity of the crowd, but becasue of the peacefulness of it. That's the way Team America acts.Joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10463831506588682774noreply@blogger.com