Tuesday, January 20, 2009

It's a New Day in America

Yes, it's still sinking in. My fellow citizens, nearly 70 million of them, finally voted for an intelligent leader with genuine compassion and concern for his country. I turned on MSNBC this morning just in time to see Barack Obama being sworn in as the 44th President of the United States of America. It was a beautiful moment. Everything else that followed -- the parade and various balls -- were just icing on the cake. I am so happy that my son with grow up looking to Barack Obama as our country's leader. My son happens to be of mixed race heritage, which makes this momentous occasion that much more special. Our country, after 8 dark years, can once again (or maybe finally) start living up to its values; walking the walk, so to speak.

One of my favorite moments from the election was the announcement on Comedy Central's Indecision 2008, when Stephen Colbert momentarily broke character to wipe the tears of joy from his eyes.


It is heartening to see the pundits and miscellaneous talking heads also being caught up in the joy of this historic moment in our collective history. Even the irascible right-winger Pat Buchanan was quoting Barack Obama's speech at length today and gushing. Another highlight today was Al Roker's reaction when the President and the First Lady walked past him at the head of the inaugural parade. Take a look at this:

I was tearing up again just now, as I watched the ebullient weatherman from NBC as he reacted to Obama's recognition of him during the parade.

Let us carry this joy and sense of purpose forward as we remake America with a sense of justice and true compassion for all, at home and abroad. After having a president rule by spreading fear for the last 8 years, it will be refreshing to have a president who is so adept at inspiring hope, and motivating us to enact true change for the better.
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