I am only starting to get my bearings so forgive me for any any incomplete thoughts that follow. It would be dribble--absolute and complete--to only say that this day is revolutionary either because an African-American is taking the oath of the office of the President of the United States or because a considerably disliked and frankly damaging president is on his way out. These are evident and obvious. This day, in fact, has stronger character.
President Obama would not be here if not for the actions of the outgoing administration. What that man saw in both his campaign and election was that there was a moment in this country. The sort of moment that leaves the stage set for such men. His record--tacitly underwhelming--did not secure this post. Nor, entirely, did failures of the Bush Administration.
This country is an idea that has lit the world for over two centuries. What exists here is the notion that We the People are free to decide. Free to choose where we go next. Granted, many don't appreciate how unique and important this development in human history truly is. For all her faults, Western Civilizations inception and incubation of such liberty is indeed a jewel.
There is a moment, just after the dye is cast but before it hits the water, that the slightest breath...the smallest shift in air flow, can change the entire picture. This is what happened this election. Barrack Obama is neither savior nor fluke. He is the product of a culture doing the only thing cultures ought do: looking towards the future and supposing what might be best. Fortunately, this carried us though the dawn before.
May God bless him.
HBM Out
...grave proof through the night that our flag was still there
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