Tuesday, January 20, 2009

...One Giant Leap For Mankind

Within the five minute period of 12:00 pm and 12:05 pm EST, on the 20th of January, 2009, the world saw Barack Husein Obama, yet another in a long and most proud line of great men, become the sworn President of the United States of America. Across the planet, man, woman, and child of every creed, religion, and socio-economic background stood together, eyes glued to the nearest TV or ears to the nearest radio, to welcome the newest leader of the Free World.

In his first speech as our Commander in Chief, he went straight to work, addressing the problems of the nation and giving a slap on the wrist to all who are at fault, unafraid to place blame on not only the Bush administration, but the nation's people as a whole. Touching on the sensitivities of his new, extended family, there was nothing this man held back. His words of irresponsibility and selfishness no doubt struck the nerves of many, but the same can be said of his words encouraging sacrifice and charity, selflessness and cooperation, community and prosperity.

One of my favorite points he made was of the strength of our nation, not in relation to our size or military, but our values. Speaking not only to the US but to the entire planet, he wanted to reassure the world's nations that the United States is a friend to all, urging those who prefer the fist to consider an open hand. He spoke of our nation's future, one that focuses on matters of the planet, the economy, and humanitarian aid. Broadening his view, Barack then asked allies and enemies alike to come together and work in unison to make the world a better place for all mankind.

Barack Obama is a president, not unlike others, who finds himself inheriting a nation, rather, a world in crisis. With everything this great man has to deal with at present, there is no blaming the guy for calling on the American people to lend him a helping hand. I for one am most happy to lend that hand, and though I realize that not everyone stands in the corner of our new president, it is my hope that all who stand in the corner of the US will do everything in their power to pitch in, as our future depends not on the ideas of one man, but the efforts of the people he commands.

Good luck to you, Mr. President, and may your 8 years prove most prosperous.

2 comments:

Unknown said...

*raises glasses*

Here's to at least 4 years of America going in the right direction, with everyone being included who wants to be.

laura said...

love love this post. made my day in fact, yay obama!