It feels good to be American today.
First, I am completely thrilled that people turned out in record #s (80%) to vote in this election. People died in order to give us the right to vote, and I find it infuriating when people don't even bother to walk down the block to engage in the democratic process.
Second, I am glad Obama won the necessary electoral votes to be the 44th President. I agree with Stress that the Electoral College should be destroyed, it's a national election, therefore it should be based on the popular vote, not state by state.
Third, after two years of being skeptical, of thinking that the system would not let Obama become President, I am thrilled that Obama will be the President on January 20th, 2009. I had to bite my tongue for two years, I didn't want to jinx anything, I knocked on wood about three hundred times, now finally, instead of saying "Obama's going to win it", I can say "Obama won it!".
Now for the hard work - the country is fucked up - two wars, economy sinking, etc. I am hopeful that people will donate their time and energy to bring this country up to realize it's great potential.
I'm excited for the next four years, as someone who appreciates great speakers and speeches, I think Obama is one of the great orators of all time. Today is an exciting day for our World.