DISQUS

Justin Wright · 1 year ago

I was so happy when they announced that he had won it. It sure is nice to have a president that can stand up in front of a million people and get the whole country to listen when he speaks.

We don't have to worry about him using words like "misunderestimated". haha

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John Edwards · 1 year ago

I'm just glad that the election is finally over. I was less concerned about who won, just want all the uncertainty and speculation to be over and things get back to normal.

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Adam Pieniazek · 1 year ago

Right on Justin. Today is a good day for America and much more importantly, the world.

No matter your politics, the fact is we would not have people celebrating in Kenya, in Indonesia, in France, in Poland, in Japan, in Russia, all across the world people are happy that we chose a man who speaks well and at least on the surface wants to do good.

The one thing I'm cautious about here is that we might be seeing a shift to a global government under Obama. He certainly has the international credibility to unite the planet under one government, and Ron Paul is predicting the financial crisis will be used to create a global currency (which for all intensive purposes would be a global government, money is powerful). For one I think some sort of attempt at global government is almost inevitable, the bigger question is will it be good or bad.

For now I'm happy, optimistic but also cautious and vigilant. In either case, I'm in huge agreement with Obama on one point, the course of the future is up to each and everyone of us!

Adam Pieniazek · 1 year ago

I hear ya John!

It's nice to get a president elected without any controversy for once!

Truthfully, I realize that any leader is not an answer but merely a guide. Leadership theory teaches us that most successful leaders simply get too much credit (hence why many times successful coaches, bosses, and other leaders will deflect credit to their supporters and followers).

It's why it was quite ironic for the McCain-Palin team to criticize Obama for being a community organizer because in reality any successful leader is really just an organizer, setting everything up so that the rest of the team/company/country can succeed.

Darlene · 1 year ago

I am so happy that Barack Obama won the election. I really feel that he worked hard and took a lot of negativity with it. I feel he really believes in his heart that he can try and help people. I respect him for even trying to clean up the mess that is lefted behind after the Bush administration. We should give him credit for even trying. Barack is one of a kind. When he speaks people listen. He will be able to bring some peace with other countries and bring our soldiers home as soon as he can. I have never been so emotional about an election. No matter what race you are, Barack is for everyone and we need that in this world.

Adam Pieniazek · 10 months ago

You are right Darlene that he is unique (though I'd argue we all are!) and I'll also agree with you that he's a great orator and that one fact alone already ranks him higher than our previous president. We won't really know how well he'll do though until a few years down the line, so until then I'll give him the benefit of doubt to Obama, but likewise I'll remain vigilant as, the last eight years have taught me that we must always have our guard up when it comes to governance.