the united states of america

I try no to be too political, because the way I see it everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but today I think I must express mine.

If you watch any TV today all you hear is "The 1st Black, The 1st African American" Yes I think this is a very historic and great day for the African American community. I am glad that they finally feel like the world is changing for them. Seriously I think it would be exciting if the world could look at a person without seeing skin color.

But come on folks we live in the real world. Everyone thought that Obama would help to end the racism. Really??? Because everything on TV today seems to encourage it even more. Did the world forget that he is half white? If anyone would have said "Clinton, America's 42nd WHITE President" They would have been reprimanded, and declared a racist. So why is it now OK, Just because he's an African American.

In the words of Obama himself. "There is not a black America and a white America. There is the United States of America.' I wish this was the case.

A few moments ago on the Today show there was a gentleman speaking about Obama. He also described him as being a Prophet. Really, I don't see it. Especially since he hasn't even taken over the office yet. Everything on the TV is pointing to him being the "one" the one to change everything. I hope he does. I hope he can change this economy, this mess. But a "Prophet" No I would just call it a good president.

Personally I wouldn't care if the person to take office was red, yellow, green, purple or blue, as long as they could change the issues that plague America. I have to wonder, if a woman was taking office today OR a white Democrat, would America still be cheering them on? Or would it not even matter. If this many people would have came together before this maybe we could have changed something before now.

A few months ago, before the election, there was a video on YouTube. There was a person interviewing people on the issues that each president stood for. Without saying the names of the candidate. People were picking Obama without even knowing the issues, they were basing their opinions on race, their picks had nothing to do with how they would change our country.

Here is the link to the video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCipmnYCKB0

So here's to you Obama,

I hope that you can change the things you said you can, I hope that you can fulfill your promise of hope, and not just have it be a hope.

And here's to Bush,

Don't let the door hit ya in the ass on the way out!