Yes we can; the American Dream. Years of civil rights wars; the American Dream. I have a dream; The American Dream. Nov. 4th sparked a strange time for America. Barack Obama has seemed to bring a new glow to politics. I have never seen so many people so passionate about a politician, certainly not in the last eight tiresome years. Now that America has spoken up for their new leader, will there be change?
I have never had faith in politicians. On their campaigns, they all are going to change the world. They even promise me that I will fall in love and get my drinks for free. It seems so much heavier that words. A wise old lady once told me that my thoughts are my words, and my words are my actions. So, maybe we are on the right track as a country. I spoke of election day above as strange, well historic at least. I know many people took race into account when voting, some for racism and some against. I am glad that the majority of Americans do not look at race as a factor when voting. I think the rest of the world will agree. “What an inspiration. He is the first truly global US president the world has ever had,” said Pracha Kanjananont, a 29-year-old Thai sitting at a Starbucks in Bangkok (http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/us_elections/article5087886.ece).
I have heard the racist comments, and I have seen the extremist supporters. The doubts and the confidence are all here. The American Nightmare has woken up in panic, calmed itself, and is now laying down to sleep again. Will we have a new American Dream? I hope so, goodnight America.
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