Election rant.

I'm a little bit frustrated by what people my age are believing at this moment. Obviously disappointed in the elections. I think it's a shame. 

Clearly, not everyone can be made satisfied all the time. Clearly, this honeymoon period is unpredictable. Clearly, the United States has some issues to face that are not going to be easy. I just don't understand why it's so hard to be proud of this election... seeing things like, "Well, what country to move to now" and "This is ridiculous" yadda yadda yadda. Oh come on guys. This is NOT that bad! And if you reallllly think so then please, stop talking about it and leave! You will not find another country like this. 

Why can't we all just step back and think, in our generation we voted for a (half) black president to lead our country. Okay, it's not even about him being black. It's this whole "you can do anything in America" ideal that has been revived for everyone along with this patriotism that has not been this strong since 9/11. Daniel reminded me last night, who knows how long everyone will be as proud? And it's true, whoooo knows. Especially since his responsibility is incredibly weighted and there is SO MUCH that needs to be fixed. 

Back to my beginning point, it's disappointing to me to see mostly all my newly made friends be so anti-Obama. And for what?! Because of his beliefs that seem contradictory to the Bible? Aren't we supposed to love everyone, regardless of what they believe? Isn't Obama Christian? We have prayed for God to lead this country and to be present in this election and last night, God placed Obama into the presidential seat. So, can't we just understand that everything is meant to happen. From the mistakes made with Bush to the election of Obama. Then just let it be. 

Let me also say that if McCain was elected, I would have been bummed out because of the war but I would have also said, okay, well, this is it and accepted the fate of the country just like the last election. What other choice is there? Anger and bitter resentment? What's the point of that? That's just a bad joojoo vibe that makes you sick with its negativity. 

I have a love/hate relationship with politics. There is so much good and so much bad. Before I was Christian, I was liberal. Today as a Christian, I still am. And I'm proud to say that I can be both and I know if I were to say this to a lot of people, they would not understand but that's okay, they don't have to understand. God understands and I do too. 

One more thing, for those people who are all, "I'm soooo sick of this election crap" I just think they use that as an excuse to dismiss their disappointment of the results. Every time I see someone say that, it tends to be all they say, "I'm sick of it." Never anything positive or negative so they don't step on anyones toes or say how they truly feel. Is it because they don't even know what else to say because a) they don't know politics or b) they don't have their own opinions? Hmm. Gosh, I'm sick of it too. I was getting sick of it months ago when the candidates were just battling back and forth and back and forth. But shoot, it's over! It's done. We're ALL sick of it. 

You know what though, I think passion is beautiful and I have seen so much passion in all different directions. It's wonderful to see this fire in all Americans who acknowledge this election. That is my final thought. 

(I just saw a Christmas commercial!!! Oh, Hallmark it's too early.)