It's interesting that so many places and people call President-Elect Obama their own. Hawaii certainly does because Obama grew up and went to school right here on Oahu. Illinois does because he was our senator there. Indonesia does because he went to school there for a few years. Kenya does because his father was from that country and there is still family in his village. African-Americans do because he is half African American. White Americans do because he is half white. People in Kansas do even though the state went red. Minorities (Can we include Asians, as well? They seem to always forget about us.) do because he represents them, too. Young people do because he is younger than most who have run for that office. The world does because they related so much to the message of hope he offered.
I LOVE it!
Maybe that is part of the mystique; Obama is certainly eclectic, and hopefully has the ability to reach many different cultures of the land.[given a chance!]
ReplyDeleteI believe that we as a people have taken 'a leap of faith.'
The glass is half full.
Ha, nice analysis, Kay!
ReplyDeleteBTW, what's the function of the apostrophe there in O'ahu and Hawai'i?
You bet you can include Asians! I'm sure that both my South Korean born children look at him as representing them.
ReplyDeleteCertainly, a historic day!
ReplyDeleteHistoric day, yes...
ReplyDeleteWhat a great post. Seems like he is indeed a man for all people. This is a wonderful and historic moment that eveyone in the world will never forget. Lets hope that it inspires many people to strive for success and the belief that anything is indeed possible!! Congrautlations to you all!
ReplyDeleteI know! I know! I just said to my husband that I don't recall an election in which people are so EXCITED by the outcome.
ReplyDeleteAll I can add is "what a great day it is"!
ReplyDeleteyep, a president for all people though he still has to convince by his actions the disgruntled mccain/palin supporters. Thought mccain speech was gracious and hopefully he'll show the way by supporting obama.
ReplyDeleteKay;
ReplyDeleteHe represents so much to so many!
Mostly hope...and that makes us all feel young again..
Now Kay Obama is Hawaii's own...but Illinois shares some of that pride!
Wonder if he will still call Chicago home....hope so !
I supported Obama even before he decided to run and always felt he had a very special gift. Therefore, I feel he's a man for all seasons. It's not surprising that all of us want to claim a bit of him.
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Hi Kay, nice post. Even in this part of Africa we have welcomed him, as he represents a new era and new hope.
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