America has elected its first Black president. It only shows that America has shed its prejudices and embraced change. Times are changing and as the world changes, America must learn to adapt. America has learned that it is part of a global community and the world does not revolve around it. Their brand of diplomacy and arrogance has alienated them and created enemies along the way. Obama brings with him a new brand of diplomacy where saber-rattling and gunboat diplomacy will not work.
America can only regain its lost glory if it learns to talk instead of imposing itself on other countries. Obama’s election also showed that Americans have matured and gained more confidence to leap into the unknown. No longer do Americans cower in fear that the Republicans used to throw at them. The election was a referendum on the Republican PartyThe GOP has been diminished to an all-whites-club with a very small minority membership. It has also shrunk as its moderate members shifted to a more progressive stance.
The support Obama got from all races shows that he can inspire and unite a nation. One thing that McCain lacks. Even the world celebrated Obama’s election. Americans have become more socially aware. They have thrown away ideology and replaced it a new perspective on humanity. Finally I can truly say that America can now claim to be the real world leader. Not because it is powerful but because they now have respect for others. Now I can truly say America is the land of the free and the home of the brave. Americans showed they can accept change and overcome fear.
Despite its economic problems, I am sure that the new American ideakism will help it overcome its present trials. America is truly evolving into a great power and can once again claim its lost glory.
November 9th, 2008 at 3:57 am
Actually, the United States has elected its’ first black president. Not to be picky here, but “America” refers to the continents of North and South America, inclusive. United States is the country.
A Canadian pointed this out to me as he is an “American” also, but from a different country!
Just a bit of info we should all probably know.
November 10th, 2008 at 9:20 pm
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November 16th, 2008 at 9:38 pm
I share your optimism that America’s view and place in the world will change now that Obama has become President but this will take time. He’s inheriting a lot of the problems that were created during the past 8 years and these won’t soon be resolved. At least, there is the hope for change that his campaign inspired in everyone. Here in Canada, his election is widely popular.
November 25th, 2008 at 10:45 am
Obama has a hard road ahead of him, but I have faith that he can absolutely affect some of the change that we need to see in this country today. With those other pols, it’s just the same old same old!
November 29th, 2008 at 9:37 am
Hi Schumey, just wondering if you were going to be posting. Miss reading your insightful articles.
nicole