Message from an Independent, post election…..

I had a difficult time in this election.

As far as it turned out, I will say this:

I respect Obama, although I do not necessarily agree with his politics. I will stand behind him as our newly elected president as a show of solidarity.

I believe that the fact that I voted gives me a right to complain if I want, and a right to recognize that the ability TO vote gave me that right.

I was so conflicted on election night…I wanted to be excited, but I wanted to be chagrined. I might not believe in Obama’s politics, but I appreciated and respected and rejoiced that an African American had (will) become the Leader of our country. That fact gives me hope that we, as a nation, can truly try to be one nation, under God.

I have truly in my heart believe that the actions our new president in the next 4 ( or more) years, will be what he truly believes is good and right for the country, whether or not I agree, because he loves his country and is an intelligent man.

Right now, I am trying to be positive. That change is coming…that change, no matter what, was NEEDED, and inevitable. That is is more than time for our current ‘regime’ to finally retire from thier ‘reign.’ That everything happens for a reason.

I have doubts. I have fear. I have hope.