This post is simply impossible to write. Probably everything has been said. And I won't be able to express in this note my relief, my happiness, my hopes. I don't need to mention that the election of Obama is a great news for the international diplomacy, a fantastic hope for the minorities, and perhaps a new start in the fight of global warming. Nor I have to say that he'll be having a tough time to cope with a financial crisis and two wars, that he's gonna be judged on what he's achieved or not, bla bla bla.
What I can tell you, however, is my excitement last Tuesday 4 November. I had voted weeks before, so all I had to do was to wait for the evening. For the night. And for the historical result. After reloading approximately 2634 times my web browser, and frenetically zapping between CNN, CNBC and the french TV channels, I went to bed at 3:00am, exhausted but confident. Therefore, I was peacefully sleeping when Barack delivered his touching, beautiful acceptance speech at Grant Park, in Chicago. I wish I were there.
Since the election day, what has probably made me happiest is the change of perception of the USA throughout the World. Finally. I regret the widespread anti-americanism in Europe, and especially in France. A socially well-accepted racism, which even eight catastrophic years of Bush administration should never justify. Anyway, I hope that this will change now. Time for change has come.
Barack Obama is not yet President. So far he's an icon. What an icon!
2 comments:
An unforgettable historic moment, as you say. On the morning of Nov 5 when I woke up and listened to Obama's speech I was deeply moved and also felt a bit lighter after these last 8 years. Hope trumped fear. We have gotten our country back.
Ah, si seulement, comme je t'y ai engagé un zillion de fois, tu avais regardé The West Wing jusqu'aux deux dernières saisons... pas la moindre trace d'inquiétude n'aurait troublé ton début de soirée :)
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