Be knowledgeable people!

I have been bombarded with negative things about Obama by Mccain supporters. While I can understand the disappointment these people feel and respect there need to "grieve", I am appalled by some of the things they are actually saying. I am troubled by peoples basic lack of knowledge and their ignorance. It is one thing to have differing opinions rooted in ideological difference because that supports healthy discussion, but it is quite another to spout lies and bigotry. There were many things said that were untrue by the Mccain camp about Barack Obama, like he is a Muslim, unpatriotic, and a Socialist. I am shocked at the ignorance of his supporters who actually believe these things. All they would need to do is research facts from non partisan groups to know that these accusations are absurd and not true. Instead these people create arguments that are in no way rooted in fact. If you disagree with the President elect in his policies, then by all means express those opinions while using examples from his actual policies. Instead people are using unsound arguments that are rooted in slander and lies. Not everyone is going to like or agree with any given President, heaven knows 80% of Americans don't agree with Bush. But you need to articulate your point with the truth about your ideological differences and not participate in this pathetic attempt to accuse our next President of being a Socialist.

President Barack Obama

This was such a historic election, the record turnout and the election of the first African American President. This election was an example of democracy at its best. The citizens spoke clearly and decisively in favor of Obama. Now of course not everyone will be happy about his nomination, but I believe every American should feel some pride in our country for how far we have come. Obama's victory speech was moving and inspirational. He reached out to people who did not vote for him and vowed an administration that is for all Americans not just those who voted for him. He is a transformative firgure who has inspired the world, as well as Americans. He represents the progress and change that Americans seek.

There is not liberal America and conservative America- There is the United States of America

It all comes down to this. The nearly two years of campaigning, all the mudslinging and speeches will all be worth it for one candidate come tomorrow. This campaign season has shown politics at its worst and at its best. We had moments of angry and false rhetoric in hope of gaining the upper hand. But what I think I will take most from this campaign season will be the moments of inspiration. Whether is be the beautiful inspiring words from Barack Obama's yes we can speech, or whether it be the record turnout we all saw in the primaries and in early voting, this campaign has inspired so many people. People have grown so tired of politicians who inspire nothing but pessimism in the the American spirit. So when Obama offered up a choice for real change and hope, it inspired all Americans to come out in record numbers. Obama has received criticism about his rhetoric. I say, since when is it a bad thing to inspire people? Some of the greatest leaders of our countries have inspired people by using words. This is exactly someone we need in this pivotal moment in our history, A trans formative figure who can inspire Americans into a new era of America. A era where all Americans are united- no matter your race, gender, class, or political affiliation. An era where we can believe in the American dream once again and everyone has the potential to do what they aspire to. A dream that tells a black little girl that she could one day become President. A dream that if you work hard enough you, you can achieve anything. Once this happens Americans will be able to take on all the problems which face our country and change the world for the better.