Congratulations Obama!
I can honestly say that we can finally wave goodbye to the overwhelming anti-Muslim and anti-Arab bigotry that we have suffered with for the past 8 years under the Bush administration. We can expect less wars, less corruption, less political abuse. It won’t be perfect, but it will get better. I am so happy and proud of all the Americans who worked extremely hard for Obama understanding fully well the importance of change in every sense of the word. This moment is not just historical but crucial to us here in the Middle East.
This is a win for all of us, not just America.
This is a win for civil rights and justice.
Congratulations world! And much appreciation to David Plouffe who “built the best political campaign I have seen in the history of America” and “the best campaign team ever assembled in the history of politics, you made this happen!” in the words of Obama.
For all the pessimists out there, allow us to enjoy this moment. If you learned anything from this campaign, you would learn that it starts with hope – not cynicism. And hope is what I have right now, for America and the Middle East.
We can do it, and this time, we can be sure that we can do it together.
I haven’t said this in a REALLY long time, but I am loving America right now.
Update: November 8, 2008
You may notice that I have said words that I no longer feel confident in, hence them being striked out.
I have been getting a lot of emails concerning this post, claiming that I spoke too soon, and with too little knowledge of what an Obama presidency would actually mean for us. How he’s increasingly selling out at the expense of our own interests and security in the Middle East. I don’t deny that. However a lot of us are trying hard to maintain this optimism and hope because we wholeheartedly favored him over war-mongering McCain, who promised to repeat the horrors of the past. We know that this support has its conditions and only time will tell whether or not they will be met. It is not wrong or a crime to be hopeful. Hope is powerful and inviting. Treating Obama’s election with utter contempt and ridicule solves nothing, and doesn’t improve the situation at hand. This election is not about Obama, this election says a lot about Americans and how they’re eager to change what much of the world looks like today for the better, and that’s enough to celebrate.
Update, Nov. 8:
Wise words from a friend:
Don’t feel stupid. It reflected the same optimism that so many feel. The best way to hope for better relations with the US is to be unreasonably optimistic. It makes Americans want to work with you. You should feel savvy, not naive. The best way to make the US an enemy is to be cynical.
Trust me, I know.
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Yes we can.
We can build a world better than this. A world, where there is more freedom, more equality, more prosperity.
Obama has given many people hope for a better future. This is why I think of him as a great man. He has, in difficult times, reminded the people of what is good in the world.
I think it is up to everyone of us to dream of a better future. And this moment is a good time to do everything to let it become true.
This is not about Obama. This is not about America. This is about change.
In the early 90′s, 2pac sang “We ain’t ready to see a black President,” ironically in a song called “Changes,” where he also talks about the war in the Middle East.
Can I just add that this is the most relevant song ever right now?
So true.
America, we know that you did this for all of us and not just yourselves. Thank you.
YES, WE DID!!!!
I congratulate the USA. It was a very inspiring moment watching Ameirca stand for an African American persident, this a reflection of a True democracy. I was thinking of our countries in the Middle Easty and how far do we stand from a democracy to take shape and practice accepting the choice of people. Americans tried to choose the one who would go for less wars and more friendship with the nations. I hope people of the world help one another in making this world a better place, that way G-d will send his blessings and his angels.
Amen
this is one of those rare moments in American politics, when the world looks on them as a potential beacon of hope, as opposed to a instigator of fear.
Americans showed today, that they care, about the state of there country, and the state of the world. they have risen up in overwhelming solidarity to break new grounds in American politics. so lets only hope we see an America which is compassionate, consultative and favors diplomacy over aggression.
yes we can
In the run up to the elections, my sister used to joke that if McCain wins, it would mean Armageddon is just round the corner and we should therefore make a pact to lead a life of hermits in some cave.
I guess we can celebrate four more years of decadence
Btw, what do you think of McCain’s concession speech? I thought it was very graceful and for a while I couldn’t help but feel an inkling of respect for him.
McCain had no choice but to end it that way. For months he was running the dirtiest, most disrespectful campaign, he had to win back some of the respect he had rightly lost. And this was the only time he could do it. What actually surprised me was Palin’s remarks, somehow I thought she would be more brutal, but I think she is sincerely impressed with Obama and is apparently eager to go back to her “routine.”
Happy ending for everyone, it seems. McCain can chill with his millionaire wife at one of his 7 mansions. Palin goes back to watching Russia from her house in Alaska with her family. Obama leads the most powerful country in the world. The Middle East would be safer from further U.S occupations. Islamophobic bigotry and racism in America will hopefully decrease. The world is a better place.
McCain’s campaign was no where near the dirtiest and most disrespectful campaign. It’s not even close when you compare it to other campaigns in America’s histroy. It’s unfortunate, but campaigning often brings out the worst in politicians.
As an Obama supporter who liked McCain as a Senator but not as the Republican nominee, I welcomed his concession speech as a sign that most people in my country – even the McCain supporters – realize that this is not the time for division, because the Democrats are incapable of doing everything alone. And they are notoriously bad at doing so – after all, getting out of wars used to mean voting a Republican into office.
I also caution against those who think Obama is a superman and will change things overnight – I believe change will happen, but not without the hard work and committment necessary from a new Congress and administration. This election is the begining, not the end all be all.
Yeah it is, at least in my lifetime.
No one here said or even implied that, so I don’t see this warning being necessary. It’s common sense.
Esra’a, I was comparing McCain’s campaign to all campaigns in America’s history, for which his is certainly not the worst. As for even the ones in your lifetime – I think Bush v. Kerry in ’04 was much worse. Have you heard of the “swiftboat” controversy?
The caution is obviously not common sense if you think a new President will decrease Islamophobia in the US. That’s up to the American people, not the President.
Well you didn’t finish reading the end of that sentence. Where did I say that Islamophobia would decrease in the USA? Do you honestly think I am that naive? I implied that it would decrease officially within U.S politics. That’s why I said:
This bigotry will not dominate Obama’s administration. No one said anything about Americans as people. I am talking politics.
It’s common sense.
I didn’t think so. And I’m not the only one feeling this way:
There’s a lot more from where this came from, so if you want more I will share it. It’s also my personal opinion that this it’s the worst campaign I personally have ever seen within the USA.
Your comment, 2:25: “Obama leads the most powerful country in the world. The Middle East would be safer from further U.S occupations. Islamophobic bigotry and racism in America will hopefully decrease.”
I guess I will have to break it down once again.
I was speaking optimitically in the future tense. This was clearly not factual information, and I see no reason why you’re twisting it to make it seem that way.
No one said this will happen overnight, hence why I said that Islamophobia will “hopefully decrease” within his Presidency. He will inspire that.
Is that clear enough?
And Esra’a, I’m not the only on cautioning against protrying Obama as a superhero that will instantly fix all the world’s ills. Actually, Obama himself has been implying that over and over in the past few weeks, even before the election.
Given the state of the problems facing the President-elect, I would be very upset if he proceeded without any caution. Obama has never been one to make rash decisions, and this is one of the many reasons I – along with a few million other Americans – voted for him.
And Esra’a, I’m not the only on cautioning against portraying Obama as a superhero that will instantly fix all the world’s ills. Actually, Obama himself has been implying that over and over in the past few weeks, even before the election.
Given the state of the problems facing the President-elect, I would be very upset if he proceeded without any caution. Obama has never been one to make rash decisions, and this is one of the many reasons I – along with a few million other Americans – voted for him.
The task ahead is daunting, and we are all to aware of the consequences of mistakes. A dose of fear is not only necessary but healthy.
As for Kawthar’s question about respecting McCain, I respect McCain not only for his speech but also for his Senate record and his service in the US Navy. It was sad for me to watch him become something he’s not just to try and win an election.
I am not portraying him as a superhero. The entire world is celebrating the moment that we will NOT have another Bush administration for the next 4 years. Is this worth celebrating? You bet. Does this mean we are equating Obama with God? No. That much is obvious. I don’t see your warnings here being necessary at all. We are not retards. We understand this.
sorry to post last comment twice – didn’t think the first one went through…
Esra’a, I never called anyone a retard or said you wouldn’t understand. I am merely expressing an opinion – cautious hope – that Obama himself expressed. It doesn’t matter if you deem it “necessary” or not.
It’s really common sense. I never came across a single person who assumped that this will change overnight, hence why I feel that your implications within this thread are somewhat irrelevant. Obama himself never claimed to fix this overnight. I don’t see why overwhelming support for him is associated with superpower. Everyone understands the difficulty and time needed for things to heal, Bush’s mistakes were grave. 8 years of garbage policies and war will take even more than 4 years to fix. With McCain there was no hope for repair, but with Obama there is. And we are all joyous for that. Why is that a problem?
Where did I say that being happy over his election was a problem?
I didn’t.
Okay.
Obama just named the son of militant Zionist, Rahm Emanuel, as his Chief-of-Staff.
Now we just need to find out which AIPAC staffer put a gun to Obama’s head and asked him to do that.
Emanuel’s appointment, in my opinion, has much more to do with both his and Obama’s connections to Chicago than anything Zionistic. Emanuel has been a Congressman from Chicago for years, was an advisor in the Clinton administration, and was instrumental in getting the Democrats a majority in the House in 2006. His political prowess, and his long-term relationship with Obama, are the main reasons for the appointment.
(A 2006 Chicago Trib article on Rahm Emanuel called “The House that Rahm Built” details Emanuel’s successful career in politics. I would link to it but you have to pay to access the Trib’s archives. Search for it on http://www.chicagotribune.com if you are interested)
I totally agree with you that this is a win for the civil rights and justice, I mean, when I first watched the TV series 24 I thought that the Americans are really dreaming about this change, they want it to happen, but as we proceed with the series we notice that the anti-arab and anti-muslim ideas haven’t changed, they still think that we are the evil on earth (or that what thier media is seeding in thier brains since were born) so i won’t be so optimistic about that kind of change, and I will just hope that he follow fellows in the democratic party and try to solve america’s problems without declaring war on each and every country disagrees with his decisions. And i can only hope that our governments take this chance to aquire us more respect in europe and america, the kind of respect that any human being deserves.
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As an American, the only way Obama can realize his potential is if the entire world, all peoples, accept the concept that everyone deserves the right be who they want to be, without trying to force others to accept their way of life. This is must be accepted by all religions, countries, within countries, cultures and ethnic backgrounds. If we continuen the idea of extracting “Payment” or “Revenge” for wrongs of the past, will do nothing but continue the ugliness of the past.
Sorry to disappoint you folks around the world, but you need to know NOW that Obama is not ONE BIT DIFFERENT than McCain, Bush, Cheney, Rumsfeld, Chertoff, Rice, or any other of our crooked, corrupt, lying, traitorous politicians, except for his skin color. Get over it people. He is a dirtbag. He was picked by the Zionists to run against McCain. They did not care one wit who actually won the election. They are vetted by the top dog Zionists long before they ever get a party nomination. Did you not wonder why Ron Paul was ignored by the press? Rupert Murdoch owns the media, along with a few other Zionists. Bushes staff are all jews. Obamas will be also. You and I both know his fate if he goes against their commands.
There will be wars and rumors of wars…..
You all know what Israel wants…
AMERICANS are NOT in agreement with what Israel wants. Israel is sucking us dry with their war machine and their disgusting need to do away with anyone that is not a Jew. Our lowlife politicians are not even in step with Israel, but the power of the Zionists is overwhelming and no politician can ignor Israel and stay in office long.
We hate this but you need to know the little people like us no longer have any control.
Americans do not want war with anyone, but our leaders do……….
Too many sheep here to take the country back. May your God help us all.
I would just like to say how happy it makes me to hear all the optimism for America right now. As a dual Turkish/American citizen especially, it made me get teary eyed when I read, “I haven’t said this in a REALLY long time, but I am loving America right now.” SO AWESOME! I, too, have been waiting a long time to feel proud of this country and I am hoping that Obama will implement policies that respect everyone’s rights as human beings.
The New York Times quoted your blog yesterday.
Congratulations Obama! In this moment I would like to be American to have a President like you!
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I said before that I won’t be optimistic about Obama being elected as the new American president, and thank god I wasn’t.
Obama has named Rahm Emanuel to be his chief of staff, what does that tell you guys?
And if you don’t know who Rahm Emanuel is, please read this article http://palordinia.blogspot.com/2008/11/how-one-american-sees-emanuel-rahm-new.html thoroughly and carefully.
Please wake up people and stop dreaming about the American Hero who will save the world, he only exist in the movies.
We already discussed this thoroughly in several other threads, no one agrees with this appointment and everyone realizes the fishy relationship all American presidents seem to have with ardent Zionists and AIPAC.
Either way, optimism is not portraying anyone as the “American Hero.” In my follow up post I explain this in greater detail. I still prefer Obama over McCain any day, and his win does say something about the mentality of many Americans who are sick of corruption and Bush’s foreign policies. Of course, Obama will continue to disappoint us, even with his selection of Hillary Clinton who is in favor of “totally obliterating Iran.” No American president will serve our interests or care much about our human rights – but at the very least, Obama acknowledges the mistake that is Iraq and spends much of his time condemning it and the death of many innocent civilians. That is definitely one step in the right direction. Now if McCain was president, not only would the Iraq war continue until way beyond 2011, but we can expect attacks on Pakistan, Iran or Syria as well. Favoring one presidential candidate over another is really not a way of portraying anyone as an “American Hero.” I don’t see how it’s logical for people to keep making this simplistic, inaccurate connection.
ok Esra’a, you seem like a rational person, you use the reality in your head more than the dreams and count less on emotional thinking, but i wasn’t talking about you, I was reffering to the big picture, I was reffering to – I think- 75% of the Arabs, they cheer to who ever say the magic words, “Islam” “Palistine” “Human Rights” “Women Rights” and recently added “Terrorism”.
And what made me reopen the discussion is what AmieDream has wrote.
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