Proud of My Country

[Justinian]

This is only the second time in my lifetime that I have felt proud of something my country has done. The feeling of unity after 9/11, and the election of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States. This is the biggest step forward that I believe this country has ever taken in the modern era. Whether you voted for McCain, Obama or your mom, now is the time to come together and work on the problems the United States faces, which are very real.

I think that for the first time in 8 years, we have a chance to repair our image across the globe. We have a chance to show people what the real America is -- not the stereotypes, not the failures, not greed or racism. Equality, liberty, and justice for all, the virtues that our country was founded on. America has come a long, long way since we began, and I hope that the rest of the citizens of the Earth can see that as I and so many other Americans see it.

I am proud of my fellow countrymen for taking the reigns of our destiny and guiding us in what I believe to be the right direction, and if you do not feel that is where we are headed, I hope that you will join us on the journey anyway. We still face our economic crisis, the war in Iraq, social inequality, and all of these things will not be resolved in four years, or even eight. But it can be done.

I am curious to know how those who live in other countries across the globe feel about our new President, and whether this changes your perception of the United States.

[Dayman]

Watching McCain right now, I just got hit with a wave of...dunno. Pride? Happiness? That we as Americans can now say that blacks are now equal in influence to whites? That we are all truly equal?

Wow. It's a good day to be an American.

[Vladimir Lenin]

Watching McCain right now, I just got hit with a wave of...dunno. Pride? Happiness? That we as Americans can now say that blacks are now equal in influence to whites? That we are all truly equal?

Wow. It's a good day to be an American.

I second the feeling of pride, but not happiness.

[Shi Huangdi]

I second the feeling of pride, but not happiness.

I agree.

[Aetius]

Equality, liberty, and fraternity, the virtues that our country was founded on.

Thats France.

As for the rest of your blabbing, Obama is not Jesus.

I predict he will fail to deliver what he promised. He sold false hope, and like all politicians who do thus, the consequences are severe. No politican is popular forever.

Still I have faith in the strength of America, no matter who our president is.

[Justinian]

Thats France.

We did it first. Liberty and justice for all.

[Holger Danske]

We did it first. Liberty and justice for all.

Liberty for Some, Miniature American Flags for Others...
But you're getting there now that Palin and MaCain are of no concern for the next 4 years.

[Santius Clausus]

YEAH AMERICA

McCain is classy, now that the election is over I can say that again... I hope he returns to past form now.

[Vladimir Lenin]

YEAH AMERICA

McCain is classy, now that the election is over I can say that again... I hope he returns to past form now.

I can see McCain right now:

" Political Morphing Powers activate! Form of Classy Eloquent Senator!"

[Justinian]

I am also proud of John McCain for an amazing, eloquent and heartfelt concession speech.

[HorseArcher]

I pledged my allegiance to the flag back in 1995. 2 years after I have arrived to USA. I've joined the United States Army.
Through Good or Bad, Sorrow or Happiness, War or Peace. :usflag:

[Tominokar]

I am also proud of John McCain for an amazing, eloquent and heartfelt concession speech.

Agreed, shame about his audience.

[eddy_purpus]

OF COURSE !
WE NEED CONFIDENCE !
THE one we lost like a month ago ...
we are STRONG .
WE CAN SURPASS THIS CRISIS...
OBAMa 08

[danzig]

I want an "indifferent" option damnit

[craziii]

it takes more than 4 years to repair. it isn't like we get a different president and the slate gets wiped. unless I am wrong?

[Dayman]

it takes more than 4 years to repair. it isn't like we get a different president and the slate gets wiped. unless I am wrong?

Of course not.

Now lets see if Obama seeks to repair the damage and set thing straight, or to mindlessly pursue his own agenda.

America is still universally hated and rightly so.

Aha, thank you for informing us Universe.

[Primvs Sextvs Loverlord]

Aha, thank you for informing us Universe.

I wouldn't go as far as to say what the guy you quoted said but the fact remains that the US is an imperial power and opinions will always be divided. Open up the history books, the Judeans weren't too fond of their Roman occupiers and neither were the Americans of the British overlords.

The question that always comes in mind when thinking about the world's sole policeman is always: "who's watching the watcher?".

[Dodge]

No it can't. People are getting a bit ahead of themselves getting caught up in the emotion.

America is still universally hated and rightly so.

[Johnny Cash]

Barack Obama is my president today, my president tomorrow, and I won't disavow him as such until he starts giving me reason too.

These past 2 years, have shown me both the worst, and the best of what this extremely, diverse nation that is my home is made of.

On one hand I'am glad. The ridiculous atrocity that the Neocon's have done to the party who once ended the most horrible, un-neccessary war in American history and possibly 20th century history, the war in Vietnam, has finally cost them the seat of power. The Neocon's have finally been defeated.

Now America has made the choice to give the Democrats, a party I quite simply do not support or agree with, on almost any level, a chance. And it's truly a historic 4 years to come, we will see how much worse, or how much better a choice we made. Perhaps the Democrats credibility will be destroyed, just as Bush destroyed the Republicans.

All I know is, I voted true to my conscience. I could not support either Neocon, or Democrat. I voted for Chuck Baldwin. .. Not entirely out of idealism for his ideals, but because I want to see the 3rd party finally rise, and the tyrannical 2 party system, finally defeated, before I die.

I'm registered as an Independent, and I will remain one.

As for any shame in Obama? Quite simply, I've never seen a people love a man more fanatically, based off of charisma.. this insane love and passion for a man, who when it comes down to it, is who you want him to be.. it is disheartening.

Nonetheless, .. I cannot ignore, that America has defeated stereotypes. That America has chosen to elect a half black man with an Arabic name, 7 years after the war on radical Islam began.. we have risen above that. I wonder.. would so many of our European friends respective nations, have elected a man with a Muslim name?

I would have never voted for Barack Obama, because of his politics. However I would have never voted for Barack Obama, because of, or in spite of, his race, name, or even religion, or lack of. America has won on 2 fronts today, we have defeated Neocon Imperialism in some small way, we have shattered at least ONE destructive hold on our government, and we have proven that we truly are a PEOPLE, not a land, or some other nationalist nonsense, but a PEOPLE, believing, as a whole, in one concept, that we hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal. No one can dispute this now, we have lived up to that, we do talk the talk, and eventually, we walk the walk.

In that sense, I suppose even I, someone who never would have voted for Barack Obama, am proud of my nation, and am willing to accept this man as my president, for at least today, and for at least tomorrow, and should he not give me reason to hate him, as our good friend the Shrub did, for the next 4 years.

[christof139]

If this is only the 2nd time you have ever felt proud and good about our nation and its many contributions to humanity over the years then this is the place to be proud about it.

Chris