Congratulations To The Most Obvious Winner - So Obvious That I Forgot

[Median Democrat]

You, the Democratic voter.

This may be melodramatic, but it is not. Normally, I am a very cynical. However, it is beginning to sink in. For the first time in the over 200 years our nation has been in existence, we have the first major minority presidential candidate. If Hillary had won, the result would have been just as historic, but we should not let the bitterness of the primary campaign blind us to the fact that Democrats ultimately narrowed down their selection process to a woman and a minority candidate. We should not take this for granted. It is truly a historic moment.

I think the potential election of Obama is also notable internationally with respect to America's stature in the international community. America has always trumpeted freedom and opportunity as the hallmark of the American experience. However, in practice, political power was reserved to a select few by virtue of skin color, gender and social status. Watching Bush talk about hope and freedom always was nauseating as he campaigned against both in the policies he sought to implement. The selection of Obama injects some reality into this rhetori.

Now, it was not easy, but you the Democratic voter, took the first step in choosing a candidate based on your view of the merits whether you supported Hillary or Obama. As a minority, it took some time for this to sink in. While I am not African American, the selection of Obama as the Democratic nominee eliminates any doubt that anyone can potentially be President of the United States. Even some skinny, black kid from Hawaii, with big ears can grow up to be President. That is what I call a role model.

The Presidency is no longer a privilege reserved to a select few based on their gender, race or background.

And, who should be thanked? Not necessarily Obama or even Hillary. Rather, congratulations are due to you, the Democratic voter, who made this happen. While we may take this for granted, it had not happened in the past 200 years. So, with that, I say:

CONGRATULATIONS!

[cliffordu]

1. Why thanks!!

:toast:

Here's a nice beverage for the thought!!