Try as I might to remain neutral, moderate and bias-free I inevitably veer towards the political left. Which is why it is no surprise that the results of yesterday's election have left me ecstatic, proud and hopeful. I am truly lucky to be alive for this historic event, to see how it's effects will sweep across American mindset as well as those abroad. I am proud that when my step-mother tells her nephew, who is of similar African descent, that he can truly be whatever he wishes when he grows up she can fully mean it. I am hopeful about the American people's ability to see past race and stigma towards the more qualified candidate. I am ecstatic to play a role in reinvigorating this country's dignity, whatever that might entail.I don't expect Obama's presidency to revolutionize America, or even cause any radical changes. I think even Obama himself conceded that the changes he wished to see possible were not workable within his short term. I expect that, to conquer fears of from the ill-founded right, he will build his team with moderates and moderately-leaning democrats; with people who have worked in the government for a long time. I'm not thinking bold and fast. Many steps will have to be taken the right the many wrongs this country has committed.
Perhaps most importantly this is the first step. A step that in future years will seem comparatively small. This is a step towards tolerance, wisdom and rational thinking.
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