My Obama Inspired Blog

The day has finally come!  The world - and I do literally mean THE WORLD - is rejoicing today as President Obama took the oath.  I read on other blogs today and saw on the news that many nations around this world tuned in today to watch Obama be sworn in as our 44th President.  Obama brings hope, not only to our country, but to countries all around the globe.

He and his family looked absolutely amazing today - and as I watch the inaugural ball this evening - they all look smashing again tonight.  I took in every word that Mr. Obama said today in his acceptance speech and all I can say is - Bravo President Obama and good luck.  I just want to take a moment and re-print here what I thought was the most inspirational for me (thank God for the Internet to be able to find the script so quickly)

Today I say to you that the challenges we face are real. They are serious and they are many. They will not be met easily or in a short span of time. But know this, America - they will be met.

On this day, we gather because we have chosen hope over fear, unity of purpose over conflict and discord.

On this day, we come to proclaim an end to the petty grievances and false promises, the recriminations and worn out dogmas, that for far too long have strangled our politics.

These words give me great hope for this country.  We are the greatest nation in the world and I believe President Obama will restore this country.  We will once again be healed and other less advantaged countries will be able to look to this country once again as their salvation and hope.

Good luck, Mr. President.  I’m here for you!

Sarah

After watching President Bush’s going away speech last night - it has left me feeling very excited now.  Sure, Bush might be getting a bad rap - but - he didn’t exactly do much for protecting the American people from losing their jobs did he?  I’ll give him a little credit for helping to keep this country safe from more terrorist attacks - but - given the fact that reports out there are saying Al Qaeda and other terrorist organizations are increasing their ranks as a result of his foreign policies - I’ll say he was dead wrong there as well.

He also screwed this economy up really bad by allowing all those corporations and big wigs to screw the people and get filthy rich while doing it.  He also didn’t do anything to keep the big oil companies from screwing us over either.  Bush and the Republicans had plenty of opportunities to start moving towards alternative energies, yet, they just sat on their butt’s up there the entire time!

Well - no more crying over spilt milk right now.  I am getting gitty in anticipation of an Obama presidency.  He is already talking about a stimulus package that includes providing money to those who are working towards alternative energy which will help to create more jobs.  He’s already talking about spending more money on our infrastructure that will help to create more jobs to help stimulate the economy.  Afterall, when you have a job making money - you’re gonna spend it - right?

Four more days and we can say good bye and good riddance to the failed GOP policies and hello to happy days!

Thanks,

Sarah

One week to go before President-Elect Obama officially becomes the 44th President of these great United States.  But, with the run-up to his inauguration there appears to be some huge hoopla about Rick Warren giving the inauguration invocation and an even bigger hoopla about Barack Obama saying “..and so help me God” while taking the oath.

Seriously, people!  Mr. Obama is a Christian.  Are you saying that once someone becomes the President they are supposed to give up their religious beliefs?  It’s not like he’s going to be making policy based on consultation from God.  He is taking his oath and affirming to we the people and his God that he will protect us all to the best of his ability.

For we Christians there is no higher power than God.  For President-Elect Obama to take his oath and swear to God that means he sincerely believes he will do whatever he can in his power to protect us all.  More than 85% of this country have indicated they are Christians.  So, the only one’s out there really making a huge deal out of this are the 15% in the minority.  Since when did the minority get to make the rules?

Regarding Mr. Warren - again - so what?  This guy has his own convictions - but - is that any reason to chastise him simply for giving the inaugural invocation?  You guys are nuts.  Compared to what Mr. Obama has ahead of him - this has got to be the most assinine thing to worry about and complain about.

Get over it!

Thanks,

Sarah

Hello everyone!  So sorry for the delayed re-entry.  Christmas and New Years is always a very busy time of year for us.  We had some family come to visit during Christmas week and then we had our regular New Year’s Eve party that we host each year.  Lots of planning and shopping and cleaning and …well…I think you all get the point.

Over the holiday I was tagged by Fearless History to do a “meme” post.  I don’t exactly know yet what a “meme” is, but, since this is my first time, it looks like its going to be fun.  I am supposed to tell you all six things about myself then”tag” six others.

1.  I am not a stay-at-home mom as much as I would like to be.  I am a customer service representative for a large company and work a regular 9-5 job.

2.  I had a fairly strict religious upbringing as a child.  Upon looking back I would say my parents were social conservatives and Republicans.  Perhaps that’s the reason why I am now a moderate Democrat!

3.  I was raised in the bible belt in the eastern part of Alabama - close to Panama City, Florida.

4.  I now live in Missouri with my wonderful hubby and my 14 year old daughter.  My husband I are highschool sweethearts.  He joined the Army and then we got married after he finished his AIT training.  He’s no longer in the Army.  We decided to stay here in Missouri after he got out.  Beautiful country here.

5.  I only have a high school diploma but I plan on going back to school to get a business degree.  Hopefully, with Obama’s new education plans I might be able to afford it.  I figure I will wait until my daughter gets out of high school.  Who knows, maybe we can go to college together.  (I don’t know how she would feel about that though)

6.   I am a really big fan of all the Law & Order and CSI shows.  I think Gil Grissom leaving CSI is the pits.  He really made that show.  I don’t think its going to survive much longer without him.

Anyway - thats my 6 things.  Here are the people I’m tagging and the rules:

The Relevant Rhino

What Would Batman Do?

Another Look

The Progress of Liberty

LaUGH UnLimIted

Blue Guy in a Red State

Tag Rules:
1. Link to the person who tagged you.
2. Post the rules on your blog.
3. Write six random things about yourself.
4. Tag six people at the end of your post and link to them.
5. Let each person know they were tagged and leave a comment on their blog.
6. Let the tagger know when your entry is up.