Even as an Australian I feel very privileged to be alive to witness this historic moment.
George W Bush showed me how much of and influence and an effect the US President has on the rest of the world. The US President is really the leader of the free world and I'm so glad that Barack Obama is going to be that leader for the next four years and perhaps the next eight years.
I really look forward to those next four (potentially eight) years and I am positive that with President Obama as the leader of the free world he can change things around for not just Americans but everybody who is in someway influenced by the actions of the US and as the recent global economic crisis proved, nearly everybody around the world if effected by what happens in the US. After eight years of those actions taken by the US President having a negative effect on the rest of the world I really look forward to a US President whose actions will have a positive effect on the rest of the world.
I have to be honest with you Americans. You probably already know this but the rest of the world hasn't had the highest opinion of your country for the last few years. Quite frankly a lot of people from around the world thought Americans were idiot who elected the biggest idiot of the lot of you to the highest office in your country. But what this election has shown the rest of the world is that George W Bush is not the rule. He was the exception. You really are fine, smart, decent people who have the ability to elect a really fine, smart, decent person to your highest office.
Who would've thought that seven years after Islamic extremists attacked the US and six years after the US invaded Iraq to overthrow a guy named Saddam Hussein that the American people would be so great as to elect a guy named Barack Hussein Obama. An African-American with a Muslim name. No one thought it could happen. But you guys proved that America is the real deal. Good on you
Is there somewhere I can watch his Victory speech online?
The beautiful thing here is that it was the PEOPLE of USA who put him in office. It says a lot. But what a long and messy road ahead that he has to clean up. I would imagine this will be one of the most difficult Presidencies, but like someone mentioned above, if the people of USA answer the call to help, well... many hands make a heavy load light.
It's all very possible and I can see people wanting to help how they can now. I hope that for one, this is like a warm embrace from the whole country to all those who have been hurt by racism. That is just one part of it all but an important part I think, because it shows how far the country has come in that area. It is important to mention because of history. He is, and we all are, so much more than our shell. I think the world has begun to understand this.
I love and respect this man sooo much!!
I am so lucky to be alive during this!!
This is not only victory for the USA but victory for the world as what is good for America is good for us!
I am so speechless and i have been so happy and have been crying all day.
This is a stand against racism and prejudice. It is a hope for a better world.
God Bless America.
Thank you, Bob George for this amazing comment.
When I see the images of people from all over the world celebrating what we Americans are celebrating, it really, truly touches me. I never think that a day like this would even happen. I believe that God gives people something to do in this world and God gave Obama the gift to help people and bring people, all people, together. I went to vote yesterday morning and believed that my vote will be counted. When I saw the results, the long lines, the different kinds of people voting for this one man, I was so happy that everyone's vote counted. When I found out that he won, I was so proud and happy. This is truly one of the best days of my life.
The rest of the world celebrating with us:
Obama's step-grandmother in Kenya.
The school he attended while in Indonesia.
Israel.
Australia.
Japan.
Props to the Huffington Post for this set
FINALLY minorities will be the majority. and the racists who came out of the woodwork this election, was sad to see.. they got what they deserve! Finally. :dancin:
waiting for him to get in office!!:timer: