tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4846270808622210589.post7552826679998932924..comments2023-08-21T08:54:36.565-06:00Comments on The Face of the Other: Our election night partyBruce Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01975464286394973580noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4846270808622210589.post-26021107495970387002010-09-25T10:38:16.463-06:002010-09-25T10:38:16.463-06:00Now, over a year later, it's obvious that my p...Now, over a year later, it's obvious that my prediction about wrangling beginning again was quite accurate. What a disappointment to find so much lack of respect and generosity--so much of what simply has to be called hatred--over the past year and a half or more. I know of people who, even while they were listening to our new president's inaugural address, were posting one cavil and criticism after another. And of course there were those who famously "hoped Obama would fail"--and even some (believe it or not) who were praying for his death. I believe the American people have squandered a historic opportunity for cooperation and goodwill.<br /><br />As for what Americans should have done in the opening months of a new presidency, I'll have more to say elsewhere. But in a nutshell, I'm not talking about <i>agreeing</i> with all of the president's initiatives but about giving him a chance--and extending a measure of respect and goodwill, something I believe every new president should be given.Bruce Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01975464286394973580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4846270808622210589.post-48009715498667673532009-01-22T18:28:00.000-07:002009-01-22T18:28:00.000-07:00Thank you for sharing your family's Barack Obama e...Thank you for sharing your family's Barack Obama election night party highlights with. It sounds like a fun and exiting time was had by all.<BR/><BR/>I have posted my some of my personal feelings and comments concerning this great victory on my blog <A HREF="http://keithlbrownblogs.blogspot.com/2009/01/dawning-of-new-day.html" REL="nofollow">here</A>. On election night I was glued to my monitor as I watched the results roll in. Oh, what joy I felt when the annoucement had come across the screen that Barck Obama had won the election. What I also found impressive about this is that he not only won the electorial vote, but the popular vote as well. Truly this is a great day in history.<BR/><BR/>I also applaud Senator John McCain whom I thought was very gracious and humble when he gave his concession speech. What I really admired about him at that point was how he hushed the crowd from booing Barcak Obama and how he blamed himself, not everyone else, for the defeat. That is a sign of true character in my book.<BR/><BR/>My main concern is that everyone will realize that President Obama cannot bring about change alone. It will take the uniting of many and not just the efforts of one for change to truly be realized.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05571308327519505863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4846270808622210589.post-57384905626378845422008-12-19T12:04:00.000-07:002008-12-19T12:04:00.000-07:00I don't think you have enough pictures with me in ...I don't think you have enough pictures with me in them. Ha.. joke!<BR/><BR/>Barack Obama ROCKS. Also, I was not laughing after meeting your friend Dave, I enjoyed meeting him. <BR/><BR/>And you realize your last blog post was November 5th? Better get on this, dad.Julie Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07971389044709396659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4846270808622210589.post-80022140056845421452008-11-19T16:01:00.000-07:002008-11-19T16:01:00.000-07:00I should post Obama's complete victory speech some...I should post Obama's complete victory speech somewhere, but for now I'm going to give a snippet along with a link to the whole thing.<BR/><BR/>The snippet:<BR/><BR/>Barack Obama, November 4, 2008:<BR/><BR/><I>What began twenty-one months ago in the depths of winter must not end on this autumn night. This victory alone is not the change we seek – it is only the chance for us to make that change. And that cannot happen if we go back to the way things were. It cannot happen without you. <BR/><BR/>So let us summon a new spirit of patriotism; of service and responsibility where each of us resolves to pitch in and work harder and look after not only ourselves, but each other. Let us remember that if this financial crisis taught us anything, it's that we cannot have a thriving Wall Street while Main Street suffers – in this country, we rise or fall as one nation; as one people. <BR/><BR/>Let us resist the temptation to fall back on the same partisanship and pettiness and immaturity that has poisoned our politics for so long. Let us remember that it was a man from this state who first carried the banner of the Republican Party to the White House – a party founded on the values of self-reliance, individual liberty, and national unity. Those are values we all share, and while the Democratic Party has won a great victory tonight, we do so with a measure of humility and determination to heal the divides that have held back our progress. As Lincoln said to a nation far more divided than ours, "We are not enemies, but friends…though passion may have strained it must not break our bonds of affection." And to those Americans whose support I have yet to earn – I may not have won your vote, but I hear your voices, I need your help, and I will be your President too. <BR/><BR/>And to all those watching tonight from beyond our shores, from parliaments and palaces to those who are huddled around radios in the forgotten corners of our world – our stories are singular, but our destiny is shared, and a new dawn of American leadership is at hand. To those who would tear this world down – we will defeat you. To those who seek peace and security – we support you. And to all those who have wondered if America's beacon still burns as bright – tonight we proved once more that the true strength of our nation comes not from our the might of our arms or the scale of our wealth, but from the enduring power of our ideals: democracy, liberty, opportunity, and unyielding hope.</I><BR/><BR/>Link: <A HREF="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/us_elections_2008/7710038.stm" REL="nofollow">http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/us_elections_<BR/>2008/7710038.stm</A>Bruce Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01975464286394973580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4846270808622210589.post-12394036217931872682008-11-11T16:38:00.000-07:002008-11-11T16:38:00.000-07:00Hi, dw (aka David). I looked at your profile and ...Hi, dw (aka David). I looked at your profile and saw pictures of your granddaughters--beautiful!<BR/><BR/>I don't remember exactly what Julie said about meeting you, but the impression, the feeling, I have about the encounter based on her report to me is that it was pleasant; it mattered to her that I cared enough to arrange to have you be there; and she could see how you and I have some affinities. (That last item might be the only thing that would count against you.)Bruce Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01975464286394973580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4846270808622210589.post-72307610601376638382008-11-11T16:06:00.000-07:002008-11-11T16:06:00.000-07:00Very pleased about BARACK in Chicago...Good to rea...Very pleased about BARACK in Chicago...<BR/><BR/>Good to read of your family celebration! I also enjoyed meeting Julia a great deal. I wonder what she thought of meeting me...I bet she laughed all the way to De Paul.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08436567914681914561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4846270808622210589.post-69848228391436280662008-11-10T09:14:00.000-07:002008-11-10T09:14:00.000-07:00Check out Colbert and Stewart:http://www.huffingto...Check out Colbert and Stewart:<BR/>http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/11/05/stephen-colbert-tears-up_n_141389.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4846270808622210589.post-21005834950120555822008-11-10T08:47:00.000-07:002008-11-10T08:47:00.000-07:00Adrea--how good to hear from you! First of all, y...Adrea--how good to hear from you! First of all, you have my permission to add comments of ANY length on my blogs. You are and always will be very special to us.<BR/><BR/>Second, I am so jealous of you for having gotten to see Barack in person. But at least I've gotten e-mails from him and Michelle. (Of course, these were e-mails sent to a couple of other million people as well.)<BR/><BR/>If you want to see more of my Obama enthusiasm, look at <A HREF="http://bruceyoung-election2008.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">http://bruceyoung-election2008.blogspot.com</A> or <A HREF="http://whyobama2008.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">http://whyobama2008.blogspot.com</A>.<BR/><BR/>You may want to talk politics with Kaila as well--she has an interesting story or two to tell. I assume you know she's moving to Indiana.Bruce Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01975464286394973580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4846270808622210589.post-85631465704321612372008-11-10T08:43:00.001-07:002008-11-10T08:43:00.001-07:00Actually, that last comment was from Margaret.Actually, that last comment was from Margaret.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4846270808622210589.post-27411457233448004232008-11-10T08:43:00.000-07:002008-11-10T08:43:00.000-07:00So cool to hear from Adrea!!!We were waiting on In...So cool to hear from Adrea!!!<BR/>We were waiting on Indiana for a long time, but YES!!! A significant victory!Bruce Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01975464286394973580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4846270808622210589.post-16486311920664325152008-11-08T21:59:00.000-07:002008-11-08T21:59:00.000-07:00Hi Bruce, I didn't realize that you and Maggie wer...Hi Bruce, <BR/><BR/>I didn't realize that you and Maggie were Obama fans. I am still glowing about our president-elect, Mr. Obama. I had the chance to speak with a 93 year old woman this weekend who literally lit up the room with her enthusiasm for Obama. Even Henry, at the mere age of two, recognized him early on and has continued to be fascinated by him. He has such a wonderful energy that comes full circle, inspiring both young and old.<BR/><BR/>Josh and I took Henry to see him speak in Indy in October, on my birthday in fact. I knew at that point that I was watching the man would become our next president. He that presence to him. <BR/><BR/>As a mother, this election has brought on an unexpected sense of importance to me. I'm not just voting for myself anymore, but also for Henry. And perhaps that is why I am even more elated by his nomination. Election night felt like New Year's Eve, a new era, indeed.<BR/><BR/>Sorry for the long comment, I don't get a lot of opportunities to be excited about Obama with my family (and I do love them, but they are quite, quite red), and since the Youngs have always been like a second family to me, I thought I'd post on your blog to celebrate. <BR/><BR/>I am happy to say that Indiana went blue - the last time that happened was LBJ! So the election was particularly exciting for us.<BR/><BR/>Yes we can and yes we did!<BR/><BR/>Cheers,<BR/><BR/>AdreaHenry Parentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03269697484579295122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4846270808622210589.post-49741017888381782062008-11-06T00:11:00.000-07:002008-11-06T00:11:00.000-07:00It is so good to share in the details of your elec...It is so good to share in the details of your election night party.<BR/><BR/>Here in the UK our coverage commenced at 11.20pm, so I tried to grab an hours sleep first. I then managed until 5.40am, as you say Bruce, Barack's speech was so eloquent and gracious.<BR/><BR/>It is was also that John McCain was also gracious, just unfortunate that some of his supporters could not have been the same way, but that is now in the past. We need to look forward CHANGE has come.<BR/><BR/>I slept for just over an hour before getting up just before 7am and I was a little fragile throughout yesterday. I wore my black Obama 08 polo shirt with pride.<BR/><BR/>Now both of Barack Obama's books that I was able to get signed when first released are valuable, someone was selling one here in the UK for £950. The journey with Barack since 2001 has been so exciting!jaybshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11517623111345462638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4846270808622210589.post-20252784410008001292008-11-05T16:28:00.000-07:002008-11-05T16:28:00.000-07:00I left this same link with a comment posted to you...I left this same link with a comment posted to your other blog, but my own thoughts on the outcome of this election may be found <A HREF="http://www.flickr.com/photos/gwilmore/3004809205/" REL="nofollow">here.</A> <BR/><BR/>Glad you and your guests had such a nice party, and that you observed this important historical event in a way that was both enjoyable and memorable for one and all.Garry Wilmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15610233825597804709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4846270808622210589.post-39038208421038809352008-11-05T14:57:00.000-07:002008-11-05T14:57:00.000-07:00Thanks! I'll post pictures of our party once Juli...Thanks! I'll post pictures of our party once Julie gets them to me.<BR/><BR/>I couldn't find a convenient place to mention this in my narrative, but it was also nice to get phone calls from your brother (my brother-in-law) Jim and from your sister (my sister-in-law) Jen.<BR/><BR/>Lisa, though I'm sure disappointed, also sent a sweet note last night that I read this morning. I think we're all hopeful--but with some feelings of anxiety too. As Obama himself and quite a number of commentators have said, the problems won't solve themselves--we'll all need to pitch in and do our part.Bruce Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01975464286394973580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4846270808622210589.post-88123972881156435742008-11-05T12:58:00.000-07:002008-11-05T12:58:00.000-07:00Beautifully done! I hope you post pictures of you...Beautifully done! I hope you post pictures of your party.dramatic sporanohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02298835375427944713noreply@blogger.com