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Proud to be an American

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner

I'll admit it.

I voted for John McCain.

I wrote a blog post a couple of days ago how I liked Obama more but that I was going to vote for McCain because of his tax policies.  Because I believe that McCain's tax policies were what America was built on.  That you provide incentives for people to achieve.  You don't penalize or tax success.

The majority of Americans disagree with me, and that is fine.  I respect America's decision and I now support Barack Obama as our next President, implicitly and absolutely.

What I am most proud of is this:

There was no Bradley effect.

The election was not decided by race.

The election was decided by American voters, not judges or secretaries of state.

Every person that wanted to vote and was registered to vote, voted.

Every vote was counted.

Yesterday's election is what makes America great.  The American people decided they wanted change.  They voted for the candidate that they thought would be an ambassador of change.  And the majority of American people, over 52%, received the outcome that they wanted.  This is what democracy and our country is all about.

Now, as Barack Obama pointed out, this is not the end, but the beginning for this process for change to occur. 

Ultimately, it is the still the responsibility of the American people to bring about the change they want to see in our country and in our lives.  It is the American people that are America's greatest resource, not just our leaders in Washington.

So despite my candidate not winning last night, I still believe in the "yes we can" spirit more today than I did yesterday.  And that is a good thing.

 

 

 

 

Comments (7)

Arcangelo Mariano
the Mariano Company - Boston, MA

Mark, I admit I voted for McCain as well understanding Obama would easily win MA...however, I am renewed this morning with a feeling of hope for the future. And judging by your post, so are you! Thanks for sharing and stay proud!

Nov 05, 2008 01:15 AM
COMPASS PALM SPRINGS | Stewart Penn
COMPASS - Palm Springs, CA
COMPASS Palm Springs - Broker Associate

Mark - Thanks for sharing your positive and proud spirit in your post.

Now let's all move forward and restore America to its greatness.

Nov 05, 2008 01:23 AM
Tony & Darcy Cannon
Aubrey and Associates Realty - Layton, UT
The C Team

I too, am proud to be an American!

Nov 05, 2008 01:29 AM
Vickie Slade
Colorado Landmark, Realtors - Boulder, CO
Service You Can Trust ~ Someone You Can Depend On

Mark, great post.  I actually voted for Obama.  But I must tell you it was a difficult decision for me because I really liked McCain too.  And I liked him even more last night.  His concession speech is probably the most moving and most sincere I have ever seen.  He is a true American and the kind of men that our country can stand upon and depend upon.

I too, am very proud to be an American, yesterday --- and even more so today.

Nov 05, 2008 01:29 AM
Cindy Leiterman
Resource One Realty, LLC - Green Bay, WI
Green Bay, WI

Thank you for the positive post.  We are all ready for a change.  Let's hope it's a positive one and it comes quickly.  God bless America!

Take care.

Nov 05, 2008 01:37 AM
Scott Geary
Infinity Home Mortgage Company Inc - Allentown, PA
Your Pennsylvania Mortgage Source

Well done Mark! 'Ultimately, it is the still the responsibility of the American people to bring about the change they want to see in our country and in our lives.  It is the American people that are America's greatest resource, not just our leaders in Washington.' Lets hope we all remember that and act accordingly. Elected officials work for US. Not for their next term re-election. Great Vibes Mark!

Nov 05, 2008 01:45 AM
Kenneth Bargers
Prudential Woodmont Realty - Nashville, TN

Great post Mark - no matter who you voted for there seems to be a new energy this morning!

Nov 05, 2008 04:48 AM