In the aftermath of the election I'm personally feeling optimistic and relieved. With that said, I'm also feeling very sympathetic toward all the Americans that didn't get their way. While I find it FUN (albeit sometimes aggravating) and enlightening to debate others about politics, it is easy to get emotionally wrapped up. As I was watching [very pleasing] election results roll in, I couldn't help but be reminded of how I felt the day Bush won his second term. With all sincerity I feel very sympathetic to the voters that didn't get their way; such a horrible, desperate, defeated feeling. I find it ironic that elections divide us and tragedies unite us... and elections sure do divide us. I hope the leaders of the country heard the American people when we said there is a strong need for bipartisan cooperation - most urgently on the budget issues.
Election day, to me, is as patriotic of a day as July 4. Democracy in action! We should probably start making it a tradition to grill hot dogs and eat potato salad.
It was a historic day in Maryland - passing the dream act and gay marriage. YAHOO. I couldn't be more proud to reside in such a forward thinking, compassionate state.
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