it's a fine line between republicans and democrats for me. i never talk politics. i know very little about politics, considering i took a lot of political science classes in college. but i do love listening to dennis prager in the a.m. and love his opinions and views. he's a conservative jewish man who used to be a democrat and he's touchy/feelie.
anyways..................................
as we watched the inauguration this past week - kind of, i was moved in a particular kind of way. ever since i realized who m.l.k. was and what he stood for and did - i've always admired him and his efforts and had a place in my heart for him. and i totally love that u2 song "pride" that of course brings his face to my mind. "anyways", (as jack black says in nacho libre) - i've always lived in diverse neighborhoods and had friends of every background. so i always hated the thought that not everyone has always been treated equal. i have so many times thought about the hopes and dreams of m.l.k. and what he envisioned for his grandchildren.
fast forward now to jan. 20, 2009. i'm sure he imagined that it was possible that one day a black man would be our president. seriously, i think it is such a big deal in that perspective, that we have come this far, and in a relatively short amount of time. to me it says we do believe that all men are created equal or that at least our society is ready and at that point. what a leap.
so, back to me. i'm conservative by religion and values and upbringing, but by my social upbringing and environment i also have some liberal leanings. and i did enjoy watching some non-political stuff about obama and seeing how, as a candidate, he had/has brought people out to actually involve themselves politically - no matter their position/party affiliation. i actually look forward to supporting him as our president - as it is my civil duty - and wish the best for the next 4+ yrs...although i did raise my eyebrows when i heard tax payers will be paying some pretty pocket change for this biggest inauguration event ever!
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