I must write something now after listening to the next president of USA-Barak Obama-speech. I am not American, but I cannot help but feel inspired and emotional.
These Americans give a good election.Things movies are definetly made off. The congratulatory speech from Mccain is moving. I must say I admired the man for his strength. He also acknowledged the milestone that American has now come to reach, having elected her first African American President.
The Obama speech is powerful. He has alot on his shoulder. But his shoulder is the shoulder of a leader. And a great one too I hope. One thing for sure the longest campaign has come to the end. USA the most powerful country in the world has made history. A great change indeed. What does this mean for
the little Island of Solomon? I think it means we can also change. Although there is not going to be instant effects on the daily Islander let alone the complicated politics and struggling economy of our tiny country,
with this win it seems like change is coming. If a country as big as US can make such massive change, what is stopping us from standing up and believing as well? Obamas win is contagious and I hope our people can be infected with it.
In his live speech after being elected president obama while thanking his supporters and the people of America to wanting the change, he also mentioned the big issues facing US. The reality for America is that the economy is in trouble, troops in Iraq and Afghanistan and the environmental and energy crisis are rising.
These problems are gloabal, whatever steps US is going to take, and lead, in tackling these porblems now I think will not only affect them nationally but will also determine the international stage in each of the Worlds region.
I watched the campaign for a year, although I dont really understand US politics to the fullest, I know that one mans win is going to determine the direction of this worlds many challenges. When the winner was announced there was joy where I was, there were people congratulating, shaking hands and smiling, some even talking about a celebration party. This would have been normal if we are somewehere in US, but were in Okinawa Japan, far away from our home countries, and none of the people in the crowd is American, we were from all the corners of the world, from Africa, South America, Middle East, Asia and Pacific. But we were all happy and joyous. If I need to know the worlds reaction to Obamas win I dont have to look far , I can see that the world is happy right in front of me.
I can tell that Mankind with the help of a change in the most powerful country in this world is going to take one more step into another realm of history soon.
President Obama Won! The World is watching!
