Obama Victory A Great Moment, Now The Hard Work Begins

Wow! What an amazing night. When NBC News abruptly announced that Barack Obama had become the 44th President of the United States, I was watching with my girlfriend. We were yelling with joy. I yelled “VIRGINIA IS BLUE!!! I CAN’T BELIEVE IT! VIRGINIA!! IS! BLUUUUE!!!!!!” Outside the hospital room door, we could hear the staff … Continue reading “Obama Victory A Great Moment, Now The Hard Work Begins”

Why I Voted For Obama

Today, November 4th is the big General Election in the United States. Last week I mailed in my absentee ballot and voted for Barack Obama for president. Why? Here’s why: While it’s always a bit difficult for me to vote for one of the two dominant parties (whose incompetence, lack of principle or outright corruption … Continue reading “Why I Voted For Obama”