Gobble Gobble!

Happy Thanksgiving! I hope everyone is receiving their share of stuffing, turkey, cranberry sauce, and pies.

Unfortunately, this day has been overshadowed by continous fighting between Indian forces and various terrorists in Mumbai, India. My condolences and prayers go out to all of the victims and their families. These attacks do not surprise me as various cities in India have been bomb in the past several years. If I am correct, Mumbai was bombed by another group (SMI, I think) two years ago which left 187 people dead. I cannot imagine this attack does not have a Pakistani connection. I believe it was brought up how the group responsible for these attacks most likely wanted to “raise awareness” of the current situtation in Kashmir. Either way, these attacks will further strain Indian-Pakistani relations, which is disappointing because things were beginning to look up after Zadari was elected to office.

The Mumbai attacks, as well as, the current government problems in Thailand, have made me count my blessings even more. As a U.S. citizen, I live in a society where freedom of speech, religion, etc. are the backbone of our politics and life. All Americans should be thankful for having the priviledge to live in a country where we have the resources and importantly, chances to achieve our dreams, regardless of our situations.

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A New Era Dawns

If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible; who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time; who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer.

It’s the answer told by lines that stretched around schools and churches in numbers this nation has never seen; by people who waited three hours and four hours, many for the very first time in their lives, because they believed that this time must be different; that their voice could be that difference.

It’s the answer spoken by young and old, rich and poor, Democrat and Republican, black, white, Latino, Asian, Native American, gay, straight, disabled and not disabled — Americans who sent a message to the world that we have never been a collection of red states and blue states; we are, and always will be, the United States of America. – President Barack Obama’s Victory Speech (November 4th, 2008)

As the final polls closed on the West Coast, Americans were feeling jubilant, energized awaiting Barack Obama’s victory speech, as he had over the 270 electorate votes needed to win. I cannot fathom how excited and happy I am with this beautiful victory.

I hope all Americans take the time to realize this is our time to change our nation for the better. The majority of Americans feel that our goals and ideals have not been met over the past eight years. Now is the time to step up and take action. Change does not happen over night, instead it is through the sweat, tears, and importantly, sacrifices of millions and millions of Americans. The road to the White House has certainly been a long defining journey. We need to try our best to keep our nation walking upright, down the correct path.

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