Teary-eyed
Mar 18, 2008 Feminism/Politics, Race
Barack Obama’s Speech on Race - New York Times
In the white community, the path to a more perfect union means acknowledging that what ails the African-American community does not just exist in the minds of black people; that the legacy of discrimination - and current incidents of discrimination, while less overt than in the past - are real and must be addressed. Not just with words, but with deeds – by investing in our schools and our communities; by enforcing our civil rights laws and ensuring fairness in our criminal justice system; by providing this generation with ladders of opportunity that were unavailable for previous generations. It requires all Americans to realize that your dreams do not have to come at the expense of my dreams; that investing in the health, welfare, and education of black and brown and white children will ultimately help all of America prosper.
I want him to win. I want him to win. I want him to win.
March 18th, 2008 at 9:42 am
We’re so on the same page today - my boss and I listened to the speech live and it was *amazing*. I am so, so, so glad I voted for him in the primary and I really want him to win, too
March 18th, 2008 at 11:08 am
me too. me too. me too.
March 18th, 2008 at 11:46 am
Me too and may God protect him. That speech has me teary-eyed and quoting him just like you.
March 18th, 2008 at 12:25 pm
I hope he wins, too. His speech was amazing. I need to get a copy of it!
March 18th, 2008 at 12:42 pm
Yep, me too.
March 18th, 2008 at 3:26 pm
He took IDAHO! Don’t tell me the man cannot appeal to everyone. He needs to win, he speaks to so many people in so many places who previously may not have seen eye to eye.
March 18th, 2008 at 6:51 pm
Yes, that is an amazing speech. He is truly a brilliant writer and thinker.
March 18th, 2008 at 8:40 pm
I teared up, too, when I heard the speech. It was moving on so many levels.
March 18th, 2008 at 8:46 pm
Canadians for Obama! Seeing as I can’t vote for him there, I’ll vote for him here!