Everything is possible
I’ve been glued to CNN for two days now, tracking from the time the US election began…up to the time when Barack Obama was declared the 44th President of the United States.
A lot has been said about this man who brought great hope and spirit to the US. You can see it on how the atmosphere is ripe with the need for change and the yearning for hope each time he appears in front of a crowd.
It was an eerie sight–something I’ve seen countless times on the TV during my two day CNN marathon–people crying, teenagers pumping their fist in the air, a woman jumping while tears of joy streamed from her face. It was all there: the sweet taste of victory, the anticipation for change, the cry and prayers of hope.
For once, I was envious of Americans–and of how they were able to come together as one nation, and collectively, set aside old politics, set aside the color of the skin (which is not the issue at all), to elect someone whom they believe will bring change to their country.
They surely broke the mold.
In doing so, they did not only elected a new leader–the first African-American resident of the White House, but they affirmed that in America, EVERYTHING IS POSSIBLE. This is the country where you can dream, and when you fight for that dream, and if you believed in that dream–then it is attainable.
While watching the TV, I can’t help but wonder: can we do that? Can the Filipinos do that? Can we set aside old traditional politics and elect someone which best symbolizes what our country needs.
We need young thinkers, someone who will break the mold, will rally Filipinos into believing that they too, can do something to change the destiny of their nation.
This country also needs someone like John McCain, who was gracious in defeat and a real gentleman even in his most trying hour.
Obviously, I am an Obama fan. But more importantly, I am a believer of change.
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