Well said Jay,
John McCain did his best to try to win US presidency for the
Republicans, but he lost to the majority. I admire his courage to carry his
messages to
the end, nevertheless Americans rejected him.
We should all accept the result and do what we can to help bring America
back on its foot. I am a registered Republican and I share most of its
principles, however, I have voted for a change in the past two elections-- for
John Kerry and Barack Obama. I am positive I am not the only one who have
crossed the party line to vote for a change. Millions others did as well. One
party
ruling for too long always bring unfavorable results.
I don't believe that Obama is a socialist or a communist as accused by some
people
In a message dated 11/8/2008 11:55:35 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
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Also posted at www.modernprogressivekhmer.blogspot.com
Remember the feeling of love and proud of America you had after the
9/11 attack. That was the kind of feeling I had after America elected
its new president. As I was anxiously waiting for the president elect
to give his speech, I was very proud of Sen. McCain who did his very
best in what was an up hill battle for his concession remark earlier.
I thought Sen. McCain was very gracious in his remark and was true to
himself in recognizing this amazing moment in American history.
Although I was disappointed in his campaign in the way in which it was
conducted, Sen. McCain ended his campaign with a high note for which I
will always respect the senator for his straight talks, independent
spirit, and for being a true American hero.
The president elect was remarkable in his own way when he delivered a
sobering remark as he recognized the challenges America is facing.
Thus far, American lost 1.2 million jobs, and the unemployment rate is
the highest in 14 years at 6.5%. The housing crisis impacts every
community. Cambodian Americans are not immune to this problem. I
know of friends and relatives who had to walk away from their homes
for which they worked hard to buy for their families.
Politically speaking, the country is ready for change. After eight
years of the republican administration and six years of the republican
Congress, the country was overwhelmingly voted for change. With
President George W. Bush’s approval rate is at 28% only better than
that of Richard Nixon at 24% in the 70s, the electoral votes were
lopsided with 364 votes for Sen. Barrack Obama and 163 votes for Sen.
John McCain. Sen. Obama only needed 270 votes to win.
My eyes were sweltering with tear as I witnessed this special moment
of history. The notion that any one regardless of his/her background,
race, and religious belief can aspire and obtain to the highest office
in the nation moved me in a profound way that words cannot describe.
My young son asked me what the meaning of Sen. Obama being elected as
president was. I told him that this election gives all minorities
hope and inspiration. I often told my son that although we are
minorities in this country, the sky is the limit. My words are much
truer today than they are before the election.
As I worked the precincts and knocked on doors encouraging people to
go out to vote, I could not help but admiring the genius of American
political system. The notion that Americans have an opportunity to
change their leaders every four years and that the transition of power
is done in a peaceful manner gives me hope and inspiration that
perhaps some day Cambodia will adopt term limit and will have a chance
to participate in the truly free and fair election.
America has come a long way. For this reason, I love America even
much more.
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