We Have Spoken

Today is a day I've been looking forward to for almost 2 years... the day after election day.  I am now free to watch television or listen to the radio without being bombarded by political ads. 

The results are in and the people have spoken in record numbers.  Change is here... or it will be here on January 20th.  I do not consider myself to lean left or right.  On some issues I agree with one party and on other issues I agree with the other side.

Today, I am very optimistic.  Though no one has a magic potion for what ails us as a nation, my hope is that this election will spark the turnaround we have been waiting.  Hopefully confidence will return and people will view the future as bright.  Our economy and the housing market has been in dire need of optimism and hopefully this change in leadership will be what we've been waiting for.

To our future success!!!

16 comments • Karl Peidl - Accredited Loan Consultant • November 05 2008 07:44AM

My Election Day Thoughts

Today is one of the most important days on the calendar. 

Once every year, we as Americans, get to voice our opinions by voting.  We have the right to choose who will govern us.  This is something that should not be taken lightly.

This year is a bit special.  It is on this every fourth election day that we chose the most powerful man in the world.  Our nation, and our world, is facing challenges unlike those we have ever seen before.

We are about to make history by voting in the first African American President, or by choosing the first female Vice-President.  Either way, we are taking a big step forward toward equality for all.

Though I look forward to our country being given new direction, and hopefully the confidence needed to pull out of these tough economic times, I'm also looking forward to the end of the political ads.

With that said, the best part of this election is that a record number of Americans are hitting the polls to make a difference.  Regardless of political preferences, I hope we do not take this freedom for granted.  I hope that all those who vote today for the first time feel they are making a difference and will continue to vote year after year.

Be proud to be an American.

5 comments • Karl Peidl - Accredited Loan Consultant • November 04 2008 05:19PM