We stand on the precipice of history. A stunning victory has been won. A clean fresh wind has blown through the ravaged national landscape and the almost lost hope seems to have come to pass. Although one man’s name, Obama, is given to the change, truly it was the work of millions of micro leaders and shakers who made the waves.
It is right that we celebrate and savor this victory. So have a great time, you certainly have earned it. You who put in the labor, shoe leather, have reaped a well deserved harvest. Have the fun you earned.
Although we have earned the right to dance and feel great, let us not forget that this is not an end but, only a beginning.
Now comes the hard part. Obama is a great man and a hearty spirit but, he cannot get the change alone. If I have a fear it is that the forces that have coalesced recently will look at this election and say "Hot damn!! That was great now, I can leave it alone and let Obama take it from here."
It is not going to work that way. Obama faces some huge obstacles.
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