Journal #5595

He seemed uninterested.

Hehe. He walked on by. I hardly think he even witnessed it

Really, it is just another human being elected. People that are thinking this is historic really shows us that prejudice is still very alive in most people, for the very fact that we distinguish people on colour and exterior features instead of what they really stand for. Quite fascinating...

Distinguishing things based on appearance is instinctual.

Isn't that how we distinguish between different types of headcrabs or Combines?

But what allows us to rise above that is to look beyond physical appearance.

I don't think it's historic because he's black. I think it's historic because I believe Americans just elected one of the greatest presidents in US history.

I don't care that he's black or white. I just think he's going to make a great leader.

But I guess the real test is time. We'll see what happens in the next twelve months.

We had that in our school library during 3rd period. I wish I had a spare 3rd period today.

I don't think it's historic because he's black. I think it's historic because I believe Americans just elected one of the greatest presidents in US history.

That is a valid reason, and he is up to quite a heavy task if you'd ask me.

Most other people i spoke see him as a black man instead of a suitable president. It almost seems like people dont give a shit about the his quality's and skills.

I just hope he has an input that helps the credit troubles over in the UK.

Pepper is right, whether you believe he will be a good president or not doesn't seem to matter. I've talked to several people, and from what I can tell, they think its important because he's black.

I would hope that he will be a great president, but really, time will tell, as you said satch. People do have huge expectations for him, which concerns me slightly considering his slight lack of experience.

That's why in his inauguration speech, he tried very hard to tone down the expectation.

Obama is awesome!

I was as uninterested in the inauguration as your son.