Jan. 25, 2008
I know this is a little late, but I just wanted to express how proud I am to be an American these days. I can already see a difference in the way people react to my telling them that I am from the States since Barack Obama was elected president. Instead of suspicion or "Oh, you're one of those types!", I get "OBAMA! (high five)"
Obama is an international superstar. His image is everywhere. I get a special rush of pride when I see people from other parts of the world sporting t-shirts with his likeness, such as this funny Brit I met in Ko Lanta.
I ended up watching the inauguration in a bar on Ko Phi Phi with a couple from Alaska and a whole crowd of Canadians, Scots, Brits, Aussies and Irishmen. Several in the crowd were in tears following Obama's speech.
It is an exciting time. I kind of wished I could have beamed myself home for the day to watch the inauguration. But at the same time, it was wonderful to represent my country abroad during such an historical day.
America, f*ck yeah!
2 comments:
Obama is going to tax your daddy and your trust fund! Kids like us aren't going to be traveling the globe with the Diner's Club Black Card any more! There are a lot of baby-boomers and illegals to support, and free healthcare, so get ready to do some mandatory community service and to open your home to the less fortunate while letting their children ride the topiaries in your garden. muah!
Sounds good to me. Cultural immersion. Healthcare. I could use it! Thanks for reading. Muah!
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