Jack Burns Lives!

The Morning After

Obama won, as expected. 

I was a skeptic, primarily due to his Wall Street connections, support for the Patriot Act and some troubling positions on energy. But he’s our President, and I’ll give him the shot he deserves. 

It’s hard for an old curmudgeon anarchist like me to admit a twinge of excitement over something having to do with the government. But I will. We shed a few tears at Casa Burns tonight, because it was exciting to see us move to this point as a country. It’s very moving. 

After eight years of hell, I feel like a dark cloud has moved and the sun is shining through again. 

And I might also add that John McCain conducted himself with class and dignity tonight. He reached out, attempted to control his booing, hissing minions and showed that he’s a real statesman. I was impressed by John McCain tonight, and felt as if he was almost embarrassed by how some of his supporters acted.

Let’s move forward and get busy with solving problems and healing division. Let’s develop a viable steady state economy that functions in tandem with healthy ecosystems. Let’s rediscover compassion and reach out to the less fortunate. Be a real leader in the world by leading through an example of peace and cooperation. Rebuild our transportation infrastructure, learn to live within our means and have some fun again. Look forward to future and not dread what tomorrow holds. Bury fear and relearn how to really live. 

We can be proud and should be proud to be American, and if we’re not, it’s our own fault.