beyond toxicity

Barack Obama is simply phenomenal.  From the start of campaign few months back, to his oath-taking ceremonies a couple of days ago, until those ten inaugural balls held in his honor, Obama has moved people literally and figuratively, from all walks of life who are longing for CHANGE. Proof was the volume and efforts of people in Washington and all across America who trooped to the National Mall to witness his inauguration which was very monumental. History unfold when the 1st black american president took his oath on a cold winter day. Television stations in and out of America decided to cover the event. According to a news item on the web, ESPN, a cable sports channel and NICKELODEON a cable TV station for kids also joined to cover the event for they both believe that Barack Obama has a huge support from the sports fanatics and the kids and the kid-at-hearts. It was truly inspiring to see almost a million dared the cold weather during that inauguration and for those people to patiently wait for the start of that CHANGE that not only for America but elsewhere in the globe where allies and support are being given and received.

One remarkable thing that lead to another was when Obama and the Chief of Justice John Roberts had a flub during the act of oath. They decided to retake the oath privately just to have abundance of caution, for the oath was clearly stated in the american constitution and should be stated correct at all times. Although the flubbed oath-taking, according to news, did not cause any stir or insult to the constitution itself.

At the moment, the world’s eye is at Obama. Everyone is hopeful that he will be true to his words. He seems to be sincere and honest and a good communicator conveying his thoughts and plans clear and compelling. Or credits should also be given to his staffs who draft his speeches for him.

Everyone is behind Barack. Whites and African-american as well as most Asians are for Obama. One of the most powerful woman in the world no less than Oprah Winfrey is a supporter from the beginning of his candidacy. Obama’s speech writer is one of the youngest geniuses in his late 20s who drafts Barack’s speeches at a coffee table of Starbucks to meet his deadline. But the most important person behind him is his lovely wife, Michelle Obama who has been seen by the world not only as the first lady and one of the fashion icons of the United States now and a lawyer, but more so a dutiful mom to their daughters. These few things, I know, will greatly help shape the most powerful man in the world now.

I just hope he has true concern to Asians and Asian-americans.

Excerpts  from his pragmatic & truthful inaugural speech…

“Let it be told to the future world … that in the depth of winter, when nothing but hope and virtue could survive… that the city and the country, alarmed at one common danger, came forth to meet [it].”

America. In the face of our common dangers, in this winter of our hardship, let us remember these timeless words. With hope and virtue, let us brave once more the icy currents, and endure what storms may come. Let it be said by our children’s children that when we were tested, we refused to let this journey end, that we did not turn back, nor did we falter; and with eyes fixed on the horizon and God’s grace upon us, we carried forth that great gift of freedom and delivered it safely to future generations.”