History

Well it appears to be happening. I don't know when you're reading this but I'm writing it in the moment.

Obama is winning, and it feels good.

I've heard about it for so long, seen the articles, the headlines, the commercials and after a time I became desensitized to it. But, as I was sitting here I realized that I should appreciate this moment.

As much as he's said the word "hope", as many times as I've laughed at jokes made about that use of "hope" I must admit that it does give me hope.

I'm proud to be American at the moment, to see that some of the ideals are still there. It's been said before, from slavery to the White House in about 150 years. From segregation to the highest symbol of integration in 50 years.

I'm not making this about race, that's really not the point. The point is that a society changed. Rather quickly by history's standards I'd say. It takes a long time for even majority hatred to dissipate.

But it seems to be actually happening. Take a moment to think about that when you're watching the debates, and take a moment later to reflect on it. You saw history as it happened, you know where you were, what you were doing and you can always remember how proud you were of a people for doing the right thing even with a reputation for doing the wrong.

Early congratulations to Obama, and the rest of us.