Elections haven’t always taken place the first Tuesday of November. 220 years ago today the first presidential election took place. Things have changed a lot since that time, according to “This Day in History” and other sources, only white men who were property owners were permitted to vote….and now our first black President will be taking the oath of office in only a matter of days.

When George Washington, our Nations first President, won the first election 220 years ago today, he wasn’t sworn into office until April. of 1789.

Okay, I didn’t vote for him, but wow, what an incredible moment. Barack Obama is our 44th President! I can’t help but think of how the first Africans, before they were called many other names, now African Americans, became part of our Country, all that they have been through, and now what a historic moment!

Actually, I am reminded by a commentator on television that Barack is a Bi-racial President, one who reaches a diverse group, I wish I could put into words the many thoughts that are going through my mind, nothing negative, just amazement, wonder, awe.

Congratulations to all of you embracing this moment, I truly am happy for you all, and will be praying for our new President and Vice President.

I’ve learned a lot through doing this blog, and hope to learn a lot more in the days to come.

Now it is time for us all to come together…work together.

The polls haven’t even begun to close, but today, history is being made, for the first time ever we are voting for a black man to hold the office of President of the United States.

I can’t help but feel the moment…I am not a black American, white as can be actually, lucky if I can get my skin to even TAN a little bit, but am happy that we have reached this point in history.

Obama may not be my choice for reasons totally unrelated to culture, but I’m happy that as a Nation we have matured to this point.

I have my scorecard from LivPAC and will be “keeping score”, and up until it’s over…hoping it won’t be TOOOO late.  I’ll pop in here now and then if the mood hits me.

Today it’s Sunday, and as always, we went to church. Apparently in our “free country” where people seem to have the freedom to say just about anything, no matter how disgusting, or how good, Pastors don’t have the freedom to share their opinion about who to vote for. But we did get a Voter Guide, and  I was able to track one down online to share here.  Please click the image to the left, and a pdf will open, or go to this page to find voter guides to share, for both National and State.

If you’re looking for a place for lively debate and discussion about the political issues and the election, I’ve been made aware of a political blog where you can “argue with everyone”. This is an open-forum, un-moderated blog with few rules or guidelines, so in a sense you are diving in at your own risk, and might see just about anything. The intention, I am sure, is to embrace that fact that we as a Nation have Freedom of Speech. It is your choice what you chose to do with that freedom.

I’m about to go see what’s happening at the blog right now.

I have a few dates for you, and will add more as I find them….mark your calendars, or key into whatever device you use for reminders:

September 26th - U. of Mississippi

October 7th - Belmont U.

October 15 - Hofstra U.

I’ll add more as the new ones come in.