and so. history.

[lagilman]

I'm crying.

I didn't really think I would but... I am.

Mr. President-elect, we have placed our faith and our hope in you.

Please exceed our dreams...

EtA: that...may be an acceptance speech for history books. And having nothing to do with race.

EtA2: And "The Rising" plays as Obama walks off the stage. Perfect.

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[shadowcat]

My house stayed glued to the tv to watch... and we're all in tears over it.

We have hope again.

[lagilman]

we have a grown-up in the White House. Soon....

[shadowcat]

I am very much looking forward to that day.

My tears this time are a lot different than they have been the last two elections. Tonight, it's because our President-Elect has made me hopeful and interested in what he does for more reasons than "What is he going to do to make me scared this time?"

[ex-fashioni.livejournal.com]

And a very fervent ditto from the state that finally did the right thing.

[rwglaub.livejournal.com]

I'm 54 years old. I spent much of my youth in a racist Arkansas. I am sitting here with tears streaming down my face. I never thought in my wildest dreams that I would see a black man elected president. I am so grateful that God has permitted me to see this day.

[karenetaylor.livejournal.com]

I've been crying too. Amazing.

Just amazing.

[fakefrenchie.livejournal.com]

I'm not crying, but I am smiling. I heard an excerpt from McCain's concession speech on France Info, and it was the old McCain speaking, the one from before he became the GOP candidate. I was touched. I haven't heard Obama's acceptance speech yet. Yay for our side.

[arouraleona.livejournal.com]

I cried. Then me, my boyfriend, and hundreds of people in seattle went out to the streets and celebrated. Life is good tonight.

[neadods.livejournal.com]

I can't stop crying. I can't stop crying, I'm so happy.

[davidbcoe.livejournal.com]

Lots of tears here, too. A day later and I still can't talk about last night without tearing up.