tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6051711451912155616.post3612194236085741771..comments2023-11-03T03:59:30.669-05:00Comments on Prattle... from the flatlands: Grace and goodwillPyzahnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13629594885566073764noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6051711451912155616.post-28023550832903921272008-11-09T20:42:00.000-06:002008-11-09T20:42:00.000-06:00I was unable to watch much of the election night c...I was unable to watch much of the election night coverage due to a prior commitment. I guess the fact that we made plans on an election night indicates how disaffected we've become about the whole process. When we did tune in -- shortly before the networks called it with 59% of the voted counted -- I was skeptical. Fearing they would have to reverse their call. <BR/><BR/>What I saw of Grant Park and what I've seen in clips since then was truly amazing, as are the photos and crowd estimate from the StL rally. That having been said, we and the new president-elect have a long way to go. So yes, I will be praying for his safety and success. Our country is depending on it...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6051711451912155616.post-86625196285421888762008-11-08T00:31:00.000-06:002008-11-08T00:31:00.000-06:00Pyzahn/Enjoyed reading your blog..I'm also onb...Pyzahn/Enjoyed reading your blog..<BR/>I'm also onboard with the small gesture as a personal signal to acknowledge & support the newly elected leader of our country. <BR/>Must admit, until the last day or so, i was predicting to my political junkie pals a potential redux of the 2000 presidential post-election hand-wringin grindfest.<BR/><BR/>"But Jim, the polls indicate..."<BR/><BR/>Hey, leave the dang Poles out of it, they've accepted the missile shield proposal, forgodsake..<BR/>(cheezy, i know..)<BR/><BR/>Truth is, I was SO relieved, when the word came in early via the tv media that Obama got it. I kept saying to myself "Geez this is history tonight--It's great/just great!<BR/><BR/>The challenges ahead are many, but I hope and pray he can secure a change of course for our country and gain the confidence and support of all the folks. <BR/><BR/>JKUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11264092853492356708noreply@blogger.com