Yes, We Can – Yes, We Did – Yes, We Will
Tom McCarey and his family were among the hundreds of thousands of Chicagoans gathered in Grant Park to celebrate the election of Barack Obama. The scene was one of uninhibited joy as people of every race, ethnicity and culture came together to celebrate the result of our efforts.
A Democracy’s Strength is Derived From Each of Us
A Nike commercial from a few years back asked “Where do you want to go today?” As I await tomorrow’s momentous presidential election I want big and small things, but much of what I want distills through the concept and reality of decency. My father-in-law did a very decent thing today as he arrived in Greeley, Colorado to serve as a Democratic poll watcher to make sure that folks who should be able to vote are able to vote. I want things like this to be witnessed by my children and by my neighbors. And I want us all to know that we have the ability to do it. That, after all, was the gist of the Nike ad, right? One lit match chases the darkness of night.
Federal Reserve Reduces Overnight Rate
Another rate reduction by the Fed, the 9th since September ’07. The hope is that a global and national recession can be mitigated, though time will tell. Lower rates should free up funds for credit, a good thing in most circumstances. But tomorrow’s GDP numbers will show another quarter of falling GDP, thus meeting the criteria of a classic recession.
A Rainy Monday Bike Ride to Cast Early Ballot in Chicago
Our desire for a long bike ride was abbreviated by a rainy Chicago Monday. But the rain didn’t stop us from heading to the Edgewater Public Library to cast ballots. With the boys in their bike seats the weather cooperated and we got to the polling place with five minutes to spare. And so we played our small part in what we hope is a new direction for our wonderful country.
All the news that’s fit to print…
This year’s election has brought out understated and overstated support for Barack Obama. Whether it’s the economy, Iraq, international relations, healthcare – it is interesting to note how folks who used to keep their views very private are taking the stage on behalf of Obama.
