What a Man!
I am one of those millions of people all over the world who rejoiced over Obama’s victory. I feel that it is a sign that racial discrimination is finally coming to an end (hopefully). However, I couldn’t help but admire McCain for his sportmanship and for his courage to accept his defeat.
It’s natural to feel some disappointment. Though we fell short, the failure is mine, not yours…We have come to the end of a long journey…The American people have spoken, and they have spoken clearly.
Wow! What a man!
In his concession speech, he didn’t accused anyone of cheating nor he blamed others for not being elected as the United States President. Instead, he encouraged all the Americans to support Obama! I think it simply shows that he is indeed a good man with the best intentions for his country. Forgive me for being skeptical but I doubt if Filipino politicians can do that 
I don’t usually listen to speeches and I’m not really into politics. Either I find myself falling asleep or thinking of other things but McCain’s speech was really amazing. To say the least, it was ‘heart-felt’. Makes me wanna think that there’s more to life than all these pursuit of money, fame and power.
But then, it’s just me … my opinion. So don’t take it seriously.
Cheers!
Powered by WP Hashcash
I read this from the Professional Heckler’s blog –
It only took four hours for McCain to concede. The minute he saw that Virginia and Ohio voted for Obama, he conceded. Ironically, it has been 16 years but Miriam Defensor has not conceded defeat. lol.
Posted November 8, 2008, 2:59 ami truly admire McCain for his sportmanship..he is the honest person
Posted November 8, 2008, 7:37 amSame here. When i left for US, i had a heavy heart. i left 2 weeks after the election. election is indeed the season i hate most in the Phils. I was amazed how they were able to know the result of the election right after the poll closed and how organized the votation was.
Posted November 9, 2008, 2:44 amHi Eve,
Here’s my track back. Read your comment, thanks for following my post. Im prompt to reciprocate especially you. Naks!
The same feeling of admiration i had for Mc Cain. I went over his speech several times. How i wish our politicians will also has this kind of mentality! So our country will get on moving.
Posted November 9, 2008, 9:48 pmPray for our country.
God bless!
well…i wasnt updated on what is happening in the united states…i heard the news about the new pres of US…but i didnt know about the speech of McCain…well if that was what he said then he is really a good man…i doubt if a filipino politician will do that…hehehe…well, there are some who are like McCain..:)…
Posted November 10, 2008, 9:01 pmIndeed quite a historic election, and props do go to McCain for his classy concession.
Posted November 11, 2008, 5:22 amThe election was truly an historic one, and while racial tensions do still exist, I think (and pray, that) we have definitely turned a corner.
Posted November 11, 2008, 8:41 amMcCains speech was indeed gracious. It is too bad though, that he ran such a negative campaign. I think it would have been a closer race had we seen that side of him while he was running for office.
I will admit though, I am extremely thankful that Obama won.
Great post!