Graceful Exit

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We support president Bush.

And, after last night’s election results, apparently so do most of you.

And even though I am relieved and elated all at once by the fact that we so overwhelmingly re-elected probably my favorite president so far, I was reminded of “the other side” by a news story today.

Today John Kerry stood before America and in a way “endorsed” President Bush. He conceded defeat and said we need to come together as a nation. Personally, I think it’s kinda late for that, but I also really respect him for not going down fighting, but accepting the election results.

But there’s more than just conceding this fairly nasty election.

When John Kerry made that speech, he was letting go of a life-long dream. Not just a year and a half election. But a lifetime of vision and dreaming and effort and desiring.

You can make all the jokes and accusations you want. You can bring up his record. You can say that he only wanted the power of the position.

And, you might be right. But, that does not diminish the pain and the courage he must have felt as he made that speech.

Imagine yourself in his shoes. Everything you have ever worked for… so close… but, it’s over. You have to let go. What a sickening feeling. What a hopeless, death feeling.

So, though I don’t agree with his motives, and am glad he did not win, (as I think Bush is SO great for America!) I have to admit, I have much more respect for the guy since he made that concession speech. And even more since I remembered what it cost him.

Good on ya, John.

Go Bush. 🙂