Last night was the culmination of an American phenomenon. An obscure Senator of color rising through the ranks, defeating the Democratic machine and winning a Presidential election by a virtual landslide.
The mere fact that this took place is, in and of itself, a startling change in American politics. While the Obama camp was able to raise an enormous amount of money for the campaign, the start was on a very modest budget.
So how did a rather junior Senator get so far so fast?
His oratory was certainly of great assistance. He is one of the best speakers this writer has ever witnessed, including his Presidential statement last night. It was unifying, on target, never boastful and beautifully presented.
But his vision for a better America was the propelling factor throughout his campaign.
We, as a country, have taken a tumble on all fronts domestically, as well as having fallen out of the world's favor. We need to be better. Better at communicating, better at analysing, better at strategizing and better at solving our own problems and helping to resolve global issues.
WE, as the President-Elect has said over and over, CAN DO IT~!
There are enormous issues for President Elect Obama to address. But I am hopeful that among his advisers and cabinet members, there will be those with particular environmental causes to promote.
While Obama's record with the Humane Society only won him a 60% score card, that is considerably better than the 40% score card achieved by Senator McCain.
The objective now, as I see it, is to raise his understanding, consciousness and score card performance. The spillover from the top, whether corporate or political, does make an enormous difference in the culture of an organization or a country.
The hope, as it relates to the deer, is that a vision will be created and set in motion that inhumane treatment of animals is not to be tolerated.
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