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Change has come. Let's do our part.
These, the words of President Barack Obama so eloquently described, are a testament to the resolve of a previously disenfranchised American people. After a long hiatus from conveying my thoughts to all of you, I was able to observe how this country can be captivated by the words of political candidates across this country. What are these words? How about pondering what these words mean? Look closer into the depths of the multitude of speeches and find that these words that transcend change, reform, new policies and a new beginning are actually a call to arms. No, not the typical constitutional right to own a weapon, but a call to act. What strikes me is the potential that was displayed by the public in recognizing the historical and future significance of a presidential election of this magnitude. Now, the only way potential is ever reached is by the hard work and determination of the beholder. Basically, this country cannot function without the help of us, the public. The scary proposition is what will happen once the excitement of an election dies down and things will have to get done? As the political discourses of smart candidates are spewed into the minds of the public, let’s take these words only for their face value. Our problems that face us, the United States, are daunting and menacing.
Change is a scary thing, and, believe me, I don’t like it half the time either. In order for this country to fully live up to its name, we all need to become a synchronized machine, offering helping hands for the betterment of the country. There are many things that can be done to achieve this necessary task. For one, let’s ingratiate ourselves with all of the media outlets, and not just pin ourselves to the partisan discussion of just one. Clearly, the media had an incredible impact on this election, resulting in clouded American perceptions with biased insinuations of what may or may not be true. The mainstream media may not lie a whole lot, but they never tell the truth. So, broadening our interests and listening to the other side, might be a sufficient way to go.
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“It's the answer spoken by young and old, rich and poor, Democrat and Republican, black, white, Hispanic, Asian, Native American, gay, straight, disabled and not disabled. Americans who sent a message to the world that we have never been just a collection of individuals or a collection of red states and blue states. We are, and always will be, the United States of America.”
Yes, Barack Obama can provide a whale of a speech with his talent of bending the English language into a skilled performance of magnificent proportions. It does not matter what party affiliation or race we Americans belong to. What matters is the moral pride and ingenuity we have within ourselves and in the abilities of this country. 
Quite frankly, what direction are we going in if we can’t even work together? Unfortunately, the passion brought upon by this election has divided us like we have never been before. Well, if we can’t reach across ‘party lines’, then let’s worry about the problems that we, as Americans individually face. If everyone does one small thing to improve the way in which he lives and benefits the country, then magnificent things can be accomplished.
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