When I was younger, I disliked sesame chicken with a passion. Whenever I would see my parents eating it, I would run away. It always bothered me because I could not tell what part of the chicken it was. I never thought it was chicken.

But then I grew up. And I grew to like sesame chicken. Somehow I came to trust the men who made it. How did that happen?

Sometimes, I wonder if there are certain part of us that should remain childish. After eating sesame chicken today, I still cannot tell what part of the chicken it comes from.

The young are free, and the old are restrained.

Lapse with me.

Many people declared the short period of time after this election a "healing" time for John Kerry's supporters.

If "healing" is accepting the fact that our country has made a grave error from which it will learn from, than indeed we are "healing."

I have had to suffer this reality just as many people have. I can remember an anecdote back from the sixth grade that applies to this situation. I made a mistake and completed a homework assignment in regular print, instead of cursive because I didn't enjoy cursive. Since I should have known better, I did not receive credit for the assignment. My teacher told me that it I should get it right the first time and he said, "It hurts to learn like that doesn't it?" I will never forget that story. It is a lot easier to make the right decision initially.

I believe America has made the wrong choice, and that the people of America will learn from their mistake through the consequences that could result from the choice. It is indeed, sad. I thought we had learned our mistake. I honestly did (well, considering he didn't win the first time, I could be incorrect)

I was worried all election night that he was going to win. And indeed he did. It has taken me a long time to get my thoughts together to formulate a post, or even a comment. Kerry's concession speech touched my heart, an amazing speech, but an extremely sad speech. All I could think was, "How in the world was this man not elected?" A tear actually broke through the reality I didn't want to accept. I finally realized what we face.

This Nation's Liberals Suffering from Outrage Fatigue shall continue for four more years... http://www.theonion.com/election2004/news_4027.php

The only good thing I can predict is another 4 years of amazing Saturday Night Live’s, Daily Show's and Late Night With Conan O'Brien's.

President Bush "promised" to work with Democrats in his acceptance speech. He made the same promises in 2000, in a very similar acceptance speech. This nation was united through disaster and courage, and divided because of war mongering and pointless polarizing acts. I (rationally) don't expect any change. If he does change, I shall work with him. I sincerely hope he does, for it would be to the benefit of the country.

I shall leave you with quotes from Bush's acceptance speeches.

Here are quotes from Bush’s first acceptance speech, December 13th, 2000. These are his promises.

"This evening I received a gracious call from the vice president. We agreed to meet early next week in Washington and we agreed to do our best to heal our country after this hard-fought contest."

"The spirit of cooperation I have seen in this hall is what is needed in Washington, D.C. It is the challenge of our moment. After a difficult election, we must put politics behind us and work together to make the promise of America available for every one of our citizens"

"After a difficult election, we must put politics behind us and work together to make the promise of America available for every one of our citizens.

I am optimistic that we can change the tone in Washington, D.C.

I believe things happen for a reason, and I hope the long wait of the last five weeks will heighten a desire to move beyond the bitterness and partisanship of the recent past.

Our nation must rise above a house divided. Americans share hopes and goals and values far more important than any political disagreements.

Republicans want the best for our nation, and so do Democrats. Our votes may differ, but not our hopes.

I know America wants reconciliation and unity. I know Americans want progress. And we must seize this moment and deliver.

Together, guided by a spirit of common sense, common courtesy and common goals, we can unite and inspire the American citizens."

"Whether you voted for me or not, I will do my best to serve your interests and I will work to earn your respect"

That was Bush in 2000


Here is what he said November 3rd, 2004

"Reaching these goals will require the broad support of Americans.

So today I want to speak to every person who voted for my opponent.

To make this nation stronger and better, I will need your support and I will work to earn it. I will do all I can do to deserve your trust.

A new term is a new opportunity to reach out to the whole nation. We have one country, one Constitution, and one future that binds us.

And when we come together and work together, there is no limit to the greatness of America"

Do you see any similarities?

-Peace- Trevor