It has been interesting watching all of the issues that have surrounded the US over the last few months. I am observing these things from afar, and I wonder how different it might feel being at home right now. Here in Korea, I feel some trepidation. The Korean won has plummeted since my arrival here, and at the moment there is no visible sign of a turnaround. As the election approaches, I can't help but think about how the result will affect the world economy. It was shocking to see banks and financial institutions that have always been around crumble to pieces over the last month or so. Is there an end in sight? If so, how will America deal with this huge debt it has taken on?
I would like to believe in the American spirit - that we as a nation will work together to create something positive in the face of these bleak times. That is a bit difficult right now, though, with the anger and lies and cheating that is rampant in this, as in any I can remember, political race. I feel very disheartened as I have followed these 2 candidates over the last couple of months. I don't feel truly excited or comfortable with either, but in less that a week, one of them will be directing our nation for the next 4 years. I hope that those 4 years will be healing for our country, but our nation is so divided by deeply ingrained and highly intolerant beliefs, that it seems agreeing to move forward might prove to be impossible as well.
For now, I will keep observing, and hoping. I at least want the won to rally back to a stable place...so - here is to election 2008!
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You know those of us in Longmont have so much riding on this election, besides the presidential part of it. We are all really focused and cannot wait for Tuesday so we know were our country is going and our district.
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