3 Nov 08 - WOD

Horseshoes & hand grenades just won't suffice!

So on the eve of election Tuesday, I'm full of mixed emotions. Prayerful that my boy Barack will reign supreme in the polls tomorrow. Suspicious that "da system" will pull a whammy on our azzes tho. Hopeful that if by chance Obama should happen to be elected the next President of the United States ... his family's safety will not be jeopardized. Anxious that "A Change" will finally catapult my brethren into an unexplored stratosphere. Optimistic that perhaps for once, those young brothers who society has been deemed "hopeless" will be motivated to dream BIGGER. I am so excited about the possibility for my son, my brothers, myself to feel empowered that we also possess the "STUFF" required to become, accomplish, & attain more than we've previously imagined possible. So much is riding on the outcome of tomorrow's election. I don't know about y'all but I'll never be satisfied with the feeling that our people have "come this far" or "gotten this close" ... the close factor only counts with hand grenades and in the game of horseshoes. If Barack Obama, You and I don't win this election, this may very well mark the last time I ever visit the voting polls. Don't be misled, good people. Y'all better know that if the numbers don't pan out, after the American citizens have had an opportunity to witness the debates and carefully assess both candidates, it means that "da system" was rigged. Barack has done all he can, the ball is in our court now y'all. Meet me at the polls tomorrow, beloved.

Corey R.