Even In Tough Times, America is a Pretty Sweet Deal

I used to be a lot of fun. For several years in my younger days, the party didn't start until I got there, nor end 'til I passed out. In the past year, a few people, some who were family, have told me that I'm not as much fun; too serious (AKA: "Kind of an ass"). I know it's true; hell, I get on my own nerves. I don't trust anyone and I see a conspiracy behind every door. I record and watch Glenn Beck religiously and, often, he depresses the hell out of me. But, it's like a car wreck and I can't look away; plus, he's right most of the time. I constantly read books on history, economics, and government that are so boring they'd put a meth addict to sleep. Yesterday, before the polls had even closed, I started concentrating on how, despite the big gains, we couldn't relax, had to keep an eye on the Republicans now; and I believe that. But, it hit me on the way home; I need to lighten up. Despite all of the real problems we face, I'm extremely blessed and being an American still beats anything else on earth. We need to take a few minutes and enjoy this victory over socialism and tyranny because, by the Grace of God, we earned it. I've never been prouder of my country and all of you fellow Americans and, as Lee Greenwood sang: "I'd gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today" I don't think we can overstate the significance of this election. As they have throughout history, the American people came to the defense of freedom and the God given right to govern themselves. Last night we were "The Shining City on a Hill" that Ronald Reagan so often spoke of and, when we awoke today, it was morning in America again. We can do this, we just forgot that for a little while. Last week my twenty-one year old son voted for the first time. Last night my twelve year old son laid on the bed and watched the returns with me and he understands and gets it. My eleven year old daughter couldn't care less, but she plays a mean second base. Their generation will finish this fight but, obviously, us old dogs aren't finished yet. I've met so many good people this year who've worked hard to spur this movement and I've been awed by you. Make no mistake this is a "bottom up" movement. I also know that we put some damn good people in office yesterday; people like Marco Rubio, Rand Paul, and Lt. Col. Allen West. We also threw out some dirt bags, particularly Alan Grayson in Florida. Yeah, they'll need help but it was a pretty damn good start. We will win this fight because Americans don't quit. We kicked Adolph Hitler's ass; we're not going to lose this country to the likes of Barack Obama and Harry Reid. So give yourselves a round of applause and thank The Lord God for giving us the strength. Then, if you choose, crack open a cold one or two and join me in a toast. Not too many though, we've gotta get back to work tomorrow. God Bless you all and God Bless The United States of America.