All my life I've been living under regimes which I didn't elect or didn't support, except for a short period from 1992 (second Rabin's election), and until they shot and killed the hope (1995, 13 years ago today, is when Rabin was assassinated).
Tonight the hope is alive again.
Although I voted for Rabin in 1992 (and not being a Citizen, I couldn't vote for Obama), tonight there's a totally different feeling. With all due respect, Obama is much greater than the late Rabin. He may not end up being the greatest president, but he gives hope. Never in my life, not even in 1992, did I stay up through all the speeches and reports. (Including the one by McCain, to whom I salute as a great man). Although Obama is a politician, there is a sense of authenticity and honesty in his words, that I have never heard from any other great speaker - be it Clinton, Begin, whoever.
Even if he ends up being just an OK president, he already made history. God bless him and this country.
Tonight the hope is alive again.
Although I voted for Rabin in 1992 (and not being a Citizen, I couldn't vote for Obama), tonight there's a totally different feeling. With all due respect, Obama is much greater than the late Rabin. He may not end up being the greatest president, but he gives hope. Never in my life, not even in 1992, did I stay up through all the speeches and reports. (Including the one by McCain, to whom I salute as a great man). Although Obama is a politician, there is a sense of authenticity and honesty in his words, that I have never heard from any other great speaker - be it Clinton, Begin, whoever.
Even if he ends up being just an OK president, he already made history. God bless him and this country.
