Lisa Bettany is a world renowned photographer, travel writer & tech entrepreneur. When she is not capturing the beauty of the world or making iPhone apps, she enjoys flying small planes, reading books about Spitfires, hiking in the mountains and drinking tea.
YES! Change IS good! We should have stayed out of the Bushes.
I pray for President Elect Barack Obama, I pray for our nation and our people and for the world.
Be good to each other, something I haven’t felt here in the states in quite a long time. I’m relieved that Barack has a brighter vision for us Americans
Yes. I’m also glad Mr. President Obama has science and technology in his sights. Perhaps now the definition of broadband can change from having an internet connection faster than 256Kbps.
I now only hope Prop 8 (a discriminatory proposition) doesn’t pass here in California.
I think it marks the biggest “positive” historical event I have ever witnessed in my lifetime. It is my “man walks on the moon”.
Chrissie
November 5, 2008 at 9:49 AM
I second Joe’s comment. I just hope it is truly a turning point for the better. Ran through a mixture of emotions yesterday. I am so relieved and happy. :) Yay!
No offense to anyone, but I just was curious as to how someone can be happy about Obama winning the election and have the American flag in the same post.
Different Kevin here, but I love the blog Lisa! Unfortunately I’ll have to be unsubscribing! Obama’s policies will push America further into a recession…and more than likely a depression.
I was a poll worker from 5:30 am to 9:00 pm, and I loved it. I could see a lot of first time voters voting for Obama, this kept me going all day. We just have to see if he can deliver on his promises.
Captain, what the hell was that? This has nothing to do with race. The white majority elected Barack Obama. Blacks didn’t show up like they were expected to. If you think this is a Civil Rights issue, you’re mistaken. No doubt it’s a great step for the diversity of America, but don’t forget the white majority elected Obama yesterday.
@Davinder I am sorry about Prop 8 not passing. I was hoping that was going to go down in flames. Not fair. I guess there can’t be too much change in one day.
I thought about this later on. It’s not even the fact that the US elected it’s first black president. It’s the fact that a black for one of the world powers got elected. You can gather a decent list of first world countries that never had a black as their leader.
@kevin: There’s a reason the majority of whites voted obama, its not like they did it to sympathise with black people out of there own good will… They did it, coz he was the best one there.
McCain : “I dont really know anything about economics..”
If McCain won he would have done what he’d said he’d do: GO TO WAR WITH IRAN!
now why exactly would you support McCain?
McCain/Bush/Racist supporters are the type of people that has made the world a crap place. I blame them for, gas prices, food prices, unemployment around the world.
I know people that have lost over $40k due to this financial crisis, and I blame, a$$ whipes like the McCain/Bush supporters.
like it or lump it, spoilt and ignorant people are the disease of the world.
maybe its time for some peace, or anything other than a republican…
He wasn’t who I voted for but I’m still excited for this historic time in our country’s history. Regardless of what you think of Obama or his policies you can’t help but appreciate the significance of Tuesday’s outcome.
I was so excited when I first heard the news. I think the only thing that’s scary with this outcome is that it seems disappointed McCain supporters can get much more violent than disappointed Obama supporters. I guess it’s the whole gun-hugging thing.
Dave
November 10, 2008 at 11:19 AM
I completely understand why you refrain from discussing sensitive topics now. I was a volunteer for the Obama campaign and was actually threatened a few times. People are downright scary! But I digress. Obama FTW!
Big Buy
November 10, 2008 at 9:54 PM
@Dave: did you forget about the black panthers caught on tape preventing people from voting? They said they were there to protect their interests.
But really, I could care less if our president was white, black, jewish or catholic. What matters to me are substantive policies. And president-elect Obama’s policies are not quite in line with what I believe. But everyone has their own opinions. I have many friends that are liberal and we respect each others opinions and that’s that. No big deal.
Stacey
November 13, 2008 at 2:50 PM
It was a very cool time to be in America watching an election. I think Americans can look forward to many more international hugs coming their way.
chris
November 4, 2008 at 9:39 PMObama!!
Danny Tatom
November 4, 2008 at 9:46 PMMy tummy’s tinglin’!
Gregg
November 4, 2008 at 9:49 PMChange FTW !
Woot !
Davinder
November 4, 2008 at 9:51 PM:-) It’s just amazing feeling. Congratulations to all of America. :)
Mike
November 4, 2008 at 9:52 PMAbsolutely! Well done, my American Friends!
nick
November 4, 2008 at 10:10 PMw00t!!
Ghost
November 4, 2008 at 10:13 PMYES! Change IS good! We should have stayed out of the Bushes.
I pray for President Elect Barack Obama, I pray for our nation and our people and for the world.
Afif Tabish
November 4, 2008 at 10:13 PMI will join you my fellow Canadian team mate and shall huge the USA!
Afif Tabish
November 4, 2008 at 10:14 PMhug** oppsssyyyy
im too excited to type.
Fred Hill
November 4, 2008 at 10:23 PMThank you to all of my fellow Americans for voting. YAY! One problem taken care of, just a few more to go…
copperchef
November 4, 2008 at 10:26 PMAww your late birthday gift to America was hope and change. thanks Lisa ;-)
And yes, change is good. I cant remember the last time I felt so proud and optimistic.
MJ Robinson
November 4, 2008 at 10:38 PMWhat an appropriate post for my first comment on your site. Change does indeed feel good! Thanks from Newark, NJ USA.
RyeBlogger
November 4, 2008 at 10:52 PMIf Obama sticks to (at least 50%) what he said/debated in this campaign then this is a step forward for sure. For this entire world.
And he got the Bilderberger approval ;)
Stefan
November 5, 2008 at 12:03 AMCongrats!
Ryan Ray
November 5, 2008 at 12:07 AMBe good to each other, something I haven’t felt here in the states in quite a long time. I’m relieved that Barack has a brighter vision for us Americans
Davinder
November 5, 2008 at 12:12 AMYes. I’m also glad Mr. President Obama has science and technology in his sights. Perhaps now the definition of broadband can change from having an internet connection faster than 256Kbps.
I now only hope Prop 8 (a discriminatory proposition) doesn’t pass here in California.
I can’t wait for the next few years.
Falk
November 5, 2008 at 12:16 AMyes obama! germany stands by you! thanks for your speech in front of the “siegessaeule” in berlin. and make change!!!!!
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Tom
November 5, 2008 at 5:04 AMWONDERFUL post and makes me feel great~~~
Joe
November 5, 2008 at 8:44 AMI think it marks the biggest “positive” historical event I have ever witnessed in my lifetime. It is my “man walks on the moon”.
Chrissie
November 5, 2008 at 9:49 AMI second Joe’s comment. I just hope it is truly a turning point for the better. Ran through a mixture of emotions yesterday. I am so relieved and happy. :) Yay!
Mike
November 5, 2008 at 12:22 PMA Net Neutralist in the Whitehouse is good for Britain, Canada and the world alike!
Kevin Porter
November 5, 2008 at 3:43 PMNo offense to anyone, but I just was curious as to how someone can be happy about Obama winning the election and have the American flag in the same post.
Mostly Lisa
November 5, 2008 at 4:39 PM@Kevin — huh? American election. American Flag.
Kevin
November 5, 2008 at 7:30 PMDifferent Kevin here, but I love the blog Lisa! Unfortunately I’ll have to be unsubscribing! Obama’s policies will push America further into a recession…and more than likely a depression.
Mostly Lisa
November 5, 2008 at 7:38 PM@Kevin — wow. how intolerant of you. later!
Kevin
November 5, 2008 at 7:41 PMI wasn’t really going to unsubscribe! But Obama is so far left he might fall into the Pacific!
Captain Kundalini
November 5, 2008 at 7:48 PM(The Captain walks into the empty, darkened auditorium, looks around for a moment, walks to center stage, faces the audience and clears his throat.)
“Lights, please”.
(A single spotlight comes on and shines upon the man standing onstage.)
No offense to you, Kevin, but the last time I heard, we radified the Constitution to include Civil rights for African Americans. This was done back in the 1960’s, an extremely volital time for the United States of America.
Dr. Martin Luther Ling, Jr. marched with thousands: Black AND White, stood upon the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and made his historic “I have a dream” speech.
We are no longer a nation which has or will ever tolerate social injustice again.
Dr. King was assassinated for what he believed in 5 years after he gave that speech.
It is HERE that we make our stand for Freedom, Peace and Justice, not only as Americans but as citizens of the world.
We stand beside our friends in Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Europe and all nations who strive for the same things we do.
THAT is why there’s an American Flag there.
That’s all.
(The Captain exits.)
Diego
November 5, 2008 at 8:21 PMI was a poll worker from 5:30 am to 9:00 pm, and I loved it. I could see a lot of first time voters voting for Obama, this kept me going all day. We just have to see if he can deliver on his promises.
ps i voted for Obama
Kevin
November 5, 2008 at 8:22 PMCaptain, what the hell was that? This has nothing to do with race. The white majority elected Barack Obama. Blacks didn’t show up like they were expected to. If you think this is a Civil Rights issue, you’re mistaken. No doubt it’s a great step for the diversity of America, but don’t forget the white majority elected Obama yesterday.
Mostly Lisa
November 5, 2008 at 8:38 PM@captain & @kevin no arguing in my blog comments! My post wasn’t meant to stir up a political debate. i like to keep my site upbeat and positive.
so i’ll say it again:
“let’s be good to each other”
now go munch a cupcake or somethin’ :D
Captain Kundalini
November 5, 2008 at 8:53 PMSo, who’s arguing?
Peace and Love. :)
Fred Hill
November 5, 2008 at 10:35 PM@Davinder I am sorry about Prop 8 not passing. I was hoping that was going to go down in flames. Not fair. I guess there can’t be too much change in one day.
Jenna
November 6, 2008 at 6:40 AMWell he isn’t president for 2 more months!
mb
November 6, 2008 at 7:58 AMI thought about this later on. It’s not even the fact that the US elected it’s first black president. It’s the fact that a black for one of the world powers got elected. You can gather a decent list of first world countries that never had a black as their leader.
ali
November 6, 2008 at 4:27 PMwell at least there might be a chance of less wars happening, now that the president is black… thats pretty much why the rest of the world are happy:-
http://obama2008.s3.amazonaws.com/headlines.html
@kevin: There’s a reason the majority of whites voted obama, its not like they did it to sympathise with black people out of there own good will… They did it, coz he was the best one there.
ali
November 6, 2008 at 4:49 PMMcCain : “I dont really know anything about economics..”
If McCain won he would have done what he’d said he’d do: GO TO WAR WITH IRAN!
now why exactly would you support McCain?
McCain/Bush/Racist supporters are the type of people that has made the world a crap place. I blame them for, gas prices, food prices, unemployment around the world.
I know people that have lost over $40k due to this financial crisis, and I blame, a$$ whipes like the McCain/Bush supporters.
like it or lump it, spoilt and ignorant people are the disease of the world.
maybe its time for some peace, or anything other than a republican…
and im white!
politics = grrr..
Manu
November 6, 2008 at 8:49 PMWeren’t you supposed to be canadian?
Mostly Lisa
November 6, 2008 at 9:23 PM@ali — no fighting!
@Manu — I am Canadian, but I live about an hour from the US, so what happens there has a huge impact on my country.
Katie
November 7, 2008 at 12:56 AMAhh, America’s get out of jail free card.
Jaimi
November 7, 2008 at 1:16 AMWhat type of huge impact?
Nate
November 7, 2008 at 1:53 AMLooks like everyone is throwing their eggs into this basket now.
Katie
November 7, 2008 at 2:56 AMAmerica’s get out of jail free card.
Roland Hulme
November 7, 2008 at 9:42 AMTHANK GOD FOR SANE AMERICANS!
Brad Ruggles
November 7, 2008 at 11:51 AMHe wasn’t who I voted for but I’m still excited for this historic time in our country’s history. Regardless of what you think of Obama or his policies you can’t help but appreciate the significance of Tuesday’s outcome.
I wrote some of my thoughts on the subject here:
http://www.bradruggles.com/2008/11/05/history-in-the-making/
Captain Kundalini
November 7, 2008 at 2:44 PM“America’s get out of jail free card.”
What does THAT mean?
Lis311
November 8, 2008 at 8:39 AMI was so excited when I first heard the news. I think the only thing that’s scary with this outcome is that it seems disappointed McCain supporters can get much more violent than disappointed Obama supporters. I guess it’s the whole gun-hugging thing.
Dave
November 10, 2008 at 11:19 AMI completely understand why you refrain from discussing sensitive topics now. I was a volunteer for the Obama campaign and was actually threatened a few times. People are downright scary! But I digress. Obama FTW!
Big Buy
November 10, 2008 at 9:54 PM@Dave: did you forget about the black panthers caught on tape preventing people from voting? They said they were there to protect their interests.
But really, I could care less if our president was white, black, jewish or catholic. What matters to me are substantive policies. And president-elect Obama’s policies are not quite in line with what I believe. But everyone has their own opinions. I have many friends that are liberal and we respect each others opinions and that’s that. No big deal.
Stacey
November 13, 2008 at 2:50 PMIt was a very cool time to be in America watching an election. I think Americans can look forward to many more international hugs coming their way.