Where do I begin. I was hoping I could delay this until somehow the world turned and somehow a magical event would reverse the decision to elect Bush. But I think the most disturbing thing that so many of us are realizing right now is not just that Bush was "re"-elected, but that the majority of our fellow Americans believe him and believe IN him. My only source of comfort these days comes at 11pm every night. I don't watch TV much, but there is one show I wont miss: The Daily Show. Jon Stewart is officially the funniest man on the planet. Two nights in a row he (and Lewis Black) have reinforced all the frustration going through my head. Alas, I am not alone.

Already Bush has started his arrogant remarks and misleading the country. Mr. President, you gave a gracious speech the other day reaching out to those who voted for Kerry. I really truly wanted to buy into your message. I wish I were so naive. Sadly, you have already commented in ways to completely disregard my views and the people who share them. So my message today is this: I will not sacrifice my values to please the right-wing majority. I will no longer hide in shame for my liberal views. I will no longer tippy toe around the extremist who label me extreme. I am not a radical extremist, I am not a hippy, I am not the enemy. I am an American citizen. I hope this country doesn't forget to respect that for the next four years, but sadly the not so naive side of me already realizes that it is wishful thinking. It is a truly grim future we face and I hope people will join me as I react with action to expose the truth to the masses in hope that the next election will be based on the truth, not the value issues that have completely distracted the people from the failing war that is killing so many of our men and women. I'm tired of appologizing for my compassion and liberal ideas. I'm tired of shying away from caring for my neighbor as much as myself. And I'm tired of listening to people justify limiting the rights of others that in no way, shape or form take away from their own. These are MY views and I'm keeping them. President Bush, you may have a vision for this country that is based on specific Christian values, but speaking as an Armenian (the first Christian nation) American, I do not and will not share your values.

And finally, I hope Americans realize the reality of our President's inability to improve their lives and secure the people. If you are waiting for Bush to strengthen the economy for those WHO NEED IT (not the elite... and I still can't believe the democrats are being labeled as the elite that the blue collar republicans turned against when it's the elite who benefit the most from this guy), to unite a VERY divided country, and to win a war on terror, I will wait for you in the real world when you come to realize that he is not going to deliver. If I am wrong, I look forward to being proven wrong. Please President Bush, prove me wrong.