And the Blue Reigns On

Yes we can 2012! 

Last night was a mad rush of craziness. The way my eyes are burning from staying transfixed to my screen all night (well I say all night, I took a lil nap between the hours of 3-4). I literally went to bed at 7:30 this morning, the same time the rest of my house had began to start there day. 

But I am so happy, Obama's back in the White House for 4 more years and it's such a good feeling. I've literally had a big grin on my face all day, constantly checking social networks and other websites to see what the general consensus on such a magnanimous win was.

However, it wasn't all smiles for me last night/this morning. I'm telling you at the start of the results when Obama was on 3 votes and Mitt was racing ahead at 49, I thought frack, this is it, the apocalypse is true. I'm not gonna lie I was already putting my defeatist cap on and looking for other signs for the end of the world, when suddenly Obama's votes leaped up and I was like yuuuup we're back in the game.

Wowaweewaa what a roller-coaster it was, I was literally on 3 websites watching the interactive map of America turn from 52 shades of grey, to a mixture of blue and red. It seriously felt like I was watching a game of football. Every time, one side seemed to be making a massive progression, the other side would suddenly creep up. I swear I was on tender hooks the whole time, the suspense was way too much for me. I tried to put my focus on other things (like catching up with MTV's The Valley's or attempting to do 150 walking lunges) but I kept being dragged back in. It felt way too important to do other things, like sleep. Even after Obama had been announced the winner, I stayed loyal to the cause. Begging and praying that Mitt Romney would hurry up and concede (a new word I have learnt from this election) so I could rest my sore swollen eyes, but wait I did.

CBS

What made me laugh about Mr 47% himself, was that this dude was way to confident that he would win, that he hadn't even prepared a speech. On Twitter many were like kudos to Romney for such a good concession speech, but I beg to differ. I felt it really didn't have that much of an impact, and what was with all the 'I'm praying for the president' malarkey, can you say sore loser or what. He probably spent the time that he kept us all waiting, to quickly put it together.

I felt that this time round President Obama's speech was way more powerful and inspiring (and somewhat more realistic). His words 

"It doesn't matter whether you're black or white or Hispanic or Asian or Native American or young or old or rich or poor, able, disabled, gay or straight, you can make it here in America if you're willing to try..." 

had such an impact on my heartstrings, I felt the familiar shiver travel through my body when he said those words. Inspired!

Some might question why I was so deeply affected as I'm a non-American and this was not my election, but America is such a powerful state and we must remember that whatever they do, has a ripple affect across the globe, especially in the West. So I am so proud that Americans did good by us and voted in the better option.

Viva la Obama! #4moreyears

The Biggest Insult To Our Troops

I awoke this morn to learn that this 'coalition' government has decided to 'secretly' sack soldiers as they fight on the front-line. They are planning to axe some soldiers whilst they are out fighting in Afghanistan (a pointless war if I must point out), and they will only be told when they return home.

Though I am not a war supporter, I support those that protect this country, and to hear the bull that the gov plans to do is just sickening. These brave people give their lives to protect our country, and to hear the utter betrayal that is going to happen angers me. Whilst there are fund-raising events such as last nights Heroes Concert, that pay homage to those that give their lives to keep our country 'free'; the gov claim that they are doing this to cut costs, but its obvious that there are not enough funds in defence.

There is already not enough support given to soldiers after they return from war, so this is the biggest insult to them.

The whole situation just angers and sickens me. First the UK Film Council, now the Soldiers, what next are they planning on axing the NHS???

Election 2010

Suddenly politics becomes that little bit more interesting...

I'm not going to say who I voted for, because I am not here to influence anyone's political view; everyone has the right to hold their own opinions, otherwise what would be the point of having a democracy?

Britain officially has a hung parliament! The first time since 1974.

So what is a hung parliament? A hung parliament happens when no one political party has an outright majority. In the case of the UK, to have an overall majority within parliament is to gain 326 seats. However, within this years general election the results are as stands; The Conservatives hold 306 seats, Labour 258, Liberal Democrats 57 and the 'other' parties 28.

At the moment, there are talks between the Lib Dems and the Conservatives and Labour, to form coalition parties. So far according to polls such as the Guardian's Poll people would prefer a LibLabour government.
Who do you think the Lib Dems should team up with?