Whew! indeed, Stephen. I think many feel the same way, with the dark
knowledge that he has a really tough row to hoe. And very hard times
ahead.
One of the best things about this vote is that it was also for
intelligence & education against ignorance & lack of curiosity about
the world.
Doug
On 5-Nov-08, at 12:20 AM, Stephen Vincent wrote:
> I don't know how many of us share my feeling that Obama's victory
> feels like we - as a republic (and, perhaps, the globe) - have
> (finally) been pulled out of an iron-lung, one in which we have been
> encased for 8 long, paralytic years.
> I am in San Francisco - and earlier this night in Berkeley - but
> there is music and dancing in the streets. Astonished all & happy
> happy happy!
> I know so much needs to be rebuilt, etc., etc., etc. but what is now
> feels good, good & real good.
>
> Whew!
>
> Stephen V
> http://stephenvincent.net/blog/
>
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