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Yes. We Can.
Back during the Great Primary Wars of 2008, I was arguing with a friend about Obama when she stopped me cold with this: “If nothing else, it’s a very good thing for every black kid in America to see that particular family in the White House.” Well, she was right. No matter ...
Dancing in the Streets
dailykos.com — CNN: Obama win sparks celebrations outside White House (CNN) -- As tens of thousands of people cheered... Barack Obama's presidential victory at his home base in Chicago, Illinois, others were celebrating near his future house. At least 1,000 ... (more) Dancing in the Streets
Worry, be happy
powerlineblog.com — "Don' worry, be happy" was the refrain of a popular song some years ago. My Examiner column... about coping with an Obama presidency modifies that advice. Almost by definition, Barack Obama's election meets with the approval of a majority of ... (more) Worry, be happy
Great Expectations
shakespearessister.blogspot.com — This is music to my ears. Please, Maude, let it be so: Transition advisers to President-elect Barack... Obama have compiled a list of about 200 Bush administration actions and executive orders that could be swiftly undone to reverse White House policies ... (more) Great Expectations
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Susie's right
Corrente — ... Susie says this better than I can — and up here in Zone 5b there wasn’t much celebration, because it’s already too damn dark and cold. But she’s right, and I wish I knew what the opposite of schadenfreude was, so I could use it! ...

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