the end of the line, or, a new beginning

It was interesting to watch the election returns tonight on MSNBC.  It’s no big surprise to anyone that has paid any attention to the campaign that *most* news organizations shower Obama with love and adulation.  It was also funny knowing that the talking heads were dying to call the election at 7pm when the first polls closed. There was about a 20 minute window from 9 to 9:20 where they realized that Obama had not turned a single red state blue and they were horrified that this was going to be another 2004, and then news broke that Ohio had gone blue and it was all but over.

McCain is giving his concession speech right now.  He seems sad yet relieved that it is all over.  It was a classy concession speech.  I don’t dislike McCain, and I really think he is a fine American and a good man.  In other circumstances, I could probably have voted for him, but Obama was a far superior candidate at this time.  

They are showing live video of a huge crowd that has gathered outside the Whitehouse.  This is non-violent revolution.  200 thousand plus in Grant Park in Chicago.  This is a new country.  Jesse Jackson is openly sobbing.

I’m still surprised at the ignorance and stupidty I’ve encountered from people during the past year.

It looks like Obama is getting ready to speak.  I really think this is going to be one of the most important speeches of this generation.  

Facebook is just blowing up tonight.  The role that the internet played in this election is amazing.

I wish David Gregory would quit interrupting everyone every time a state is called for Obama or McCain.  The election, for all intent and purpose, is over.  Let the people speak Gregory, you asshole.