As much as I wanted this to happen, I refused to believe it actually could happen until the moment Barack Obama reached 270 electoral votes. I find myself wondering what else can happen, now that the impossible has become possible. For the first time in my adult life I live in a blue state. The 21st century has begun and the old rules no longer apply.
Lefties can come out of their bunkers now. It really is a new day as well as a once in a generation opportunity for organizing.
My wife and I had a similar experience – I’m waiting ’til 20 Jan 09, though, to go down to the Navy Exchange and buy my first national ensign since 2000 – and I’ll fly it, too …