It Couldn't-Shouldn't-Wouldn't, But It Did

If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible, who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time, who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer.

--President-elect Barack Hussein Obama, Tuesday, November 4, 2008

I have heard since Iowa all the reasons Obama could not or would not be elected. Tonight we found that America is not as racist or conservative or easily fooled as we thought. It just needed a little inspiration. I stand a little prouder to be American.