Gentlemen, you have a new President.
This forum wisely avoids party politics most of the time so I hope this will see us return to discussing our common ground- old guns.
I have friends of all political persuasions (always have had) and respect their differing points of view, especially those who are thinkers and have considered the issues individually and educated themselves about each issue rather than instinctively rail against everything outside 'their camp'.
From my viewpoint as a non-Republican, non-Democrat outsider, Bush has been an embarrassment on the world stage and America's estimation in the world has plummeted under his inept administration.
I hope that Obama presides over a regeneration of your great country and suspect that your worst fears are just that - fear. They will not manifest themselves as many of you think. I think 'Mom and Apple Pie' are safe enough and just hope that American policy is now conducted with a little more intellectual rigour by a man who is clearly intelligent and informed.
McCain gave a dignified speech and many Republican big-hitters on the radio here concede that Obama has the potential to be a great President. I hope so. Be optimistic and look forward with belief in your nation.
