Justice and good prevails?

So this week has seen two victories that I have campaigned for over the last few weeks.

Firstly, Barack Obama has become the President elect of the United States. In fairness to John McCain he was very humble, and conceded defeat in a dignified and respectful manner (even if the rednecks at his speech didn’t). A big congratulations to Obama, and to America for making a change. Despite the results however it is important to remember two things. Firstly, the vote was deceivingly close, there are allot of Americans out there who will be unhappy with the result, Obama has to endear himself to these people, and my opinion he will. Secondly, he hasn’t achieved anything yet. Whilst the optimism that seems to have surrounded his appointment is no doubt a good thing… lets proceed with caution… after all, the last cowboy didn’t exactly set the world on fire (only bits of it).

The second (and most important) victory is of course Lewis Hamilton’s heroic and nerve jangling victory over adversity, Ferrari and the FIA to take the Formula One world championship to become the youngest drive ever to do such. Next time Lewis… don’t leave it to the last corner of the last lap of the last race of the season.

A hearty congratulations to you both.

~ by nickobeano on 6 November, 2008.