Well, to the surprise of absolutely no one, Senator Barack Obama has become the first African-American president of the USA. For me personally, I hope that this does not become an instance of be careful what you wish for. The President-Elect has always struck me as being glamorous, in the original sense of the phrase - someone who you can project all of your hopes onto. I hope the glamour doesn't fade. However, the one thing that has struck me personally - whole racism seems to be on its last legs in the US political system misogyny still seems to be going strong. Many of the comments directed against Sen Clinton and Gov Palin would be unaceptable if made towards a man. Hopefully the next election will give rise to a viable female candidate.
However, South Africa is also holding elections in the next year. It promises to be a very interesting election, with the possibility of a viable alternative to the ANC competing. Let us hope that it isn't also a case of be careful what you wish for.
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