Election

Today (11-06-08) all papers, Hindi and English alike, were three fourths full of pictures of Obama and stories of the election. There is no question about it: the world is elated that Obama won. Everyone outside of the United States, it seems (within reason of course, the sea gypsies and the tribal people in Galder have little reason for interest or knowledge) thinks Obama the single, obvious, superior choice. Funny that the US itself is so divided on the issue! I have been congratulated all day by Indians in their shops when they realize that I am from America. “USA? You will have a new president!...Yes, very good…a very good man, Obama.” Today there was newspaper in Hindi with a picture of Obama’s face set into Mount Rushmore. He he he.