Well said, Mick. I know cynicism is going to creep back round the corner before long but, for now, let's give hope a chance. Obama's speech this morning was terrific - inspiring but honest - and he acknowledges that there are no quick fixes out there, and that a lot of healing needs to be done.
That seems to be acknowledged across the spectrum, from McCain's statesmanlike concession speech, Condoleeza Rice's warm comments and even to Bush's bumbled words (I never thought I use the words 'statesmanlike' and 'Bush' in the same sentence, but the times they are a-changing...). If even Obama's polar opposites can find god words at this time, then surely others can drop the cynicism just for a while. Wait for the guy to fuck up before aiming the first kick, please. And may it be a long wait.