It has taken me a few days to fully digest the outcome of the U.S. presidential elections, and I must say that I'm pleasantly surprised with Obama's victory.I was worried that racial prejudices would prevail in the minds of many people as they entered the voting booths. I was so concerned about this on the night before the elections, that, in order to distract my mind, I turned off my computer and read several Dr. Seuss books.
("Fox in Socks" is one of my favorites).
In the wake of a new, more blue-toned U.S. Congressional body, I am celebrating! I wore my Obama button on campus this past week. Most of my classmates are overjoyed with the election turnout. Here are more reactions from Finland and other countries:
http://www.yle.fi/news/id106648.html
( YLE Finnish News Site)
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/us_elections_2008/7710949.stm
(Video clip on BBC news site)
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