A heartfelt thanks to all those who have worked so hard to close the door on the eight-year nightmare. I am confident Obama/Biden will usher in a new community spirit in this world, of tolerance, preservation, healing, wisdom and care.

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  “Today we begin in earnest the work of making sure that the world we leave out children is just a little better than we inhabit today” -  President-Elect Barack Obama

“Rosa sat, so Martin could march…
Martin marched, so Obama could run…
Obama is running, so our children can fly”

(An original painting by a South African after 1994 - click for large image )

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On Wednesday, Mandela’s aides released a letter from the first black president of South Africa to the first black president-elect of the United States.

“Your victory has demonstrated that no person anywhere in the world should not dare to dream of wanting to change the world for a better place,” wrote Mandela, who hailed Obama’s commitment to altering America’s foreign policies.

“We wish you strength and fortitude in the challenging days and years that lie ahead,” continued Mandela. “We are sure you will ultimately achieve your dream (of) making the United States of America a full partner in a community of nations committed to peace and prosperity for all.”