I’ve made no secret of the fact that I don’t align well ideologically with President-elect Obama, but that doesn’t make me any less thrilled that he will be our 44th president come January. His election is a powerful expression of the social progress our great country has made over the past 150 years. The sudden political awakening of our country’s youth, largely attributable to his campaign, was unprecedented. People the world over seem unabashedly ecstatic over his election, boding well for our frayed diplomatic ties. And that acceptance speech tonight! Haven’t heard one like that since Reagan’s.

Congratulations, President-elect Barack Hussein Obama II. You’ve got a hell of a lot of work to do. Don’t screw it up. And remember, that new puppy you promised your daughters will need to be housebroken.