Winds of change?
Took a walk around our village this morning in glorious autumn gold and met an old friend. I greeted him with a comment about the lovely weather and he responded by saying what a marvellous morning it was for Barack Obama, the USA and the world?
While I’m inclined to agree, and while I’m delighted that the dark shadow that George Bush has cast across the world will soon be gone I couldn’t help but recall the same feeling of optimism I felt in 1997 when a young, starry-eyed Tony Blair came into power. Let’s hope Obama doesn’t turn out to be as self-serving as Blair was…
November 5th, 2008 at 10:59 am
Cameron, one of the points I made on this mornings post on my blog. But I think I was less polite.
November 5th, 2008 at 11:58 am
I had the same idea about going out early … what a shame the weather in Aberdeen wasn’t as nice
http://aktoman.blogspot.com/2008/11/dawn-of-new-era.html
As to the future … yup, I remember all the anti-sleaze talk from ‘new’ Labour. But power corrupts. Hopefully the incoming President of the USA will have better judgement.
I’ve already warned Darren that the exchange rate with the USA might improve in their favour, so the stoves he buys in will become more expensive in pounds sterling. But it would bring an improvement to the tourist industry … if people have the cash.