Yes We Can!

I spent the morning with several hundred other Americans at Phora Durbar, Kathmandu's American compound, watching the results of the elections come in. The crowd was very pro-Obama-- I think American expats tend to vote heavily blue. At around 10 am, much earlier than anyone expected, Obama was elected president, and a cheer went up into the room. Hopefully, a Fulbright celebration will be in order tonight!

I feel a new pride in being American that I haven't felt in a long time. Watching Obama's victory speech, it was clear that the speech wasn't just for America, but for the world. And it's quite clear that the whole world is cheering right now.