I Voted!

Some people have the world series or the superbowl or the olympics. Me? I have Election Night. Get out the fancy snacks and gather 'round the TV for a night of gazing at Tim Russert's white board and listening to NPR commentary.

The past years have meant crushing defeat as the night ends. But I still go back, still get excited, because it's about the process and the very idea that voting might WORK. It's the hope that our voice, the voice of the people, might still matter.

As I type this, in the very least, the dems have taken back the house. The senate is still in play. People are PISSED about the war. I wonder where they were two years ago, or four years ago, but if this is how it comes down, fine with me. Finally there is the possibility that someone will be held accountable for the actions of the previous six years.

Happy election night, all.

And happy it is.