Obama-mania is at least in part because how horrible Bush has been

[stray cat]

Nothing makes you want hope and competence more than the absolute lack of it over the last 8 years. The idea of a competent respected president with integrity is such a thrill because I no longer am embarrased because of our leadership.

[supernova]

1. I think this is the world saying they are waiting

to like us again.

[bdamomma]

3. not to be too cynical here

I hope we do not disappoint the world again in Nov. 2008 we have a chance to redeem ourselves.

[zanne]

4. I hope the American people don't disappoint me...

If McCain is elected, I'll throw up my hands and say to hell with them.

[Muttocracy]

2. It's like a mild intervention from the world - please help yourself America! nt