U.S. Again Hailed as 'Country of Dreams'
"Americans overcame the racial divide and elected Obama because they wanted the real thing: a candidate who spoke from the bottom of his heart," said Terumi Hino, a photographer and painter in Tokyo. "I think this means the United States can go back to being admired as the country of dreams." Full Story »
Posted by Michael Bugeja
Like many, I am still absorbing the depth of this historical event -- it's no longer just about America, it's about world peace, and the prospect of finding global unity based on trust, rather than fear. Most importantly, it's about each of us finding new hope that together we can make the world a better place. Thank you, Barack Obama, for reawakening our civic spirit!