All reports indicate that Washington, D.C., has been shut down by people-traffic. It is virtually impossible to navigate through the center of the city. Photos, for those of us far away, give the appearance of a massive mobilization.
But the cynical part of me sees this more as a massive celebration. There should be no gainsayers. No party-poopers.
The question that pops out of these pictures: how long will the fanfare last? How long will our satisfaction with Obama stall at this "historical moment." When will we again see such a massive gathering of Americans, and will it be in protest instead of congratulation?
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