Just like to wish America,

and ALL Americans the very best of wishes on this Great  Day.....

And the very best of luck to Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.....(they sure have a hard  job to do )

I think America is in good hands now......

take care all 😷😉

PS.

It's not if you win or lose its how you play the game ,and how gracious you are in defeat.....

Manners maketh a MAN.......

Nuff said......

😉

Ditto.

Class will out.

The scene at the reflecting-poolside in Washington DC tonight was simple, dignified, tasteful and poignant.  It was also desperately needed.

I do not know how much comfort it will offer the bereaved, but at least it showed them someone cared.  To lose those you love is a very personal, unique pain, you suffer it alone.  But, although they cannot share your grief, having someone echo it and say they care, does help a little.  Like the way being alone can be very dark, but a phone call brings a little light - however briefly.  Flowers survive short periods without light, but not long ones.  

Personally  (and I am embarrased at how shallow this is on my part)  I just feel relieved there was no neon, gilt, expansive gestures, insults or boasting.

I'm still watching to see if there is trouble in Washington. I'm relieved that they vetted all the troops to see if they had any dangerous far right leanings. The next 48 hrs will be key. Let's hope it passes without incident. 

I do think that since Trump is now in the process of impeachments, that any pardons he makes (along with any other decisions) should be declared null and void.

I can't see that happening under American law, KiwiMum, but you are morally right.  BANG ON THE NAIL in fact!

Even more than the need for some accountability for Trump himself, I wish the Republican party would wake up to how toxic he is.  There might be some advantages to backing the Trump camp in the short term.  But the legacy of his divisions, racism, and countless other deviations from morality, law and even societal norms, will do untold damage to them over time and, whereas I would (given the opportunity) have voted Democrat both this and last time, I see the value of the Republican party.  America actually needs them.  

Conservative values put the brakes on the advancement of society.  This might sound terrible, but it is not.  Reform and development is needed and good for a country, but if it goes too fast, it can bring disaster in its wake.   Conservative policies also help genarate finances for a country.  They are admittedly very selfish in sharing that wealth, but without them it is not generated at all.  Finally, an opposition to any sitting government keeps said government on its toes, makes it accountable to the people and prevents 'loony fringe' deviations from sanity.

Left wing policies become opressive, intrusive and lead to Dictatorship or Oligarchy.

Right wing policies become repressive, callous and lead to Dictatorship or Oligarchy.

Muddled middles do less damage and although they progress slowly, they do progress.

So Republican politicians are necessary,  just not Trumpian ones.

I do think the vote to impeach should be a 

Private vote ,to protect the congressional members from retribution........

ABSOLUTELY, Carbon!!

Joe Biden is president.  It is done.  Hallelujah!

And that's how America should be!

WitchMisspelled wrote: And that's how America should be!

Well that pretty much is my family....

All mixed up.....

Mine too!

It was a beautiful sight!

To friends around the world....thank you for your lovely sentiments and best wishes!!  

America has long come to the aid of our friends and allies....after a bit of a hiatus, I am hoping for great things. 

Now, we have a bit of a virus problem we have to deal with!  Good news is that RNA based vaccines open a whole new chapter in the war against microbes.  

Be safe, God Bless and thanks for your wishes!!  Cheers, Chuck in AZ 

It is simply lovely to see "The protector of the free world" back out of the hands of a lunatic.