We cannot predict the weather. Metereologists can only make very educated guesses to do so. That’s my take, anyway. I think there can’t be anything more chaotic than the weather. Point in case: what happened yesterday down here in Venezuela wasn’t told in any weather forecast I had read recently. Heavy rains fell for over six hours causing major landslides in many parts of Caracas, the capital city. The suburb where I live was blocked for more than 24 hours since all its access routes were covered in mud; I didn’t even try to come home, staying at my girlfriend’s family’s house. Some people I know took more than six hours to get here. In a shantytown nearby, three people were buried alive, but two were rescued.
All this 48 hours before we have state and city elections on Sunday.
More after the break…
I truly cannot believe it. I know I’ve wrote it before, but an African-American man with a dangerous-sounding name is only 60 electoral votes (as of 10:45 pm ET) from becoming the President of the still mightiest country in the world. I truly wish all Americans that what many outside their country are hoping: that this will mean a push forward for your great country.
From a part of the world who still has so much to learn about Democracy, who are still shaking off the ghosts of militarism, here’s to wishing that this smile, this clear sky, this portarit, may be a reflection of what God has in store for all of you. From my heart, congratulations to all, and –barring a true fluke–, congratulations to President Elect Barack Hussein Obama, Jr.
As of this time, this is your new President, America. Enjoy!
