I think this is the primary reason for the massive groundswell that looks likely to land Obama in the White House. People are just so dissatisfied with the way America has behaved that we/they are committed to electing someone who is certain to, at the very least, change our perception of ourselves of and the perceptions of those around the world.

Given that neither Hillary or McCain seem special enough to expect material change from, I'd say that the 'hope' in Obama is justified and worth a shot.

I couldn't agree with you more! I have never felt hope like this going into an election before... I have felt the hollow hope for the lesser of two evils, but never this rush inside, this feeling that maybe this time things really WILL be different!

The whole world is excited. Don't blow it America.

Yes you can!