President-elect of the USA: a skinny black man with brains. (See Jonathan Raban's article for the details.) I guess if you are going to break down barriers you might as well tear them all down at once.
There haven't been many occasions in my lifetime that you could say well done the American electorate, but credit where it's due – thank you.
Over the next few months I presume the Republicans will be looking for new leadership and direction, so my modest contribution is some advice for Sarah Palin – before running for elected office again here are some books that might prove useful:
And, before you all write in, I know the Tim Flannery one is the children's version. Other suggestions gratefully received.
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