Congratulations America!I am genuinely excited for the next few years. Obama, who promises change, should be just what the doctor orders. With so many people around the world watching this election (funny how there were all-night parties in France following the election, imagine an all night party in the US to follow the French vote), and pulling for Obama (polls as high as 90%) this election has the making of one of the greatest turning points in our technology era. Voters waited for hours in lines (unheard of in Super-size me America, where voting is taken for granted). While McCain was close on individual votes, he was heavily defeated in the electoral college. There is no dispute — no recounts — no court decisions.

Again, this is a good day for America.

I expect the economy to turn around, wars to end, and social policies to be fixed or removed. I expect foreign nations having confidence again in America. I expect help for African nations largely ignored by the Bush administration. I expect more research money for cutting edge technologies designed to improve standards of living across the US. I expect a new focus on health care, education, immigration, and the environment.

I expect a lot from Obama  and I hope everyone else does too. It is time to work together, whether we’re living within the borders or abroad. The disaster of GWB is almost behind us. In the words of Tom Petty: Its time to move on. Its time to get going!