Ah, Sweet Victory of Life...we've found you.

The sleeping giant of the U.S.A. has finally stirred from its long sleep and being fed up with the three headless horseman running roughshod over everything and everyone, has moved to reign in the excesses of that team and take a new direction. Hopefully the new congress will be able to work with the opposition (Republicans) and restore dignity to what was once a great country respected around the world. The war in Iraq, however, could still undo Democratic gains if they don't play their cards right. The most pleasing thing to me however in this election is that now one of our own, Nancy Pelosi, is about to become the Speaker of the House, the first woman to do so and the first Italian-American. Being a "liberal San Franciscan", this is the worst nightmare of conservative Republicans come true. Now will the Republicans be able to work with Democrats to do what is right for the country?