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07-Nov-2020

Washington goes crazy

We tried to go to Constitution Gardens this afternoon, but Constitution Avenue was so packed with cars honking their horns and flying flags, we simply couldn’t get there. We then thought we’d go to Virginia for grocery shopping, but the highways and bridges were jammed. So we came home and watched all the celebrations on TV. We heard that Trump had to drive through some of this crowd on his way back to the White House from his golf course in Virginia. I wonder what he thought of that…

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Range View		10-Nov-2020 02:54
Most people here in Australia are elated with the result. Hopefully Joe Biden can guide the country out of the Covid mess left by Trump and restore dignity honour and respect to the White House. It's good to see the celebrations have been peaceful and joyful! Barbara

Julie Oldfield		10-Nov-2020 01:14
I’m still nervous it will be taken away and we will be stuck with DT for four more years. 😕

barbarajoy		10-Nov-2020 01:13
We have been following this with firstly, anxiety, and then elation. Huge news here in Australia.

victorswan		09-Nov-2020 19:49
I personally think it must be a victory for all Americans, and I can imagine that Helen we saw the images on the news of all those happy people there, and that was not fake news nice work BV

Mairéad		09-Nov-2020 19:46
There were lots of bottles of bubbles opened this side of the Atlantic as well! Love the 'You're Fired' poster.

janescottcumming		08-Nov-2020 22:07
So glad Biden won. However it's very concerning how many people actually voted for the loser.

Pieter Bos		08-Nov-2020 20:05
Good news. Better years to come! ~V

Don		08-Nov-2020 19:52
I imagine you too were celebrating - quietly at home. There's even a quiet celebration or three over here.

Don Mottershead		08-Nov-2020 17:34
I hope Tantrum-Donny doesn't do too much damage in the next two and a half months. I can't wait for January 20.

danad		08-Nov-2020 16:10
A page of history !

John Reynolds LRPS		08-Nov-2020 15:20
I'm pleased with the result. Just need DT to accept it!

Range View		08-Nov-2020 11:57
America can now look toward a future with hope that it may again become a wonderful country. David.

Industrial Heritage		08-Nov-2020 10:23
Hope that the people will be united again. Working together in a constructive way is always the best Option for everyone

joseantonio		08-Nov-2020 04:38
let´s hope the futuree will be better..V

Gill Kopy		08-Nov-2020 04:30
I was taking pics of the T news too - history in the making - let's hope unity will follow !!

globalgadabout		08-Nov-2020 03:09
the best result possible with Tina Fey nor running (just think of the press conferences!!)...so Donny Trump has the DTs and is throwing a tantrum...no surprise there...Canada is delighted to have a sensible person in charge again south of the 49th..

Raymond Ma		08-Nov-2020 02:56
A new day has dawned...God has blessed America! V

Philip P		08-Nov-2020 02:44
The old and the new. Let's hope old Joe, unites America anew.

bill friedlander		08-Nov-2020 02:24
A breath of relief across the world!

larose forest photos		08-Nov-2020 01:28
I can't tell you the sense of exhilaration up here! surely the very fact that people are taking to the streets, dancing, gathering, coming together to celebrate a return to better times, is unprecedented?

hayl		07-Nov-2020 23:41
I’ve been thinking of you these past days - relief and hope for a calmer future.

David Buzzeo		07-Nov-2020 23:36
Helen: My guess is that what President Trump thought, we can not print as it would be too offensive to most everyone. All the best to America. V