In no other country...

The fact that we elected Barack Obama last night is amazing, but let us also remember the magnificence of the American system of government.
As Obama has said from the beginning, "In no other country would my story be possible." And in addition, in very few other countries is a peaceful handover of power possible.

In an article discussing Kenya's declaration of a day of celebration (hey, how come we don't get a day off?), the following:

Tendai Biti, an opposition leader in Zimbabwe, said Obama's victory was inspiring and so was the concession by John McCain, whose fellow Republican George W. Bush will leave the White House on Jan. 20.
"If in Africa, incumbents would accept defeat and would graciously depart from the seat of power, this would be a different continent, and indeed Zimbabwe would be a different place," said Biti, whose party is deadlocked in power-sharing talks with Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe.