Good guys win in Australia

This is really big, so big you have to dig for it in the American news.

Mr Bush described Mr Howard as a friend and said he was the right man to lead Australia.
"Earlier today I had the opportunity to call and congratulate my friend, the Prime Minister of Australia, who won his election," he said during a campaign rally in Iowa.
"Australia is a great ally in the war on terror, and John Howard is the right man to lead that country.
"The president will always work with our friends and allies. We build strong coalitions."

Maybe Mr. Howard can work some of his magic in the United States. The future of the world may depend on it.

On the other hand, maybe we should wait till Al Gore's challenge to the election is resolved.