What we all can celebrate today

[dbackjon]

The job of the most powerful person in the country is about to be PEACEFULLY transitioned...as it has been for over two centuries.

No riots, no strikes, no military intervention.


Give yourself a round of applause, America!!

[Col Hogan]

As someone who served in the military under seven different presidents, the very thought of militaary intervention is so foreign to the American military...

Over the years, I've met military folks from other countries where their military intervenes on, or strongly influences, their civilian leadership...I was in a class in the late 80's with a Pakistani and Venesulian officer...both felt the military had a duty to influence the civilian leadership...

jon, it's a great point you make...Thanks...

[ASUMountaineer]

I agree. It's great to think we can change leadership between opposing leaders peacefully. It doesn't mean we have to support the new leadership's policies. However, it is nice to know we can institute change without military or violent intervention.