Thanks MikeBinOK,
I am grateful for your comments on the American voting system. As you say I am sure your analysis is a reasonably neutral one, and much appreciated this 'side of the pond'.
I would like to make one important point.
There is the definate possibility that the Blacks will vote on every occassion possible, from now on and into the future. Obama has made them realise they can wield the reins of change.
Their 'awakening' will make a very big difference.......because in the past there were large numbers of older Black voters who virtualy felt themselves as 2nd class citizens. They did'nt bother to vote, either because they did'nt care, or check to see whether they were on the electoral system or not. Most felt that their vote counted for little. That wont happen ever again.
Plus modern young Black teenagers are a different breed,...even over here.
These 'winds of change' should make all parties and ethnic groups realise the importance of voting the next time.
I might add, I was living in Pennsylvania, when the National Guard was used to help integrate the schools, when just one or prehaps two, black children needing protection were escorted into class daily.
