Shattering the Marble Ceiling

[Fitswimmer]

While I'm not a Nancy Pelosi fan, I really did enjoy watching the first woman take the gavel as Speaker of the House. What happened today was bigger than political partisanship and was handled with dignity and joy. I can start disagreeing with what she stands for tomorrow. For tonight, I'm enjoying the photo op of a woman standing at the podium surrounded by children, holding up the gavel.

The other thing that strikes me about this day is that we changed parties at the second highest level of government with no violence. While there was more nastiness in the campaigns than I would have liked, once it was over hands were shaken and pleasantries were exchanged.

 

[meeskamouska]

WOW!!! A moment that we have lived thru and can tell our daughters about!! Let's keep movin' up the ladder ladies!!!

 

[mecllap]

Oh happy day -- I lived long enough to see a woman sworn in as Speaker of the House of Representatives (watching on CNN)!!!! I cried for happy.
A majorly important day in history -- "The Rising of the Women Means the Rising of the Race."

 

[cardaway]

While there was more nastiness in the campaigns than I would have liked, once it was over hands were shaken and pleasantries were exchanged.

While I agree with everything else, what a great day, come on. It's not like anybody could get away with anything different.

 

[Laura]

 

[Soubrette]

Definitely a historic day!

Lots of pomp and circumstance yesterday...it will be interesting to see hw people respond to her once the "glow" of the day has worn off. I think she'll handle the position with strength and dignity.

 

[Charade]

You're only saying this because you're women. (sorry Mike!)

 

[Trish Bessette]

Indeed it was a great day!

 

[eclectics]

Congrats to our new Speaker of the House.

Maybe some that think of her as satan incarnate will change their minds as time goes by.