One Astronomer's Noise

I probably don’t have much to add to all the commentary going on during these last few days. I did have a fabulous time popping in and out of the chat at Amateur Scientist (with more good commentary today) while partying with the astronomy kids around here, and not skipping dance class! All I have to say is that I’m pleased that the Republicans have a chance to think about how they’ve screwed up, that we seem to have a reasonably intelligent, pro-science President-elect, and that maybe the most socially conservative people in this country will realize that all is not coming to an end with an Obama presidency. As one of the more libertarian minded folks, I can only hope that a Democratically-controlled Congress and executive branch will not go on to be too hopelessly partisan, and that we work to fix our nation’s problems on the individual, community, and state levels first.

We have a lot of work ahead of us, as well put by Massimo Pigliucci at Rationally Speaking, PZ Myers of Pharyngula, and carr2d2 at Skepchick.

Also, a loss for gay marriage in California (is it official yet?) and other states, but there is solace in Massachusetts…