Do you believe in magic?

John Boehner, the future speaker of the house, didn’t waste a nanosecond last night in reminding everyone that his party’s wave of victories does not constitute “a revolution,” but I think he’s being admirably modest. I am quite confident that by this time next year we will be living in a very different place, one where there is little if any unemployment, where spending is under control, where there is not much of a deficit, where quality healthcare is available to any and all and where, most importantly, questionable deal making and compromising one thing for the sake of another are as obsolete as a handwritten thank you. John Boehner’s modesty aside, The American Dream was revived yesterday after its two-year stint on life support, and even though Rick Fox, the hot black guy, got voted off Dancing with the Stars last night while Bristol Palin was spared, I for one am really looking forward to the good times.