this isn’t about last night’s triumphant victory (but wtf re: prop 8′s pathetic passing?!), though i will say my faith in american humanity has been somewhat restored. what a magnificent moment.

however, regarding hot-blooded cross strait relations, there’s this

read more here and here.
sad.

while i’m on topic, here’s my photo of thousands of overseas chinese/taiwanese tourists waving the taiwan flag at a national day ceremony in taiwan when president ma ying-jeou took stage. felt like a sentimental homecoming, with the MCs yelling things like “welcome home!,” “taiwan loves you!,” “we have to take care of each other no matter where we live in the world!” “thank you for supporting taiwan!”

yeah i'll admit, it was moving.

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