South Asia Is Ba-Rock And Rollin

Goa, 1995, after OJ's acquittal

God I hate myself for that title...

Just like America, the rest of the world is rejoicing after Barack Obama's unpredictable victory in the elections. Already leaders from around the world have lavished praise and expressed their optimism in an Obama presidency which highlights how massively W effed up America's standing in the world more so than how great of a leader Obama is. Here's how the governments of the Desi nations felt; (East-Pakistan wasn't available for comment, they were apparently too busy eating fish.)

Sri Lanka- "I am convinced that under your leadership, the United States, which has always been a beacon to the world on many an issue, will continue to provide that leadership in a re-invigorated manner" ~ message from President Mahinda Rajapaksa.
Translation; "Help us end our damn civil war, it's been 25 effing years and Bush spent 8 years asking me for 'tickets to the Tigers game'."

Afghanistan- "I hope that this new administration in the United States of America, and the fact of the massive show of concern for human beings and lack of interest in race and colour while electing the president, will go a long way in bringing the same values to the rest of world sooner or later." ~ Hamid Karzai he also commended the American voters "for their great decision"
Translation; "I don't mind you guys staying here but please don't be a douche and kill civilians by the dozens, I mean I've got an election coming up."

India- "Barack Obama's extraordinary journey to the White House would inspire people around the world" ~ Manmohan Singh he also asked Barack to come to India as soon as possible.
Translation; "Don't take away our jobs! please please please please! Bangalore is a great city thanks to outsourcing. We can't go back to how it was, it was worse than Newark."

Pakistan- "I hope that under your dynamic leadership, [the] United States will continue to be a source of global peace and new ideas for humanity.....I look forward to more opportunities to discuss ways to further strengthen Pakistan-US relations and to promote peace and stability in our region and beyond." ~ Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani
Translation; "I will blow you for $25"

Taliban (not a government but still...)- "There is neither joy nor sorrow among our ranks by the election of Barack Obama" ~ Afghan Taleban spokesman Qari Yousuf Ahmadi he also added "If Mr Obama follows through on his election pledges [of increasing troops in Afghanistan], we will not be pleased with his election."
Translation; "OBAMA WOOOOO!!!! YES WE CAN!!!!!" no, no, but that's some tough talk, "we will not be pleased with his election." they sound like Republicans.