I am sure that many Americans are celebrating (along with me) that Phelps has broken the gold medal record at the Olympics and won 8 golds in one games. This is truly an amazing event and something that has never happened before and may never happen again in our lifetimes. I was reading an article about it on Sports Illustrated and Phelps said this "Nothing is impossible." Of course that is a powerful statement, but to me this seems like the time where it really applies, not just to US swimming but to politics as well.



I think that with Obama gaining the nomination and maybe even coming into power (knock on wood) that this is a time of impossibilities coming true. Obama is a African American with an impossible background with many obstacles to overcome. But the US, as a nation, pulling behind him has made his candidacy a reality and is ready to bring the impossible change needed to the White House and this government. Just like with Phelps, I really like our chances to have 8 golden years with Obama.