You might want to put down your celebratory beer for just a second:
In light of today's historically astounding and unexpected news that Obama unequivocally supports gay marriage, the Huffington Post article on the subject has garnered an unheard-of 34,000 comments. According to the HuffPo's Blogger Index, the next most popular commented-on post clocks in at a measly 7,000, with third place down at 4,000. How's that for historic?
Google News also has nearly 8,000 related articles from around the world, which shows just how much of a blockbuster announcement this is—and if pieces like this one are any indication, Obama's full-throated endorsement of same-sex marriage may have positive global repercussions up and down the 7 continents in the long run.
Meanwhile, the GOP and anti-gay religious leaders worldwide remain presciently silent, knowing full well that the days of their opinion remaining a majority are quickly dwindling. Way to lead, Mr. President.
Drink on.