Women ruling the world

From Germany to Afghanistan to Japan to Liberia, women are experiencing some profound political successes all over the world. A recent AP story highlights some of the following: In Liberia, newly-elected President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf became Africa's first elected female president; In Afghanistan, 68 female candidates won seats in the 249-member legislature; Michelle Bachelet is poised to become Chile's first female president in a runoff election on Jan. 15; Two businesswomen became Saudi Arabia's first female elected officials in November. Perhaps the U.S. could take some cues . . .