Wonders never cease

In a couple of "what year is this again?" entries in today's news (but in a good way):

Dunwoody Becomes First Female Four-Star General

( 'Behind every successful woman there is an astonished man.' )

and Obama and McCain to discuss ways to work together

( In his first two weeks as president-elect, Obama has struck a bipartisan tone. He paired a Republican and a Democrat to meet with foreign leaders this weekend on his behalf in Washington, for example, and his aides emphasized the bringing together of both sides in announcing the meeting with McCain. )

Women in important positions? Political bipartisanship? Holy bovine.