john, I had hoped that my heart could be open to love our new Pope, but with Cardinal Ratzinger's election, I already love him.
I think you're correct on all account, and I can only add that EWTN said he's a man of extraordinary gifts and I'm certain his election signifies unity in our Church and a tribute to John Paul the Great as well.
Yesterday, (in anticipation of his election) I was reading some of the writings he penned with JPII: http://www.religioustolerance.org/rcc_othe.htm
Lastly, although I find it disgusting, there is some sense of fun in listening to the MSM whine and bemoan what they see as his shortcomings...lol... one outlet even called him a "hardline conservative." LOL.
CBS News: Rottweiler, Grand Inquisitor, Suppressor of Dissent.
Yes, I'm enjoying Satan's squeals too... And I also fell in love with him when he walked out, though I noticed he looked nervous where Karol would have been beaming.