The mayor of New York City, has declared himself President of the United States!  He has set up a transitional government and called for the current President to step down.  Some of the generals from the armed forces have endorsed him and threaten to use whatever means possible to to make this happen.
 
Fortunately this event has not happened in the US, but this is the scene that has been taking place over the last few weeks in Madagascar according to multiple news sources.  The 34 year old mayor, Rajoelina, of the capital city has been attempting to oust the democratically elected president, Ravalomanana.  There have been daily demostrations and riots creating a standstill in commerce throughout many cities across the country.  Just today, the president ceded his position.  So far, the people of Madagascar have avoided civil war and there has been limited bloodshed.  Although foreigners have not been a target, the US embassy has requested that all nonessential Americans leave as a precautionary measure.  Please keep Madagascar in your thoughts and prayers through these uneasy times.  Whatever the political outcome, we hope for freedom, peace and prosperity for the Malagasy people.