It is rare in American politics toarrive at a moment in which the debate revolves around the fundamental nature of American democracy and the social contract.
From themomentthe animals arrive majestically onstage, called from the wings and down the aisles to Pride Rock for the birth of Simba by a mesmerizing Zulu chant and response led by Rafiki, the baboon-shaman, the story is liberated from its soppy, hidebound cartoon naturalism.
That moment appeared toarrive when he stopped play as Elliott broke clear on the halfway line, but television replays showed that Kevin Kyle had created the space by fouling Hibs defender Paul Hanlon.
Although the official launch and all the accompanying razzmatazz will not occur until February 17th, when the shrink-wrapped boxes arrive at retailers in their millions, it is a moment for Microsoft to savour.