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November 5, 2008 at 3:24 pm #646286
TheHouseMemberOk, Team WSB. I was not looking to pick a fight with my comment above. If you re-read, comment #11, I congratulated all of you (before NR did) and I also stated that I am optimistic.
My observation of how people are reacting cannot be denied.
Several of you have this self-fulfilling prophecy when it comes to my comments. You instantly think everything I say is mean spirited, but this is my observation (especially since many of you trounce on the religious right).
I think it is great to be excited about a candidate, but even when Ronald Regan won EVERY state in the country with the exception of MN, DA and DC people didn’t react this way.
My last question for you to ponder is that if we’re all supposed to not judge people based on race, then why is this a historic election?
Someone (such as me) that truly removed race from this election is sitting here waiting to hear how Obama is going to lead us.
November 5, 2008 at 4:03 pm #646287
RainyDay1235MemberTheHouse: You congratulated, and then mocked us. How is that not rude? Allow us one day of jubilation for chrissakes. This is along fought hard battle (for both sides), and we Dems are elated after 8 years of neglect. Human beings have emotions.
And yes, the change has been IMMEDIATE. Do you see how the rest of the WORLD is reacting right now? They see us differently now, for the BETTER! That is HUGE and cannot be underestimated. We will ALL get down to the tasks at hand soon enough.
November 5, 2008 at 4:19 pm #646288
Kayleigh2MemberI just re-registered (against my better judgment) to say, House:
If you don’t understand how historic and startling it is that the greatest statesman and orator of my generation was just elected president, and that that person happens to be African-American, and that millions of people around the WORLD have been touched my him in ways they didn’t know they could be touched, and that people stood in line for ten hours to vote for him–sometimes leaving hospital beds and their jobs to do so–and that a skinny intellectual guy with a funny name–a child of divorce, a child of many colors, a Generation Xer through and through–just changed the world….
If you don’t understand this, then you are too cynical and shallow to understand the United States, the greatest country in the world.
And about God: yeah, I think He did have something to do with it. But in ways I suspect you will never understand. Ever hear of hope outshining fear, of people’s best sides eclipsing their dark sides?
I didn’t think so.
November 5, 2008 at 4:39 pm #646289
JoBParticipantKayleigh2…
i for one am glad to see you back.
“Ever hear of hope outshining fear”
that is the cause for jubilation in a nutshell.
and it is highly unlikely those who bought the socialist/terrorist crap are going to get it for a while.
To them. it’s all about winning at any cost.
To those who are celebrating it is about the opportunity to change the way America views itself… and how it relates to the world.
TheHouse…
there was this kind of jubilation when Kennedy won.
November 5, 2008 at 4:47 pm #646290
In2theknightMemberI personally think NewResident deserves more attention for the comment he/she posted, #14, as opposed to focusing on what House wrote.
Peace…”if you will it, dude, it is no dream.” (The Big Lebowski)
November 5, 2008 at 4:57 pm #646291
RainyDay1235MemberYou are correct, that was a very nice message NR. Thank you.
A friend of mine has been working the polling stations in Brooklyn and spent last night walking – literally arm in arm – with people of every age and race up and down the streets.
America is not a melting pot – that infers we all blend together into one. Let’s rejoice in our unique backgrounds and differences, and still find ways to work together for the common good. Hallelujah!
November 5, 2008 at 5:26 pm #646292
mellaw6565MemberRainyDay – it’s called the “salad bowl” theory of American instead of “melting pot” – it basically is an analogy that you can toss the salad together, but still recognize and appreciate the individual ingredients!
It is a new day out there – and the sun is shining in agreement:)
November 5, 2008 at 6:49 pm #646293
AnonymousInactiveThis is nothing big, but I thought that I would share it with you all.
One of our best friends (a Republican) who lives in Chicago went to a conference about 6 years ago and actually sat through a speech (maybe lecture) given by Obama. This was back before anyone really knew who Obama was.
Our friend left that conference that day and told us… “I heard a speech from a guy named Barrack Obama and he is going to be the next President of the United States.”
Pretty incredible guy, Obama. Congrats again, guys! : )
November 5, 2008 at 8:09 pm #646294
beachdrivegirlParticipantThat story gave me goose bumps. :) That is awesome!
November 5, 2008 at 8:56 pm #646295
rykriteMemberToday I am filled with hope and optimism. I’ve cried happy tears more often than I can count!
November 5, 2008 at 9:04 pm #646296
WSMomParticipantNow let’s claim with pride and our heads held high his entire name without any hint of shame or scandal.
Let’s hear it for PRESIDENT BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA!!
You go guy!!
November 5, 2008 at 9:13 pm #646297
RainyDay1235Member“Rosa sat, so Martin could march. Martin marched, so Obama could run. Obama ran, so our children can FLY!” -Unknown St. Louis Voter on NPR
November 5, 2008 at 9:52 pm #646298
JenVMemberrainyday, that was beautiful!
November 6, 2008 at 12:14 am #646299
walfredoMemberA very proud day, and an historic decisive win!
I can now think back fondly to the days when we had to argue that super people shouldn’t step in and remove him as a candidate because he “can’t win a general”, because he won’t do well in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Florida? Anyone remember those days? How about 364 electoral votes and New Hampshire, Iowa, Florida, Ohio, Indiana, Vriginia, North Carolina, New Mexico, Colorado, Nevada all flipping red to blue! Know hope.
November 6, 2008 at 3:01 am #646300
CaitParticipantAw… thanks NR! That was gracious of you :) I stayed safe… but not sober ;-)
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