How'd it go, baby?You lay the smack down on some cheatin' mofos?What a night.
Funny, I was just coming to this thread specifically to congratulate you on Ohio. That was one I really didn't expect. That has to feel awfully good for you.I got stationed in Lafayette today--god knows I loved driving 100 miles to get somewhere by 5:30 am --but looks like it might have been worth it. Not a lot of problems where I was, and nice, very friendly people.Then back up here to the celebration in Grant Park. What a freakin' day. Congrats to all who worked so hard. And I hope that the McCain folks won't be disheartened and will join together with us to make positive changes.God I'm exhausted.How'd it go, baby?You lay the smack down on some cheatin' mofos?What a night.
So you don't wanna cyber?Funny, I was just coming to this thread specifically to congratulate you on Ohio. That was one I really didn't expect. That has to feel awfully good for you.I got stationed in Lafayette today--god knows I loved driving 100 miles to get somewhere by 5:30 am --but looks like it might have been worth it. Not a lot of problems where I was, and nice, very friendly people.Then back up here to the celebration in Grant Park. What a freakin' day. Congrats to all who worked so hard. And I hope that the McCain folks won't be disheartened and will join together with us to make positive changes.God I'm exhausted.How'd it go, baby?You lay the smack down on some cheatin' mofos?What a night.
WHERE IN THIS POST DID I SAY THAT???So you don't wanna cyber?Funny, I was just coming to this thread specifically to congratulate you on Ohio. That was one I really didn't expect. That has to feel awfully good for you.I got stationed in Lafayette today--god knows I loved driving 100 miles to get somewhere by 5:30 am --but looks like it might have been worth it. Not a lot of problems where I was, and nice, very friendly people.How'd it go, baby?You lay the smack down on some cheatin' mofos?What a night.
Then back up here to the celebration in Grant Park. What a freakin' day. Congrats to all who worked so hard. And I hope that the McCain folks won't be disheartened and will join together with us to make positive changes.
God I'm exhausted.
WHERE IN THIS POST DID I SAY THAT???So you don't wanna cyber?Funny, I was just coming to this thread specifically to congratulate you on Ohio. That was one I really didn't expect. That has to feel awfully good for you.I got stationed in Lafayette today--god knows I loved driving 100 miles to get somewhere by 5:30 am --but looks like it might have been worth it. Not a lot of problems where I was, and nice, very friendly people.How'd it go, baby?You lay the smack down on some cheatin' mofos?What a night.
Then back up here to the celebration in Grant Park. What a freakin' day. Congrats to all who worked so hard. And I hope that the McCain folks won't be disheartened and will join together with us to make positive changes.
God I'm exhausted.
WHERE IN THIS POST DID I SAY THAT???So you don't wanna cyber?Funny, I was just coming to this thread specifically to congratulate you on Ohio. That was one I really didn't expect. That has to feel awfully good for you.I got stationed in Lafayette today--god knows I loved driving 100 miles to get somewhere by 5:30 am --but looks like it might have been worth it. Not a lot of problems where I was, and nice, very friendly people.How'd it go, baby?You lay the smack down on some cheatin' mofos?What a night.
Then back up here to the celebration in Grant Park. What a freakin' day. Congrats to all who worked so hard. And I hope that the McCain folks won't be disheartened and will join together with us to make positive changes.
God I'm exhausted.
Been gunning for 14,002 for a while now.BAM!Boom 14K!
You would have been cancelled out by Gopher State though, which should make you feel good.I would have voted for McCain over Hillary.Someone has to and likely will ask it. Could Hillary have blown out McCain like this? At the time she said her electability would have carried her in more states than McCain. There were only a tiny handful of hrc supporters on here so probably not the right place to ask.
Whatever side of the aisle we're on in this one, I wish us all good luck.
Congratulations to Barack and good luck. I don't agree with many of his fiscal positins, but he seems like a very competent and intelligent guy.Just please, please, please keep a leash on Pelosi and Reid. Those are two of the most disgusting partisons in politics today. You'd be wise to reign them in.
This is fantastic! We are now a part of history for all time, the first black president set to give us change through hope!!! He may be totally unqualified with a direction that will make us a third rate country but by golly it is historic! CHANGE!The only thing we will have left in our bank accounts!
This election had many firsts and many stories that will be told for generations. But one thats on my mind tonight is about a woman who cast her ballot in Atlanta. Shes a lot like the millions of others who stood in line to make their voice heard in this election except for one thing - Ann Nixon Cooper is 106 years old.She was born just a generation past slavery; a time when there were no cars on the road or planes in the sky; when someone like her couldn't vote for two reasons - because she was a woman and because of the color of her skin.And tonight, I think about all that shes seen throughout her century in America - the heartache and the hope; the struggle and the progress; the times we were told that we can't, and the people who pressed on with that American creed: Yes we can.At a time when womens voices were silenced and their hopes dismissed, she lived to see them stand up and speak out and reach for the ballot. Yes we can.When there was despair in the dust bowl and depression across the land, she saw a nation conquer fear itself with a New Deal, new jobs and a new sense of common purpose. Yes we can.When the bombs fell on our harbor and tyranny threatened the world, she was there to witness a generation rise to greatness and a democracy was saved. Yes we can.She was there for the buses in Montgomery, the hoses in Birmingham, a bridge in Selma, and a preacher from Atlanta who told a people that We Shall Overcome. Yes we can.A man touched down on the moon, a wall came down in Berlin, a world was connected by our own science and imagination. And this year, in this election, she touched her finger to a screen, and cast her vote, because after 106 years in America, through the best of times and the darkest of hours, she knows how America can change. Yes we can.America, we have come so far. We have seen so much. But there is so much more to do. So tonight, let us ask ourselves - if our children should live to see the next century; if my daughters should be so lucky to live as long as Ann Nixon Cooper, what change will they see? What progress will we have made?This is our chance to answer that call. This is our moment. This is our time - to put our people back to work and open doors of opportunity for our kids; to restore prosperity and promote the cause of peace; to reclaim the American Dream and reaffirm that fundamental truth - that out of many, we are one; that while we breathe, we hope, and where we are met with cynicism, and doubt, and those who tell us that we cant, we will respond with that timeless creed that sums up the spirit of a people:Yes We Can. Thank you, God bless you, and may God Bless the United States of America.
i was thinking the same thingCould someone let me know when it becomes safe to take Statorama off ignore? TIA.
How did your voter protection go yesterday? Mine was mostly uneventful, though I'd like to take credit for delivering Indiana to Obama.i was thinking the same thingCould someone let me know when it becomes safe to take Statorama off ignore? TIA.
Nothing major, and nowhere near as hectic as where I was for the primary. I did set up a caravan system for a housing project to get them out to vote though essentially, so I think I am going to go ahead and claim PA was all me.How did your voter protection go yesterday? Mine was mostly uneventful, though I'd like to take credit for delivering Indiana to Obama.i was thinking the same thingCould someone let me know when it becomes safe to take Statorama off ignore? TIA.
Personally, I don't want to hear the word mandate, and I'm rather glad the dems didn't get an overwhelming majority in the senate. They should be working with the republicans as if the senate was split, and the american people were evenly divided on this election. Now is not the time for ignoring opponents, but for working together.Obama acknowledged this in his speech last night, and I hope we see this reflected in his cabinet. I was a little uneasy to hear that he was likely to name a very partisan man as the chief of staff, but I hope that the rest of his cabinet and administration is a collection of brilliant and good people from all over the political spectrum. The democrats have a good shot here at making some great changes for america, but they will make a serious error in judgment if they go about it as if this election was all about giving them license to do whatever they want.Obama's win was as much about the last 8 years, as it was about who he was and what he stood for, and I think when he and others are honest with themselves they know that. They know the political climate could NOT have been better for their victory, and they should walk around with a little bit of humility rather than brashness...and I sense, or perhaps I just strongly hope, that they will.I'm a mess -- I had a hard time sleeping last night and I still haven't taken a shower this morning. I'm still shocked, I guess. I think I was STILL reeling from the last election, after which I believed I could never trust America again. I'm really amazed at how things changed so quickly, and that should be a forewarning to us not to get cocky, and to actually reach across the eisle, and not just give lip service to the idea like the current occupant did. I've already been hearing the word mandate, which I hate. We are still a divided country -- 48% voted for McCain. Let's remember that and follow Obama's lead and rise above all the hate, relearn how to respect the other side and show them how it's done. Most importantly, we must move away from the politics of fear. There were about 15 people at the election party I was at last night, here in the second most conservative city in America. The vote here went 34K for McCain, 12K for Obama (population 125K). There were no lines at the polls yesterday, everyone voted early (34K early voters). No democrats won anything locally, which means we still have a lot of work to do.
What worries me most is the attitude of the house and senate democrats. They have a reputation for being a pompous and cocky lot, historically speaking. Hope they follow Obama's lead.Personally, I don't want to hear the word mandate, and I'm rather glad the dems didn't get an overwhelming majority in the senate. They should be working with the republicans as if the senate was split, and the american people were evenly divided on this election. Now is not the time for ignoring opponents, but for working together.Obama acknowledged this in his speech last night, and I hope we see this reflected in his cabinet. I was a little uneasy to hear that he was likely to name a very partisan man as the chief of staff, but I hope that the rest of his cabinet and administration is a collection of brilliant and good people from all over the political spectrum. The democrats have a good shot here at making some great changes for america, but they will make a serious error in judgment if they go about it as if this election was all about giving them license to do whatever they want.Obama's win was as much about the last 8 years, as it was about who he was and what he stood for, and I think when he and others are honest with themselves they know that. They know the political climate could NOT have been better for their victory, and they should walk around with a little bit of humility rather than brashness...and I sense, or perhaps I just strongly hope, that they will.I'm a mess -- I had a hard time sleeping last night and I still haven't taken a shower this morning. I'm still shocked, I guess. I think I was STILL reeling from the last election, after which I believed I could never trust America again. I'm really amazed at how things changed so quickly, and that should be a forewarning to us not to get cocky, and to actually reach across the eisle, and not just give lip service to the idea like the current occupant did. I've already been hearing the word mandate, which I hate. We are still a divided country -- 48% voted for McCain. Let's remember that and follow Obama's lead and rise above all the hate, relearn how to respect the other side and show them how it's done. Most importantly, we must move away from the politics of fear. There were about 15 people at the election party I was at last night, here in the second most conservative city in America. The vote here went 34K for McCain, 12K for Obama (population 125K). There were no lines at the polls yesterday, everyone voted early (34K early voters). No democrats won anything locally, which means we still have a lot of work to do.
I'm not....more than anything Obama needs someone who knows the Congress inside and out to get what he wants passed instead of waiting for Congress to pass bills he's lukewarm on.Personally, I don't want to hear the word mandate, and I'm rather glad the dems didn't get an overwhelming majority in the senate. They should be working with the republicans as if the senate was split, and the american people were evenly divided on this election. Now is not the time for ignoring opponents, but for working together.I'm a mess -- I had a hard time sleeping last night and I still haven't taken a shower this morning. I'm still shocked, I guess. I think I was STILL reeling from the last election, after which I believed I could never trust America again. I'm really amazed at how things changed so quickly, and that should be a forewarning to us not to get cocky, and to actually reach across the eisle, and not just give lip service to the idea like the current occupant did. I've already been hearing the word mandate, which I hate. We are still a divided country -- 48% voted for McCain. Let's remember that and follow Obama's lead and rise above all the hate, relearn how to respect the other side and show them how it's done. Most importantly, we must move away from the politics of fear.
There were about 15 people at the election party I was at last night, here in the second most conservative city in America. The vote here went 34K for McCain, 12K for Obama (population 125K). There were no lines at the polls yesterday, everyone voted early (34K early voters). No democrats won anything locally, which means we still have a lot of work to do.
Obama acknowledged this in his speech last night, and I hope we see this reflected in his cabinet. I was a little uneasy to hear that he was likely to name a very partisan man as the chief of staff, but I hope that the rest of his cabinet and administration is a collection of brilliant and good people from all over the political spectrum. The democrats have a good shot here at making some great changes for america, but they will make a serious error in judgment if they go about it as if this election was all about giving them license to do whatever they want.
Obama's win was as much about the last 8 years, as it was about who he was and what he stood for, and I think when he and others are honest with themselves they know that. They know the political climate could NOT have been better for their victory, and they should walk around with a little bit of humility rather than brashness...and I sense, or perhaps I just strongly hope, that they will.
I still can't believe Indiana went blue. I remember vividly as a kid watching the presidential elections in 76, 80, 84......when Indiana would be the first state to go red. Never thought I'd see this day. I'll have to see if my parents voted for Obama. I doubt it, but you never know.How did your voter protection go yesterday? Mine was mostly uneventful, though I'd like to take credit for delivering Indiana to Obama.i was thinking the same thingCould someone let me know when it becomes safe to take Statorama off ignore? TIA.
I thought Indiana was a huge long shot. The electoral map changed in a big way last night, and demographic trends that are fueling that have to be troubling to Republicans. Going forward they can't lose the Latino vote 60/40 and win elections; it's about that simple.I still can't believe Indiana went blue. I remember vividly as a kid watching the presidential elections in 76, 80, 84......when Indiana would be the first state to go red. Never thought I'd see this day. I'll have to see if my parents voted for Obama. I doubt it, but you never know.How did your voter protection go yesterday? Mine was mostly uneventful, though I'd like to take credit for delivering Indiana to Obama.i was thinking the same thingCould someone let me know when it becomes safe to take Statorama off ignore? TIA.
i was thinking the same thingCould someone let me know when it becomes safe to take Statorama off ignore? TIA.
I hope to hear nothing but how this election was a mandate for change in "how the business of government is run".Personally, I don't want to hear the word mandate, and I'm rather glad the dems didn't get an overwhelming majority in the senate. They should be working with the republicans as if the senate was split, and the american people were evenly divided on this election. Now is not the time for ignoring opponents, but for working together.:
O.k. Barack, you won. Yipeee.
Now, fix it.
A guy can't even get a break to enjoy the victory after 2 years of daily campaigning.O.k. Barack, you won. Yipeee.
Now, fix it.
Hey, he can take whatever time he needs between now and January. I imagine there's going to be a trip to Hawaii and a funeral here in the next day or two. He's gone through a series of experiences here in the last few days that very few people in the history of the planet could approach. I think he needs some time off, and am a little surprised he's jumping right in to governing. I appreciate it, and think it's a great indication of the type of person he is and one of the reasons I strongly supported him. But I hope he doesn't work himself in to a physical collapse here - I can't imagine all the stress he's dealing with.However, he's got the job now, and he's got a lot of problems to solve and a lot of policies to enact. We can all feel good about this, and revel in the historic aspects, but it could all mean quite a bit less if he turns out not to be competent. I didn't vote for this guy because he's half black, I voted for him because I thought he is the best guy for the job (and it's not even close), so I'm expecting results that will put this country, and by extension this planet, back on a positive path. That can't happen soon enough.A guy can't even get a break to enjoy the victory after 2 years of daily campaigning.O.k. Barack, you won. Yipeee.
Now, fix it.
Well crap, I was because I thought you were alluding to the SNL skitsHey, he can take whatever time he needs between now and January. I imagine there's going to be a trip to Hawaii and a funeral here in the next day or two. He's gone through a series of experiences here in the last few days that very few people in the history of the planet could approach. I think he needs some time off, and am a little surprised he's jumping right in to governing. I appreciate it, and think it's a great indication of the type of person he is and one of the reasons I strongly supported him. But I hope he doesn't work himself in to a physical collapse here - I can't imagine all the stress he's dealing with.However, he's got the job now, and he's got a lot of problems to solve and a lot of policies to enact. We can all feel good about this, and revel in the historic aspects, but it could all mean quite a bit less if he turns out not to be competent. I didn't vote for this guy because he's half black, I voted for him because I thought he is the best guy for the job (and it's not even close), so I'm expecting results that will put this country, and by extension this planet, back on a positive path. That can't happen soon enough.A guy can't even get a break to enjoy the victory after 2 years of daily campaigning.O.k. Barack, you won. Yipeee.
Now, fix it.
The good news is, he seems to expect those results too.
Step 1: FIXStep 2: IT!Well crap, I was because I thought you were alluding to the SNL skitsHey, he can take whatever time he needs between now and January. I imagine there's going to be a trip to Hawaii and a funeral here in the next day or two. He's gone through a series of experiences here in the last few days that very few people in the history of the planet could approach. I think he needs some time off, and am a little surprised he's jumping right in to governing. I appreciate it, and think it's a great indication of the type of person he is and one of the reasons I strongly supported him. But I hope he doesn't work himself in to a physical collapse here - I can't imagine all the stress he's dealing with.However, he's got the job now, and he's got a lot of problems to solve and a lot of policies to enact. We can all feel good about this, and revel in the historic aspects, but it could all mean quite a bit less if he turns out not to be competent. I didn't vote for this guy because he's half black, I voted for him because I thought he is the best guy for the job (and it's not even close), so I'm expecting results that will put this country, and by extension this planet, back on a positive path. That can't happen soon enough.A guy can't even get a break to enjoy the victory after 2 years of daily campaigning.O.k. Barack, you won. Yipeee.
Now, fix it.
The good news is, he seems to expect those results too.
Well, yeah, but again - it's funny because it's true.GB The Simpsons writers and Fat TonyWell crap, I was because I thought you were alluding to the SNL skitsHey, he can take whatever time he needs between now and January. I imagine there's going to be a trip to Hawaii and a funeral here in the next day or two. He's gone through a series of experiences here in the last few days that very few people in the history of the planet could approach. I think he needs some time off, and am a little surprised he's jumping right in to governing. I appreciate it, and think it's a great indication of the type of person he is and one of the reasons I strongly supported him. But I hope he doesn't work himself in to a physical collapse here - I can't imagine all the stress he's dealing with.However, he's got the job now, and he's got a lot of problems to solve and a lot of policies to enact. We can all feel good about this, and revel in the historic aspects, but it could all mean quite a bit less if he turns out not to be competent. I didn't vote for this guy because he's half black, I voted for him because I thought he is the best guy for the job (and it's not even close), so I'm expecting results that will put this country, and by extension this planet, back on a positive path. That can't happen soon enough.A guy can't even get a break to enjoy the victory after 2 years of daily campaigning.O.k. Barack, you won. Yipeee.
Now, fix it.
The good news is, he seems to expect those results too.