At the Election Night Party in London
On the way over to the election night party at the US Embassy in London I bragged to my cabbie that I hadn’t seen this much excitement about a race since the Kennedy-Nixon race in 1960 (ok I was 5 years old and supported Nixon but I remember).
At the bash itself it was pretty bipartisan but my trusted cameraman Mal noted a tell tale sign. Everybody was lining up to take pictures with the Obama life-size cardboard cut out. There were few takes for the McCain version.
By the end of the evening (early morning for us), all balance went out the window and a cheering throng of Barack supporters were delerious.
Not so the man himself. As I watched his victory speech with dawn breaking over London I couldn’t help but notice what others did. A new air of seriousness. Solemnity. As if it now truly hit him what a weight of responsibility he had inherited.
Expectations are high of course. Way too high. Around the world. This is the fifth US Presidential election I ve covered from abroad and I’ve never seen anything like it.
From the dusty streets of Nairobi and Djibouti. To the packed scenes in Bangkok. To the olde world atmosphere in Berlin and Paris. People were watching and involved.
Even in my London neighborhood my newspaper vendor and druggist would ask me regularly how the campaign was going.
Now they and…and .we…have a result.
And now…as most pundits quickly also noted….the hard part begins.
I think it’s a disgrace that a man with no experience and questionable views and associations can be elected president. The mainstream media needs to start reporting the new instead of making it. Obama has been their little darling from the beginning and it’s shameful.
You know, If there is a person in the Democrat Party that deserves the position more than Obama, it was Hillary. As a die hard Republican, I sweated it in the early primaries that she would get the nomination, Obama I felt we could beat, but not her.
Now I wish their party hadn’t beat her down like they did.
This morning I arose, made my coffee, went outside and lowered my US flag to half mass and there it will stay for the next 4 years.
Race has nothing to do with it, I’m a half-breed Lakota Souix Native American.
Sex of the person doesn’t either.
But what does matter is his terrorist ties, and guess who was at his coming out party! And his ideal’s on our bill of rights. And how he has stated what he’s going to do to them! And what he is threatening to do with our military!
This man, and I truly believe this, received alot of dirty money to his campain fund and I sense within my very soul that there is an overseas account where he has millions more .
I flat out do not trust that man!
THANK GOD OBAMA WON!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Now Palin can go back to where she belongs, OBSCURITY!
It has now started. The police force which Obama wants and the restrictions on our freedoms will become a large part of our new world order which Obama is so excited to get under way. The fight of good and evil is now going to shift into high gear and those who voted Obama into office will be as sheep lead to the slaughter. The economy will collapse; those who hate us will destroy our nation. For all those who see Obama as the one who will save this country, when you breathe your last breath in the FEMA death camp, remember who brought it about by your vote. This will happen very soon. The end will come within the next 3 years. You can set back and follow the teachings of Oprah and her one world church or you can turn back to the only hope for our world. Jesus Christ
They hated George Bush from day 1 now I guess it’s my turn to return the favor.
Well written. I think a lot of people recognized that in his speech last night.
Have you ever felt sick in your stomach and your heart at the same time? Unsure whether to cry or vomit, or both? That is how I feel this morning. What is wrong with this country? What has happened to us? We are a great country that has somehow lost its way; we are fatcats wanting what we want when we want it, preferably Right Now. And if we can’t have it right now, it’s usually someone else’s fault. Never our own, of course. The housing train wreck? What happened to (ostensible) adults saying a firm “no” to the greedy mortgage lenders? My own 25-year old newly-wed and college-graduated daughter and her new husband recently were approved for a home loan in excess of $300,000. They responsibly turned it down and opted for a home loan they could afford – more in the $125K margin. And yet our money-burning government throws money at the screaming lenders like it’s Halloween candy. Where is the regulation? Where is the responsibility?
Ohio…..the only state in the nation where your dead grandmother and your pet goldfish can vote. Together. And if you are African-American, step up to the figurative head of the line and put your vote out there for sale because it’s not a vote. It’s a sellable commodity. The Black Panthers were in force, literally, at a voting precinct in Philadelphia yesterday. At least one member was a registered poll watcher. Someone tell me how in this country a radical Black Panther, we are told waving a nightstick, has been allowed to be a registered poll watcher. Only in America. I love African-Americans; I grew up surrounded by them and some of them are my very closest and most loved friends and like family to me. So don’t even think of calling me anything likened to a racist. But I know what I see.
ACORN…..now there is a disgusting, heartsickening joke if there ever was one. Who was the female ACORN leader last week on video blaming everything wrong on the “right wing” as she called it, and telling everyone in the audience to vote for Obama? And this is supposed to be a bipartisan, fair organization paid for by my hard-earned tax dollars? ACORN is an embarrassing, crass and pathetic mess and represents everything corrupt about American government.
The U.S. Supreme Court? Apparently a whole lot of people have forgotten about that super-secret entity where the average American taxpayer isn’t allowed in. Right up there with the IRS. Two American government entities that are downright frightening in their great power and yet little accountability. When was the last time anyone raised the question of what surely will be Obama’s radical appointee(s) to the Supreme Court in the next four years? Have we forgotten for how many, many years these appointments by one President affects us all afterward? Again, where is the accountability? Where is the American taxpayer’s choice in this?
Abortion…I know this issue personally inside and out, having formerly been pro-choice and am now pro-life. I’ve earned the right, the hard way, to change my view on this issue. How many people know – or care – that Obama voted against the Born-Alive Infants Protection Act human rights legislation not once but four times? Understand that these infants are viable infants, capable of living outside the womb. What is Obama’s self-crafted definition of a living human being, deserving of human rights protection legislation – - whether or not it has passed through the birth canal or not? Apparently so. What amazes me, repeatedly, is that the prototype radical liberal is more concerned about protecting the life of a person on death row, or the life of a puppy, than the life of an infant human being. For the record, I am an ardent supporter of the abolition of capital punishment since its reinstatement in 1976.
Spreading the wealth…. what’s up with freeloaders, and those without even so much as a social security number (and possibly citizenship?), receiving part of what I have worked hard to earn? Giving my money that I sacrificed to earn, to someone with their hand perpetually out and their nose out of joint, with a “you owe me” mentality, makes me want to vomit. This is a set-up for failure. No one can respect themselves receiving handouts when they failed to earn or deserve it. And yet what a foolproof way to buy the votes of minorities and the loyalty of those non-citizens who come here to take everything they can from paying Americans.
CNN…thanks alot for showing your radical leanings last evening…..stupidly showing McCain’s electoral vote total at 34 when it was already well over forty, for over an hour. Tell me you didn’t have the correct, most up-to-the minute figures right at hand – just like Fox News did.
Preconditions…..Obama has proudly stated that he would be willing negotiate with terrorists. He would probably even serve high tea to them. A black man is the leader of the free world this morning, because people fought for that right a long time ago. I have all my life supported that, and I do still. But what this stupid, stupid man utterly does not comprehend is that countless thousands in this country died over the centuries, in defense of this country, to ensure that we have the freedoms that we enjoy and take so deeply for granted, and that we do not negotiate with terrorists. Not now, not ever. You cannot reason with a drunk, and you cannot negotiate with extremists who consider it a joy to die a violent death to make their point (which is what, exactly?). Understand the difference between Islamists, and zealots; crazed, hyperviolent fanatics who pathetically use the Muslim faith as their crutch. Nothing, nothing will ever appease them. But this stupid President of ours fails to understand that. To our detriment, you can be sure.
This country’s leadership disgusts and sickens me. I am nearly 50 years old and today is the first day that I have felt sick and deeply embarrassed for the United States of America. We have written God out of our schools, tried to write Him out of our Pledge of Allegiance, we conveniently mistake a “woman’s right to abortion” as her choice superseding the human rights of the unborn. Make no mistake – her right to choose ends where her life ends and the baby’s life starts. Obama will only pave the way for more abortions, and the outright infanticide (it is nothing less) of fully-viable baby boys and girls; he has demonstrated this already. A country is known by how it treats its most defenseless.
Last night Obama had the effrontery to proclaim “God Bless America” in his acceptance speech. It felt like a deliberate slap across the face. I am left wondering what his extremely radical publicized friends think of this. He has yet to denounce his relationships with these questionable people to a degree that satisfies most of the nation. And yet he unbelievably was voted in. One extremist friendship discovered is enough…..two or three or more? This is far, far too much. I am a believer in the “where there’s smoke there’s probably fire” theory. Only the person in staunch denial is willing to overlook these alarming “friendships”. Something I distinctly heard Obama utter in the first of the three debates, in a response to McCain….”Your president”. “Your” president? How about “our” president? Not one media pundit or concerned voter that I am aware of mentioned this.
All I heard, over and over and over again for months, was the primary concern that voters had about their taxes / the economy. Are we so dulled senseless that we cannot or will not see and plan past the tips of our own noses, or past the next paycheck? As long as Obama promises tax relief, he’s voted in? Is this really a nation of stupidity? Do we really care for nothing more than the almighty gas pump and the deductions from our paycheck?
I never heard Obama talk about honor, about integrity, about sterling character, about serving this country, about honesty. Yet these are the topics that McCain covered again and again. If anyone was ever qualified to lead this country, it was John McCain.
I am embarrassed today to be an American.
A real sad day for America. Nothing has changed, Obama is still the same person many real conservative Christians said he is. America will change, but I wonder how many will like the change. Unlike Michelle Obama, I have always been proud to be an American, but today, I am sad that this America is no more. Socialism will come in swiftly, and unGodlyness will reign.
And now the fairy tale is over. The reality is here, and it won’t be the reality that all the Obama supporters were hoping for. Promise of change? yes even i noticed at his victory speech the hush over the crowd as President Obama began scaling back his big promises of Change–BIG TIME! Don’t hold your breathe or u just might all suffocate!
can sum1 please send me link where obama supporters waved commie flag after obama won?
I watched fox news on and off last night. Only to watch you wallow in your failure. Fair and balenced..lol, whatever, hope President Obama kicks you out of the press room. Enjoy the next four years and I will turn in to your trash again to watch as you have to report another Obama victory. Let Karl Rove know his social security check is in the mail, President Obama will fix all the probelms that the republicans caused.
Yes, it is now time for Mr. Obama to walk his talk. The whole world is waiting to be rescued by him it seems. Oh the great drama of it all…
But wait, this is real life, not just the reality show that it’s been for so many months. I don’t think this simple truth has quite integrated itself among all the Obama “worshipers” yet. But I do believe that the man (yes he is JUST A MAN) may have realized that HIS chickens had come home to roost during the celebratory soiree last night.
I’m wonder if Jesus Christ will get as much media coverage as this man has… Will he have to spend as much to do so?
Good luck Mr. President, you have your work cut out for you.
I think that Americans have made the biggest mistake of their lives. They voted on emotion not on facts and reality. This is a man that has little experience and is the most liberal minded individual in our government. He will certainly CHANGE our country, but CHANGE is not always a good thing. I will pray for us to wake up before it’s too late.
A very bad move on our part.
A new air of seriousness would most certainly weigh heavily on a man who promised the country utopia. He has a tall order to fill indeed. He has allowed people to think he can fix all their personal and economic problems, unify the country, make the whole world love us and still fight terrorism both home and abroad. If Barack Obama’s senior advisers have drawn up plans to lower expectations for his presidency then all I can expect is more of the same…..
It is a sad day in America that we are still a country of color, that we choose to vote according to color and not look at the best person to resolve the conditions of this country and the world as a whole we are truly a self Nation. We voted on the terms of what we as indivuals wanted not the betterment of the nation and the world. We desire others to take care of us, to choose to not desire independence ONE NATION UNDER GOD INDIVISIABLE AND JUSTICE FOR ALL. Some of us realize Who really is in control and we will all submit in due time!!!!
Now we can pay the democrats back for the treatment of our President. Obama is a scumbag…..
Barack Obama has a huge challenge on his hands and the challenge is that he packaged himself as the savior for USA and now he has to deliver on his promises. Good Luck!
There is nothing to celebrate when you realize that this man is thinking of changing the constitution and the flag. Who knows what this country will turn into.
Expectations were high yes, but reality is reality! Did not take his Palestinian buddies long did it? At least we can be like that South Florida woman stating that we don’t have to worry about paying for gas and we don’t have to worry about paying our mortgages anymore. Oh yea, don’t worry about Isreal and the Russian missles either.
The President-elect is unknown, untested, and inexperienced…..I am an American and he is the President. The end….
The election results is the final results of media Bush bashing for 2 years. Being a black man doesn’t bother me, the Muslin roots do. God help us….. Bill in Houston
The election outcome is the result of 2 yrs of media bashing Bush. Electing a black man doesn’t bother me. The Muslin roots do. God help us. Bill in Houston
I feel sorry for our trops that are fighting in other countries in order to for us to have all the freedoms that we have. Obama has reported saying that he doesnt support the war and that he wants to pull the troops out. I want the troops to know that the real american people appreciate all of their hard work and dedication—even if the new president doesn’t. May God bless them.
I am glade I am retired (I do not have to worry about my job). Hey dems you reap what you sow. Good luck.
Well, we know that God is still in control of everything. As America is not a major player in the end times, I guess this may be the beginning of the end for America. If we do not stand behind Israel God will let us have a justice that no one wants. We will all be on our knees before long asking God what do we do now. He will say well you voted for him. But, God is still in control.
This is truly a SAD day for our country. going, going, gone to the LEFT. Now we will see the big change, a blank check for Congress, no stopping them now. spend spend and Tax Tax.
I think if anyone should have to dig up dirt on and investigate the most is for this most important position of president. Seeing reasons why people voted for Obama don’t seem qualified enough. Race should not be a reason to vote for someone. Relevant reasons are morals, background, beliefs, etc. That is what will affect America. I think we are up against a great challenge and those who are not used to praying will have to get into the habit of doing so. I hope that those who voted for Obama and supported his campaign will be ready to work as well to make this country remain as great as it is – it is because of you that we have an unexperienced person leading this country now instead of someone who would’ve never been a sell-out. There’s much to pray for, especially now. Time will only tell if America will rise or fall. Hopefully McCain will run again in 2012.
“God Bless America” is no longer a statement, but a plea.
Biggest mistake ever made , we are doomed
I am so sad. Our country will never be the same again. I feel hopeless. It is a shame such a man can be elected.
I am glad an African man can become our president. The problem is, he’s the wrong one. I woke up yesterday with the Spirit of God telling me we were about to elect two presidents. The one people thought he was, and one that really is.
What does it take to be the President of the USA? Not much.
I so agree with Nancy . . Faith . . V Peterson . . jayinga . . Brian . . Lucy . . Ken . . Keith . . Bill . . and Tracy. I believe Americans have made a huge mistake – my heart hurts for us. God help us all and to our TROOPS – no matter what happens, we all love and support all of you. And to all the babies who will be murdered by partial-birth abortions, we all love you and God will take care of you.
It is so sad to see some of the hateful comments on this blog…..This is the reason I have stopped watching Fox News. I was not happy when Bush 2 was re-elected, however I still showed him respect as our Commander and Chief…. McCain was my first choice until 1.) He chose Palin as his running mate 2.) Palins response or, lack there of , to the supporter who shouted “Kill him”. However, I do still tune in to catch Bill O’Reily because I truly believe he is fair….most of the time… The bottom line is this Nation made it through 8 yrs of Bush….I’m pretty sure we make it through an Obama White House….
Life was hard already for us small business owners!! So how many are closing the doors today. And for all the great americans that have fought for our freedom I am sorry this is the outcome. But we Thank you and honor what you have done. Life will certainly change and I dont think for the better. I wonder is Obama going to spread the debt as well as the wealth??
y’all should really stop watching FOX. stop watching all TV News for that matter. Take a minute to think clearly. Look at your lives and your country. Look at raw data. Bush and Co. gang-raped this country and the constitution, and you LOVE them for it. They raped your children’s future, and you LOVE it. Instead of being outraged, you beg for more. Look, FOX is run by professional propagandists in the service of the corporatocracy (look it up). They want you scared and impoverished. Goebbels had nothing on these guys. Look up what Goebbels said about war and patriotism. Do it.
What does it take to be the President of the USA? Not much, it seems.
The people of Cuba wanted “change”. They got it. A dear friend excaped from Cuba after her family’s home was confiscated, their business destroyed and their money taken from them.
I wonder when Keith Olbermann will file unemployment
To all of you who feel sick and disgusted, now you know how we who voted Democratic have felt for the last 8 years!!! look and the mess the US is in….who voted Bush and Cheney and all of their ‘experience ‘into the the white House??? by the way, Bill Dunlap, Muslin is a fabric…
I agree with Sandy—it is no longer a statement, but a plea along with mercy. Having a son in the military, I am aware of the sacrifice and committment a service person makes. The new president has no idea.
I DID NOT VOTE FOR OBAMA BUT NOW THAT HE WILL BE THE PRESIDENT I THINK WE MUST UNITE TO KEEP THE COUNTRY STRONG. I WILL RESPECT AND SUPPORT HIM AND I HOPE THAT OTHERS WILL JOIN ME. NEGATIVE BEHAVIOUR AND COMMENTS ARE NOT CONSTRUCTIVE. LET’S GET THE COUNTRY ON THE RIGHT TRACK!
I guess now we see if Obama is a real American, born in the USA, viable candidate or the empty suited, collectivist, rock star who’s been parading around for the last 21 months. He could save US liberalism from it’s inevitable fate or doom the Democrat party in irrelevance. It could get very ugly, very fast in the puppeteers don’t keep this dude under their thumbs. As for us conservatives, we hear the fat lady working the scales!
AMERICA… Wake up ! This man is the ANTICHRIST. ( YES SATAN ) He is the start of the end. JESUS IS COMING AND HE IS COMING SOON. This is the man we have all been waiting for and have heard being preached about for so long. Read your Bible. He is the Man of sin. He will have a wound to his right eye, and survive.. Then you will know that he is the antichrist. Good luck to all of you who arent saved.. we will be out of here
Just the support of 63,042,806 Americans Paul.
sether YOU ARE 100% RIGHT. AND TO YOU OTHER IDIOTS, AIR FARE TICKETS ARE CHEAP. GET A TICKET (ONE WAY) TO IRAN OR RUSSIA. THEY WOULD WELCOME YOU WITH OPEN ARMS.
I agree with so many of your comments . . . my heart hurts today. We as Americans have made a huge mistake and it won’t take long for this realization to come out. My husband also lowered our flag this morning and it will not be raised until the next four years has passed. . . maybe even taken down (sad, isn’t it?)
God help us all and to our Troops – no matter what happens, we all love and support you and appreciate everything you have done for us and our country.
To all the unborn children who will suffer from partial-birth abortions, we all love you and God will welcome you and take care of you.
Mary Anne,
You sick, misinformed sheep. You need to stop watching FOX. Look ACORN is a voter REGISTRATION organization. They have no ability commit election fraud. Fraudulent voter registration applications do not equal ‘fake’ votes because THE PEOPLE DO NOT EXIST. Daffy Duck cannot vote. Fake names were submitted by to ACORN workers in attempt to defraud ACORN, not the election. Let’s say DAffy Duck and all his Looney Tunes friends could vote. Do you think they threw the election? really? 6 million votes?
This election is the finest hour in this country’s recent history.
“Some of my best friends are black”, huh? In a pig’s eye. You ignorant, FOX-watching, racist, regressive coward. Look at your life. Your house is filled with Chinese crap you bought at Wall-Mart. Your mind is filled with propaganda and lies you bought at FOX and at Church. Jesus was both a Liberal and a community organizer. Take a good look at yourself.
I have been asking what has happened to this country for the last 8 years. It has literally been the war cry of the Left to cry foul and blame all the global ills on Pres Bush. In my opinion, this country voted with their emotions and did not even bother getting the facts, because those Obama supporters were not the least bit interested in the facts. And don’t even get me started on the US Constitution. I am imploring everyone to become familar with that document’s contents, because our rights and freedoms have been slowly taken from us by the intolerant Left, and we have allowed this to happen.
For all the stupidity of the majority who voted Obama into the White House, I say thank you for disassembling the last form of Democracy on this planet. You all got what you deserved. I will never, ever support Obama and his presidency and I will work even harder at helping those who really care about this land, expose him as the fraud he is.
Shame on you all for trampling on the founding fathers’ vision for this country. At least you can’t blame the Republicans anymore.
My only pondering reflection that I care to opine is that in hindsight it has become very clear where women stand in this country. The way Hillary Clinton and Sarah Palin were treated by the media and the general blogging/commenting public were pretty pathetic. I’m glad to see black men are working their way up the food chain. I don’t even consider myself a feminist and am not personally all that ambitious and yet I can’t help but feel a little discouraged for my gender. It’s not a partisan issue so please spare me your hateful comments regarding Sarah Palin in response to my comment.
I have been very disappointed by the so called real Christians on this website. i am a practising Christian and i just want to let you know…no matter who is president of the US, the Lord still reigns and has his hand on his children. many of you should be ashamed with the way you have thrown your hands up and crying like babies over how “oh, this country is going to be ungodly”. Hello…it already IS!! so stop behaving like big babies and start acting like Christians who love their neighbor as themselves and who respect the head of their country….I am sure God is very ashamed by your lack of faith and unChristian-like behavior. the election may not have gone your way but there is no need to lose your faith…our God reigns. Grow up!!
As a die hard Republican it pains me to say it but this is the end of the Republican Party as we know it … perhaps the end of the GOP altogether. Not only are they now completely out of power but with their stand on immigration the Party has alienated Hispanics, giving Democrats a stranglehold on the fastest growing voting bloc in the nation to go with that which they already have on the African American demographic. The bottom line is the base of the Democrat Party will continue to grow at a much faster rate than that of the Repbulicans.
I fear the Party of Lincoln (who must be spinning in his grave as I write this) is as dead as he is.
I’m not sure if I should be sad for all of you negative posters of this site, or just sit here and laugh. I promise you everything will be OK. Lets see how our new president does after he takes office, you are too quick to judge this man before he has had a chance to prove himself. All of you god fearing people should be ashamed of yourselves because you have no right to do gods work and judge this man. Judgment is gods work only. Or are you all to big of sinners to believe that god really has a plan here?
TO PAUL FROM INDY. IGUESS YOU MUST BE ALSO REFERING TO JOHN MCAIN, GEORGE BUSH, DID YOU EVER HEAR OF THE OLD SAYING ,THINK BEFORE YOU OPEN YOUR MOUTH.
to Trevor
The clip was on Fox News this morning. Bill Henner kept saying in disbelief “Was that the hammer & sickle? Was that the hammer & sickle?” It was awful. The reality set in and we are screwed.
I know very few here will agree but today is the first day in 8 years that I can honestly say that I am proud to be an American. I feel as though we have been lifted out of oppression. To all you McCain supporters, I understand how upset you are about the results. I would be saying this even if Obama had not won last night, now is not the time to name call nor to stop caring. We have forgotten in the polarization that has pervaded our country in recent years that though we may disagree, we are all still Americans. The very fact that we can disagree and still work together to accomplish great things is one of our greatest strengths. I have been told for the past 8 years that I should still respect the office of the President, even if I don’t like or agree with the man who holds it. Now I ask that of all the people out there who are already wishing failure upon the President-elect. We are nothing if we are not united. If nothing else at least appreciate the fact that as a country we have finally reached the point that an African-American can be elected to the highest office in the land, and what an impact that fact alone will have not only on race relations in this country, but also the way in which the rest of the world views us. I am sure that I have just invited the derision of many posting here, so let it begin.
To the people that voted for Obama, you are going to get what you ordered, you don’t know what you have done, but you will find out, I promise. God bless America and the people who belive, because God is the one everybody better turn to.
I could not vote because I am not a citizen yet only a resident and I am very sorry not that my vote could change anything but at least I would have a good feeling that I can vote for good thing.
I am originally from the Czech Republic and I lived under socialism long time when it used to be Czechoslovakia before velvet revolution and it is not pleasent I can tell that for sure.
What Obama wants is socialism – spreading the wealth and goverment controlling everything lets hope that under his presidency America would not have to go through what we went through like waiting in the lines for bananas, having oranges only for Christmas and if you did not pre-order bread you did not have any.
Those Americans who voted for Obama do not realize it well unfortunatelly lot of people did not vote for reason of change or even knowing what are Obama’s plans but only because of the color of his skin which is sad but truth.
Wow, after reading all these posts I realize that they all reflect a little of what I feel. This was only the 2nd election I took part in. I didn’t vote in the first Bush election even though I was old enough because I didn’t believe in either party at the time and I followed my own rule then, I didn’t vote, I don’t get to complain about the state of the Union. That is a right held by those who help shape it BUT, i voted during the war as my heart told me with the hopes that we were doing the right thing. My family has shed it’s blood in every American war since the 1900’s and it has allowed me and everyone who has the priveledge to call this great country home the life we have.
I am so proud that I was alive to see such a historical event as the first African American elected president but I agree with the person who said, he is not the right one. However, done is done and those same Americans who voted him in will be crying with the rest of us within a year over the changes he is going to make. I am sure there are people who supported McCain who will never give Obama a fair chance, I won’t be one of them. I will give him a chance to live up to the promises he made and the things he said although I fear in my heart that he will fail utterly. My forefathers and many of yours gave their lifes blood for a day like today, but a better man should have been in those shoes.
I pray that the light of the Universe shines on this man and he has the ability to put his personal agenda down and work for the people as we so desperately need. America has always stood for a dream of freedoms and I think we have achived that today, to see the first African American President… further evidence that we live in the greatest country in the world, I just hope that the America I have been brought up to love, cherish, and if need be die for didn’t die last night with this election.
May the light of God and the Goddess and by what ever name you all call on God shine wisdom and temperence down on him and give him the ability to see and use it for the people, not his own or other political agenda’s making America the weak link it was under Clinton. We cannot afford another 9/11 with an untried man in the lead. In the old days, in Europe child kings that came to the throne were unacceptable because they had not been “blooded in battle” and a warrior led the people until the boy could come of age and take his rightful place. Let us hope that Obama surrounds himself with better people than his choices so far on the cabinet, just as we cannot afford another 9/11 we cannot afford another Clinton either, someone who left us open to those attacks in the first place.
Be a man FOR the people Mr. Obama, be new and different and make a better world but do it right and don’t step on our flag because you think the world sees it as a sign of something other than what we do, it isn’t their place to tell us what the flag means and don’t try to change us, we ARE America, just work for us as you have promised remember, you have to run again and just because you won this time does not mean you will get a second term. Be aware of the people who set you up so high because that low they can bring you by not re-electing you in 4 years. America, it has given to you the greatest of all things, freedom, life, liberties, happiness and in good faith – don’t fail her now, be the man you should be for the people of America… not the man you think the rest of the world THINKS you should be… She is waiting, we are waiting… with baited breath to know that you are not a sellout. Please make us proud, don’t have made McCain’s loss in vain or the millions of Americans, black and white over our long history who have made your achivement possible in vain. GOD BLESS AMERICA AND KEEP HER SAFE.
This man is NOT my president; he’s a liberal whose views are so far from my own that I have decided I will not listen to him at any time or for any reason other than if a terrorist attacks the United States or he decides to round up Jews or conservatives and place them in concentration camps. I put nothing past this man. He is not only a flaming liberal but also a man in love with himself. The way he allowed his liberal cronnies to attack Sarah Palin and the way he tried to destroy a simple white plumber from Ohio showed me this man’s true colors.
NO on BAROCK HUSSEIN OBAMA or whatever his name is. (At least 99% of the US could spell Bush’s name.)
I feel just like I felt after the OJ verdict…. who are these people who voted for Obama? He’s a ((SOCIALIST)) who hates America, duh. What ever happened to you can’t vote for taxes IF YOU DON’T PAY TAXES. The old taxation without representation started the last revolution and I guess it is time for another one. Once people found out they could vote themselves free money, the gate was wide open. Anyway, I’m quitting my job and applying for every welfare program I can get on. I’m also going to let my house payment go and see if I can get one of you other tax payers to pay it for me. I’m also moving all my money into a shoe box under the bed. No more banks for me. At least, I won’t have to pay someone elses way anymore. Like the rest of you stupid sheep, if you can’t beat um join um. I’m going to stop earning money so I don’t have to give the government any more money to squander on our new socialist government. It’s a new world order alright, but just doesn’t work if we all quit our jobs and get on the dole. I hope you Obama voters are happy. You’ve just ruined the USA.
It astounds me to think that Americans are gullible enough to elect Obama for President. So it’s a “historical” election- big deal- it’s the history made AFTER the election that counts. All the hype and big promises got him elected, but we will see if there is ANY truth to them. As for promising “change”, yes, we will see change, but probably no change for the better! But America is no different that we are as individuals; many times we learn best from our mistakes, and I believe that we will learn alot from an Obama presidency, but it will cost us alot. In other words, be careful what you ask for, because you just may get it.
As the song says, “America, America, God shed His grace on thee”……because we will definitely be needing it more than ever before!
I’m happy Obama won because I want an end to global warming, universal health care, & peace in the Middle East all of which someone besides me is going to pay for (the oil companies and Walmart, I think). Also, I’m going to use that tax cut I’m going to get to buy a High Definition TV so I can watch me some Reality TV using green power (the coal companies are paying for that I think, at least until they go bankrupt, but I know at least it won’t be me). Hope and $2.50 should buy you a cup of coffee but you probably won’t get Change.
I only hope the press treats Obama as well as they have treated Bush. What goes around should come around, right?
No wonder the world is rejoicing…….the “anti-Christ” has been elected!!!
FOX News fair and balanced is the best joke told this election season. I only wish that they would admit it. Even MSNBC realized that their commentator was being biased and removed him from the election coverage. Not Fox their show FOX and Friends is so biased that frequently I have to turn the channel just so I balance out the news coverage. I will admit that every news agency was clearly guilty of leaning one way or the other but in my opinion Fox and MSNBC were the most transparent. If Fox had of removed BIASED Hannity fro news coverage I would have had more respect for them. I will still watch Fox occasionally because you have to hear both sides but they have truly shown their colors and they are clearly Republican Red.
For the first time in my life, I can say that this morning when I woke up and found out that Obama won the presidential election, I felt such a sense of fear, you know, that “gut” feeling that tells you to run or to turn the other way. Fear that I as an American am no longer safe and now I truly question if I want to start a family and bring a new life into this unsettled country so-called the “UNITED” States of America.
All I can say is that I will pray all the more for our country and it’s president
I’m not an Obama supporter, however; it’s time to stand behind the President. Obama promised a lot. I don’t see how he will deliver. I hope I am wrong about Obama and I hope he does not turn our great Country into a Socialist State.
Wow. It sounds to me like a lot of you guys should start packing now. Why would you want to live in the US if you’re that scared of all the horrible things that are going to happen to you?
I am not a Obama supporter, however; it’s time to stand behind the President. Hopefully I am wrong about Obama and he doesn’t turn this Country into a Social State. He has a lot promises to deliver.
I apologize to the Dems for what i said earlier on another forum. I said some down grading things and i do apologize. I am a republican and a proud one, but it’s not my intensions to be cutting or cruel to others. The devil got my tail and when i read other cutting comments i went with them and did the same. I will just sit back and see what happens and let God take control of these next 4 years.
With the recent events of the election unfolding as history before our eyes people are still blind to what reality is and what is fictional. One side would be happy and the other not whoever won this election. I’m sure people are cursing Obama’s name and are hoping horrible things will happen during his term so they can say “I told you so”. From some of the comments above people seem to think that it is the media distorting reality of the Bush presidency. If this is so why has his approval rating dropped all the way to 22%? If the true Republicans really felt he was doing a good job it should only get to 45%. With his rating being the lowest of any American President it shows that even his own people have doubts on what he has done and where he has taken our country over the past two terms. The voice of a new generation has spoken (Gen Y). Helping others helps everyone. It is not socialism if life is made better for people. No longer are politics as simple as “America” only and forget everyone else. People forget that this country was founded on virtues of freedom and we would not be here if our previous generations did not immigrate here for their personal freedoms. For comments made by some of the people above it is sad that even when making negative attacks on a candidate the insult is spelled, used, or not even right at all. Like the “Bill Dunlaps” of the world thinking Obama is‘MusliN’ (Muslin is a type of cloth, he meant Muslim, oops!) it is probably a good idea to make accusations on facts and not racism or prejudice. People fail to realize that those who voted for McCain will end up getting more help through Obama’s plans than McCain’s. In comparing the experience of Obama and McCain one has to be blind to see who the choice of VP’s were. Palin has NO experience whatsoever and McCain thought it would be a good idea to choose her. Obama knows he does not have the experience compared to McCain but choose Biden who will balance that out. It is an insult to this country and those who have fought to make it what it is today to say “a hockey mom” can come from the stands and run the country. I think her interviews with Katie Couric and other members of the media show her inability to understand and coherently give an answer. On Jan 20, 2009 History will be made. Regardless of our political affiliation I am sure we all want the best for our people, red or blue.
Bonnie- he’ll be dead by then.
well i am very sorry i made rude comments to the dems. I am a republican and proud one. I really didnt mean to say the things i said on a previous forum. The ugly spiteful devil had me by the tail when i saw others talking bad. Please forgive me but lets see what the next four years hold
If I am to believe all of the utter drivel being posted here about how Obama will make this a “socialist state” and ruin the country, then I, as well as all those posting said nonsense, should pack up and leave now. He is one part of the 3-chamber systyem in this country. For you to think that he can single-handedly, even if he truly wanted to, turn this country into a socialist state is complete idiocy. Even with a Democratic-controlled congress he couldn’t do it. All this talk of redistribution of wealth, it’s called taxation, every president has had it. If he changes the tax code it will simply go back to the Clinton-era levels. Was he a socialist? Were we a socialist state then? I have sat back and watched how Bush and the Republican party (which I supported until 2004) have polarized this nation and turned us against one-another. Great job Mr. Rove, now if you’re not a Republican you are instantly labeled a liberal and a socialist. I am neither. Nor am I a democrat, and I am no longer a Republican. I vote the best person for the job. Grow up, read a book or two, get your facts straight, quit believing your one source of news and look at different opinions. Read a foreign website, and if you are going to say something at least say something intelligent. I appreciate differing points of view, that’s how we learn, but don’t perpetuate something you don’t personally know to be true. Do some research. USE YOUR BRAIN. Talk to me about how you don’t like his (Obama’s) policies and give me a solid reason, not “he’s a socialist”, nor “he’s a muslim”, I will happily listen and maybe, just maybe, agree with you. Don’t open your mouth and let stupid come out.
William Ayers domestic terrorist, Frank Davis mentor communist,sexual pervert, Raila Odinga cousin radical islamist, Antonio Rezko felon friend, Khalidi muslam terrorist, Crazy “White” “priest racist the inspiration of his book, Louis Farrakhan racist nation of islam, black panthers watch the votes for Barack Hussein Obama on election day !!!!??? The only TV station who informed America about this people was FOXNEWS the others “reporters”SHAME ON THEM they did the coverd up for obama!!!??? I lived 30 years in Communist Romania and the media for ceausescu ( president of Romania) was the same way like the media in United States of America in tank for Barack Hussein Obama….LIES BIAS they praise him, like he is messia!!!!??? And the odacity of this man he accept it. So much PRAISE from that disgusting msnbc, cnn, abc, actors,…How can a decent human bieing can not have the courage to say STOP the BS I have PRIDE and honesty I CAN WIN THIS ELECTION BY MYSELF …this sarlatan laid back and he let the media, oprah and the others idiots to do the job for him! We study in Romania in school socialism, comunism, Marx, Engels, Lenin and this is the way to put in power a man, inject him with the wrong ideea that he is the” CHOOSE ONE”… and we gone end up with a dictator, and now Barack Husseim Obama is PRESIDENT OF UNITED STATES OF AMERICA with no merit at all. GOD BLESS AMERICA and GOD BLESS FOXNEWS !!!!! And….him or his wife said that Barack is gone make the world a better place ????!!!!! The world start with how you treat your family… he have a half brother near Nairobi, who live on a 1$ a month….Barack…he could not find in his heart to send him 10$ a month, make his brother live more decent….but Barack Hussein Obama is to busy hang out with celebrites having 25,000.00 $ dinner !!!??? even poor illegal mexican work in America on the field and still send couple of dollars back home…..YEEAH barack hussein obama he will make the world a better place and he give us enough lies to believe him…
Right on Republicans!
All those who voted for Obama will be toast in hell. The lizards of Satan will jump out of their Priuses sorry gas tanks and devour them for breakfast and send them on a one way eternal visit to hell. God killed these lizards so that we could plenty of oil for our pick-ups and not for our liberal “godless” democratic wimpy Priuses.