I haven't been Obama's biggest supporter - nowhere near it - but it was nice seeing the soon-to-be president of the USA give a hopeful, coherent speech.
Also: nice to hear Springsteen's The Rising right now.
Smokey Robinson constantly looks like he's trying to act natural after being accused of farting.
Very happy. Right now I am sitting in my hotel room in Saltillo, Mexico. The only English station on the TV is CNN. What an inspiring speech. President Barack Obama - wow.
P.S. - Had a lot of tequila with dinner tonight. My boss is hard-core Republican. That was fun.
damn ... can anyone really say they are not proud of their country tonight? Not motivated? Not looking forward to see what this man can really do?
Can anyone really be so cynical not to realize what we just witnessed? How enormous this is in our history?
Does anyone NOT want to give this a chance?
We witnessed a day that will go down in History, this is huge!!! and we were all part of it, we will remember this election forever and I know I sure will.
It'll be one of those elections I will sit and talk about to my grandchildren when I'm an old wrinkled lady...
I look forward to the next 4 years with President Obama and see the ball start to roll..
"Without the album covers, where do you clean your pot?" - EV
We witnessed a day that will go down in History, this is huge!!! and we were all part of it, we will remember this election forever and I know I sure will.
It'll be one of those elections I will sit and talk about to my grandchildren when I'm an old wrinkled lady...
I look forward to the next 4 years with President Obama and see the ball start to roll..
I like the change of your location!
"You're one of the few Red Sox fans I don't mind." - Newch91
"I don't believe in damn curses. Wake up the damn Bambino and have me face him. Maybe I'll drill him in the ass." --- Pedro Martinez
I'm just happy VA finally turned Blue...Fuck George W. and the GOP. This election is nothing short of a rebuke of both him and his party...and I'm lovin' it.
I was getting excited when it looked like WV might go for Barack. I know Fox called it early but I was holding out hope for a little while that they would have to change it.
West Virginia is a Democratic stronghold for Senators and Representatives, but keep voting for Republican Presidential candidates. Many (like my father-in-law) fall for the "he's gonna take my gun" accusations made every four years by the NRA.
I'm blown away. I've said every chance I get that McCain would win. I was convinced right until Obama won PA.
I'm glad he won. McCain's a better man that Bush, but he's looked to be falling apart in this campaign and the chance of President Bush II (Palin) was just too much to take. That said, he's got his work cut out for him. I hope he's as effective in office as he was getting to office. I hope he's not complacent. As I said in '04, I don't think I'd even want the job now. He's a smart guy, has a good work ethic and I even believe he wants to make America a better place. That's all good. But this would be a tough job for anyone. Best of luck Barrack.
I cannot come up with a new sig till I get this egg off my face.
I'm blown away. I've said every chance I get that McCain would win. I was convinced right until Obama won PA.
I'm glad he won. McCain's a better man that Bush, but he's looked to be falling apart in this campaign and the chance of President Bush II (Palin) was just too much to take. That said, he's got his work cut out for him. I hope he's as effective in office as he was getting to office. I hope he's not complacent. As I said in '04, I don't think I'd even want the job now. He's a smart guy, has a good work ethic and I even believe he wants to make America a better place. That's all good. But this would be a tough job for anyone. Best of luck Barrack.
I like your sig ... you're takin' it like a man.
"You're one of the few Red Sox fans I don't mind." - Newch91
"I don't believe in damn curses. Wake up the damn Bambino and have me face him. Maybe I'll drill him in the ass." --- Pedro Martinez
I wonder if the Bush admin will take all of the O's off of the keyboards in the White House like the Clintons took the W's off and taped them up above all of the doors.
No longer overwhelmed it seems so simple now.
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I'm blown away. I've said every chance I get that McCain would win. I was convinced right until Obama won PA.
I'm glad he won. McCain's a better man that Bush, but he's looked to be falling apart in this campaign and the chance of President Bush II (Palin) was just too much to take. That said, he's got his work cut out for him. I hope he's as effective in office as he was getting to office. I hope he's not complacent. As I said in '04, I don't think I'd even want the job now. He's a smart guy, has a good work ethic and I even believe he wants to make America a better place. That's all good. But this would be a tough job for anyone. Best of luck Barrack.
Well said and I wis him well too he's going to need it. It's a tough job but sometimes you have to hit rock bottom to make improvements on ones' situation.
Peace
*We CAN bomb the World to pieces, but we CAN'T bomb it into PEACE*...Michael Franti
*MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
.....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti
*The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)
I can't believe on the day I saw an actual, physical Chinese Democracy billboard poster saying "Order Now", America elected the first black president.
Something strange and unexpected is happening to the world...
"I remember one night at Muzdalifa with nothing but the sky overhead, I lay awake amid sleeping Muslim brothers and I learned that pilgrims from every land — every colour, and class, and rank; high officials and the beggar alike — all snored in the same language"
Congratulations Americans, you made the right choice That was some pretty exciting shit. It seems I bowed out and went to sleep at just the wrong time here, I think they called Florida soon after.
"I remember one night at Muzdalifa with nothing but the sky overhead, I lay awake amid sleeping Muslim brothers and I learned that pilgrims from every land — every colour, and class, and rank; high officials and the beggar alike — all snored in the same language"
"I remember one night at Muzdalifa with nothing but the sky overhead, I lay awake amid sleeping Muslim brothers and I learned that pilgrims from every land — every colour, and class, and rank; high officials and the beggar alike — all snored in the same language"
I was getting excited when it looked like WV might go for Barack. I know Fox called it early but I was holding out hope for a little while that they would have to change it.
West Virginia is a Democratic stronghold for Senators and Representatives, but keep voting for Republican Presidential candidates. Many (like my father-in-law) fall for the "he's gonna take my gun" accusations made every four years by the NRA.
I know all about WVA...I live less than 5 miles from the VA-TN state line...and I'm not far from Princeton and Bluefield WVA...I know all about living amongst rednecks and hicks that can't see the forest for the trees.
Congratulations Americans, you made the right choice That was some pretty exciting shit. It seems I bowed out and went to sleep at just the wrong time here, I think they called Florida soon after.
Actually Florida wasn't the deciding factor this time. It was called for Obama before Florida was decided. Once he won the swing states of Pennsylvania and Ohio it was just a matter of time waiting for the polls to close in California, Washington, Oregon and Hawaii to make the announcement. Obama won by an electoral landslide by winning several swing states and overturning republican states as well.
"...believe in lies...to get by...it's divine...whoa...oh, you know what its like..."
Well yes, it's both a term used to denote any situation which is believed unlikely to ever happen and is also a political movement opposing the one-party rule in China.
Why?
"I remember one night at Muzdalifa with nothing but the sky overhead, I lay awake amid sleeping Muslim brothers and I learned that pilgrims from every land — every colour, and class, and rank; high officials and the beggar alike — all snored in the same language"
Well yes, it's both a term used to denote any situation which is believed unlikely to ever happen and is also a political movement opposing the one-party rule in China.
Why?
quite possibly, however according to axl rose chinese democracy defines the power struggle within guns'n'roses. a dictatorship if you will. no prizes for guessing who was chairman mao.
i just found it interesting you spoke of the term chinese democracy and the election of the first Black american president in the same breath. on one hand you got no freedom and on the other a manifestation of absolute freedom. nothing wrong there, just amusing myself.
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Chinese Democracy -I won't believe it until I listen to it.
Tuesday night I made it down to Grant Park. What a sight. Laughter, tears, respect, smiles, and a glow on all the faces melted the diverse crowd into a joyous sea of humanity.
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Also: nice to hear Springsteen's The Rising right now.
does this mean I have to take your name out of my signature!??!
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Rhinocerous Surprise '08!!!
P.S. - Had a lot of tequila with dinner tonight. My boss is hard-core Republican. That was fun.
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We witnessed a day that will go down in History, this is huge!!! and we were all part of it, we will remember this election forever and I know I sure will.
It'll be one of those elections I will sit and talk about to my grandchildren when I'm an old wrinkled lady...
I look forward to the next 4 years with President Obama and see the ball start to roll..
I like the change of your location!
"I don't believe in damn curses. Wake up the damn Bambino and have me face him. Maybe I'll drill him in the ass." --- Pedro Martinez
me too
I thought I was going to have to put my shrink on speed-dial before this was over....
this will be a day to remember forever
I was getting excited when it looked like WV might go for Barack. I know Fox called it early but I was holding out hope for a little while that they would have to change it.
West Virginia is a Democratic stronghold for Senators and Representatives, but keep voting for Republican Presidential candidates. Many (like my father-in-law) fall for the "he's gonna take my gun" accusations made every four years by the NRA.
Can't you just hear that healin' startin' already? Mmmm, smell that change! Over 48% of voters wanted the other guy, so easy on the rebuke there.
"This victory alone is not the change we seek."
Amen.
I'm glad he won. McCain's a better man that Bush, but he's looked to be falling apart in this campaign and the chance of President Bush II (Palin) was just too much to take. That said, he's got his work cut out for him. I hope he's as effective in office as he was getting to office. I hope he's not complacent. As I said in '04, I don't think I'd even want the job now. He's a smart guy, has a good work ethic and I even believe he wants to make America a better place. That's all good. But this would be a tough job for anyone. Best of luck Barrack.
I like your sig ... you're takin' it like a man.
"I don't believe in damn curses. Wake up the damn Bambino and have me face him. Maybe I'll drill him in the ass." --- Pedro Martinez
Well said and I wis him well too he's going to need it. It's a tough job but sometimes you have to hit rock bottom to make improvements on ones' situation.
Peace
*MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
.....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti
*The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)
He was a trouper because his school held an election where McCain won. He is excited to go to school tomorrow.
that's cool. It's history, even if your 8 year old doesn't understand, they will some day.
"I don't believe in damn curses. Wake up the damn Bambino and have me face him. Maybe I'll drill him in the ass." --- Pedro Martinez
This is just so fucking unbelievable.
EV- 08/09,10/2008.06/08,09/2009
I went down to chat with my neighbors, 2+ hours and a bar trip later ... I'm back.
A few streets are blocked off, still dancing, waving flags, cheering, the party won't stop ....
"I don't believe in damn curses. Wake up the damn Bambino and have me face him. Maybe I'll drill him in the ass." --- Pedro Martinez
Something strange and unexpected is happening to the world...
you do know what chinese democracy is, right?
take a good look
this could be the day
hold my hand
lie beside me
i just need to say
Actually Florida wasn't the deciding factor this time. It was called for Obama before Florida was decided. Once he won the swing states of Pennsylvania and Ohio it was just a matter of time waiting for the polls to close in California, Washington, Oregon and Hawaii to make the announcement. Obama won by an electoral landslide by winning several swing states and overturning republican states as well.
i meant the term chinese democracy.
take a good look
this could be the day
hold my hand
lie beside me
i just need to say
Why?
quite possibly, however according to axl rose chinese democracy defines the power struggle within guns'n'roses. a dictatorship if you will. no prizes for guessing who was chairman mao.
i just found it interesting you spoke of the term chinese democracy and the election of the first Black american president in the same breath. on one hand you got no freedom and on the other a manifestation of absolute freedom. nothing wrong there, just amusing myself.
take a good look
this could be the day
hold my hand
lie beside me
i just need to say
Tuesday night I made it down to Grant Park. What a sight. Laughter, tears, respect, smiles, and a glow on all the faces melted the diverse crowd into a joyous sea of humanity.