Final results thread

[Troy McClure]

So far more people in Arizona voted 'yes' on our marriage proposition than Senator McCain for POTUS.

Jason

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http://michellemalkin.com/2008/11/04...otes/#comments

some incredibly insane comments by the latest page - this is the start of the end times according to some - totally loopy!

[BeautifulBurnout]

THANK YOU AMERICA!

I never thought I would see this day in my lifetime, and every time I think about it my eyes fill with tears. Watching Jesse Jackson as he cried has to be one of the most moving, poignant things I have seen, when you think of all he has lived through, when you think that he was shoulder to shoulder with Martin Luther King all those years ago. All those years ago, yet still in my lifetime and almost yesterday in historical terms, an African-American was not allowed a seat on a bus! A truly momentous day.

It is going to be tough because so much is on this man's shoulders, and he has a huge, huge task in front of him. Two wars. Economic meltdown. Global Warming. So many things that he needs to address. Some have spoken of it as a poison chalice, but I think he is up to the task.

An enormous tectonic shift has taken place and people around the world are in love with your country again.

[Deckard]

I just want to say to every American on this board, thank you. And congratulations. The bulk of the world just fell back in love with America tonight.

Flicking across various channels, I watched it through to 6am our time (yup, I'm shattered right now) to see Obama's speech. I think all around the world, millions of us were doing the same, everyone on the edge of our seats. Virtually everyone elated at the outcome. And he (and you) didn't disappoint.

McCain's concession was also great. In time I think he will recover his reputation, and be seen as someone who had an almost impossible task, made some mistakes along the way and was just generally poorly advised. Beamed out across the world, the booing at Obama's and Biden's names was disgraceful and brought into sharp focus the distinction between old and new America - but McCain came across as someone firmly in the new camp. I don't believe the culture wars will end overnight - of course not - judging by some of the moronic comments, they're currently more pronounced than ever. But this was a watershed moment, and Jesse Jackson's face said it all.

Best of all, my boyfriend turned to me at the end of Obama's speech and said he could even see himself moving to the States now, or at least supporting the US in any action it took. Now that is incredible. No matter what I've said to him in the past, he's always had trouble seeing beyond a disproportionate image of ignorance, greed, rednecks, bigotry and bullies. Tonight, that view was challenged beyond doubt with the entire world watching - not just the race issue, but the symbolism of an end to the politics of the last 8 or so years. The different side of America was impossible to dispute. You people spoke, and the world heard.

Whatever mistakes Obama makes, or ways in which he disappoints, the gains to America from tonight are unmistakeable.

Have to just agree with Chuck - what a classic moment when the Crimson Tide music started playing as McCain and crew walked off stage! I'm surprised they all didn't slow-mo through some artificial rain.

Once again, thank you guys for everything you did. It's people like you that make America great.

[Future Proof]

Originally Posted by BeautifulBurnout

THANK YOU AMERICA!

I never thought I would see this day in my lifetime, and every time I think about it my eyes fill with tears. Watching Jesse Jackson as he cried has to be one of the most moving, poignant things I have seen, when you think of all he has lived through, when you think that he was shoulder to shoulder with Martin Luther King all those years ago. All those years ago, yet still in my lifetime and almost yesterday in historical terms, an African-American was not allowed a seat on a bus! A truly momentous day.

It is going to be tough because so much is on this man's shoulders, and he has a huge, huge task in front of him. Two wars. Economic meltdown. Global Warming. So many things that he needs to address. Some have spoken of it as a poison chalice, but I think he is up to the task.

An enormous tectonic shift has taken place and people around the world are in love with your country again.

You know, as a conservative at heart, there will be a few things during President Obama's tenure that might rub me wrong. But I'll tell you, I still can't help but feel like the right thing has happened here. It is nice to feel that a steward has been elected and not a powermonger. A lot of people got upset a couple of months ago when Michelle Obama said that it'd been a while since she felt good about America, but dammit isn't that why you should try to become president? To right all of the wrongs? Because you have faith that you have what it takes to make the country a better place?

I am looking forward to hearing the words Neo-con and grassroots movement uttered in the same sentence. I'm looking forward to reform and partisanship. And I'm looking forward to seeing Dubya do an occasional photo-op here and there, and enjoying his retirement. We've gone through 8 years of hell, but now we have a true public servant. And whether there's a little change or a lot, there will be change. And it will be good.

I'm proud of America as well, and it feels good.

P.S. -- I voted for Obama, just to be clear.

[Rog]

............i'm just bored stupid with the whole thing here in the UK. I bet the British elections don't get saturateion coverage in the USA.

......and he's not even black, he's mixed race.

[Deckard]

Originally Posted by Rog

......and he's not even black, he's mixed race.

The point, Rog, is that, by and large, rightly or wrongly, many people typically describe anyone of mixed race (at least those with some African-American ethnicity) as being 'black'. If he was seen on the street, he would be viewed as black. Not mixed race. And it's that perception that's important when it comes to the race issue. People voted for someone like that. Even as a mixed race man, the historical significance is not diminished, because America will have it's first non-white President. Does that honestly not make you feel a bit hopeful?

[Dirty0900]

Originally Posted by Rog

............i'm just bored stupid with the whole thing here in the UK. I bet the British elections don't get saturateion coverage in the USA.

Not really as glam really...

[Rog]

Originally Posted by Deckard

Even as a mixed race man, the historical significance is not diminished, because America will have it's first non-white President. Does that honestly not make you feel a bit hopeful?

Not yet mate.......

[BrotherLovesDub]

Originally Posted by gambit

I don't think I've seen a black face that wasn't crying.

i was in seattle, surrounded by white faces and i didn't see a white face that wasn't crying.