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Comments on: VOTE! https://whynow.dumka.us/2008/11/03/vote-2/ On-line Opinion Magazine...OK, it's a blog Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:26:21 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 By: Bryan https://whynow.dumka.us/2008/11/03/vote-2/comment-page-1/#comment-40602 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:26:21 +0000 http://whynow.dumka.us/?p=6294#comment-40602 I glad someone’s happy, because I have nothing to cheer about today. There is no change in Florida and life got worse with the passage of a couple of bad constitutional amendments. The Democrats made no pick-ups and the percentage of voters was down from 4 years ago.

Sorry, but I had hope that something might move.

The economy may have moved national politics, but I expect very little change overall, other than the lies will be told by a better class of speakers than before.

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By: Kryten42 https://whynow.dumka.us/2008/11/03/vote-2/comment-page-1/#comment-40600 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:26:48 +0000 http://whynow.dumka.us/?p=6294#comment-40600 Well!! I have to admit… I am impressed! 🙂 I just saw Obama’s speech. I saw Obama on my TV… but I heard JFK! I kid you not. He has come a hell of a long way in a year… A year ago, I thought Obama was naive and inexperienced. Tonight, he was a great statesman. 🙂 I hope it’s the real Obama, because the USA and the World needs that Obama. 🙂

Whatever happens from now on… I believe completely that the USA made the right choice, of the two choices you had.

It’s amazing that Obama won all the major electoral states. That speaks volumes. California, New York, Florida, Ohio, Illinois, Pennsylvania. The only real loss (in political terms only) is Texas, which is hardly a surprise. 🙂

His speech was very well delivered, and he seemed sincere (and no notes either!) 🙂

If nothing else… the USA can be proud that you have an intelligent and eloquent statesman as a President! It’s been a long time coming. 🙂 He even got a few subtle jabs in at bush. 😉

It’s a good day. Whether it’s a great day… time will tell. 😉 😀

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By: Bryan https://whynow.dumka.us/2008/11/03/vote-2/comment-page-1/#comment-40599 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:21:35 +0000 http://whynow.dumka.us/?p=6294#comment-40599 Well, thanks for that cheerful, but all too true note.

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By: hipparchia https://whynow.dumka.us/2008/11/03/vote-2/comment-page-1/#comment-40597 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:10:43 +0000 http://whynow.dumka.us/?p=6294#comment-40597 i wasn’t 100% we’d have an election either, and furthermore, it’s not january 21, 2009 yet.

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By: Bryan https://whynow.dumka.us/2008/11/03/vote-2/comment-page-1/#comment-40596 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:02:07 +0000 http://whynow.dumka.us/?p=6294#comment-40596 Hell, I wasn’t 100% sure we would have an election. I assume someone told the Shrubbery to make the call.

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By: Bryan https://whynow.dumka.us/2008/11/03/vote-2/comment-page-1/#comment-40595 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:00:43 +0000 http://whynow.dumka.us/?p=6294#comment-40595 I don’t imagine the Senator has ever heard of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln.

Of course, things did go downhill for quite some time between the Civil War and World War II, but black men and women were invited to the White House. He probably forgot that until the Depression most minorities belonged to the Republican Party.

At least he knows when to withdraw, although if he had done it in January the Republican Party might be in better shape.

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By: Kryten42 https://whynow.dumka.us/2008/11/03/vote-2/comment-page-1/#comment-40594 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:43:37 +0000 http://whynow.dumka.us/?p=6294#comment-40594 Oh God! Well… that didn’t take long *sigh*

Paul Colgan: A quote from Obama on the phone call – he told McCain: “I need your help, you’re a leader on so many important issues.”

Lincoln Archer: Bush called Obama… here’s a quote from his spokeswoman:
“Mr President-elect, congratulations to you. What an awesome night for you, your family and your supporters. Laura and I called to congratulate you and your good bride”

I hope Obama is watching his back. 😉

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By: Kryten42 https://whynow.dumka.us/2008/11/03/vote-2/comment-page-1/#comment-40593 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:39:11 +0000 http://whynow.dumka.us/?p=6294#comment-40593 Ahhh! PHew… It’s OK… he’s back! LOL The World tilted for a minute there! 😉

Lincoln Archer: McCain notes that a century ago it was considered an outrage for a black man to be INVITED to the white house, let alone elected to it.

That’s the man we’ve all come to despise and pity. 🙂

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By: Kryten42 https://whynow.dumka.us/2008/11/03/vote-2/comment-page-1/#comment-40592 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:36:56 +0000 http://whynow.dumka.us/?p=6294#comment-40592 Hmmm. They are reporting here that McCain has conceeded! They say his speech is amazing! :O As a couple put it:

Paul Colgan: Where was this guy during the campaign? It’s inspirational stuff.

Lincoln Archer: This is a FANTASTIC speech.

Lincoln Archer: He notes with regret that Obama’s grandmother didn’t live to see this day.

Lincoln Archer: “We’ve come a long way from the old injustices that stained America”

Lincoln Archer: Pledges unity. “I urge all Americans who supported me to join me in not just congratulating him but offering goodwill”

(Yeah… right!! I believe that one!) LOL

There are TWO McCains?? He has a twin? Or, is he just Schizo? Sheesh.

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By: Bryan https://whynow.dumka.us/2008/11/03/vote-2/comment-page-1/#comment-40589 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:18:41 +0000 http://whynow.dumka.us/?p=6294#comment-40589 Not with an 800k majority, it’s more likely socially conservative AA voters.

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