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Illinois Sen. Barack Obama was elected president Tuesday.
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Obama becomes first black president in nation’s history
Published Wednesday, November 5, 2008
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CHICAGO — A triumphant Barack Obama vowed to be a president for all America, even those who voted against him, and asked for patience to address the nation’s problems of war and finance that he called the greatest challenges of a lifetime.
The first black president-elect cast his election as a defining moment in the country’s 232-year history and a rebuke to cynicism, fear and doubt.
‘‘If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible; who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time; who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer,’’ he said in his first public words after winning the election.
His victory speech was delivered before a multiracial crowd that city officials estimated at 240,000 people. Many cried and nodded their heads while he spoke, surrounded by clear bulletproof screens on his left and right.
He appeared on stage with his wife, Michelle, and daughters Malia, 10, and Sasha, 7, poised to become the first family of color ever to occupy the White House. Every family member dressed in black and red, and Obama told his daughters during his speech that they would get the puppy he promised would come with a victory.
‘‘Even as we celebrate tonight, we know the challenges that tomorrow will bring are the greatest of our lifetime — two wars, a planet in peril, the worst financial crisis in a century,’’ he said. ‘‘There is new energy to harness and new jobs to be created; new schools to build and threats to meet and, for us to lead, alliances to repair.’’
He was already suggesting a second term to accomplish his goals, saying he expected ‘‘setbacks and false starts.’’
‘‘We may not get there in one year or even one term,’’ he said. ‘‘But America, I have never been more hopeful than I am tonight that we will get there. I promise you — we as a people will get there.’’
To those who voted against him, he said, ‘‘I will be your president, too.’’
Obama, an Illinois senator born 47 years ago of a white American mother and a black African father, sprinkled his address with references to the civil rights struggle. He paid tribute to Ann Nixon Cooper, a 106-year-old daughter of slaves born at a time when women and blacks couldn’t vote. She cast her ballot in Atlanta Tuesday, Obama said.
He quoted another president from Illinois, Abraham Lincoln, and although he didn’t mention Martin Luther King Jr.’s name, he echoed King’s statement that ‘‘we shall overcome because the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.’’
Obama invited ‘‘those who have been told for so long by so many to be cynical, and fearful, and doubtful of what we can achieve to put their hands on the arc of history and bend it once more toward the hope of a better day.’’
The president-elect said he looks forward to working with Republican rival John McCain, who called him to concede as The Associated Press and television networks called the race at 11 p.m. EST. Obama spokesman Robert Gibbs said Obama thanked McCain for his graciousness and told him he had waged a tough race.
Gibbs quoted Obama as saying to McCain: ‘‘I need your help. You’re a leader on so many important issues’’
President Bush called Obama shortly after the Illinois senator hung up with McCain, and Vice President Dick Cheney called Obama running mate Joe Biden. Obama watched McCain’s concession speech from his suite in a downtown hotel, where he had watched returns with Biden, his extended family and senior campaign staff.
A few blocks away, the crowd in Grant Park that included celebrities Brad Pitt and Oprah Winfrey erupted into cheers to see their chosen candidate break the White House color barrier. Audience members leapt into the air, waving American flags.
The size of the group, spread out toward the Chicago skyline a few blocks in the distance, reflected the eye-popping crowds that Obama drew throughout his campaign. Even the weather favored Obama — the temperature was around 60 degrees as he spoke, unusual for a November night in Chicago.
Obama began the day by casting his vote with his wife and daughters at his side. He unwound while waiting for returns by playing two hours of basketball with friends and staff, then eating a steak dinner at home with his immediate family and in-laws.
He made a final Election Day campaign stop in Indiana, one of several longtime Republican strongholds in the presidential race that he tried to win. It was a symbolic ending of a campaign for a candidate who first made his name with an address to the Democratic National Convention four years ago in which he decried efforts to ‘‘slice and dice our country into red states and blue states.’’
He repeated that sentiment in his victory speech. ‘‘We have never been a collection of red states and blue states. We are, and always will be, the United States of America,’’ he said.
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Posted by michaelOH (anonymous) on November 5, 2008 at 6:12 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Hats off to everyone who voted.
The poor have spoken.
The debates were fun.
Posted by kce (anonymous) on November 5, 2008 at 7:34 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I felt the words of a friend fitting enough to pass along because they are so well written & they are accurate for me as well:
"This has got to be one of the saddest days of my life.
To see a man who refuses to salute our Flag, be made the Commander in Chief of our Nation. For a man with Muslim upbringing to placed in the highest seat of power, after what the Muslim world handed us on 9-11.
For a man who has 160 odd days of service as a Senator to be elected President solely on feel good politics.
At least this responsibility is not on my hands.
Those who are responsible have handed this man the keys to our Nuclear Arsenal and every State Secret of our Nation. All to a man who has pledged to stand, with his Muslim brothers.
He promised change and you can expect just that, but in ways you never imagined.
May God have mercy upon this land and may His judgment rest upon the heads of those responsible. "
Posted by Preacher (anonymous) on November 5, 2008 at 8:11 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I totally agree with KCE. This man is what the people said they wanted...so here you go. There is no since in complaining or getting upset with the election, though. God is in control-amen? He has allowed Mr. Obama to come into office. I pray that God will guide Mr. Obama in his decision-making and that he will seek God's face in all that he says and does. I also pray that this country will continue to support Israel and it's people (Gen 12:3). Oh, Lord Jesus, please keep your hand upon our great nation. Mr. Obama, defend this great country and her people at all costs. May God be with you.
Posted by osu (anonymous) on November 5, 2008 at 8:45 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Neo, you said it very well.
I couldn't help but notice how McCain's supporters lacked some of the class of the Obama supporters last night though. I've gotten emails that we bought the election, threatened people, etc.
What I found disheartening was that when McCain mentioned Obama's name, his supporters booed. McCain showed class in defeat, I just hope his supporters will too. Total class act was Obama and his supporters last night, cheering for McCain's service to country.
Posted by gametime (anonymous) on November 5, 2008 at 9:45 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Amazing to hear people still lie about Obama. Well put NEO. We will never see real change in this country until people lose there grip on biased idealogy. I hope that the McCain supporters can finally see through the lies (Obama unwilling tosalute the flag is a lie) and find a way to return this country to one of the greatest in the world.
Posted by 9MB4LIFE (anonymous) on November 5, 2008 at 10:27 a.m. (Suggest removal)
KCE and preacher you are so out of touch, after 21 months of campaigning and being scrutinized by every media outlet world wide including FOX news too still suggest that President elect Obama is in anyway a muslim shows total ignorance!!!! America has spoken Obama will be are 44 president and he will do a great job!!! STOP SPREADING FEAR IT DIDNT WORK THIS TIME!!!!
Posted by michaelOH (anonymous) on November 5, 2008 at 10:36 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Just a bunch of sore losers with no class.
Ignore them and let them post.
Posted by metoo (anonymous) on November 5, 2008 at 10:59 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Isnt it the congress that writes and passes the bills and laws?
the president is only a figure head if everyone isnt on the same side.
and doesnt democrocy have checks and balances that keep even our president from doing wrong.
our decisions we make with our state politicions is what we should scrutinize
look at some of our past presidents, a monkey coulda done the same job and not been impeached like some was.
Posted by michaelOH (anonymous) on November 5, 2008 at 11:12 a.m. (Suggest removal)
It is interesting for me to see those who continue to fester hatred in this fine nation.
That is why I said let them to continue to post.
Posted by oldad1958 (anonymous) on November 5, 2008 at 11:29 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Though not a supporter of Mr. Obama before the election, he is our newly elected President. We all need to uphold him and the Congress in our prayers that they will have the wisdom to lead our great country.
Posted by osu (anonymous) on November 5, 2008 at 11:39 a.m. (Suggest removal)
michaelOH, I couldn't agree more. Let them post their hatred and anger, and people will see them out.
God had his hand on this Presidential election, and I truly believe He will use President-elect Obama to futher the kingdom of God on earth.
I was humbled by an AP photo of Senator Obama in prayer right before the first debate with Senator McCain. He was alone in his room and the photog slipped in unnoticed and snapped a photo of the prayer time.
Posted by AlisonMiller (anonymous) on November 5, 2008 at 11:51 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I hope that the people who would have called a McCain victory "God-willed" but are now calling Obama's victory something else are exposed for the arrogant hypocrites they are.
They are delusional crazies who believe they know the will of God. That they are confusing their own wills with God's hasn't occurred to them. They will keep on plodding on, never learning anything.
Posted by howardhughes (anonymous) on November 5, 2008 at 11:52 a.m. (Suggest removal)
The people of America have spoken in a loud and clear voice. Tough night for most of the Democratic Ticket in LC, excluding Patterson and Burcham. They have huge problem in the eastern end of the county. And lack leadership at the top of their party. Time someone young and energetic takes the reins of their party.
Posted by howardhughes (anonymous) on November 5, 2008 at 11:54 a.m. (Suggest removal)
And the sun did rise this morning....can you believe it
Posted by PointofView (anonymous) on November 5, 2008 at 12:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)
OSU, if you believe that ANYONE, especially a photographer, is going to get close to President Elect Obama without his knowing, you're definitely not being "real" yourself. For me to say that he didn't have a moment of reflection would be impossible to know and ridiculous to deny. His grandmother just died and he was just elected President of the most powerful country in the world. I wish people would simply stick to the issues and leave out the sentiments. The system of checks and balances will be put to the test very shortly. With a democrat in the Executive branch, a Democratic House and Senate, and several Supreme Court Justices hinting at retiring, in which the President will be appointing replacements; we'll be seeing a completely "Democratic" system of checks and balances. I truly hope that Obama believed in what he promised us all, because now he actually has to stop talking about them and make them a reality.
As for McCain supporters demonstrating lack of class, I just wonder what would have happened from Obama supporters had he not been elected. It's always easier to assess others behaviors when an event turns out in ones own favor. All I can say is good luck America. We definitely NEED it. GOD BLESS AMERICA.
Posted by groversdad (anonymous) on November 5, 2008 at 12:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Where do I get in line for the free stuff?
Posted by osu (anonymous) on November 5, 2008 at 12:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)
PointofView--please re-read the post. The photo was taken before the first debate. Not last night.
The point of that post is this--the Republicans and religious right have spent much of this last year demonizing President-elect Obama. And a photographer caught the Senator in a moment of prayer before the first debate. I find that awe-inspiring.
Here's my quote: I was humbled by an AP photo of Senator Obama in prayer right before the first debate with Senator McCain. He was alone in his room and the photog slipped in unnoticed and snapped a photo of the prayer time.
Posted by dynamite (anonymous) on November 5, 2008 at 12:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)
No matter what, God is still in control, the story has already been written and Gods plan will prevail ! GOD BLESS AMERICA ! ! ! !
Posted by PointofView (anonymous) on November 5, 2008 at 12:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)
My bad, OSU. It still would have been impossible for a photographer to "slip" in on Mr. Obama without his knowing. The Republicans wouldn't have had nearly the arsenal of attacks on Mr. Obama had he not made statements that contradicted previous ones, or had he not had such radical friends, or made comments that he would be willing to sit down with leaders of countries that condone terrorism and the destruction of Israel. I wonder if he will now enforce the law regarding immigration and expel his Aunt who was supposed to be sent back to Kenya years ago and has been living on public assistance since?
Posted by osu (anonymous) on November 5, 2008 at 12:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I remember on Monday that Barack Obama said the "rule of law must be followed" in regards to his aunt.
The "radical friends" thing didn't fly during the campaign, and it still won't fly today. The world is united behind the United States again because 8 long years of lying and deception are coming to an end.
Where are Vil and Pad today???
Posted by Kathi9 (anonymous) on November 5, 2008 at 12:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I saw all those beautiful votes for Barack Obama last night as proof that this country is sick and tired of racism and hatred and finally decided to do something about it.
Barack Obama will be our new president. We should all be proud.
Posted by Twiggy (anonymous) on November 5, 2008 at 1:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Yeah for Obama. It's like the light at the end of a very long, dark tunnel. A very exciting time for the USA.
Posted by osu (anonymous) on November 5, 2008 at 1:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I see all those votes for Barack last night as votes for change, and a vote for someone who has lived the American Dream.
Posted by citizens4truth (anonymous) on November 5, 2008 at 1:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Why does the Tribune continually remove my comments??? hmmm...makes you wonder....They weren't even bad, they were actually in support of Obama!
Posted by groversdad (anonymous) on November 5, 2008 at 2:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Twiggy, I hope that light is not the train. I believe in the philosophy that if you give someone a fish, you have fed him for the day, if you teach him to fish, you have fed him for a life time. I don't see Obama as a teacher, I hope I am wrong.
Posted by citizens4truth (anonymous) on November 5, 2008 at 2:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)
You guys are so FUNNY!!!!!!
Posted by osu (anonymous) on November 5, 2008 at 2:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Come on groverdad!
Barack Obama was raised by a single mother and his grandparents; sometime relying on welfare and food stamps. Look at where he's come and where he is now--he graduated from two Ivy League Schools man!
Posted by truth (anonymous) on November 5, 2008 at 3:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)
How can people relying on welfare and food stamps afford Ivy League Schools? Just wondering.
Posted by osu (anonymous) on November 5, 2008 at 3:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)
It's called working their way through college.
That's what disturbs me about conservatives' merely talking about the American Dream. When someone works their way off welfare and foodstamps, they are condescending towards that person when he/she makes something of himself.
Posted by keta (anonymous) on November 5, 2008 at 6:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)
A young African-American family is moving into a White House that was built by slaves. Even the crowd at McCain's invitation-only concession party at the Biltmore last night understand what's happened here and what it says about America.
Posted by michaelOH (anonymous) on November 5, 2008 at 6:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)
signing off without adding to keta's comment.
That sums it up pretty well.
(I'm proud to be an American)
Posted by Slick77 (anonymous) on November 5, 2008 at 6:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I agree with Dynamite...Posted by dynamite (anonymous) on November 5, 2008 at 12:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)
No matter what, God is still in control, the story has already been written and Gods plan will prevail ! GOD BLESS AMERICA
Although I didn't vote for Obama and have my fears of his true intentions, I have to accept this like I have with some of the previous President Elects. God is in control, and we must put Him back into our Country and in our lives. This will be the only way we will become a Mighty Nation again. Only through Him. We are all vulnerable and weak, while looking for someone to "bail us out" or "save us" but keep in mind, we should not bow down or put our trust in Obama, or any one other than God.
Even if McCain would have won the Presidency, I would be saying the same thing. People will always continue to
fail us and mislead us. We need to ask for wisdom on how each of us individually can contribute and make our world a much more peaceful and loving place.
p.s. Thanks Mike C., for allowing us to "speak" our minds and sometimes "spill" our guts...it has been a very interesting, fun, and sometimes frustrating, experience. :)
Posted by grover (anonymous) on November 5, 2008 at 9:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)
i really do truly hope and pray that america is going to be as great as all the obama supporters say.
congratulations to president elect obama and God bless America!
Posted by Joseph_Benning (anonymous) on November 6, 2008 at 1:37 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Congratulations to President-elect Barack H. Obama and his ardent supporters for an impressive Presidential campaign.
http://vote.sos.state.oh.us/pls/enrpubli...
While I'll probably oppose a President Obama 98% of the time, come January he is going to be OUR President. And our President will need our prayers.
Joseph Benning
Posted by Afalcon21 (anonymous) on November 6, 2008 at 9:10 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Let the Taxing Begin!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by howardhughes (anonymous) on November 6, 2008 at 9:21 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Benning good post, as much as I disagree with you I was glad to hear you say that.......Whoever is our commander in chief needs our help and prayers.......
Posted by anonymous (anonymous) on November 6, 2008 at 9:50 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I am sad. I don't care if he is commander in chief. I doubt
he knows the branchs. Check & balances with all democrates is just a joke. If we are all here in 4 years that in itself would be a mircale. He got elected because he was black. they went and got every black person than could.
One lady said the 1st black president. I didn't think that was what it was about. This is my last election I will vote in. the media run the show. Who ever (most liberal)
person is who they want. I think I won't watch the news
either it's negative and reporting only what he is doing. I would like to see his birth certificate. His aunt will find away to make her a special citizen. She isn't going anywhere.
Posted by osu (anonymous) on November 6, 2008 at 10:08 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I believe, according to exit polling, he also carried more than 50% of white people.
From FOX NEWS (of all places): The ineptitude and stupidity of Sarah Palin shocked McCain advisers:
http://www.americablog.com/2008/11/fox-p...
Posted by AlisonMiller (anonymous) on November 6, 2008 at 11:43 a.m. (Suggest removal)
anonymous--if one person can destroy the USA in four-years time, it wasn't much of a country to begin with.
If you don't like someone, vote for and campaign for the opposing party. Your defeatist attitude is childish. I hope you aren't an adult. You live in a democracy--deal with it.
Posted by MasterChef (anonymous) on November 6, 2008 at 12:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)
You know, I had promised a big batch of crow for pad, noe, vile and the rest, but since they don't have enough class to even post, they can eat donkey dung.
OK, noe is excused. he's in hawaii. guess they don't have broadband.
Posted by hustlinhillbilly (anonymous) on November 6, 2008 at 2:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I don't vote for him, and I don't trust him. That being said, he is my President and I wish him nothing but success, and hope he proves me wrong.
Posted by DonMoore (Donald Moore) on November 6, 2008 at 2:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)
It's not the President ,democrat or republican,that we should worry about.The career prostitutes in congress who owe their souls to the lobbyist cause the American people more pain than any mortal man ever could.
Posted by SteveLeach (anonymous) on November 6, 2008 at 3:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)
to master chef, neo, osu, keta etc As you have seen in my posts I was not an obama supporter and I still dont trust him, but I hope and pray you all that have faith in him are correct and he does do great things. I am and will always be a die-hard conservative and republican but I am also an American and I want great things for our country and believe me if obama does the great things you guys believe I will be 1st to say I was wrong and give him all credit that is due, but if I was right and he is not the man you think I hope you will be big enough to admit you are wrong, but for now lets just pray for everything to go well and America to continue to be the greatest country in the world. God Bless America and all its People
Steve Leach.
Posted by MasterChef (anonymous) on November 6, 2008 at 3:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)
SteveLeach, thanks for your half-hearted well-wishes.
I can't speak for others, but, no, I WON'T admit I was wrong. Just because he may/may not meet expectations, he'll sure do much better than McBush.
I didn't hear any of you "die-hard conservatives" admitting they were wrong about Dumya.
I hope you'll be big enough to say "thank you" to Obama's tax cuts.
Posted by SteveLeach (anonymous) on November 6, 2008 at 3:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)
1st of all master chef I say what I mean and it was not half-hearted by any means but I am glad you didnt disappoint by your response. And I did not agree with everything Bush did and have no problem saying it to you or anyone else. Like I said if I am wrong and anyone who knows me knows I will admit when I am wrong but I am glad to see you wont not really a big surprise. I am an American 1st and my country comes after God and Family for me. So you really dont believe what obama says or you would be willing to stand behind it good or bad and admit if things are right or wrong. Its nice to know only hatred for the current president fuels your life I really feel sorry for you and hope things get better for you and yes I do mean that just like I mean everything I say.
steve leach
Posted by AlisonMiller (anonymous) on November 6, 2008 at 6:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I live in the land of the free and the home of the brave.
If we had listened to all of the citizens who were "afraid" and out of their comfort zones, we would have never become the United States of America.
Whether he accomplishes everything he said he would or not, I don't care. I'm just happy to see that we are starting to act like the home of the brave again.
Posted by osu (anonymous) on November 6, 2008 at 6:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)
If he disappoints me, I will let you know, Mr. Leach. I truly believe he will be one of our greatest presidents though.
I really do wish that Pad, vil and the others were here posting, but they're not.
I want to offer this up--had McCain won, I don't think he would have destroyed the country. But if something had happened to him and Palin would have become President, we would have a lot to worry about. The stories coming out of that camp right now are simply amazing. I can't believe the amount of ineptitude and incompetence that she showed. FOX NEWS has reported today that she didn't even know AFRICA is a continent!!! Palin scared me a lot more than McCain.
Posted by AlisonMiller (anonymous) on November 6, 2008 at 6:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)
LOL--and that's not all, osu.
I didn't realize it, but apparently Mr. Joe the Plumber has been on welfare. More than once.
http://rawstory.com/news/2008/Fox_host_c...
Posted by AlisonMiller (anonymous) on November 6, 2008 at 6:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)
They're not going to post. How can they? The major symbol of the Republican party is the kind of person that has been demonized and abused on here. AHHHHH!
Posted by osu (anonymous) on November 6, 2008 at 6:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Joe the Plumber was a McCain stunt that backfired and blew up in their faces--just like Palin. I honestly believe if McCain had HIS choice as VP, the election might've been closer. Unfortunately, we've seen what happens when a candidate dismisses his principles. In a way, I feel sorry for McCain because he lost his principles, but then again he should've had the courage to say "NO."
As far as "Plumber" and welfare--just more right wing hypocrisy.
Posted by MasterChef (anonymous) on November 6, 2008 at 6:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Leach I aim to please. All of you guys ragged on Obama like he was scum. His citizenship, patriotism, faith, fidelity, judgement, ancestry and more were questioned, disputed, attacked and outright lied about by "diehard conservatives" and "true-believing Christians".
So don't you dare comment on MY hatred from your pulpit.
My guy won. Yours lost. Get used to it!
Posted by AlisonMiller (anonymous) on November 6, 2008 at 6:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)
LOL---not that I have a problem with the guy needing help everyone in awhile. But then, I'm not a puppet self-righteously complaining about supporting others with my hard-earned money, either.
I especially like that he thinks he "paid into" welfare. Nope, you just pay taxes dude. Sense of entitlement? You betcha.
Posted by cashmere (anonymous) on November 6, 2008 at 7:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I appreciate Steve Leach's post. I am a Republican, which apparently to Master chef, I should be poppin' pills and drinking whiskey. I do neither, but no point trying to fend off MC's stereotyping. And yet I'm sure he would burst a blood vessel over any stereotyping of Demos.
Obama will be MY president too, and as such I respect him, and will watch with interest his moves. I generally do not do well financially under Democratic presidents, since Carter, but I'm optimistic. Somehow I always fall into the crack between the non tax paying rich and then non tax paying poor. But again, I'm interested in seeing what Obama has in mind.
I appreciate OSU's remarks that McCain would not destroy the world as we know it. I also would like to say that even though I disagree with many of the Bush policies, I do not consider him evil incarnate, nor any person in politics today.
Posted by Slick77 (anonymous) on November 6, 2008 at 7:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)
MasterChef, neo,osu,keta, & Alison...I have made my post election comment earlier... (see above.) I consider myself a "diehard conservative" and a "true-believing" Christian as Steve Leach, Noesis, Pad, Vil and others claim to be . I stand behind what I wrote concerning the outcome of the election. I was not one of the individuals that said Obama was "scum" or showed any hatred toward him, but..... at the same time, I still question his motives, judgement on certain "moral" issues, and his many lies, and questionable associations. I also believe there are so many naive' and vulnerable people who voted for Obama only because they #1.They Hated Bush,#2. Because of the "Historical factor", or #3. Because he is a perfected speaker and very smooth and "charismatic" person. The fact that his whole approach was for CHANGE sounds so good! Of course we all want change! But all of the above is so shallow and artificial & doesn't hold much "weight". I am not easily swayed by what others say or what is "popular", nor am I gullable. I took this election with tremendous thought and prayer, along with educating myself on the issues at hand. My own personal conviction and my vote for McCain/Palin is something I will not apologize for nor be ashamed.
Everyone is entitled to their opinions and I respect that. We should just agree to disagree, but at the same time stay civil and "friendly"...well maybe I am pushing it a bit lol :)
p.s. Thanks for all the concern and prayers for my family.
MasterChef...Slick is back! (about 95%) :) Have a good evening.
Posted by SteveLeach (anonymous) on November 6, 2008 at 8:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)
osu I appreciate your honesty and I am glad people can discuss things and still be civil. Like I said I wish obama the best and hope he does great things. and for master chef Yes I dare say whats on my mind and really could care less what you think and just remember every post you have you call bush, mccain or palin names so dont try that line about people against obama calling all kinds of names when you are as guilty of name calling as anybody. Maybe you need to read your own posts. So I will still be here posting SO YOU NEED TO GET USED TO IT BECAUSE THERE IS NOTHING YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT AND IF YOU DONT LIKE IT QUIT POSTING and DONT READ THE POSTS.
Posted by MasterChef (anonymous) on November 6, 2008 at 10:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)
slick, its good to see you back. i've been away, too. Even missed election night coverage (damn!). Well, I'm sure pad, noe, vile and the others will pass on their share of crow, too. Now you KNOW after all the crap I took from davie and noeie and vile I'm entitled to a little fun.
Leach is a lightweight. Who cares?
Well, you and I shared several wins locally. Lawless (no-brainer but good none-the-less), Stephens, Payne and (I voted for) Hoffman. So, we're not a canyon apart.
I really believe the Republican party has drifted so far right its left many of its base behind.
Posted by AlisonMiller (anonymous) on November 6, 2008 at 11:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)
The vague insinuations and the implied messages of "we don't really know what is going to happen" has some gullible folks so upset that they've decided that this country isn't even going to last four years. That's what I call gullible.
The people behind this manipulation did it out of desperation and a desire to advance politically, not out of major concern.
I'm not a pundit, but look at the exit polls. Men voted for McCain--men make money. Especially white ones. They had every reason to vote McCain.
Palin was picked just b/c she is female. That's the only reason. There are others with religious right leanings with more experience such as Romney and Huck.
She was used as a puppet to place fear in women, who traditionally lean Democrat.
Posted by AlisonMiller (anonymous) on November 6, 2008 at 11:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Both parties manipulate---but the Republican party was just too blatant and too over the top for me this year.
Posted by AlisonMiller (anonymous) on November 6, 2008 at 11:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Some people are just Republicans, Slick--I'm not calling you gullible. But there are some 'fraidy cats who are.
Posted by kce (anonymous) on November 7, 2008 at 8:09 a.m. (Suggest removal)
IF THE SHOE FITS:
You cannot help the poor by destroying the rich.
You cannot strengthen the weak by weakening the strong.
You cannot bring about prosperity by discouraging thrift.
You cannot lift the wage earner up by pulling the wage payer down.
You cannot further the brotherhood of man by inciting class hatred.
You cannot build character and courage by taking away men's initiative and independence.
You cannot help men permanently by doing for them, what they could and should do for themselves.
--Abraham Lincoln
Posted by Shooter (anonymous) on November 7, 2008 at 8:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Thank god we are talking instead of arguing, a new President has been elected, pray he does well. Now lets
focus on our local issues, attend local meetings, and make
them keep the promises they have made. Pitch in and help your neighbor if they need help. Spend time with your children, not just watching TV but reading, talking about whats up in their lives. Lets all strive to make Law. Co. the Best in the Great State of Ohio.
Posted by SteveLeach (anonymous) on November 7, 2008 at 8:28 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Neo I appreciate your comments and I know things are not well that is why I am hoping for the best. I really want obama to suceed and get this situation turned around. Nothing would make me happier than to say I was wrong because that means things would be better for everyone including my family and I think everybody wants the best for their families. and master chef since your only response is that I am a lightweight whatever that means thanks I have been losing weight LOL.
Posted by cashmere (anonymous) on November 7, 2008 at 9:13 a.m. (Suggest removal)
President Obama will have his failures and successes. I think handling the Democratic Congress will be a challenge. Bush didn't do a good job controlling his Republicans! I will be interested to watch, and let's face it, we probably won't know for 10 years or so if what he does is a success or failure, judgement of presidential terms usually take that long.
He has a lot of challenges, and it is necessary that he does succeed in many areas.
and Alison Miller, your stereotyping of only men voting Republican...please draw in your sexism. I'm a middle class woman and vote Republican. You Democrats, always putting women down! :)
Posted by AlisonMiller (anonymous) on November 9, 2008 at 8:49 a.m. (Suggest removal)
LOL--you Repubs really like to throw the word "sexism" around. I was referring to the exit polls conducted by Fox News, actually. I watched mostly Fox near the end of the election, and the female idiot on Fox and Friends threw it around constantly.
It's funny--I just read an article about another Repub woman yelling "sexism."
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopi...
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