U.S. Election Night 2008

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It was the McCain I could have supported as president. Generous, unifying, and patriotic in the best way. I am glad we still have him in the Senate.
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yovargas wrote:Classy concession speech my McCain.
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I agree! How unclassy of his audience to boo Obama very unpatriotic :P

While I don't agree with McCain on most issues it was Palin that made me hate the party.
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it was Palin that made me hate the party.
I didn't hate the party, I just hated Palin.

Still no speech vids up.
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Primula Baggins wrote:It was the McCain I could have supported as president. Generous, unifying, and patriotic in the best way. I am glad we still have him in the Senate.
:agree:

I am glad he went out like a man.

Waiting for Obama to speak.
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Post by TheEllipticalDisillusion »

That definitely was a classy McCain speech. I'm glad he went out with an integrity that he seemed to lose during the last couple months of this election.

Jesse Jackson was crying.

I have to say, this must be a partially bittersweet victory for Obama since his grandmother died yesterday morning before she got to see her grandson succeed to the most important job in America.
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My county just reported its results and it went to Obama by 6%. It was Bush by more than 10 in '04.
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Glad to see the outcome. Celebrate tonight and now Obama will have to fill his cabinet and begin transitioning. Unemployment, two wars, a housing market that continues to crumble ie the economy in general are great campaign angles, but now comes the challenge of managing all of these issues. I have confidence that Obama's administration can resolve these issues over time.
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2. We have many ways using technology to be in touch, yet the larger question is are we really connected or are we simply more in touch? There is a difference.
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Did Obama just promise his daughter a puppy?


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Post by themary »

Heck yes he did!
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Post by TheEllipticalDisillusion »

What a good father to give his kids a puppy. I want a puppy, too, Mr. President-elect.
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Post by themary »

Puppies are only for those moving into the White House. It's called the Puppy Act, he's signing it with his mind as he gives his speech.
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Rebecca wrote:It was a really good speech. Except for when the crowd booed when he talked about Obama near the end there. :cry:
But it is not unusual for the dyed in the wool supporters to have that kind of reaction; it's a letting off of steam, that is all.

McCain's concession went beyond the civil and polite; it was really very healing and supportive. I'm way over here in the antipodes, but I have hope. :)

I feel much like the day when I watched Nelson Mandela walk to freedom. The emotional punch is the same.

Really, awe-some.
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:rofl: Now the big news will be, "What KIND of puppy will Obama pick?"




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I'm again struck by the thing that caught my attention in the first place; the sheer sense of context the man has.
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Post by Inanna »

Yes, he did. :)
I want a puppy too.

I think Barack and Michelle are going to be a very cuddly-kissey first couple. ;)
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What in hell is Michelle wearing?

Anyway that was a great speech and hopefully things will bear out.
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Post by themary »

She looked kind of preggers in that outfit, but who am I to judge?! Just look at Hillary before the White House and after, there is a world of difference ;). Not that Michelle needs works she's not bad looking where as Hillary...well... :blackeye:
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You leave Hillary alone missy. :rage:
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Yeah, I couldn't help but notice the outfit, either. It wasn't very flattering. And Biden's wife really stood out a lot in all yellow amongst the dark colors the rest were wearing.
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Post by TheEllipticalDisillusion »

Obama has a great mind. I'm glad he'll be using it to lead this country. Let's go puppy act!
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