Congrats.

Let me be the first to say I'm glad the election is over, let's move on.

WTF... How does Michigan vote for McCain, but Obama wins ? Someone explain please.

FU... it's not over tell it's over.  :(

This is what is on msnbc about Michigan:

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wrote on Nov 4^th, 2008 at 9:33pm:

WTF... How does Michigan vote for McCain, but Obama wins ? Someone explain please. FU... it's not over tell it's over.  :(

Its only 50% McCain to 48% in MI, with only 10% precincts reporting.

It aint over....ask kerry and gore.  ;)

I dont get how they predict it with 14% of the votes in.  You would think a poll would be more accurate.

Lol, here's a funny one: McCain has 62% of the votes in NM, but MSNBC has already called it for Obama.

:o

BMoneeTheMoneeMan wrote on Nov 4^th, 2008 at 9:56pm:

I dont get how they predict it with 14% of the votes in.  You would think a poll would be more accurate.

Ditto, dude! :D

I hear you Jonny, but I really would be shocked if it didn't go the way the exit polls are showing.  I can accept that I'm in the minority and I'm ready to disengage debate mode.  I won't be tuning in to any Obama celebration coverage, but I don't think the world has ended either.  Time to just accept it and move on.  They ran a brilliant campaign.  Now, they have the House, the Senate and the Presidency.  Can't wait to see what they do with all of that power.

Just don't look into his eyes, even if he is on TV, just turn away when he looks at you and you will be ok. ;)

Not much doubt now.  I'm seeing the numbers that have been called at 207, and California, Oregon, Washington, and Hawaii have yet to be heard from.  Those are 77 electoral votes.  Assuming that they all go for Obama (which is expected), then it won't matter what happens in Florida, Virginia, Indiana, and North Carolina, where the race is tight.

Fu's right.  Time to move on to what's next.

All the best,

George

When they call a state it has to do with polls and if they are not well beyond margin of error, then they go by returns and base them on the places the returns come from and historical perspective.

Many states were called with no returns based on polling (not just exit).

After 2000 and 2004, it would be shocking to see states called and be wrong.  CNN has waited a lot longer than anyone to call states and even they have it over.

Obama has won and will win with a majority popular vote as well.

I hope I am wrong about him and he does a great job economically.

It's happened. I don't have to be happy about it. I don't have to reconcile. I can look forward to midterm elections in 2010 and make sure that those who share my values get an election campaign that will reverse the legislative majorities they have gained here tonight.

They have worked since George W's first election to denigrate the office of president, to negate any electorate result, and portray anyone who would continue to support our president as an idiot.  It has been noted and won't be forgotten.

F*$@ the results, look to the future and fight for our country.

(Oh, hi everybody. Hope all are well)

A four year Kip 10

We are doomed

Only 14% of the vote counted and we get this....


   Obama triumphs, will be first black US president


     WASHINGTON – Barack Obama was elected the nation's first black president Tuesday night in a historic triumph that overcame racial barriers as old as America itself.

The son of a black father from Kenya and a white mother from Kansas, the Democratic senator from Illinois sealed his victory by defeating Republican Sen. John McCain in a string of wins in hard-fought battleground states — Ohio, Florida, Virginia and Iowa.


What a crock our media produces.  California polls didn't even close when they were saying this.  So much for EVERYONES vote counts.

Just Plain Carl wrote on Nov 4^th, 2008 at 11:25pm:

A four year Kip 10 We are doomed

That sounds like some much needed relief from the previous 8 years.

Linda_Howell wrote on Nov 4^th, 2008 at 11:38pm:

What a crock our media produces.  California polls didn't even close when they were saying this.  So much for EVERYONES vote counts.

He had all of the needed electoral votes needed.
Those be the rules.
and as you know he did win California's 55 votes

Linda,

The electoral votes from California weren't going to matter in this election almost any way it could play out.  I know it hurts when you realize how much that sucks, but it isn't a surprise.

This election may be a religious experience for some, but I hope they remember what they asked for when they actually get it.  And maybe it'll all be roses and sunshine.  Who knows?  I know we can't change the election, so we goota move on and get on gettin' on.

-Shawn

.........wait a minute..........


...........was he serious about Biden being the VP?

wrote on Nov 5^th, 2008 at 12:22am:

Linda, The electoral votes from California weren't going to matter in this election almost any way it could play out.  I know it hurts when you realize how much that sucks, but it isn't a surprise. This election may be a religious experience for some, but I hope they remember what they asked for when they actually get it.  And maybe it'll all be roses and sunshine.  Who knows?  I know we can't change the election, so we goota move on and get on gettin' on. -Shawn

Interesting.  Do YOU always get what you want when you vote for someone?  Probably not.  And you probably get a whole lot of what you don't want.  

Think about that - not everyone is as dumb/relgious/messianic-follower, etc. type as you peg them to be.  Overwhelmingly the majority of the electoral votes - by a landslide - for one.  

So its over - its not the end.

I just wanted to see Sarah Palin for 4 years.....thats it. 8-)

Wow!!!!well Shawn...I think you were just insulted.  LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!





    not everyone is as dumb/relgious/messianic-follower, etc. type as you peg them to be.



yep it is what it is...thanks Beullll

Some comments aren't worth the trouble Linda.  I think you're right, but I'm not going to throw insults back.

wrote on Nov 5^th, 2008 at 1:04am:

Some comments aren't worth the trouble Linda.  I think you're right, but I'm not going to throw insults back.

Right - not worth the trouble.  so predictable.  

The thing is you deserved it - you've previously thrown your share of insults already so one good one shouldn't hurt, should it ;)

Thought I'd better check in.

Tomorrow it's Obama's turn to piss off his own party. If he does this now and then, he'll be doing a good job.

No matter your politics, it's stunning that a black man won and 61 percent of the votes came from whites. It's going to take time to understand just what happened.

Charlie

Wow, pretty gracious way to take a victory... I think I've been pretty restrained.  The fact that the country elected him does not suddenly change the my view of the wisdom of doing so, so I don't understand where you get your rightousness from from at the moment, but I'd suggest you save your anger for somebody who actually did insult you.  I don't remember insulting you, and if I did you didn't bring it up or give me a chance to apoligize.  Pretty damn incredible.  Congratulations (again) on your victory.

wrote on Nov 5^th, 2008 at 1:44am:

Wow, pretty gracious way to take a victory... I think I've been pretty restrained.  The fact that the country elected him does not suddenly change the my view of the wisdom of doing so, so I don't understand where you get your rightousness from from at the moment, but I'd suggest you save your anger for somebody who actually did insult you.  I don't remember insulting you, and if I did you didn't bring it up or give me a chance to apoligize.  Pretty damn incredible.  Congratulations (again) on your victory.

Psst. what you post on a public forum may offend more than the person you are directing it to - its not anger, its just expressing my opinon, as we are free to do.  I just chose not to address it earlier, and I have the right to do that as well.  

I'm incredible? you reap what you sow.  No need to congratulate me - he's your President now too.

Well, you're kind of proving my point, so thanks for that.

wrote on Nov 5^th, 2008 at 2:17am:

Well, you're kind of proving my point, so thanks for that.

The only thing I'm proving is that you have to have the last word.
Seeya.

:-X

Whatever, Peppermint.  You are the one looking like a messianic, rabid follower, and you're attacking me when I did nothing to attack you personally.  If you heard me say something about Obama that insulted *you*, then *you* have a problem.  I make no apologies for stating my political views, and one election isn't going to change what I believe.

As far as the 'last word' goes, have at it.  I am taking an extended break from this place right now because I don't need your kind of shit in my face.  Whatever I did, I didn't do directly to you.  You, on the other hand, are making a direct attack on me.  I don't need this kind of crap in my life.  

This is my last post for now.  Yes, another thing to celebrate.

This is rediculous!

fubar, don't go anywhere.

Now both of you let it go and let's move on.

Everybody act like John McCain please

That would be nice.

Charlie

Obama wins!
And the stock market takes a dump! I have $11,000 less than I had yesterday.
I wonder what the market would have done if McCain won?

lmao Bob, we started pulling our money out of places at the beginning of summer!  I had a gut feeling something wasn't right, and damned if I ain't ESP'ish! ;)

BobG wrote on Nov 5^th, 2008 at 1:46pm:

Obama wins! And the stock market takes a dump! I have $11,000 less than I had yesterday. I wonder what the market would have done if McCain won?

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It would be nice if they only wanted 42 cents! ;D

Im gonna quit my job come 1-20-09....YEEHAWW!!!!  ;D

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If I would have known that Obama was going to pay for my gas AND my mortgage it would have changed my vote,  now I know.   Thanks Jonny,       Phil :D :o

wrote on Nov 5^th, 2008 at 6:20pm:

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The era of personal responsibility has now offically ended. The era of unearned entitlement has now began.

Mike

Good! I'm ready to take a break. Bring on the freebies!

OK, I'm not even saying how I voted. I never have, never will......
BUT
a couple points I'd like to make here...
1-I preferred Tina Fey over Sarah Palin
2-Let's be absolutely CLEAR about some thing....... Barack Obama is bi-racial! It doesn't matter one whit what race he is...I am proud of what he, as a HUMAN being has accomplished!
3-Since it is over, and some ill-feelings have already been caused on this site due to vehement opinions, let's stop BASHING THE PULP outta people and watch what happens next.
sheesh........
Cathi

I prefer Lisa Ann over Sara Palin.

Cathi speaks wisely.
David

Balanchine wrote on Nov 8^th, 2008 at 12:09pm:

Cathi speaks wisely. David

As she usually does.  thank you cathi