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PapillionWyngs

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Do what? Have a Democrat president?

No, not that. I was in Young Democrats in college.

Talk to anyone under the age of 40 - and black - and they will tell you that they are pretty sure that he will be killed soon. That scares me. Also, our country is in bad enough shape with the people with experience - they've run it into the ground. What will inexperienced people do?

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houstonmacbro

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So why would you say that to me?

I was trying to get at what you were saying? I hate people saying one thing, meaning another.

Just say what you gotta say.

If you're moving to Canada, then why? Because we have a new Democrat president? because he's black (or half-black)? The new policies.

Be specific.

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No, not that. I was in Young Democrats in college.

Talk to anyone under the age of 40 - and black - and they will tell you that they are pretty sure that he will be killed soon. That scares me. Also, our country is in bad enough shape with the people with experience - they've run it into the ground. What will inexperienced people do?

The shape our country is in has little to do with the experience (or the lack thereof) of our leaders. It has much more to do with foolish economic and international policies, all based on the fantasies of "experienced" people.

What do I think this inexperienced president will do? I'm hoping he'll stop making my country embarrass me.

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houstonmacbro

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You asked me for my Canada (can't afford to move anywhere) reasons - I gave them above. Did you get a chance to read them? I'm just scared. Too scared to hope.

Sorry, sometimes I just read from the bottom up, missing comments that come before.

Honestly, this shouldn't be a time for fear (we've had enough of that the last 8 years).

We are the strongest, most powerful nation on earth (maybe in the history of the planet). Ask yourself... "What are you so afraid of?"

That is the question... those in power have fed on and instigated our fears. But when you stop the madness and realize your internal power (okay, not gonna get all Dr. Phil on you) and our collective power as a country, there really shouldn't be anything we should be afraid of if we are really living right and doing the right thing by people.

Because often we are not, I think it creates fear and doubt in our brains because we say one thing and do another.

It's late and I am probably babbling, but I think there is a shred of truth in a little I'm saying.

I am so proud of the young vote! I was worried that we weren't going to show up but we did. This is the election where the youths changed America! I am so proud to be an American!

obama_contempt.jpg

Oh, So Presidential!!!!

I think we're all very proud. Or at least we should be.

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TheNiche

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I think we're all very proud. Or at least we should be.

Me, not so much. I feel like I know that I'm about to be robbed of a fortune--of a future--that I know the time and place and the amount that'll be surrendered to the thug in question, and that I'm--absolutely--completely--powerless to do anything about it.

You, macbro, were afraid of rioting white mobs in the streets. From my perspective, you're the mob.

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DJ V Lawrence

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I am so proud of the young vote! I was worried that we weren't going to show up but we did. This is the election where the youths changed America! I am so proud to be an American!

obama_contempt.jpg

Oh, So Presidential!!!!

"If you smell...what Barack...is cooking" B)

To me, it's a historical night and one I'll be telling my kids and grandkids about if I ever have 'em.

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KinkaidAlum

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I am elated with tonight's election results.

As a New Englander, it is interesting to note that with the ® loss in Connecticut, there is no longer a single ® in the House representing any New England state. I think the Palin choice for VP might have been the final straw for the official death of the Republican Party in New England.

And even though I would get nothing but pleasure from the image of the big, bad, socialist government swooping in and stealing from The Niche, you can all just relax. It isn't going to happen. I've had to listen all week to family members talk about the "State" taking over ExxonMobil, the "Feds" telling you which doctor to see, and "Washington Elitists" stealing our guns. I have to wonder if these folks are going to be disappointed when it doesn't happen. I mean, what will they run on in 4 years if none of their fears have come true?

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TheNiche

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And even though I would get nothing but pleasure from the image of the big, bad, socialist government swooping in and stealing from The Niche, you can all just relax. It isn't going to happen. I've had to listen all week to family members talk about the "State" taking over ExxonMobil, the "Feds" telling you which doctor to see, and "Washington Elitists" stealing our guns. I have to wonder if these folks are going to be disappointed when it doesn't happen. I mean, what will they run on in 4 years if none of their fears have come true?

The only credible issue of importance that you hit on is gun control, which is both credible and a definite threat to the long-term viability of democracy. And if it is anything like what the Clinton administration implemented, I could make a lot of money off of the speculative bulk purchase of imported pre-ban receivers and high-capacity magazines. They'll make an excellent addition to my investment portfolio.

But you've completely dodged my deepest concerns, which I've been voicing all night and for the past several months. Nothing I haven't come to expect from the likes of you, accomplice.

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I'm not sure if someone has mentioned this b/c I've only read this last page. But I wonder how wall street and the market will react today to Obama's election.

Also, I work for an oil company as I'm sure many of you guys do. I'm not all doom and gloom but I must say that when I heard Obama won last night, I thought about job security for sure. Obama isn't the biggest fan of oil companies and big companies, both of which describe my employer. I know my managers are trying to fill in positions very soon before the ups say no more. I know a big reason for that was the financial crisis but I wonder if Obama is a reason now, too.

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houstonmacbro

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You, macbro, were afraid of rioting white mobs in the streets. From my perspective, you're the mob.

I wasn't afraid of whites rioting in the streets. I was turning the question back to the one that asked if blacks would be rioting.

As for your mob quote about me, I find it offensive.

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TheNiche

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I'm not sure if someone has mentioned this b/c I've only read this last page. But I wonder how wall street and the market will react today to Obama's election.

Also, I work for an oil company as I'm sure many of you guys do. I'm not all doom and gloom but I must say that when I heard Obama won last night, I thought about job security for sure. Obama isn't the biggest fan of oil companies and big companies, both of which describe my employer. I know my managers are trying to fill in positions very soon before the ups say no more. I know a big reason for that was the financial crisis but I wonder if Obama is a reason now, too.

Wall Street had already priced in the Obama victory. Nobody up there took the McCain campaign as a serious contender. The impact through the end of the week should be minimal. Budgets, for the most part, will only really adjust once there is some semblance of clarity as to what is specifically being proposed.

What you're describing as pertaining to big oil companies is a widespread phenomenon which seemed to have kicked in over about the last six weeks (per my sources), and I suspect that it has more to do with concerns over whether the future price of oil will be supportive of new projects.

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Mark F. Barnes

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I think these words should be embossed somewhere, and read by all. You will not find a better concession speech in the History of our Country. And thing about these words that makes them exceptional, is the very fact that you know John McCain sincerely meant every word of it. President-Elect Obama's words in response to these, were just as powerful, and I feel just as sincere. We can only hope or future is in good hands, and that the best things for our country in the for-front of ever decision made from here on out.

"Thank you for coming here on this beautiful Arizona evening. My friends, we have come to the end of a long journey. The American people have spoken, and they have spoken clearly."

"A little while ago, I had the honor of calling Senator Barack Obama to congratulate him. To congratulate him on being elected the next president of the country that we both love. In a contest as long and difficult as this campaign has been, his success alone commands my respect for his ability and perseverance. But that he managed to do so by inspiring the hopes of so many millions of Americans who had once wrongly believed that they had little at stake or little influence in the election of an American president is something I deeply admire and commend him for achieving. This is an historic election, and I recognize the special significance it has for African-Americans and for the special pride that must be theirs tonight."

"I've always believed that America offers opportunities to all who have the industry and will to seize it. Senator Obama believes that, too. But we both recognize that, though we have come a long way from the old injustices that once stained our nation's reputation and denied some Americans the full blessings of American citizenship, the memory of them still had the power to wound."

"A century ago, President Theodore Roosevelt's invitation of Booker T. Washington to dine at the White House was taken as an outrage in many quarters. America today is a world away from the cruel and frightful bigotry of that time. There is no better evidence of this than the election of an African-American to the presidency of the United States."

"Let there be no reason now for any American to fail to cherish their citizenship in this, the greatest nation on Earth. Senator Obama has achieved a great thing for himself and for his country. I applaud him for it, and offer him my sincere sympathy that his beloved grandmother did not live to see this day. Though our faith assures us she is at rest in the presence of her creator and so very proud of the good man she helped raise."

"Senator Obama and I have had and argued our differences, and he has prevailed. No doubt many of those differences remain. These are difficult times for our country. And I pledge to him tonight to do all in my power to help him lead us through the many challenges we face. I urge all Americans who supported me to join me in not just congratulating him, but offering our next president our good will and earnest effort to find ways to come together to find the necessary compromises to bridge our differences and help restore our prosperity, defend our security in a dangerous world, and leave our children and grandchildren a stronger, better country than we inherited."

"Whatever our differences, we are fellow Americans. And please believe me when I say no association has ever meant more to me than that. It's natural, tonight, to feel some disappointment. But tomorrow, we must move beyond it and work together to get our country moving again. We fought - we fought as hard as we could. And though we feel short, the failure is mine, not yours."

"I am so deeply grateful to all of you for the great honor of your support and for all you have done for me. I wish the outcome had been different, my friends. The road was a difficult one from the outset, but your support and friendship never wavered. I cannot adequately express how deeply indebted I am to you."

"I'm especially grateful to my wife, Cindy, my children, my dear mother and all my family, and to the many old and dear friends who have stood by my side through the many ups and downs of this long campaign. I have always been a fortunate man, and never more so for the love and encouragement you have given me. You know, campaigns are often harder on a candidate's family than on the candidate, and that's been true in this campaign. All I can offer in compensation is my love and gratitude and the promise of more peaceful years ahead."

"I am also, of course, very thankful to Governor Sarah Palin, one of the best campaigners I have ever seen, and an impressive new voice in our party for reform and the principles that have always been our greatest strength... her husband Todd and their five beautiful children... for their tireless dedication to our cause, and the courage and grace they showed in the rough and tumble of a presidential campaign. We can all look forward with great interest to her future service to Alaska, the Republican Party and our country."

"To all my campaign comrades, from Rick Davis and Steve Schmidt and Mark Salter, to every last volunteer who fought so hard and valiantly, month after month, in what at times seemed to be the most challenged campaign in modern times, thank you so much. A lost election will never mean more to me than the privilege of your faith and friendship."

"I don't know what more we could have done to try to win this election. I'll leave that to others to determine. Every candidate makes mistakes, and I'm sure I made my share of them. But I won't spend a moment of the future regretting what might have been."

"This campaign was and will remain the great honor of my life, and my heart is filled with nothing but gratitude for the experience and to the American people for giving me a fair hearing before deciding that Senator Obama and my old friend Senator Joe Biden should have the honor of leading us for the next four years."

"I would not be an American worthy of the name should I regret a fate that has allowed me the extraordinary privilege of serving this country for a half a century. Today, I was a candidate for the highest office in the country I love so much. And tonight, I remain her servant. That is blessing enough for anyone, and I thank the people of Arizona for it."

"Tonight, more than any night, I hold in my heart nothing but love for this country and for all its citizens, whether they supported me or Senator Obama - I wish Godspeed to the man who was my former opponent and will be my president. And I call on all Americans, as I have often in this campaign, to not despair of our present difficulties, but to believe, always, in the promise and greatness of America, because nothing is inevitable here."

"Americans never quit. We never surrender. We never hide from history. We make history. Thank you, and God bless you, and God bless America. Thank you all very much."

It was also reported that GWB has put together a transition task-force to insure the his replacement has all the tools he needs to perform his job from day one. It was brought up to the reports of the lack of this that was done behind the Clinton's. Something was said to have compared the condition of the executive wing being left in the condition of an evacuated frat house. Something like $15,000 worth of damage. President Bush has assured there will be no such issue with this change of power. Which I think this is a good thing.

Life goes on, we can all take a break now.

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