Though all the votes have not been tallied, the election has been called for Obama. Please continue the discussion about the results and the election process here.

GO OBAMA!!!!!!!!!


Here's to a new day!

CONGRATS OBAMA!!!!! I hope the next four years are great for us as a whole people in the USA!

Congratulations and well done to America.

Congratulations America. Once again, you have shown the world how it's done and raised the bar of democracy, opportunity, and equality.

Here's to a prosperous and peaceful time ahead.

Congratulations to Obama, and kudos to McCain for being a phenomenal opponent.

Let's hope the country will now come together.

ALL (Americans) HAIL PRESIDENT OBAMA!!!!!

Cheers
Carson

Hi everyone,
I posted this in the last thread and was wondering about Pres Obama's Cabinet.

Sec Def, Treasury, State, and CIA director.

As for Hillary..I am not sure she'd want a slot in his Cabinet.

I wonder about McCain. He gave an honorable speech and I think will do whatever he can for Obama. His political career is over now so I don't see him trying to make Pres Obama look bad.

Let us hope we enter a new era of fairness and prosperity for all.

Better hold on tight folks this is going to be a wild ride the next four years, as we now have our first Socialist President.

Your taxes are going up, and we will be in a deep recession. The Military budget will be cut almost in half, and you just wait we will have another 9-11 kind of attack.

You can flame me all you want but you get what you voted for.

The Dems now control both houses and the Presidency. You haven't seen nothing yet.

We will become the United Welfare States of America or the Socialist States of America.

You screwed your selves.

Palin was hot.................................. glad she won't have a shot on the white house in case the oldie would have taken the...errr... hat.

Good times ahead!

A relieving night for sure.

There's no shortage of work to be done in the next four years, but thankfully we have chosen the best man for the job.

 

Congratulations, USA! Well done!   

Quoting Sv7887 (Reply 8): posted this in the last thread and was wondering about Pres Obama's Cabinet. Sec Def, Treasury, State, and CIA director. As for Hillary..I am not sure she'd want a slot in his Cabinet.

I would say Former Sen. Daschle from South Dakota is a valid candidate for one of the big positions. He has also been by Obama's side the whole way.

Dc-9-10

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Quoting Sv7887 (Reply 8): His political career is over

Not really. Granted, he is not going to be President, but he still is the Senior Senator from Arizona, and his senority gives him great influence.

I can hardly wait for all of the miracles to start happening. You know...like walking on water, turning water into wine, etc.


Sarcasm off.

I am proud to be American for the first time since 2003.

(Partial repost from the closed election thread)

This event in several respects reminds me of the Berlin wall coming down.

It is a rather similar mixture of elation, a feeling of historical significance — and some people's trepidation about how this change may develop down the road.

From my point of view this is above all a fantastic day for America, which does a lot to boost the image of the nation in the world even before the new president has been sworn in.


You might not be able to imagine how good it feels to cheer for you and with you guys again!      

There goes the country

The Socialist Republic of America   

Quoting Sunking737 (Reply 13): The Dems now control both houses and the Presidency. You haven't seen nothing yet.

Im willing to bet it will still be better than when the republicans controlled all three only a few years ago

Quoting Herctech (Reply 20): Im willing to bet it will still be better than when the republicans controlled all three only a few years ago

Thousand times better.

Republicans work to make this country better. Democrats since Truman have worked to bring it down.

It is a by-product of all the bad acid they did in the 1960's.

I for a while figured that we have entered a very dangerous time in our country as ex-hippies who didn't learn about civics in the 1960's enter positions of power in our government.

Unfortunately my worries are quickly becoming true.

Ugh, my last post got deleted, but I'll repost the relevant part regarding some posters here rushing to criticize Obama.

You know I am a Conservative, but please enough of this. President Obama won
fair and square. Let''s not rush to judge him. I want this country to succeed. I
would have preferred a President McCain, but I want to see President Obama do
well.

If Obama fails, we all fail as Americans. I'll be praying for him. Good luck Mr. President

Quoting WestJetYQQ (Reply 6): ALL (Americans) HAIL PRESIDENT OBAMA!!!!!

And yet it seems that feeling is more solid outside the US than in it. I am sure the warmth from his supporters will more than make up for that. As Klaus writes:

Quoting Klaus (Reply 19): You might not be able to imagine how good it feels to cheer for you and with you guys again! bigthumbsup champagne

Just so.

The DDR Republic of America in the Western Bloc.......

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It blows my mind the we just elected a man that would have a hard time passing the background check to become a FBI or CIA agent. I hope my fears of what his vision of America should be are unfounded.

Quoting INNflight (Reply 11): Palin was hot

You got that right! She looked quite hot on stage today!

Back on topic:

Congratulations to Obama!!

He better buckle up cuz he got his work cut out of him. Good Luck!

Although I am a McCain guy, I will however tip my hat to Obama congratulations to both him and his supporters!

I hope though he is a man of his word, but only time will tell...

Quoting Sunking737 (Reply 10): You screwed your selves.

Woot!

I could have said the same thing when bush was elected 8 years ago.

Cheers
Carson

Welcome to the USSA. I'm glad that I can remember what the United States of America was like, so in 50 years, I can tell my kids, and eventually their children. I can't wait to send more money to the government, for them to squander in someway that I'll never get use of. Makes you feel great, doesn't?

-DiamondFlyer

The Stormfront servers are crashing!!! LMAO. I want to see what they are saying!


Congrats Mr. Obama. I didn't vote for him in the Primary but I'm happy for him!

I'm a life-long Republican and I voted for McCain. And, yes, I was hoping McCain would win. Nevertheless, as an American, I can't help but feel an incredible amount of pride that my country, the greatest nation on the face of the Earth, has overcome so much of its past that it has elected a man such as Barack Hussein Obama as President. No matter what anyone's political stripes, this is an historic day. And no matter what Mr. Obama's political agenda, his election as President will do much good to overcome injustices, real or otherwise.

God bless BHO! God bless the USA!

McCain proved to be a true gentleman

The best to Patin as well, two excellent public servants and great people.

Obama is a smart man, able to overcome the Clinton political machine and getting the blessing of Warren Buffet no less. McCain has been a very respectable opponent who told his supporters they need to back the new president. Hopefully that will lead to better cooperation between democrats and republicans in the coming years.

Congratulations to President-Elect Obama and kudos to McCain for a gracious concession speech.

We do indeed live in interesting times.

Finally a CHANGE!! Sorry but despite all the differences, McCain represented the continuation of the US's worst president in history. In fact, W is probably the biggest reason why Obama won.
Now I hope that Obama will bring a new era with no wars, no more wmd lies, no invasion of other countries justified because they are part of the "axis of evil", and hopefully the US will go back to dimplomacy, and talking with the "enemies" instead of bombing them "just in case".

Too bad Bush still has a couple of months left though .. (how did he win the reelection is still unbelievable).

Congrats to Obama!

Congratulations USA , faith is restored and today for the first time in 8 years I am happy to fly the American flag on my profile in support of Obama.

RESPECT   

An amazing night for America and the World. I'm really proud of this, and America the Good rides again.

What is most moving to me is that Martin Luther King's promised land is finally here. This is America's own tryst with destiny, and far more important than any temporal issue.

Quoting Sv7887 (Reply 23): You know I am a Conservative, but please enough of this. President Obama won fair and square. Let''s not rush to judge him. I want this country to succeed. I would have preferred a President McCain, but I want to see President Obama do well. If Obama fails, we all fail as Americans. I'll be praying for him. Good luck Mr. President

Thanks Sv, we do indeed know your views and your balanced wish show that side of politics also has its honorable men, as did McCain in his concession.

To some of the naysayers, the irony that Obama is being accused of being both a Marxist and a Muslim obviously escapes you - only Islam is more anti-Marxist than the average Pope!!      

A couple of thoughts:

1. McCain is pure class. He's a statesman, a hero, and a patriot, and the type of man who just doesn't come around in great supply. Arizona is lucky to have had his representation.

2. The U.S. Presidential election cycle is just plain cool no matter who wins. In January, we will witness the 44th peaceful transfer of power in accordance with the will of our populace as we have done for the last 220 years. No other power on Earth has that kind of tradition.

3. I'm personally disappointed at the outcome, but it's obvious the U.S. political tone has shifted to the left in the last 2-4 years. I can only hope that Obama's administration acts rationally in confronting the problems that lie ahead of us.

Quoting Mike89406 (Reply 24): The DDR Republic of America in the Western Bloc

Do you even know what that is? Have you ever been to a communist country?

Quoting RedFlyer (Reply 33): I'm a life-long Republican and I voted for McCain. And, yes, I was hoping McCain would win. Nevertheless, as an American, I can't help but feel an incredible amount of pride that my country, the greatest nation on the face of the Earth, has overcome so much of its past that it has elected a man such as Barack Hussein Obama as President. No matter what anyone's political stripes, this is an historic day. And no matter what Mr. Obama's political agenda, his election as President will do much good to overcome injustices, real or otherwise. God bless BHO! God bless the USA!

You cannot say it any better than that, good words.   

Quoting RwSEA (Reply 17): I am proud to be American for the first time since 2003.

Me too!!! I LOVE THIS COUNTRY!!!!

              

There are impromptu celebrations forming all around the country. My favorite is the one outside the White House where crowds are gathering to cheer for Obama!!!  


        

Quoting SXDFC (Reply 27): I hope though he is a man of his word, but only time will tell...

Based on his past voting record, I would hold out too much hope. Get ready for higher taxes.

Quoting EZEIZA (Reply 42): Quoting Mike89406 (Reply 24): The DDR Republic of America in the Western Bloc Do you even know what that is? Have you ever been to a communist country?

Sheesh!   Have a sense of humor Just being sarcastic. But really I hope he does the right thing.

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Congrats to Obama and USA! I wish all the best for him and America.

Finally American people had sobered up and chosen a future path of hope and unity.
Go Obama!

Quoting Mike89406 (Reply 24): The DDR Republic of America in the Western Bloc.......

Oh, you'll be just fine. Even if he wanted (which he quite clearly doesn't), Obama would have his hands too full cleaning up after the elephant herd that has trampled all through the mall to attempt any funny business about the foundations of your country...!

Quoting Mike89406 (Reply 45): Sheesh! Have a sense of humor Just being sarcastic. But really I hope he does the right thing

sorry, I took your quote only, but there were other similar ones. I might not appreciate your sarcasm, because I have been there and seen it, and it was not good. Let's all hope he does the right thing  

Quoting Sunking737 (Reply 10): Better hold on tight folks this is going to be a wild ride the next four years, as we now have our first Socialist President. Your taxes are going up, and we will be in a deep recession. The Military budget will be cut almost in half, and you just wait we will have another 9-11 kind of attack.

I wouldn't worry about Obama being a Socialist President. When you look at programs like Social Security, Medicare/Medicaid, our support for farmers, etc. you can see that both Conservatives and Liberals and even moderates have continued these "socialist' programs,.

Obama has made it clear that your taxes will go up if you earn $200,000+ a year (or $250,000+ a year if filing a joint return. That "huge" tax increase will probably return the top rate to the Reagan years and we know what a socialist he was. Obama has also made it clear that he wants a 10% tax rate, but at the bottom of the tax scales, not the top.

I'm not worried about Obama taking us into a deep recession - Bush/Cheney and the neo-cons have already done that for him.

The military will get a cut as Obama wants to end spending $10 Billion a month on an Iraq war. He also wants Iraq to start using the billions they have in banks to pay for some of the things we are paying for today. I would also look for the $200 toilet seats to be cut from the budget, programs like the KC-X to be put on hold by updating the KC-135s that need it. I don't, however, believe that the Defense Department will be cut to the bone like it was after WW I. Wasn't there a Republican President after WW I that cut the military to the bone? Must look that up one day.

As for a terrorist attack, our exposure remains the same as it has since 9/11. In addition, the same people working to keep it from happening will continue in their jobs after January 20th. We're talking about good people who are several pay grades below the President and Congress who go to work every day to keep us safe. That will always be our front line of defense against terrorist.

The election is over. It's time to stop being focused on being a Republican or Democrat and to return our focus on simply being Americans.

I believe that Obama will focus on bringing very good people into his Administration. We won't have Cheneys or Rumsfields around any more (with luck) and I believe that he will work hard to be a president for all Americans, not just the rich.

Quoting EZEIZA (Reply 49): Quoting Mike89406 (Reply 45): Sheesh! Have a sense of humor Just being sarcastic. But really I hope he does the right thing sorry, I took your quote only, but there were other similar ones. I might not appreciate your sarcasm, because I have been there and seen it, and it was not good. Let's all hope he does the right thing

I can honestly say I've never personally experianced communism but I have seen plenty of documentaries, movies and did some personal research on East Germany to know I would never want to live that life. I'm sure he realizes he'll be under more scrutiny but he seems calm cool and collective, Hopefully he can run the country the same way.

Quoting Ken777 (Reply 51): I'm not worried about Obama taking us into a deep recession - Bush/Cheney and the neo-cons have already done that for him.

To be fair everyone had a hand in this mess.

Quoting Ken777 (Reply 51): The military will get a cut as Obama wants to end spending $10 Billion a month on an Iraq war. He also wants Iraq to start using the billions they have in banks to pay for some of the things we are paying for today. I would also look for the $200 toilet seats to be cut from the budget, programs like the KC-X to be put on hold by updating the KC-135s that need it.

The problem is he won't be able to extricate the US from the Middle East. If not Iraq, then Afghanistan or the powder keg of them all: Pakistan.

Quoting Ken777 (Reply 51): The election is over. It's time to stop being focused on being a Republican or Democrat and to return our focus on simply being Americans.

Excellent point. The level of hate on both sides is scary. I really don't like the climate of this country right now. Both McCain and Obama are giving good speeches along that path. (watching Obama right now)

Quoting Ken777 (Reply 51): I believe that Obama will focus on bringing very good people into his Administration. We won't have Cheneys or Rumsfields around any more (with luck) and I believe that he will work hard to be a president for all Americans, not just the rich.

I don't know. If he's more like Clinton then I think you will be right. If he gets hijacked by Pelosi and Harry Reid I am not so certain.