LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA!

[b i o n i c]

(y)

[Burnout18]

he fuckin did it, i cannot believe it. He did it. (y)

[b i o n i c]

i didnt think i would, but i shed a tear

GOD BLESS AMERICA(y)

[kaiser soze]

It is about time!

I hope he has a hell of a shopvac because the White House is going to need a spring cleaning like none other!

[King PSYZ]

I think I got something in my eye...

[Nygel]

i saw it coming, why are people surprised?

if mccain died, palin would be president, and given mccain's age.... that should have been enough to keep him out of the white house.

[ms.peachy]

Did ayone else just see that shot of Jesse Jackson crying? Man.

[hellojello]

Goodbye neo-liberalism.
You won't be missed.

[kaiser soze]

Those tears represent the tears of MILLIONS!

He was besides himself.....happiness for the future, grief for what has passed, hope for what can be, and fear for what we never should see

[paul jones]

(y)(y)(y)(y)

[King PSYZ]

AMERICA

FUCK YEAH!

[kaiser soze]

AMICA FUAH?

:confused:

[paul jones]

AMICA FUAH?

:confused:

ER CK YE

[King PSYZ]

AMICA FUAH?

:confused:

(lb)
AMERICA

FUCK YEAH!

[adam_f]

It's weird, I thought he would win, but I never thought I'd see it. All the talk and the polls and the advertisements started to wear thin, but seeing him reach 270 brought everything full circle, and we saw history.

It's nice to witness history that isn't the result of tragedy for once.

[ms.peachy]

My daughter woke up during his victory speech (she'd been sleeping next to me on the couch) and said "Obama!" I said, "President Obama, sweetie." She watched silently for a moment or two, and then said "He's my friend!"

I know it doesn't mean anything, but it made me start crying again.

[kaiser soze]

(lb)

I was kidding!

I totally agree....AMICA FUAH!!

[kaiser soze]

My daughter woke up during his victory speech (she'd been sleeping next to me on the couch) and said "Obama!" I said, "President Obama, sweetie." She watched silently for a moment or two, and then said "He's my friend!"

I know it doesn't mean anything, but it made me start crying again.

There is an undeniable warmth about him.

Kids are excellent judges of character so you know she's right

[b i o n i c]

senator mccain's concession speech (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bss6lTP8BJ8)

president obama's victory speech (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrXkBuWNx88)
(text (http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/11/05/raw-data-barack-obamas-victory-speech/comments/))

[kaiser soze]

See ya!!

http://www.palinaspresident.us/

[Audio.]

I have been out of the candidate campaign race since I last heard of Ron Paul. I didnt know which candidate for presidency to vote for. I didnt want to fall into blind conformity and so I didnt vote. Yeah, rip me a new one. I however being out of the presidential loop considered myself to take on the approach of propositions. Sadly, gay marriage is loosing :(

Hey, at least farming now will gain more space for chicken which aside from being cruel it will most likely keep them clean from infections.

[Dorothy Wood]

My daughter woke up during his victory speech (she'd been sleeping next to me on the couch) and said "Obama!" I said, "President Obama, sweetie." She watched silently for a moment or two, and then said "He's my friend!"

I know it doesn't mean anything, but it made me start crying again.


*dies of cuteness overload*

[funk63]

I definitely had tears in my eyes, It was a beautiful moment to watch his speech and see the emotional reaction from the people in the crowd and everything

[Guy Incognito]

I definitely had tears in my eyes, It was a beautiful moment to watch his speech and see the emotional reaction from the people in the crowd and everything

it was brilliant and its brilliant that he got in but the fact that he had to do it behind a load of bulletproof glass is still weirding me out a bit.

I dont care what he colour he is I just care that he isnt an old fashioned right wing twat and that can only be a good thing

[Fern]

Fried chicken and Colt 45 for everybody......



(n)

LINE UP FOR HAND OUTS EUROPE!!!!!!!!!!!

[camo]

Hand outs of what?

[adam_f]

School books for ignorant bastards like Fern.

[easy 3]

(y)

AMERICA



FUCK YEAH!


America Fuck Yeah! - arranged like an inverse version of the French Flag!?

Is this the return of American diplomacy too? Excellent! Pass the freedom fries.

Either way - record turnout, great result, happy days.

America Fuck Yeah!

[camo]

School books for ignorant bastards like Fern.

For the purpose of the joke (y)

For thinking we need school books (n)

[Echewta]

Not this time old and narrow minded America. Back you go. You had your chance and did nothing with it. You showed your colors by booing Obama at McCains speach while Obama received cheers for giving respect to McCain.

We get the flag back and can actually wave it with pride again.

What do you want from me Obama? I'm ready.

[Fern]

What do you want from me Obama? I'm ready.

Probably about 60% of your paycheck...... how much do fry cooks make, again?

[Dorothy Wood]

please go away fern.

[Funky Pepp]

Congratulations :D

I stayed up until 6 am to make sure it's true. Last time I stayed up until 3 am and John Kerry was ahead of Bush until I finally went to bed. So, I couldn't go to sleep until everything seemed allright time.

[Fern]

please go away fern.

You're talkin' to the kid, baby..........................

[hpdrifter]

I felt so inspired last night that I was actually able to avoid one of the middle of the night work-related panic attacks that have plagued me as of late.

It started and my heart started pounding and I started to worry but then I was just overcome by so many positive thoughts and feelings that I fell into a deep and satisfying sleep and I didn't wake up until this morning.

Its a new world.

[Caribou]

Wow. I am happy. I´m happy for all the americans, and also happy for the rest of the world. I know the Dutch Prime Minister has done some stupid shit because he blindly followed George Bush, If he starts blindly following Obama that would mean positive change for us as well.

By the way, the main argument I hear from republicans against Obama, is that he's gonna 'take their money' because they're gonna have to pay taxes over certain things. Here in the Netherlands we have to pay a shitload of taxes over almost everything, yet there is little to no poverty here. That's because tax-money is used to support the less fortunate.
Sure, I understand that having to pay more than you're used to can seem very sucky, but in the long term it's going to help the country.
Yay for sharing 'n shit.

[jennyb]

I passed out with a huge grin on my face in front of CNN with a pile of empty beer bottles. Wound up in bed somehow. Woke up this morning... thought to myself, "did it... was that for real? *rubs eyes*" I ran out to living room, turned on the tv and YEP and burst into tears again!!! sheesh the estrogen levels in me are off the charts

I actually thought for the first time, hmmmm I'd love to hang an American flag out front of my home. I feel more patriotic than ever.

[skinnybutphat]

You showed your colors by booing Obama at McCains speach while Obama received cheers for giving respect to McCain.


This said allot about the type of people that supported him. Did you see the pissed off skinhead guy in his crowd?

I can't remember the last time I was truly proud to be an American. It's a good feeling.

[Waus]

I'm curious to see if he'll follow through on the FOCA thing.

[Freebasser]

Well done, U.S.A. - Today you finally grew up.

Obama may not be perfect, but he's a million miles away from the last 8 years.

Everybody I know is well and truly delighted about the result. Bravo (y)

[Echewta]

This said allot about the type of people that supported him. Did you see the pissed off skinhead guy in his crowd?


I didn't notice the skinhead nor was I able to make out what they were yelling. I'm sure it wasn't anything polite after hearing the name calling at most of the McCain/Palin rallies.

[na§tee]

a collective sigh of relief now, everyone, in 3, 2, 1...

congratulations. i'm jealous.

[cookiepuss]

Did ayone else just see that shot of Jesse Jackson crying? Man.

yes. that moved me and I'm not a particularly big fan of his. I mean he was there when MLK was gunned down and now we a have a black prez. that must be just amazing for him given all he's been through.


Oprah was crying too.

[skinnybutphat]

Fuck Jesse.

I hope he gets his nuts cut off.

I sold him my Obamapalooza tickets through Craigslist.

I'm glad Obama distanced himself from him.

[DandyFop]

I just started crying at work hah.

This doesn't just make me excited that the US might be on the right track...it really does make me want to go out and help the change happen.

Not every day you get to experience something like this!

Also, fern...what's so wrong with fried chicken and colt 45 :confused:

[b i o n i c]

President Richard Pryor (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcQUv2iaRFg)

Chris Rock - Never a Black President (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSiw1wB3EsQ)

[scotty]

Well done, America!! And thank you for not fucking it up(y):)

[Randetica]

thats old news by now

[checkyourprez]

like the old man on chappelle show...holla holla holla.

[camo]

a collective sigh of relief now, everyone, in 3, 2, 1...

congratulations. i'm jealous.


Why? Because we get stuck with that boring, one eyed sco...





OJ

[hpdrifter]

Its been so great, everyone at my work seems to be in a good mood today. Its like everyone feels more inspired and ready to take on new challenges.

I feel so lucky to be experiencing this moment in history.

[jennyb]

I know like traffic today was dare I say 'enjoyable'?! I didn't have a care in the world... I feel like such a corny fruitcake but I mean like the sun shined brighter today. :o

[adam_f]

Originally posted by adam_f
It's nice to witness history that isn't the result of tragedy for once.

Well said.

[mathcart]

I passed out with a huge grin on my face in front of CNN with a pile of empty beer bottles. Wound up in bed somehow. Woke up this morning... thought to myself, "did it... was that for real? *rubs eyes*" I ran out to living room, turned on the tv and YEP and burst into tears again!!! sheesh the estrogen levels in me are off the charts

I actually thought for the first time, hmmmm I'd love to hang an American flag out front of my home. I feel more patriotic than ever.

This said allot about the type of people that supported him. Did you see the pissed off skinhead guy in his crowd?

I can't remember the last time I was truly proud to be an American. It's a good feeling.


This is the most common thing that I've been hearing my friends express in the last 24 hours or so,and frankly I feel it too, which is so weird as a lefty! "Patriotism" was totally userped by the right wing, bigoted, hate crowd in this country and I've always been nauseated by an outward expression of it because in my lifetime it has mainly been used as a tool of fearmongering and hatred.
It feels really great to be PROUD of something like this- that an overwhelming majority of the country felt the same way is beyond description! Happy Black President Day! (I celebrated by oversleeping and being late to work!)

[Audio.]

I am the only one so far that I know of that doesnt see it as a history in the making. Well, yeah maybe being the first but... I mean big whoop. I dunno, I'm not too into the whole race stuff. I think Obama will make a decent President and after all those year American were put into those 8 years, I guess it only seems like Obama will be the greatest.

On another note, there was teacher here who voted for McCain only because he didnt agree with some of Obama's plans. Like his stand on abortion where Obama will have babies who survive abortion left alone no one to take care of. Which is ridiculous. But thats what I've been told.

Wow, I NEVER payed any attention to these candidates because I always assumed they would play that game of getting the most votes by promising way too much stuff. So, I'm only concerned with how they would run the country as Presidents than when they were running as candidates. Obama does seem decent and so far thats all I know. I'll be waiting to see what he would really do than just hype around like the people I see today.

also, I expect to see comedy shows doing impression of Barrack Obama with an upbeat urban fashion. haha

[Matt]

I have been out of the candidate campaign race since I last heard of Ron Paul. I didnt know which candidate for presidency to vote for. I didnt want to fall into blind conformity and so I didnt vote. Yeah, rip me a new one. I however being out of the presidential loop considered myself to take on the approach of propositions. Sadly, gay marriage is loosing :(


Propositions were a big deal in Michigan, too. Amazingly, the two we had actually passed. We have legalized medical marijuana and stem cell research.

I supported both, as did my father. It was, however, embarrassing to hear him singing "Legalize It" by Peter Tosh all week.

LEGALIZE IT! DON'T CRITICIZE IT!

[Audio.]

Propositions were a big deal in Michigan, too. Amazingly, the two we had actually passed. We have legalized medical marijuana and stem cell research.

I supported both, as did my father. It was, however, embarrassing to hear him singing "Legalize It" by Peter Tosh all week.

LEGALIZE IT! DON'T CRITICIZE IT!
Dude, that is awesome news!

I havent checked about the Prop 8 win or loss base but what I know is in California, Fresno has the highest anti-gay marriage votes so far I know of Southern California. I really thought that sucked.

[adam_f]

Originally posted by Audio.
I am the only one so far that I know of that doesnt see it as a history in the making. Well, yeah maybe being the first but... I mean big whoop. I dunno, I'm not too into the whole race stuff.

Yeah, big whoop. He only accomplished what most everybody thought they would never see in their lifetime, let alone completely dominate the election process against a man who was a former POW. I mean, seriously? How about thinking about what you say before you go and make an ass out of yourself by stating this isn't history in the making. We all saw something we will never forget Tuesday night and it's something America can actually be proud of. We overcame a massive race barrier in our country and now one man, a black man, is going to attempt to lead us out of the crises we're in right now, but yeah, you're right.

Big whoop. That whole race stuff is just silly.

[Audio.]

Look I know how important it is for the majority that there is finally a black president, but its just that I dont know why race has to be a big deal in my undeerstanding. I just dont pay attention to skin color. If I do than i guess I would see a big difference both positive and negative angles towards a group or individual. I refuse to see it in that way. So many people of different skin colors have accomplished great things but I will not see it as a victory of their skin but more to the point I see victory of their actions.

Though, Reggie Jackson to see him tear during the victory speech I know how he must of felt. He was raised in times where race was most likely a constant issue and possibly something that can not be ignored everyday and to see Obama as President is a great accomplishment. But I was born in a different generation where race is not the cause so that is why skin color or facial features are of no interest to me.

[venusvenus123]

^perhaps you should read a history book. :)

[Knuckles]

Though, Reggie Jackson to see him tear during the victory speech I know how he must of felt.

I think he was just reminiscing about the days when he had his own candy bar (https://www.larabar.com/secure/blog/images/reggie.jpg).

[Fern]

I hope he gets re-elected so we can watch his daughters get pregnant in their junior year of high school...

[mikizee]

Ladies and Gentleman, Fern everybody!!!!

[hellojello]

What's so fascinating about that, Bristol Palin's already done it.

[Knuckles]

I hope he gets re-elected so we can watch his daughters get pregnant in their junior year of high school...

I think the secret service would be the ultimate cock blockers.

[adam_f]

Originally posted by Audio.
Though, Reggie Jackson to see him tear during the victory speech I know how he must of felt.

I heard he dubbed Obama Mr. November.

[beastieangel01]

What's so fascinating about that, Bristol Palin's already done it.

word up.

[ampm]

No more political lyrics. Yeah!

[mathcart]

I heard he dubbed Obama Mr. November.

nice
:D

[roosta]

Super Obama World! (http://superobamaworld.com/)

[na§tee]

THANK YOU, ROOSTA (y)

[HEIRESS]

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2008/11/06/harper-obama.html

DONT MAKE EYE CONTACT WITH HIM OBAMA! HE'LL SUCK YOU IN!

[checkyourprez]

I hope he gets re-elected so we can watch his daughters get pregnant in their junior year of high school...

What's so fascinating about that, Bristol Palin's already done it.

buuuuurrnrnRNRNRNRNnnrnrn

[BangkokB]

What is there not to like?
He's Black
Smokes
& Plays a Mean Game of BBall

Praise be to Obama(y)

[abcdefz]

First time I ever voted for a candidate who won President. :eek:

[Documad]

First time I ever voted for a candidate who won President. :eek:

Second time for me!

[Myu-to]

What do you want from me Obama? I'm ready.
My Dearest Chewie,

I need you to buy Peggy Joseph's (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P36x8rTb3jI&feature=related)gas, and pay her mortgage.

KTHNX.

President Obama

[skinnybutphat]

You showed your colors by booing Obama at McCains speach while Obama received cheers for giving respect to McCain.



Bill Maher did something on this in his last show. He showed Kerry's concession speech that garnered no boos, or any reaction really.