[Lisnpuppy]

It appears that we now have a new president-elect here in the United States. Barrack Obama.

Now regardless for whom you voted, now is the time to unite. It is not the time to whine and cry....or take pot shots at the winners or losers in this election. It is time now to work together toward a better future.

Pay attention to what goes on in politics. Be a well-read and well-educated individual. If you do not agree with the government then continue to vote in elections local and national. Write to your congresspersons and senators. Protest and praise when needed.

However for this country to just continue on as it has would be a huge mistake....and the way this country has gone is by letting its government have free reign. No matter how much I like someone I will not simply sit back and no longer pay attention. I will continue to be educated and participate in the system. The government in the United States is of the people, for the people and by the people....so our future lies not just in a new president's hands...but in our own.

[Ra)]

Yeah, good for you, Comrade Obama!

-Dume

I'm joining the resistance.

[Ethre]

CNN Results (results still coming in for final totals)

Congratulations to Obama.

[Sniperwhere]

We have just made history. We have overcome the racial differences that have divided us completely, and have transcended to a new level.

I have goosebumps. I never thought i'd see the day.

[Omnimmotus]

Ironic, Obama will be sworn in January 20, 2009. The year 2009 is the 100th anniversary of the founding of the NAACP. I guess it takes 100 years to finally get over past grudges.

Due to age, this is the first election I've ever voted in, and I pride having my first vote be for a black man. That says a lot about the changes that have taken place over the past 100 years. Never would have seen a white suburban male do that before, eh? A celebration is in order! Let's reach across the partisan aisle and shake hands with our American brethren. As Biden said, I don't question a man's motives, I question his judgment. To me, even for those I disagree with, they're still Americans, and still citizens of the world and the Human race. Now together we can work toward a new future.

Someone in the CNN comments suggested McCain conceding and then asking for a position on Obama's cabinet. Well, the first part came through, and I wouldn't mind seeing the second. I do respect the guy, even if he has his caveats. I think that would be an honorable and groundbreaking gesture on his part.

[XanAlderon]

Hopefully Obama will lead America to a better future!

[humanbean234]

XanAlderon, on Nov 5 2008, 05:41 PM, said:

Hopefully Obama will lead America to a better future!

We all hope that, though, truth-be-told, I think many people just hope he at-least does a better job than his predecessor.
Sorry to see McCain vanish; there were a few things I liked about him. If Obama is really savvy, he'll keep him on-tap as an advisor.
Palin, on the other hand, should just... Go... Home.
And maybe read some newspapers, or even a real book besides The Bible.

[Omnimmotus]

humanbean234, on Nov 5 2008, 03:14 AM, said:

We all hope that, though, truth-be-told, I think many people just hope he at-least does a better job than his predecessor.
Sorry to see McCain vanish; there were a few things I liked about him. If Obama is really savvy, he'll keep him on-tap as an advisor.
Palin, on the other hand, should just... Go... Home.
And maybe read some newspapers, or even a real book besides The Bible.

I doubt McCain will vanish. He's getting old anyway, but I bet he'll stick around and I wouldn't be surprised if Obama keeps in touch. McCain's a smart guy. But for Palin, yes. Shooting wolves in the Alaskan forest out of a helicopter with an AK-47 is not my idea of the average American, no matter what she might claim, and neither is secretly funneling $20,000 in state funds so your daughters can vacation with you to political and non-political events around the US... even when they're not invited. Soccer mom? Yeah, right.

I'd say the worldwide reaction is incredibly telling as well. Many of the most important foreign leaders have sent messages to Obama directly saying that they look forward to working with him, and the stock market around the globe is starting to bounce back up a little. Can't say for sure now, but I bet it'll continue. It feels like the world is saying, "Oh thank God, the USA is finally back. That's a relief." You know, if this continues, I might actually be able to say I'm an American in chat or on forums without feeling embarrassed.

What a day to live through, and what a day to watch develop. Change has come to America, and what a good thing; we're a nation built on changing for the advocating of freedom. Most importantly, we never do so quietly. When changes are to be made, we do it loudly, proudly, and openly. On this historic day, we say, "Screw racism, I don't care if he's purple if he can get the job done," and that's what I like to see.

[Lord Slyther]

Well I gotta say, congrats to Obama, for a huge victory and success. Hopefully, our economy could finally rest from war, or at least we hope that is.

[delphinus]

I agree totally with Lisnpuppy's words, no matter who is the winner, the people must participate and watch over governments work.

But personally, i must say that i'm happy for you US people... It seems the Bush nightmare is over, and i hope this guy will be able to lead the world in more peaceful times. I hope you will fully regain your personal freeedoms as well, and that there will be no more the state of police that everyone tells me you are living in

P.S.
Tell Obama that my heart will be with him when, sooner or later, he will have to meet our pathetic plastic dwarf!