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Thank-you
Author: BobR
Date: 11/05/2008 12:28:23
Thank-you America...
In your darkest hour, you chose hope over fear, light over darkness, the future over the past. You turned out in numbers too large to ignore or suppress or steal. You saw the importance of this moment and did what so many have failed to do in the past - show up and vote.
America has turned a page to a new chapter in this infancy of our third millennium. It's the morning after in America. The hurricane of the last 8 years is moving on and the sun is shining. There's a lot of damage to clean up, but like the good people in the small towns across America, we offer each other our hands and our sweat and whatever else we may have to give to help our neighbors in need. The sparks we've created together will shine a light down the hallways of the next century.
Thank-you Obama for seeing the responsibility we're asking you to accept, and - knowing the enormity of the weight - willingly hoist it upon your shoulders and ask for our help to share the burden.
Thank-you to all of you on this blog. You've helped keep me sane, let me spew my turgid prose upon this electronic page... You are all important nodes in this vast electronic web, spreading the message in all directions. Although it may feel this way at times, we are not an echo chamber... we are a way station on the information superhighway, and our voices are carried on by all those we contact on a daily basis. We are a voice in the crowd, but it is all those voices in the crowd together that have brought us to this momentous occasion:
President-elect Barack Obama.
Yes, we could.
Yes, we did.
Thank-you
In your darkest hour, you chose hope over fear, light over darkness, the future over the past. You turned out in numbers too large to ignore or suppress or steal. You saw the importance of this moment and did what so many have failed to do in the past - show up and vote.
America has turned a page to a new chapter in this infancy of our third millennium. It's the morning after in America. The hurricane of the last 8 years is moving on and the sun is shining. There's a lot of damage to clean up, but like the good people in the small towns across America, we offer each other our hands and our sweat and whatever else we may have to give to help our neighbors in need. The sparks we've created together will shine a light down the hallways of the next century.
Thank-you Obama for seeing the responsibility we're asking you to accept, and - knowing the enormity of the weight - willingly hoist it upon your shoulders and ask for our help to share the burden.
Thank-you to all of you on this blog. You've helped keep me sane, let me spew my turgid prose upon this electronic page... You are all important nodes in this vast electronic web, spreading the message in all directions. Although it may feel this way at times, we are not an echo chamber... we are a way station on the information superhighway, and our voices are carried on by all those we contact on a daily basis. We are a voice in the crowd, but it is all those voices in the crowd together that have brought us to this momentous occasion:
President-elect Barack Obama.
Yes, we could.
Yes, we did.
Thank-you
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Comment by 
Random on 11/05/2008 12:34:25
Random on 11/05/2008 12:34:25
YES, WE CAN!
*drinks kool-aid*
PRESIDENT BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA!
Random is more than just a little out of it at the moment.
*drinks kool-aid*
PRESIDENT BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA!
Random is more than just a little out of it at the moment.
Comment by 
Grumpymann on 11/05/2008 12:46:10
Grumpymann on 11/05/2008 12:46:10
The Campaign was nothing it was a cake walk.
Now the REAL work will begin soon.
We need to clean out the filth and muck, now only to defend ourselves against the most sleazy shit slinging RightWingNutJobs this country has ever seen.
On a personal note my thanks you YOU Bob. You gave me a place to vent my bile. My thanks to Raine for ... well keeping me as civil as I managed to be. To WP for making me smile with kind words. Tri for his calm intelligence and reminding me of my proud scouting past. Liv for being Liv. Shaneo for making me laugh. Mondo for his quiet strength. Star for shinning. Velveeta for for her calming affect on my often volcanic moods. Random for being ... well random. Scoop, Clint, Ibitsy, Will, M you were not forgotten. Thank you all for being here and a part of my life.
Now that the group hug is done and gone "Lets get to work!" Real work not "Hard work."
Now the REAL work will begin soon.
We need to clean out the filth and muck, now only to defend ourselves against the most sleazy shit slinging RightWingNutJobs this country has ever seen.
On a personal note my thanks you YOU Bob. You gave me a place to vent my bile. My thanks to Raine for ... well keeping me as civil as I managed to be. To WP for making me smile with kind words. Tri for his calm intelligence and reminding me of my proud scouting past. Liv for being Liv. Shaneo for making me laugh. Mondo for his quiet strength. Star for shinning. Velveeta for for her calming affect on my often volcanic moods. Random for being ... well random. Scoop, Clint, Ibitsy, Will, M you were not forgotten. Thank you all for being here and a part of my life.
Now that the group hug is done and gone "Lets get to work!" Real work not "Hard work."
Comment by Random on 11/05/2008 12:59:18
Random on 11/05/2008 12:59:18
Random would hope besides being...random, Random would be funny.
Comment by Random on 11/05/2008 13:15:28
Random on 11/05/2008 13:15:28
Franken down 700 votes.
Comment by 
TriSec on 11/05/2008 13:16:23
TriSec on 11/05/2008 13:16:23
Morning, Comrades!
My face hurts.
Seriously....I was standing in the shower this morning, still tasting the cigar I smoked at midnight last night, wondering if it was all for real.
Then I got that silly grin again, and my face hurt. Really.
Has it been that long since we could smile and be happy that those all-important "smile" muscles have atrophied?
Well....we made the hurdle. Like our ticker says, Bush will leave office in 76 days.
Back in July, I rolled the dice and made a reservation at a motel in Greenbelt, Maryland. I'm going to be on the mall January 20 to see history with my own eyes.
I can hardly believe it's true.
:danke:
<-- this belongs to all of us again!
My face hurts.
Seriously....I was standing in the shower this morning, still tasting the cigar I smoked at midnight last night, wondering if it was all for real.
Then I got that silly grin again, and my face hurt. Really.
Has it been that long since we could smile and be happy that those all-important "smile" muscles have atrophied?
Well....we made the hurdle. Like our ticker says, Bush will leave office in 76 days.
Back in July, I rolled the dice and made a reservation at a motel in Greenbelt, Maryland. I'm going to be on the mall January 20 to see history with my own eyes.
I can hardly believe it's true.
:danke:
<-- this belongs to all of us again!
Comment by 
wickedpam on 11/05/2008 13:26:25
wickedpam on 11/05/2008 13:26:25
Morning :hug:
:hug:
Comment by Random on 11/05/2008 13:33:34
OBaMa! OBaMa! OBaMa!
Random on 11/05/2008 13:33:34
Quote by wickedpam:
Morning
OBaMa! OBaMa! OBaMa!
Comment by wickedpam on 11/05/2008 13:35:44
Yeah!
It's day 3 of goofy tired too
wickedpam on 11/05/2008 13:35:44
Quote by Random:Quote by wickedpam:
Morning
OBaMa! OBaMa! OBaMa!
Yeah!
It's day 3 of goofy tired too
Comment by Random on 11/05/2008 13:42:11
Right now. Random wants to hear the new Theme song.
Random on 11/05/2008 13:42:11
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Random:Quote by wickedpam:
Morning
OBaMa! OBaMa! OBaMa!
Yeah!
It's day 3 of goofy tired too
Right now. Random wants to hear the new Theme song.
Comment by wickedpam on 11/05/2008 13:45:58
wickedpam on 11/05/2008 13:45:58
Me too. Only 20 minutes til new theme :D
Comment by Random on 11/05/2008 13:50:43
Random on 11/05/2008 13:50:43
lol, Random is happy.
Comment by 
BobR on 11/05/2008 13:56:36
BobR on 11/05/2008 13:56:36
Comment by 
Shane-O on 11/05/2008 14:04:29
Shane-O on 11/05/2008 14:04:29
I'm Walkin' On Sunshine... YAY Obama!
Comment by 
Mondobubba on 11/05/2008 14:06:21
Mondobubba on 11/05/2008 14:06:21
Morning all. I didn't get much sleep. I was too excited! I got sleep about 3:30, woke up about 5:30. decided to go deal with the ticket I got for my not suspended license. Long story short, I go my new license for 10 bucks not for 150.00.
ON hold for Momma new song Walking on Sunshine!
ON hold for Momma new song Walking on Sunshine!
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/05/2008 14:09:24
Mondobubba on 11/05/2008 14:09:24
We won!
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/05/2008 14:10:28
Mondobubba on 11/05/2008 14:10:28
:gobama: 
:gobama: :gobama::gobama::gobama::gobama::gobama::gobama::gobama::gobama::gobama:
:gobama: :gobama::gobama::gobama::gobama::gobama::gobama::gobama::gobama::gobama:
Comment by BobR on 11/05/2008 14:11:17
BobR on 11/05/2008 14:11:17
It looks like we may have a runoff in GA for Chambliss's seat. :pray:
Comment by wickedpam on 11/05/2008 14:11:58
wickedpam on 11/05/2008 14:11:58
I noticed that but when Obama mentioned McCain there was polite and respectful apalause.
Comment by wickedpam on 11/05/2008 14:12:13
wickedpam on 11/05/2008 14:12:13
Comment by wickedpam on 11/05/2008 14:14:02
wickedpam on 11/05/2008 14:14:02
I was too!!!
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/05/2008 14:14:04
Mondobubba on 11/05/2008 14:14:04
Caller is well, damn onions!
Comment by TriSec on 11/05/2008 14:15:57
TriSec on 11/05/2008 14:15:57
A brief TriSec vignette.
The scene: Javi is upstairs watching our little TV. TriSec climbs the stairs to get my keys and head out to the office.
TS: Hi Javi. Did you hear the news?
Javi: Yes, Obama won!
TS: You did too, Javi.
Javi: Why would you say that?
TS: ...
The scene: Javi is upstairs watching our little TV. TriSec climbs the stairs to get my keys and head out to the office.
TS: Hi Javi. Did you hear the news?
Javi: Yes, Obama won!
TS: You did too, Javi.
Javi: Why would you say that?
TS: ...
Comment by BobR on 11/05/2008 14:16:20
BobR on 11/05/2008 14:16:20
Please - no more Grampy or Palin sound drops. My ears have heard them enough.
Comment by BobR on 11/05/2008 14:17:45
BobR on 11/05/2008 14:17:45
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/05/2008 14:17:55
Damn onions!
Mondobubba on 11/05/2008 14:17:55
Quote by TriSec:
A brief TriSec vignette.
The scene: Javi is upstairs watching our little TV. TriSec climbs the stairs to get my keys and head out to the office.
TS: Hi Javi. Did you hear the news?
Javi: Yes, Obama won!
TS: You did too, Javi.
Javi: Why would you say that?
TS: ...
Damn onions!
Comment by TriSec on 11/05/2008 14:17:57
TriSec on 11/05/2008 14:17:57
Comment by wickedpam on 11/05/2008 14:18:57
wickedpam on 11/05/2008 14:18:57
I actually thought the concession speech was rather gracious
Comment by 
m-hadley on 11/05/2008 14:20:22
m-hadley on 11/05/2008 14:20:22
Whoo Hoo Good Mornin" Everybody :coffee:
President Obama!!! Thank goodness our long national nightmare is over :D
Whoo Hoo, Whooo Hooo!
Cheers,
mfaye
:gobama:
President Obama!!! Thank goodness our long national nightmare is over :D
Whoo Hoo, Whooo Hooo!
Cheers,
mfaye
:gobama:
Comment by BobR on 11/05/2008 14:22:46
BobR on 11/05/2008 14:22:46
Weird number thing:
Obama will be the 44th president...
44 is half of 88, which is a number significant to nazis (racists)
Obama is half black, half white.
:foil: Just a strange coincidence...
Obama will be the 44th president...
44 is half of 88, which is a number significant to nazis (racists)
Obama is half black, half white.
:foil: Just a strange coincidence...
Comment by Shane-O on 11/05/2008 14:23:02
Oh C'mon Bobber -- it's like ripping off a band-aid. Hurts like hell for a second - but then it's ALL OVER!!!!
Shane-O on 11/05/2008 14:23:02
Quote by BobR:
Please - no more Grampy or Palin sound drops. My ears have heard them enough.
Oh C'mon Bobber -- it's like ripping off a band-aid. Hurts like hell for a second - but then it's ALL OVER!!!!
Comment by BobR on 11/05/2008 14:23:54
I did too... and a lot more gracious than McCain's obnoxious supporters...
BobR on 11/05/2008 14:23:54
Quote by wickedpam:
I actually thought the concession speech was rather gracious
I did too... and a lot more gracious than McCain's obnoxious supporters...
Comment by Grumpymann on 11/05/2008 14:24:58
Grumpymann on 11/05/2008 14:24:58
Sarah Palin for RNC chairman !
Comment by 
velveeta jones on 11/05/2008 14:25:48
velveeta jones on 11/05/2008 14:25:48
Hello my fellow Obamettes!! (Sorry, I'm giddy this morning).
My home state, VA, is now........... a BLUE state!!!!! Wow!!! Jerry Falwell is spinning in his grave sending large seismic waves across the state!!!!
My home state, VA, is now........... a BLUE state!!!!! Wow!!! Jerry Falwell is spinning in his grave sending large seismic waves across the state!!!!
Comment by velveeta jones on 11/05/2008 14:26:46
YES!!! :lol:
velveeta jones on 11/05/2008 14:26:46
Quote by Grumpymann:
Sarah Palin for RNC chairman !
YES!!! :lol:
Comment by velveeta jones on 11/05/2008 14:28:23
velveeta jones on 11/05/2008 14:28:23
Somewhere, there is a sad puppy in a pound whose about to be one freakin' lucky dog!!
*sniff* damn allergies.............
*sniff* damn allergies.............
Comment by wickedpam on 11/05/2008 14:28:25
wickedpam on 11/05/2008 14:28:25
I laughed so hard when he mentioned the puppy.
Comment by velveeta jones on 11/05/2008 14:30:13
velveeta jones on 11/05/2008 14:30:13
Hey Mondo, you live in a blue state. Hard to get used to, ain't it?
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/05/2008 14:30:42
Nya nya nya nya! My adopted home state. I don't claim Florida. Maryland, then VA those are my states! Weeeeeee. I need to call my cousin Eyore later. Obama won't win Virginia people here are racist and stupid. I"m gonna eat some worms!
Mondobubba on 11/05/2008 14:30:42
Quote by velveeta jones:
Hello my fellow Obamettes!! (Sorry, I'm giddy this morning).
My home state, VA, is now........... a BLUE state!!!!! Wow!!! Jerry Falwell is spinning in his grave sending large seismic waves across the state!!!!
Nya nya nya nya! My adopted home state. I don't claim Florida. Maryland, then VA those are my states! Weeeeeee. I need to call my cousin Eyore later. Obama won't win Virginia people here are racist and stupid. I"m gonna eat some worms!
Comment by Grumpymann on 11/05/2008 14:31:41
It's not a joke on my part.
I want the rest of the the Republicans to see what WingNuts the Rethugs are really like.
Grumpymann on 11/05/2008 14:31:41
Quote by velveeta jones:Quote by Grumpymann:
Sarah Palin for RNC chairman !
YES!!! :lol:
It's not a joke on my part.
I want the rest of the the Republicans to see what WingNuts the Rethugs are really like.
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/05/2008 14:32:32
Umm Florida was blue state in 2000 until the idiot man child's brother stole an election for him. Blue I say BLUUUUE!
Oh sorry for the bitterness. I am giddy with fatigue and deelite!
Mondobubba on 11/05/2008 14:32:32
Quote by velveeta jones:
Hey Mondo, you live in a blue state. Hard to get used to, ain't it?
Umm Florida was blue state in 2000 until the idiot man child's brother stole an election for him. Blue I say BLUUUUE!
Oh sorry for the bitterness. I am giddy with fatigue and deelite!
Comment by Grumpymann on 11/05/2008 14:32:55
He can have the stoopid dog we have here.
Grumpymann on 11/05/2008 14:32:55
Quote by velveeta jones:
Somewhere, there is a sad puppy in a pound whose about to be one freakin' lucky dog!!
*sniff* damn allergies.............
He can have the stoopid dog we have here.
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/05/2008 14:33:51
Your just sayin...:shrug:
Mondobubba on 11/05/2008 14:33:51
Quote by BobR:
Weird number thing:
Obama will be the 44th president...
44 is half of 88, which is a number significant to nazis (racists)
Obama is half black, half white.
:foil: Just a strange coincidence...
Your just sayin...:shrug:
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/05/2008 14:37:38
Mondobubba on 11/05/2008 14:37:38
Bobber, sent you a PM.
Comment by wickedpam on 11/05/2008 14:38:30
In the last 3 days I've had to wonder why the sudden resurgance of the "old" McCain?
wickedpam on 11/05/2008 14:38:30
Quote by BobR:Quote by wickedpam:
I actually thought the concession speech was rather gracious
I did too... and a lot more gracious than McCain's obnoxious supporters...
In the last 3 days I've had to wonder why the sudden resurgance of the "old" McCain?
Comment by BobR on 11/05/2008 14:38:52
The skinheads' heads will explode if they ponder on THAT one..
BobR on 11/05/2008 14:38:52
Quote by Mondobubba:
Your just sayin...:shrug:
The skinheads' heads will explode if they ponder on THAT one..
Comment by BobR on 11/05/2008 14:40:22
responded
BobR on 11/05/2008 14:40:22
Quote by Mondobubba:
Bobber, sent you a PM.
responded
Comment by 
Scoopster on 11/05/2008 14:40:56
Scoopster on 11/05/2008 14:40:56
Morning all.. :coffee:
I talked to my friend out in San Fran earlier.. He's absolutely livid about Prop 8.
I talked to my friend out in San Fran earlier.. He's absolutely livid about Prop 8.
Comment by wickedpam on 11/05/2008 14:47:16
My county went Blue! I'm stunned! Prince William/Manassa/Manassas Park was one of the last 2 counties they were waiting on to call the state.
wickedpam on 11/05/2008 14:47:16
Quote by velveeta jones:
Hello my fellow Obamettes!! (Sorry, I'm giddy this morning).
My home state, VA, is now........... a BLUE state!!!!! Wow!!! Jerry Falwell is spinning in his grave sending large seismic waves across the state!!!!
My county went Blue! I'm stunned! Prince William/Manassa/Manassas Park was one of the last 2 counties they were waiting on to call the state.
Comment by BobR on 11/05/2008 14:47:32
BobR on 11/05/2008 14:47:32
Voting results of the 4 closest-to-Atlanta counties:
.......Total.......Precincts...Barack....John.......Bob
.......precincts...reporting...Obama.....McCain.....Barr
Cobb.......188.....173.........65,804....94,719.....2005
DeKalb.....196.....120.........57,711....23,400......792
Fulton.....344.....232.........80,823....58,249....1,158
Gwinnett...165.....161.........68,214....100,353...1,727
The still uncounted precincts are largely because of the count of early votes (from what I've read). This means that Saxby's numbers will likely go further down... not enough to lose, but a runoff looks like a certainty. I only hope that we get the turnout for that...
.......Total.......Precincts...Barack....John.......Bob
.......precincts...reporting...Obama.....McCain.....Barr
Cobb.......188.....173.........65,804....94,719.....2005
DeKalb.....196.....120.........57,711....23,400......792
Fulton.....344.....232.........80,823....58,249....1,158
Gwinnett...165.....161.........68,214....100,353...1,727
The still uncounted precincts are largely because of the count of early votes (from what I've read). This means that Saxby's numbers will likely go further down... not enough to lose, but a runoff looks like a certainty. I only hope that we get the turnout for that...
Comment by Grumpymann on 11/05/2008 14:48:38
Grumpymann on 11/05/2008 14:48:38
A "friend" said this morning "Oboma beat Bush last night."
And I thought "you know your right."
And I thought "you know your right."
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/05/2008 14:49:19
Indeedy!
Mondobubba on 11/05/2008 14:49:19
Quote by BobR:Quote by Mondobubba:
Your just sayin...:shrug:
The skinheads' heads will explode if they ponder on THAT one..
Indeedy!
Comment by wickedpam on 11/05/2008 14:51:34
wickedpam on 11/05/2008 14:51:34
Mondo!!!
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/05/2008 14:51:53
Danke Bobber, you are the bomb diggity!
Mondobubba on 11/05/2008 14:51:53
Quote by BobR:Quote by Mondobubba:
Bobber, sent you a PM.
responded
Danke Bobber, you are the bomb diggity!
Comment by Shane-O on 11/05/2008 14:51:58
Shane-O on 11/05/2008 14:51:58
MONDO!!!!!????
Comment by wickedpam on 11/05/2008 14:52:22
wickedpam on 11/05/2008 14:52:22
HOw's NC coming along?
Comment by BobR on 11/05/2008 14:54:09
I think he knew was going to lose, and was just grateful he wasn't going to have to campaign anymore.
BobR on 11/05/2008 14:54:09
Quote by wickedpam:
In the last 3 days I've had to wonder why the sudden resurgance of the "old" McCain?
I think he knew was going to lose, and was just grateful he wasn't going to have to campaign anymore.
Comment by velveeta jones on 11/05/2008 14:54:10
Yes, the Nazi's have a weird thing for numbers. All center around his birthday (420) and events and letters (88 is for HH - Heil Hitler). Maybe they will explode. Yikes. Watch for exploding heads.
:nervous:
velveeta jones on 11/05/2008 14:54:10
Quote by BobR:
Weird number thing:
Obama will be the 44th president...
44 is half of 88, which is a number significant to nazis (racists)
Obama is half black, half white.
:foil: Just a strange coincidence...
Yes, the Nazi's have a weird thing for numbers. All center around his birthday (420) and events and letters (88 is for HH - Heil Hitler). Maybe they will explode. Yikes. Watch for exploding heads.
:nervous:
Comment by wickedpam on 11/05/2008 14:55:46
wickedpam on 11/05/2008 14:55:46
Shelagh!!!
Comment by BobR on 11/05/2008 14:56:02
BobR on 11/05/2008 14:56:02
Mondo!
Shelagh!
Shelagh!
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/05/2008 14:56:14
Mondobubba on 11/05/2008 14:56:14
Shelegh on the radio mosheen! Weeeeeee!
Comment by wickedpam on 11/05/2008 14:58:28
Probably - I don't really think his heart was in it at all. The Presidency was a goal to him, I think that was in his book, and I really think he's finally realized that people don't want him in that office. Dole had to come to that realization too.
wickedpam on 11/05/2008 14:58:28
Quote by BobR:Quote by wickedpam:
In the last 3 days I've had to wonder why the sudden resurgance of the "old" McCain?
I think he knew was going to lose, and was just grateful he wasn't going to have to campaign anymore.
Probably - I don't really think his heart was in it at all. The Presidency was a goal to him, I think that was in his book, and I really think he's finally realized that people don't want him in that office. Dole had to come to that realization too.
Comment by 
shelaghc on 11/05/2008 14:58:31
shelaghc on 11/05/2008 14:58:31
Shelagh is very very tired.
Comment by wickedpam on 11/05/2008 14:59:04
now we need Raine to call in
wickedpam on 11/05/2008 14:59:04
Quote by BobR:
Mondo!
Shelagh!
now we need Raine to call in
Comment by Scoopster on 11/05/2008 14:59:08
Obama has a 25k vote lead with all precincts reported, so it's assured to go to an automatic recount. I'm pretty sure that total won't change much though.
Scoopster on 11/05/2008 14:59:08
Quote by wickedpam:
HOw's NC coming along?
Obama has a 25k vote lead with all precincts reported, so it's assured to go to an automatic recount. I'm pretty sure that total won't change much though.
Comment by BobR on 11/05/2008 14:59:19
They dumped Elizabeth Dole - w00t!!
BobR on 11/05/2008 14:59:19
Quote by wickedpam:
HOw's NC coming along?
They dumped Elizabeth Dole - w00t!!
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/05/2008 14:59:28
Mondobubba on 11/05/2008 14:59:28
VJ nothing is better than playing a Z on a double or triple letter square in Scrabble!
Comment by wickedpam on 11/05/2008 14:59:30
Shelagh! :hug:
wickedpam on 11/05/2008 14:59:30
Quote by shelaghc:
Shelagh is very very tired.
Shelagh! :hug:
Comment by wickedpam on 11/05/2008 15:00:15
wow - I don't think I ever thought NC would really go blue
wickedpam on 11/05/2008 15:00:15
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by wickedpam:
HOw's NC coming along?
Obama has a 25k vote lead with all precincts reported, so it's assured to go to an automatic recount. I'm pretty sure that total won't change much though.
wow - I don't think I ever thought NC would really go blue
Comment by BobR on 11/05/2008 15:01:38
:hug:
You've been missed!
BobR on 11/05/2008 15:01:38
Quote by shelaghc:
Shelagh is very very tired.
:hug:
You've been missed!
Comment by TriSec on 11/05/2008 15:01:39
TriSec on 11/05/2008 15:01:39
Comment by BobR on 11/05/2008 15:02:51
BobR on 11/05/2008 15:02:51
Looks like Franken/Coleman is going to a recount
Comment by BobR on 11/05/2008 15:03:21
yes you can.
BobR on 11/05/2008 15:03:21
Quote by TriSec:
yes you can.
Comment by 
Raine on 11/05/2008 15:03:21
Raine on 11/05/2008 15:03:21
Good Morning!
HEya Shelagh!
I am still walking around in a daze -- still wondering if this is real.
HEya Shelagh!
I am still walking around in a daze -- still wondering if this is real.
Comment by BobR on 11/05/2008 15:05:20
BobR on 11/05/2008 15:05:20
I will admit to being wrong about one thing - I thought PA would be this year's Ohio. It looks like it was VA instead
Comment by BobR on 11/05/2008 15:07:35
BobR on 11/05/2008 15:07:35
Comment by shelaghc on 11/05/2008 15:08:09
Actually Pennsylvania has been so consistently blue for the last several weeks, I almost felt guilty with all those out of state volunteers all over the place.
Almost - mind you.
shelaghc on 11/05/2008 15:08:09
Quote by BobR:
I will admit to being wrong about one thing - I thought PA would be this year's Ohio. It looks like it was VA instead
Actually Pennsylvania has been so consistently blue for the last several weeks, I almost felt guilty with all those out of state volunteers all over the place.
Almost - mind you.
Comment by Scoopster on 11/05/2008 15:08:40
Scoopster on 11/05/2008 15:08:40
Okay.. this is why I don't fucking watch CNN:
Can SOMEONE PLEASE BUY THESE IDIOTS A GODDAMN CLUE?! THE ANSWER IS GEORGE W. BUSH!
Can SOMEONE PLEASE BUY THESE IDIOTS A GODDAMN CLUE?! THE ANSWER IS GEORGE W. BUSH!
Comment by wickedpam on 11/05/2008 15:09:48
yeah they were trying to get hours extented and extra machines in place for about a week now. Where I voted I think we had plenty of machines, but one did go down not 15mins into voting.
wickedpam on 11/05/2008 15:09:48
Quote by BobR:
I will admit to being wrong about one thing - I thought PA would be this year's Ohio. It looks like it was VA instead
yeah they were trying to get hours extented and extra machines in place for about a week now. Where I voted I think we had plenty of machines, but one did go down not 15mins into voting.
Comment by Raine on 11/05/2008 15:09:56
Raine on 11/05/2008 15:09:56
OMG!
Barack is 44!!!
Barack is 44!!!
Comment by shelaghc on 11/05/2008 15:10:17
shelaghc on 11/05/2008 15:10:17
btw, did anyone notice that Obama actually stole one of Palin/McCain's "change" slogans?
Around the time of the VP debate, they started using "Change is coming."
And by golly, they were right! Change *has* come!
Around the time of the VP debate, they started using "Change is coming."
And by golly, they were right! Change *has* come!
Comment by Raine on 11/05/2008 15:10:39
I just thought I would break the news to y'all... 
Raine on 11/05/2008 15:10:39
Quote by Raine:
OMG!
Barack is 44!!!
Comment by wickedpam on 11/05/2008 15:12:13
:hug:
wickedpam on 11/05/2008 15:12:13
Quote by Raine:I just thought I would break the news to y'all...Quote by Raine:
OMG!
Barack is 44!!!
:hug:
Comment by Scoopster on 11/05/2008 15:13:34
Scoopster on 11/05/2008 15:13:34
Quote by Raine:I just thought I would break the news to y'all...Quote by Raine:
OMG!
Barack is 44!!!
Comment by wickedpam on 11/05/2008 15:17:36
wickedpam on 11/05/2008 15:17:36
Comment by 
livingonli on 11/05/2008 15:19:44
livingonli on 11/05/2008 15:19:44
Good morning everyone 
I still stayed up late. Hopefully, I can get a day job and get my body back on my normal schedule.
On a side note, I cast my vote for Obama on the Working Families line in New York State as a progressive who wants this country to move to the left and away from the far right.
And unfortunately Long Islanders are still stuck with Peter King, and Carolyn McCarthy's opponent made a big mistake by modeling his campaign logo after McCain's. :haha:
I still stayed up late. Hopefully, I can get a day job and get my body back on my normal schedule.
On a side note, I cast my vote for Obama on the Working Families line in New York State as a progressive who wants this country to move to the left and away from the far right.
And unfortunately Long Islanders are still stuck with Peter King, and Carolyn McCarthy's opponent made a big mistake by modeling his campaign logo after McCain's. :haha:
Comment by Raine on 11/05/2008 15:22:52
Raine on 11/05/2008 15:22:52
* is speaking...
Wow... he looks so irrelevant
Wow... he looks so irrelevant
Comment by Scoopster on 11/05/2008 15:24:06
Scoopster on 11/05/2008 15:24:06
So.. Rahm Emmanuel as Obama's chief of staff eh? I was thinking he'd put Plouffe or Axelrod into that role for sure.
Comment by BobR on 11/05/2008 15:25:39
The next I walk past the white house, I will be extending two fingers instead of one...
BobR on 11/05/2008 15:25:39
Quote by Raine:
* is speaking...
Wow... he looks so irrelevant
The next I walk past the white house, I will be extending two fingers instead of one...
Comment by Scoopster on 11/05/2008 15:28:04
Scoopster on 11/05/2008 15:28:04
AP rescinds its call on the Minnesota Senate race.
Thanks for stating the obvious, you gang of washed-up print jockies.
Yeah.. Al's only down by 571 votes so it's going to a mandatory recount.
Thanks for stating the obvious, you gang of washed-up print jockies.
Yeah.. Al's only down by 571 votes so it's going to a mandatory recount.
Comment by livingonli on 11/05/2008 15:31:43
livingonli on 11/05/2008 15:31:43
Hi Shelagh. I hope you're back with us. I missed Mondo and Shelagh's calls by that much.
McCain did sell his soul to become President and by veering so hard to the right and coarsening the dialogue, he contributed to the problem. Maybe by losing the election, he realized the damage he did to his reputation, but the reaction of the yahoos in the crowd show those ugly tendencies of that 20-25% that would still want to see this country under right-wing Republican one party rule.
McCain did sell his soul to become President and by veering so hard to the right and coarsening the dialogue, he contributed to the problem. Maybe by losing the election, he realized the damage he did to his reputation, but the reaction of the yahoos in the crowd show those ugly tendencies of that 20-25% that would still want to see this country under right-wing Republican one party rule.
Comment by wickedpam on 11/05/2008 15:32:05
gonna make the 2009 meet up so nice - I can be in the picture this time :D
wickedpam on 11/05/2008 15:32:05
Quote by BobR:Quote by Raine:
* is speaking...
Wow... he looks so irrelevant
The next I walk past the white house, I will be extending two fingers instead of one...
gonna make the 2009 meet up so nice - I can be in the picture this time :D
Comment by livingonli on 11/05/2008 15:33:06
He's a beaten man and he knows it. I think he can't wait to get out of office now.
livingonli on 11/05/2008 15:33:06
Quote by Raine:
* is speaking...
Wow... he looks so irrelevant
He's a beaten man and he knows it. I think he can't wait to get out of office now.
Comment by livingonli on 11/05/2008 15:34:14
livingonli on 11/05/2008 15:34:14
If I can't make the inauguration since my money's a little tight right now, are we having a meet-up in the spring?
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/05/2008 15:37:26
Neener! Neener! Neener!
Mondobubba on 11/05/2008 15:37:26
Quote by BobR:
In the "Kharma really works" dept, Santorum challenged at poll - had to vote absentee
Neener! Neener! Neener!
Comment by livingonli on 11/05/2008 15:39:15
livingonli on 11/05/2008 15:39:15
I just hope that maybe in a year or two, there can be a vote in California to reverse Prop 8 and beat back the wacky fundies.
Comment by Scoopster on 11/05/2008 15:40:27
Scoopster on 11/05/2008 15:40:27
Hmm.. there may be a way out on this Prop 8 thing.
When the gay marriage issue when before the CA Supreme Court, the ruling was that marriage equality was based on an existing provision in the state's constitution.
Since this amendment would revise the state's constitution to remove marriage equality, technically it should require a 2/3 supermajority vote to pass.
So now there's going to be a challenge of Prop 8 that it is not a new constitutional provision, but a revision. Oh boy this could be pretty big!
When the gay marriage issue when before the CA Supreme Court, the ruling was that marriage equality was based on an existing provision in the state's constitution.
Since this amendment would revise the state's constitution to remove marriage equality, technically it should require a 2/3 supermajority vote to pass.
So now there's going to be a challenge of Prop 8 that it is not a new constitutional provision, but a revision. Oh boy this could be pretty big!
Comment by Scoopster on 11/05/2008 15:41:47
Scoopster on 11/05/2008 15:41:47
BTW you guys didn't think you'd be going to DC for the inauguration without me, did you?!
TIME TO PARTAY! :party:
TIME TO PARTAY! :party:
Comment by wickedpam on 11/05/2008 15:49:09
wickedpam on 11/05/2008 15:49:09
I have to figure out how to get mom to work and me into the city and back in time to get her that day.
Comment by Raine on 11/05/2008 15:51:31
IT is going to be AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Raine on 11/05/2008 15:51:31
Quote by Scoopster:
BTW you guys didn't think you'd be going to DC for the inauguration without me, did you?!
TIME TO PARTAY! :party:
Comment by shelaghc on 11/05/2008 15:53:00
shelaghc on 11/05/2008 15:53:00
Did someone say DC in January?
Can I come too?
Can I come too?
Comment by TriSec on 11/05/2008 15:53:16
TriSec on 11/05/2008 15:53:16
Well, there's no need to ever have a right-wing tool on the show ever again, is there?
Comment by TriSec on 11/05/2008 15:55:45
TriSec on 11/05/2008 15:55:45
Can we speculate on cabinet now?
Comment by wickedpam on 11/05/2008 15:57:01
think it's going to be very informal no planning or anything.
that said -
If people are going to come to DC get your rooms NOW - they are reporting rooms already going for that week
wickedpam on 11/05/2008 15:57:01
Quote by shelaghc:
Did someone say DC in January?
Can I come too?
think it's going to be very informal no planning or anything.
that said -
If people are going to come to DC get your rooms NOW - they are reporting rooms already going for that week
Comment by TriSec on 11/05/2008 15:57:39
TriSec on 11/05/2008 15:57:39
Ah, there's already talk in this Commonwealth of our Governor Patrick (personal friend of Barack, and Assistant AG under Clinton) may have a place back in Washington.
Comment by TriSec on 11/05/2008 15:58:10
TriSec on 11/05/2008 15:58:10
: smug :
I've been sitting on a reservation since July.
I've been sitting on a reservation since July.
Comment by shelaghc on 11/05/2008 15:58:41
Actually someone told me two days ago that rooms are nearly impossible to find already.
Anyone know anyone with floor space?
shelaghc on 11/05/2008 15:58:41
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by shelaghc:
Did someone say DC in January?
Can I come too?
think it's going to be very informal no planning or anything.
that said -
If people are going to come to DC get your rooms NOW - they are reporting rooms already going for that week
Actually someone told me two days ago that rooms are nearly impossible to find already.
Anyone know anyone with floor space?
Comment by TriSec on 11/05/2008 15:59:43
TriSec on 11/05/2008 15:59:43
Remember that the Metro is your friend; we're not staying in DC proper, but the place we found is just 1 mile from the end of the Green Line in Maryland.
Comment by livingonli on 11/05/2008 16:00:49
livingonli on 11/05/2008 16:00:49
Mala, can anyone crash at your place?
Comment by 
starling310 on 11/05/2008 16:02:03
starling310 on 11/05/2008 16:02:03
: stumbles into blog :
:gobama: :gobama::gobama::gobama::gobama::gobama::gobama:
:gobama: :gobama::gobama::gobama::gobama::gobama::gobama:
Comment by wickedpam on 11/05/2008 16:02:09
wickedpam on 11/05/2008 16:02:09
I don't have any extra space I'm afraid plus I'm rather off the beaten path to get into the city
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/05/2008 16:02:27
Mondobubba on 11/05/2008 16:02:27
I am going to shut down for awhile. TTFN my happy, giddy homies!
Comment by Scoopster on 11/05/2008 16:09:16
Hmmm...
I'd love to see Bob Reich back, either as Labor or Treasury.. Obama's a big fan of Paul Volker so I could see him becoming Fed Chairman.. Wes Clark's a good pick for SecDef or Homeland Security..
Patrick Fitzgerald for Attorney General. FUCK YEA.
Scoopster on 11/05/2008 16:09:16
Quote by TriSec:
Can we speculate on cabinet now?
Hmmm...
I'd love to see Bob Reich back, either as Labor or Treasury.. Obama's a big fan of Paul Volker so I could see him becoming Fed Chairman.. Wes Clark's a good pick for SecDef or Homeland Security..
Patrick Fitzgerald for Attorney General. FUCK YEA.
Comment by shelaghc on 11/05/2008 16:09:34
Got room for the rest of the blog in the room?
shelaghc on 11/05/2008 16:09:34
Quote by TriSec:
: smug :
I've been sitting on a reservation since July.
Got room for the rest of the blog in the room?
Comment by Scoopster on 11/05/2008 16:11:53
Scoopster on 11/05/2008 16:11:53
Obama cheers for Obama!
Comment by Raine on 11/05/2008 16:15:29
Raine on 11/05/2008 16:15:29
welp... I just talked my dad down...
I think he is in shock. I told him it's going to be ok.
all he said was that he wants he taxes lowered...
He congratulated me and my fellow "obamanacs" and I Told him, that we did this for him, wether he liked it or not... :cry:
I think he is in shock. I told him it's going to be ok.
all he said was that he wants he taxes lowered...
He congratulated me and my fellow "obamanacs" and I Told him, that we did this for him, wether he liked it or not... :cry:
Comment by livingonli on 11/05/2008 16:19:19
I think we will all need to squeeze into a suite. I just want to save my sheckles for the spring meet-up.
livingonli on 11/05/2008 16:19:19
Quote by shelaghc:Quote by TriSec:
: smug :
I've been sitting on a reservation since July.
Got room for the rest of the blog in the room?
I think we will all need to squeeze into a suite. I just want to save my sheckles for the spring meet-up.
Comment by Raine on 11/05/2008 16:19:22
:hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug:
:gobama::gobama::gobama::gobama::gobama::gobama::gobama:
:gobama::gobama::gobama::gobama::gobama::gobama::gobama:
:hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug:
Just felt that thing again...
:D
Raine on 11/05/2008 16:19:22
:gobama::gobama::gobama::gobama::gobama::gobama::gobama:
:gobama::gobama::gobama::gobama::gobama::gobama::gobama:
:hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug:
Just felt that thing again...
:D
Comment by BobR on 11/05/2008 16:23:29
We just NOW booked 2 nights at the Vienna Wolf Trap motel for $84.00/night. It's in Vienna, VA and 1mile from the Vienna station on the orange metro line.
Get 'em before they're all gone!
BobR on 11/05/2008 16:23:29
Quote by shelaghc:
Actually someone told me two days ago that rooms are nearly impossible to find already.
Anyone know anyone with floor space?
We just NOW booked 2 nights at the Vienna Wolf Trap motel for $84.00/night. It's in Vienna, VA and 1mile from the Vienna station on the orange metro line.
Get 'em before they're all gone!
Comment by TriSec on 11/05/2008 16:31:40
Hmm....I'd have to take that up with Mrs. TriSec....
TriSec on 11/05/2008 16:31:40
Quote by shelaghc:Quote by TriSec:
: smug :
I've been sitting on a reservation since July.
Got room for the rest of the blog in the room?
Hmm....I'd have to take that up with Mrs. TriSec....
Comment by shelaghc on 11/05/2008 16:35:24
Considering I'm still gainfully unemployed, and haven't even temped since August, I honestly can't afford to do this one on my own. Even if I get a job in the next couple of weeks, it'll be tight.
shelaghc on 11/05/2008 16:35:24
Quote by BobR:Quote by shelaghc:
Actually someone told me two days ago that rooms are nearly impossible to find already.
Anyone know anyone with floor space?
We just NOW booked 2 nights at the Vienna Wolf Trap motel for $84.00/night. It's in Vienna, VA and 1mile from the Vienna station on the orange metro line.
Get 'em before they're all gone!
Considering I'm still gainfully unemployed, and haven't even temped since August, I honestly can't afford to do this one on my own. Even if I get a job in the next couple of weeks, it'll be tight.
Comment by livingonli on 11/05/2008 16:41:29
livingonli on 11/05/2008 16:41:29
Since you've been offline, Shelagh, I sent you a friend request on Facebook.
Comment by Scoopster on 11/05/2008 16:43:43
Scoopster on 11/05/2008 16:43:43
Update from Alaska: Stevens leads Begich by 6k votes, with a crapload of absentee ballots left to count.
Update from Dennis Miller: still a irrelevant idiot.
Update from Dennis Miller: still a irrelevant idiot.
Comment by livingonli on 11/05/2008 16:45:35
livingonli on 11/05/2008 16:45:35
Steph knows where her priorities are. 
Comment by shelaghc on 11/05/2008 16:54:18
Like I said, some of 'em are dumb as sticks up there.
shelaghc on 11/05/2008 16:54:18
Quote by Scoopster:
Update from Alaska: Stevens leads Begich by 6k votes, with a crapload of absentee ballots left to count.
Like I said, some of 'em are dumb as sticks up there.
Comment by BobR on 11/05/2008 16:59:50
If Stevens wins, he'll get kicked out. That means Palin will get to choose his replacement. Think she'll take a lesson from Cheney and pick herself?
BobR on 11/05/2008 16:59:50
Quote by Scoopster:
Update from Alaska: Stevens leads Begich by 6k votes, with a crapload of absentee ballots left to count.
If Stevens wins, he'll get kicked out. That means Palin will get to choose his replacement. Think she'll take a lesson from Cheney and pick herself?
Comment by shelaghc on 11/05/2008 17:05:55
Actually, I think she doesn't. Because it's the beginning of a term, I think they have to hold a brand new election.
shelaghc on 11/05/2008 17:05:55
Quote by BobR:Quote by Scoopster:
Update from Alaska: Stevens leads Begich by 6k votes, with a crapload of absentee ballots left to count.
If Stevens wins, he'll get kicked out. That means Palin will get to choose his replacement. Think she'll take a lesson from Cheney and pick herself?
Actually, I think she doesn't. Because it's the beginning of a term, I think they have to hold a brand new election.
Comment by velveeta jones on 11/05/2008 17:08:43
velveeta jones on 11/05/2008 17:08:43
Had to run out, but I did hear Shelagh's call! GREAT one. What a poet you are!
Went searching and searching for my sweeties hometown newspaper (NYT) So she can keep it. Finally called a friend who has a copy and will save it. No papers to be found! Well, except, you know, USA Today. *snicker*
Went searching and searching for my sweeties hometown newspaper (NYT) So she can keep it. Finally called a friend who has a copy and will save it. No papers to be found! Well, except, you know, USA Today. *snicker*
Comment by Raine on 11/05/2008 17:10:20
Raine on 11/05/2008 17:10:20
because, I lahk pie... you like pie?
Comment by Scoopster on 11/05/2008 17:14:10
Alaska has either a state law or a line in their constitution that says Senate replacements are done by special election. So sorry Sarah!
Scoopster on 11/05/2008 17:14:10
Quote by BobR:Quote by Scoopster:
Update from Alaska: Stevens leads Begich by 6k votes, with a crapload of absentee ballots left to count.
If Stevens wins, he'll get kicked out. That means Palin will get to choose his replacement. Think she'll take a lesson from Cheney and pick herself?
Alaska has either a state law or a line in their constitution that says Senate replacements are done by special election. So sorry Sarah!
Comment by Scoopster on 11/05/2008 17:14:56
Scoopster on 11/05/2008 17:14:56
Aaaaaand Chambliss & Martin are officially in a runoff!
Comment by Raine on 11/05/2008 17:21:43
Raine on 11/05/2008 17:21:43
Scoop... where did you hear this?
I just turned the local channels and must have missed it!
I am crying again.. they are showing whqt happened on Aubrun Avenue last night... it was beautiful...
I just turned the local channels and must have missed it!
I am crying again.. they are showing whqt happened on Aubrun Avenue last night... it was beautiful...
Comment by shelaghc on 11/05/2008 17:33:35
There was a change in the Alaska constitution a couple of years ago after the then-current governor stuck his daughter in as a replacement senator. I got it straight from my friend in AK.
shelaghc on 11/05/2008 17:33:35
Quote by Raine:
Scoop... where did you hear this?
I just turned the local channels and must have missed it!
I am crying again.. they are showing whqt happened on Aubrun Avenue last night... it was beautiful...
There was a change in the Alaska constitution a couple of years ago after the then-current governor stuck his daughter in as a replacement senator. I got it straight from my friend in AK.
Comment by livingonli on 11/05/2008 17:35:20
Alaskans must be stupid from living off their communist welfare money. The fact that they not only gave Sarah Palin high approval ratings but voted for Ted Stevens after he was convicted shows they are dummer than a sack of hammers.
livingonli on 11/05/2008 17:35:20
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by BobR:Quote by Scoopster:
Update from Alaska: Stevens leads Begich by 6k votes, with a crapload of absentee ballots left to count.
If Stevens wins, he'll get kicked out. That means Palin will get to choose his replacement. Think she'll take a lesson from Cheney and pick herself?
Alaska has either a state law or a line in their constitution that says Senate replacements are done by special election. So sorry Sarah!
Alaskans must be stupid from living off their communist welfare money. The fact that they not only gave Sarah Palin high approval ratings but voted for Ted Stevens after he was convicted shows they are dummer than a sack of hammers.
Comment by Scoopster on 11/05/2008 17:36:20
Alaska Statute for special elections for U.S. House and Senate
Scoopster on 11/05/2008 17:36:20
Quote by Raine:
Scoop... where did you hear this?
I just turned the local channels and must have missed it!
I am crying again.. they are showing whqt happened on Aubrun Avenue last night... it was beautiful...
Alaska Statute for special elections for U.S. House and Senate
Comment by BobR on 11/05/2008 17:39:12
BobR on 11/05/2008 17:39:12
I read that she could appoint herself as a temporary replacement until a special election is held for a permanent replacement. Of course, that would mean she would have to give up the governorship, right?
Comment by Scoopster on 11/05/2008 17:40:06
:rofl:
Scoopster on 11/05/2008 17:40:06
:rofl:
Comment by BobR on 11/05/2008 17:41:30
btw - I think Raine meant where did you hear this?
BobR on 11/05/2008 17:41:30
Quote by Scoopster:
Aaaaaand Chambliss & Martin are officially in a runoff!
btw - I think Raine meant where did you hear this?
Comment by Scoopster on 11/05/2008 17:42:11
Scoopster on 11/05/2008 17:42:11
Ouch.
Comment by Scoopster on 11/05/2008 17:52:40
There's a bunch of DK diaries on it, based on the county results from the BOE.. Chambliss leads by a little but he's still under 50% with about 8 precints in Fulton and Dekalb Counties not reported yet. That should be enough to reel in Martin's deficit and force a runoff.
Oh and there's something about 600k early votes that are still being figured into the total.
Scoopster on 11/05/2008 17:52:40
Quote by BobR:Quote by Scoopster:
Aaaaaand Chambliss & Martin are officially in a runoff!
btw - I think Raine meant where did you hear this?
There's a bunch of DK diaries on it, based on the county results from the BOE.. Chambliss leads by a little but he's still under 50% with about 8 precints in Fulton and Dekalb Counties not reported yet. That should be enough to reel in Martin's deficit and force a runoff.
Oh and there's something about 600k early votes that are still being figured into the total.
Comment by m-hadley on 11/05/2008 17:54:33
Heya Raine,
I am feeling it today - I am completely feeling it
and 
Went to the doctor this morning and surprisingly my blood pressure wasn't throught the roof and I've lost three pounds And our long national nightmare is over (ooops I may be repeating myself, but I am gobsmacked, punchdrunk, and just plain old giddy :P) Whooo Hooo :D
Cheers,
mfaye
:gobama:
m-hadley on 11/05/2008 17:54:33
Quote by Raine::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug:
:gobama::gobama::gobama::gobama::gobama::gobama::gobama:
:gobama::gobama::gobama::gobama::gobama::gobama::gobama:
:hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug:
Just felt that thing again...
:D
Heya Raine,
I am feeling it today - I am completely feeling it
and Went to the doctor this morning and surprisingly my blood pressure wasn't throught the roof and I've lost three pounds And our long national nightmare is over (ooops I may be repeating myself, but I am gobsmacked, punchdrunk, and just plain old giddy :P) Whooo Hooo :DCheers,
mfaye
:gobama:
Comment by livingonli on 11/05/2008 17:55:27
I wonder if she would do that to avoid impeachment because of this whole ethics/abuse of power investigation?
livingonli on 11/05/2008 17:55:27
Quote by BobR:
I read that she could appoint herself as a temporary replacement until a special election is held for a permanent replacement. Of course, that would mean she would have to give up the governorship, right?
I wonder if she would do that to avoid impeachment because of this whole ethics/abuse of power investigation?
Comment by TriSec on 11/05/2008 18:57:13
Oh, dear.
I know he was a right-wing tool, but that didn't stop me from liking some of his books. (Tom Clancy was Reagan's favorite, and I've read all of his stuff, too.)
TriSec on 11/05/2008 18:57:13
Quote by Scoopster:
Michael Crichton dead from cancer at 66
Oh, dear.
I know he was a right-wing tool, but that didn't stop me from liking some of his books. (Tom Clancy was Reagan's favorite, and I've read all of his stuff, too.)
Comment by Scoopster on 11/05/2008 19:18:37
Scoopster on 11/05/2008 19:18:37
Hubba hubba!
At the GOP convention in St. Paul, Palin was completely unfazed by the boys' club fraternity she had just joined. One night, Steve Schmidt and Mark Salter went to her hotel room to brief her. After a minute, Palin sailed into the room wearing nothing but a towel, with another on her wet hair. She told them to chat with her laconic husband, Todd. "I'll be just a minute," she said.
Comment by Random on 11/05/2008 19:29:57
Uh...what the hell am i looking at?
Random on 11/05/2008 19:29:57
Quote by Scoopster:
Ouch.
Uh...what the hell am i looking at?
Comment by Scoopster on 11/05/2008 19:32:57
Scoopster on 11/05/2008 19:32:57
:lol: An insane creation of one of the internets' anonymous minds..
Comment by Random on 11/05/2008 19:37:07
Random on 11/05/2008 19:37:07
Well.
Comment by wickedpam on 11/05/2008 19:56:26
Oh wow - I liked his Jurrassic Park stuff
wickedpam on 11/05/2008 19:56:26
Quote by TriSec:Quote by Scoopster:
Michael Crichton dead from cancer at 66
Oh, dear.
I know he was a right-wing tool, but that didn't stop me from liking some of his books. (Tom Clancy was Reagan's favorite, and I've read all of his stuff, too.)
Oh wow - I liked his Jurrassic Park stuff
Comment by BobR on 11/05/2008 20:21:05
I thought he was an amazing writer, despite his politics. What a shame...
BobR on 11/05/2008 20:21:05
Quote by Scoopster:
Michael Crichton dead from cancer at 66
I thought he was an amazing writer, despite his politics. What a shame...
Comment by Raine on 11/05/2008 20:25:51
Raine on 11/05/2008 20:25:51
We just had a sweet loverly lunch. We went to manuels taven and then to the MLK Reflecting pool.
As we were leaving the Reverend Lowery showed up. it was very touching to see.
As we were leaving the Reverend Lowery showed up. it was very touching to see.
Comment by TriSec on 11/05/2008 20:28:33
TriSec on 11/05/2008 20:28:33
Hey Raine!
Back among the living, are we?
Of course, I was standing out on my back porch in my loungewear after midnight last night making like Red Auerbach...
Back among the living, are we?
Of course, I was standing out on my back porch in my loungewear after midnight last night making like Red Auerbach...
Comment by Scoopster on 11/05/2008 20:30:40
Scoopster on 11/05/2008 20:30:40
DANCE!
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/05/2008 20:33:52
:rofl: well done whoever did this!
Mondobubba on 11/05/2008 20:33:52
Quote by Scoopster:
:rofl:
:rofl: well done whoever did this!
Comment by Raine on 11/05/2008 20:35:07
this part slayed me:
:rofl:
Raine on 11/05/2008 20:35:07
Quote by Scoopster:
Hubba hubba!At the GOP convention in St. Paul, Palin was completely unfazed by the boys' club fraternity she had just joined. One night, Steve Schmidt and Mark Salter went to her hotel room to brief her. After a minute, Palin sailed into the room wearing nothing but a towel, with another on her wet hair. She told them to chat with her laconic husband, Todd. "I'll be just a minute," she said.
NEWSWEEK has also learned that Palin's shopping spree at high-end department stores was more extensive than previously reported. While publicly supporting Palin, McCain's top advisers privately fumed at what they regarded as her outrageous profligacy. One senior aide said that Nicolle Wallace had told Palin to buy three suits for the convention and hire a stylist. But instead, the vice presidential nominee began buying for herself and her family--clothes and accessories from top stores such as Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus. According to two knowledgeable sources, a vast majority of the clothes were bought by a wealthy donor, who was shocked when he got the bill. Palin also used low-level staffers to buy some of the clothes on their credit cards. The McCain campaign found out last week when the aides sought reimbursement. One aide estimated that she spent "tens of thousands" more than the reported $150,000, and that $20,000 to $40,000 went to buy clothes for her husband. Some articles of clothing have apparently been lost. An angry aide characterized the shopping spree as "Wasilla hillbillies looting Neiman Marcus from coast to coast," and said the truth will eventually come out when the Republican Party audits its books.
:rofl:
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/05/2008 20:40:28
Becomes? You mean intensifies major asshole status. Remember, I worked for the man back in the day. Egocentric narcissistic asshat..
Mondobubba on 11/05/2008 20:40:28
Quote by Scoopster:
Nader's really become a major asshole...
Becomes? You mean intensifies major asshole status. Remember, I worked for the man back in the day. Egocentric narcissistic asshat..
Comment by livingonli on 11/05/2008 20:58:36
livingonli on 11/05/2008 20:58:36
Fun's over. Back to the salt mine for me.
Comment by Scoopster on 11/05/2008 21:13:48
Scoopster on 11/05/2008 21:13:48
If I already posted this, you can shoot me.. it's just sooo funny!
Comment by Raine on 11/05/2008 21:16:12
Total asshat.
When Fauz nooz defends Obama, you KNOW it's bad.
Can we finally say goodbye to this annoying irrelevant man?
Raine on 11/05/2008 21:16:12
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Scoopster:
Nader's really become a major asshole...
Becomes? You mean intensifies major asshole status. Remember, I worked for the man back in the day. Egocentric narcissistic asshat..
Total asshat.
When Fauz nooz defends Obama, you KNOW it's bad.
Can we finally say goodbye to this annoying irrelevant man?
Comment by IzzyBitz on 11/05/2008 21:49:46
IzzyBitz on 11/05/2008 21:49:46
Batshit crazy Michelle Bachmann will serve another two years. Bitch. 
Comment by IzzyBitz on 11/05/2008 22:13:56
IzzyBitz on 11/05/2008 22:13:56
The most impressive stat to me is over 120 million people voted!
Comment by livingonli on 11/05/2008 22:33:57
livingonli on 11/05/2008 22:33:57
Why do I still feel like I want to sleep for a week. 
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/05/2008 23:14:04
Mondobubba on 11/05/2008 23:14:04
Racing pigs and deep fried everything at the ag fair! :metal:
Comment by IzzyBitz on 11/05/2008 23:17:16
IzzyBitz on 11/05/2008 23:17:16
This was Bill O'Lielly's electoral map.
Comment by IzzyBitz on 11/05/2008 23:18:41
One of the cutest things I ever did see was a pot belly pig race at the fair.
IzzyBitz on 11/05/2008 23:18:41
Quote by Mondobubba:
Racing pigs and deep fried everything at the ag fair! :metal:
One of the cutest things I ever did see was a pot belly pig race at the fair.
Comment by livingonli on 11/05/2008 23:25:24
Not even close.
livingonli on 11/05/2008 23:25:24
Quote by IzzyBitz:
This was Bill O'Lielly's electoral map.
Not even close.
Comment by Scoopster on 11/05/2008 23:37:08
Scoopster on 11/05/2008 23:37:08
Sooooo.. apparently the morning drive retards on WEEI Boston (the sports talk station, which simulcasts in Springfield Providence, Providence RI, Stonington CT and Portland ME) told their audience yeterday that election day was TODAY.
And the station got a nasty call from the Massachusetts Secretary of State about it. I'm actually amazed that CT AG Dick Blumenthal didn't sue the crap out of them.
And the station got a nasty call from the Massachusetts Secretary of State about it. I'm actually amazed that CT AG Dick Blumenthal didn't sue the crap out of them.
Comment by Scoopster on 11/05/2008 23:38:10
Scoopster on 11/05/2008 23:38:10
Oh look.. Mark Penn's on the teevee.
How's that "Obama can't win the general election" line working for you now, fatboy?
How's that "Obama can't win the general election" line working for you now, fatboy?
Comment by Raine on 11/05/2008 23:52:12
Oh, I am so glad I missed that.
that man is a mess and in desprate need of a makeover.
Raine on 11/05/2008 23:52:12
Quote by Scoopster:
Oh look.. Mark Penn's on the teevee.
How's that "Obama can't win the general election" line working for you now, fatboy?
that man is a mess and in desprate need of a makeover.
Comment by Raine on 11/05/2008 23:54:20
yeah...
But here is the BEST part... she is gonna have to french kiss Barack Obama Now!!
Raine on 11/05/2008 23:54:20
Quote by IzzyBitz:
Batshit crazy Michelle Bachmann will serve another two years. Bitch.
But here is the BEST part... she is gonna have to french kiss Barack Obama Now!!
Comment by Raine on 11/05/2008 23:57:56
It is amazing. I feel so proud for this country today.
Raine on 11/05/2008 23:57:56
Quote by IzzyBitz:
The most impressive stat to me is over 120 million people voted!
Comment by 
Will in Chicago on 11/06/2008 00:01:21
Will in Chicago on 11/06/2008 00:01:21
Hello, bloggers!!
It was a great night, and I am now in a very peaceful frame of mind. (A little tired, but I suspect that is common.)
BobR, thanks for a great blog entry! I put it in the Daily Headlines and linked to it on the front page of UNN.
Today, let's celebrate a little more. Tomorrow, the work begins in earnest.
It was a great night, and I am now in a very peaceful frame of mind. (A little tired, but I suspect that is common.)
BobR, thanks for a great blog entry! I put it in the Daily Headlines and linked to it on the front page of UNN.
Today, let's celebrate a little more. Tomorrow, the work begins in earnest.
Comment by Raine on 11/06/2008 00:03:35
Raine on 11/06/2008 00:03:35
Amen, will.
Tomorrow the work begins. I am more than happy to do that work.
I posted a new blog. I think it is a good thing to save this in the history books.
:peace:
Tomorrow the work begins. I am more than happy to do that work.
I posted a new blog. I think it is a good thing to save this in the history books.
:peace:
Comment by IzzyBitz on 11/06/2008 00:08:17
Which end?
IzzyBitz on 11/06/2008 00:08:17
Quote by Raine:yeah...Quote by IzzyBitz:
Batshit crazy Michelle Bachmann will serve another two years. Bitch.
But here is the BEST part... she is gonna have to french kiss Barack Obama Now!!
Which end?
Comment by shelaghc on 11/06/2008 00:24:05
Please don't wish that on our President-Elect.
:puke:
shelaghc on 11/06/2008 00:24:05
Quote by Raine:yeah...Quote by IzzyBitz:
Batshit crazy Michelle Bachmann will serve another two years. Bitch.
But here is the BEST part... she is gonna have to french kiss Barack Obama Now!!
Please don't wish that on our President-Elect.
:puke:
Comment by Raine on 11/06/2008 00:41:20
:rofl:
Raine on 11/06/2008 00:41:20
Quote by shelaghc:Quote by Raine:yeah...Quote by IzzyBitz:
Batshit crazy Michelle Bachmann will serve another two years. Bitch.
But here is the BEST part... she is gonna have to french kiss Barack Obama Now!!
Please don't wish that on our President-Elect.
:puke:
Comment by 
trojanrabbit on 11/06/2008 01:35:13
trojanrabbit on 11/06/2008 01:35:13
God is Bill-O one pompous ass!
According to his poll, 21% say his show's coverage favored Obama - 21% say it favored McCain and 58% said it was JUST RIGHT.
Fair & Balanced. You betcha.
According to his poll, 21% say his show's coverage favored Obama - 21% say it favored McCain and 58% said it was JUST RIGHT.
Fair & Balanced. You betcha.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 11/06/2008 01:44:39
I take it you're referring to Fatty and the Forehead (or Dennis and Callahan) 'EEI's really nothing more than the Boston Herald on the air nowadays.
Entercom's running into a bit of financial difficulty, helped along by the indigestion from the huge Red Sox contract - with the real possibility of losing arguably WEEI's biggest star Glenn Ordway, who was incensed when he found out how much Howie Carr was making. Hopefully that indigestion is fatal.
trojanrabbit on 11/06/2008 01:44:39
Quote by Scoopster:
Sooooo.. apparently the morning drive retards on WEEI Boston (the sports talk station, which simulcasts in Springfield Providence, Providence RI, Stonington CT and Portland ME) told their audience yeterday that election day was TODAY.
And the station got a nasty call from the Massachusetts Secretary of State about it. I'm actually amazed that CT AG Dick Blumenthal didn't sue the crap out of them.
I take it you're referring to Fatty and the Forehead (or Dennis and Callahan) 'EEI's really nothing more than the Boston Herald on the air nowadays.
Entercom's running into a bit of financial difficulty, helped along by the indigestion from the huge Red Sox contract - with the real possibility of losing arguably WEEI's biggest star Glenn Ordway, who was incensed when he found out how much Howie Carr was making. Hopefully that indigestion is fatal.
Comment by TriSec on 11/06/2008 02:19:52
TriSec on 11/06/2008 02:19:52
Oh, dear.
I once made the mistake of leaving the car radio on the morning after listening to a Sox game. I don't think I made it two minutes.
I met Glenn Ordway back in the day when he was Johnny Most's color man. He is very knowledgeable about most sports and quite a gentleman. (And he's a squat little fireplug of a guy.)
I once made the mistake of leaving the car radio on the morning after listening to a Sox game. I don't think I made it two minutes.
I met Glenn Ordway back in the day when he was Johnny Most's color man. He is very knowledgeable about most sports and quite a gentleman. (And he's a squat little fireplug of a guy.)
Comment by livingonli on 11/06/2008 02:36:20
Is that the same company that also operates WUNI-27, the Univision affiliate in Boston.
livingonli on 11/06/2008 02:36:20
Quote by trojanrabbit:Quote by Scoopster:
Sooooo.. apparently the morning drive retards on WEEI Boston (the sports talk station, which simulcasts in Springfield Providence, Providence RI, Stonington CT and Portland ME) told their audience yeterday that election day was TODAY.
And the station got a nasty call from the Massachusetts Secretary of State about it. I'm actually amazed that CT AG Dick Blumenthal didn't sue the crap out of them.
I take it you're referring to Fatty and the Forehead (or Dennis and Callahan) 'EEI's really nothing more than the Boston Herald on the air nowadays.
Entercom's running into a bit of financial difficulty, helped along by the indigestion from the huge Red Sox contract - with the real possibility of losing arguably WEEI's biggest star Glenn Ordway, who was incensed when he found out how much Howie Carr was making. Hopefully that indigestion is fatal.
Is that the same company that also operates WUNI-27, the Univision affiliate in Boston.