To my fellow Americans

[Harmony]

I was watching the BBC World News this morning, and I was surprised to find the whole world watching this election.... LIVE. I mean, even in places not in the US, people were cheering. It's like Obama isn't only America's president, he's become the world's president.

And I just had to throw this in there: his speech was amazing! (And this coming from someone who would have voted McCain had I lived in the US.) I think we all went "awwwww" when he said that Malia and Sasha had "earned the puppy that was coming with them to the White House."

 

[clarinetJWD]

I was watching the BBC World News this morning, and I was surprised to find the whole world watching this election.... LIVE. I mean, even in places not in the US, people were cheering. It's like Obama isn't only America's president, he's become the world's president.

And I just had to throw this in there: his speech was amazing! (And this coming from someone who would have voted McCain had I lived in the US.) I think we all went "awwwww" when he said that Malia and Sasha had "earned the puppy that was coming with them to the White House."

From all I have seen, he is one of this era's great orators.

 

[Chiller]

I was watching the BBC World News this morning, and I was surprised to find the whole world watching this election.... LIVE. I mean, even in places not in the US, people were cheering. It's like Obama isn't only America's president, he's become the world's president.

And I just had to throw this in there: his speech was amazing! (And this coming from someone who would have voted McCain had I lived in the US.) I think we all went "awwwww" when he said that Malia and Sasha had "earned the puppy that was coming with them to the White House."

Dont forget....they found Sasquatch in the US of Eh too.
If I were one of the American People, and believed in politics, I have no idea who I would of voted for. I guess Im glad I dont do politics or religion.

 

[stbernardcom]

I don't think the magnitude of what's happened has really hit yet. He has a lot of expectations laid out in front of him, as the whole world is invested U.S. affairs and relations. Just by being elected, he has already changed so many expectations that minorities around the world have for themselves. And I think McCain's speech was very well done with tact and courtesy...even though I voted for Obama, I have to say that at the end of the campaign I have more respect for McCain than at the start.

 

[Paul M]

Personally speaking, I did plenty of research to make my decision and I have to say that the one I voted for didn't get in. I have to say though, Obama is a very good public speaker and is knowlegable, but is he going to make a good president? He definately lacks experience where we need it most (national security)....

My parents used to tell me this as a kid...Now I will say it to everyone that voted for O.B. and wanted change (not knowing if it's good or bad change)...

"Be careful what you hope for....You just might get it...."

 

[Dubious Drewski]

All of this fuss kind of makes me wish OUR leaders did interesting things or said things, or just made the news once in a while. I will hand it to the Americans, their politics sure are dramatic!

 

[Helen B]

Personally speaking, I did plenty of research to make my decision and I have to say that the one I voted for didn't get in. I have to say though, Obama is a very good public speaker and is knowlegable, but is he going to make a good president? He definately lacks experience where we need it most (national security)...."

Fear is indeed a powerful political weapon. It didn't seem to work so well this time round.

Best,
Helen

 

[Big Bully]

Absolutely! :thumbup:

I'm just glad we don't have to sit through the campaign ads anymore.

I second that! Those campaign ads were getting vicious!

Personally speaking, I did plenty of research to make my decision and I have to say that the one I voted for didn't get in. I have to say though, Obama is a very good public speaker and is knowlegable, but is he going to make a good president? He definately lacks experience where we need it most (national security)....

My parents used to tell me this as a kid...Now I will say it to everyone that voted for O.B. and wanted change (not knowing if it's good or bad change)...

"Be careful what you hope for....You just might get it...."

Very well said! I completely agree.

 

[monkeykoder]

So I hope this doesn't sound political it is in no way intended that way but did anyone seriously believe that McCain would get elected? We've had 8 years of Bush be that good or bad I don't really care but right at the end of his term when you know darned good and well he is trying as hard as he can to keep the markets from crashing to give McCain a good chance at the election they crash anyways I truthfully don't think politics had anything to do with Obama being elected I believe it is just a mass reaction to the staggering economy people are having problems so they think change will help (hint most likely it won't). For other reasons this is the first time I wish I had actually voted.

 

[anubis404]

I'm a pretty politically charged person. Even though I am not yet old enough to vote, I know who I support and why, and I even disagree with my parents on some issues. I am not going to state any of these views, in hope of avoiding a flame war, however it doesn't seem too hard to formulate an opinion on something. Research what it is, and hear pro and con arguments for it and choose which one you like best for whatever reason. At least that's the simplified way of how I do it .

 

[Lisa B]

I, as an English Woman married to an American, am glad Obama won.

That is all.

 

[anubis404]

I, as an English Woman married to an American, am glad Obama won.

That is all.

Same here (not the English woman part :mrgreen.

 

[Joves]

Well the only good thing is the House didnt get the 60 seats they wanted. What bothers me most is te majority of people in this country only look at the two parties. Those two are the ones that have ruined this country. Granted some of the other parties are out in space somewhere but, not all. What Washington needs is an enema. We need more people up there that havent become contaminated by the Washington culture, which is a complete disconnect from reality.

 

[usayit]

Personally speaking, I did plenty of research to make my decision and I have to say that the one I voted for didn't get in. I have to say though, Obama is a very good public speaker and is knowlegable, but is he going to make a good president? He definately lacks experience where we need it most (national security)....

I think the whole national security card has been overplayed and abused to the point that it has become a "get me anything I want" card. As Helen said, fear is a very powerful political weapon.

I'm not saying national security is not important nor am I being anti-American and my patriotism shall not be called into question (again another card played way too often) I'm just saying that the card has been pulled out quite a bit to leverage decisions that has made us no safer and no closer to security. Unfortunately, illegal immigrants (as much as I agree is a problem which we must resolve) is the next scape goat.

My parents used to tell me this as a kid...Now I will say it to everyone that voted for O.B. and wanted change (not knowing if it's good or bad change)...

"Be careful what you hope for....You just might get it...."

Another thing that I've learned over the years.

Insanity can be defined by doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result.

 

[Josh66]

Does anyone really think things would be drastically different had McCain won? I see very little difference between the two. I think Obama is a better orator, and that was probably a factor in his winning.

Ahh, there are so many things I want to say - but can't. I don't want to get myself banned.