General Election GDT 11/04/2008 - Page 6 - Dallas-Mavs.com Forums

Dtownsfinest · 11-04-2008, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Silk Smoov

There it is!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! There it is!!!!!!!!!!!!

rabbitproof · 11-04-2008, 11:09 PM

Man, this is really something.

I'm really happy for African-Americans and everybody who ever believed and wanted color to not be an issue in politics, in government and in life. We're still not perfect and the heart of racism still beats but it's a remarkable step that will shape history.

Silk Smoov · 11-04-2008, 11:09 PM

This win is for ALL of America.....

Dtownsfinest · 11-04-2008, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Silk Smoov

How fitting. On the Anniversary of the NAACP. I am happy for people of all color. It took people of ALL colors to get Obama to the promise land. All I can think about is MLK. I really would have loved for him to be here...

Its a beautiful moment. The greatest day in my life time. I'm more proud of the young voters as well. I'm amazed they came out to vote this year. Everyone doubted Obama and the young voters and they both got it done.

chumdawg · 11-04-2008, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by kg_veteran

When Clinton came into power in 1992, he didn't initially try to govern from the center, and then 1994 happened, and he changed his ways. I'll be very curious to see how things go with Obama.

That's certainly right, about Clinton. And as Mavdog mentioned, it will probably be Obama's biggest challenge (to keep his party in check). I would guess that Obama has learned from that history, though. He certainly doesn't seem to be the kind of guy to leave stones unturned. Even the transition thing. I know that it was derided as "measuring the drapes." But I think to Obama it was just another thing to be prepared for. Evidently he is already on track with his transition, which Clinton was not. Clinton's transition was terrible. Clinton and Carville were great at winning elections, but they weren't immediately prepared to lead thereafter. I think Obama learned from that, and I think he will be.

Now, that doesn't necessarily mean that his leadership will be a very profitable thing for us. That remains to be seen. But I think he has his head screwed on right.

fluid.forty.one · 11-04-2008, 11:11 PM

amen to everything you guys are saying

this is pretty amazing... regardless of your political affiliation or color.

Silk Smoov · 11-04-2008, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Dtownsfinest

LMAO!!!!! I am laughing and crying at the same time. This is indeed history. I am loving it. Did not see this one coming. I say again, I wish MLK was here.

Mavdog · 11-04-2008, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by GermanDunk

What will Obama recieve now ?

a huge job ahead of him cleaning up the mess that george bush leaves behind.

Dtownsfinest · 11-04-2008, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by rabbitproof

Man, this is really something.

I'm really happy for African-Americans and everybody who ever believed and wanted color to not be an issue in politics, in government and in life. We're still not perfect and the heart of racism still beats but it's a remarkable step that will shape history.

I agree. Just an amazing story. You couldn't even come up with a better Hollywood script. I don't think people understand how great this is for the black community. I remember growing up and everyone wanting to be a basketball player or a football player. Just to get out of the hood. And you see a Harvard graduate that's a black man become president. You're now gonna have students try harder and work more on studies than with a basketball to become a Harvard graduate. Something honestly I thought would never happen. Definately in my lifetime. This is a great day for this country. For the world.

rabbitproof · 11-04-2008, 11:13 PM

Man, this is a slaughtering. America is not speaking. America is yelling.

Mavdog · 11-04-2008, 11:16 PM

affirmation that we are not only the strongest country in terms of economic power and military strength, but america is the greatest country because of who we are as a people.

god bless america, where everybody is free to be who and what they wish to be.

kappasigma · 11-04-2008, 11:17 PM

yes we did!

rabbitproof · 11-04-2008, 11:18 PM

Dtownsfinest,

I'm very happy for my black friends and some of the peace all blacks may get from this but it is a great day for the world, not just Africans or African-Americans. I still haven't seen someone of my skin/color make it to the Oval Office and it might not happen in my lifetime but I believe it can happen now.

It can happen for a Latino kid.
It can happen for a Japanese kid.
An Indian.
A Native American.
Middle Eastern.
It can happen in Europe now.
It can happen in South America.

This is phenomenal.

Underdog · 11-04-2008, 11:18 PM

kappasigma · 11-04-2008, 11:21 PM

now lets all act very patriotic and american by bashing and lying about barak. don't forget, he's a muslim monkey born in afghanistan to taliban parents. he's also going to let iran nuke us. he's also going to tax us for every cent we ever make as a plumber and give it to all of the people in the projects. darn that guy. doesn't he know that we pay taxes to defend israel?

92bDad · 11-04-2008, 11:21 PM

This is truly a Sad day in America.

The election of Obama is also a vote for racism.

Yes it is great to see certain cultures voting for other cultures, but the racism is about one culture only voting for one culture.

We can only Pray that Obama doesn't accomplish half of the ill advised leftist agenda that he has planned.

My apologies folks, this is not about White's being racist, but rather about Blacks being racist. It's truly a sad state and is the complete Nightmare that MLK was worried about, this is not a dream...but again a nightmare.

Duty, Honor, Country have now been destroyed...it is time for Conservatives and Freedom loving Americans to rise up, stand up to the Liberal Tyranny taking place.

My apologies, but I am angry tonight and I have absolutely no trust whatsoever for the Liberal/Socialist taking over our nation. They have a long way to go to gain the trust of myself and the other half of America.

2010, and it's time to rise up with a new Conservative revolution...build the momentum to take back over with the majority in 2012.

Again, I can only Pray that the damage from tonight will be minimized in the coming years!!!

mary · 11-04-2008, 11:22 PM

McCain's concession speech is really good.

fluid.forty.one · 11-04-2008, 11:23 PM

wonderful speech by mccain

I respect him 2000x times more now than I did during the campaign.

rabbitproof · 11-04-2008, 11:24 PM

wow

Dtownsfinest · 11-04-2008, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by mary

McCain's concession speech is really good.

I agree. Seems like he's been rehearsing this for a couple of days now lol.

Mavdog · 11-04-2008, 11:25 PM

Don't even quote him. - jthig

you know, I try to never say to anybody on this board what I am forced to say to you...

you are an absolute classless idiot.

would you do us a favor and just go away?

92bDad · 11-04-2008, 11:25 PM

Last chance. do it again and you're gone for a while. -- jthig

chumdawg · 11-04-2008, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by mary

McCain's concession speech is really good.

Yeah. He is being very gracious right now. He's a good man, he really is. A hero. Just not that great a candidate, and of course, dealt an awful hand.

fluid.forty.one · 11-04-2008, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by rabbitproof

wow, __, 92dbad

yeah seriously

it's worth the ban

go fornicate yourself 92douchebag

Dtownsfinest · 11-04-2008, 11:25 PM

I'm so glad that got edited. Seriously. I hope you find yourself 92bdad. I wish you the best and hope you don't do anything suicidal.

Flacolaco · 11-04-2008, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by rabbitproof

Man, this is a slaughtering. America is not speaking. America is yelling.

OBAMA: 40,339,687
MCCAIN: 37,866,221

I don't know if it's yelling, it's just arranged in a certain way.

Murphy3 · 11-04-2008, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by rabbitproof

Man, this is really something.

I'm really happy for African-Americans and everybody who ever believed and wanted color to not be an issue in politics, in government and in life. We're still not perfect and the heart of racism still beats but it's a remarkable step that will shape history.

ooohhkay, don't you think race had a huge impact on this election? I'm sure it's the opposite... many, many African Americans voted for Obama simply because he's black.. and probably the same except for the white thing with McCain.

I wish the best for Obama. I don't believe he's a good man. I think quite the opposite. I do believe that America will look back and think "what in the hell were we thinking." But, he will be our president, so I hope he proves me wrong. I don't wish for failure of anyone that is put in place to make difficult decisions for our country. Once elected, I wish them nothing but the best. I suppose that's the good part of me not really having a party affiliation.

Mavdog · 11-04-2008, 11:26 PM

mccain once again shows that he is an honorable patriot.

chumdawg · 11-04-2008, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by fluid.forty.one

wonderful speech by mccain

I respect him 2000x times more now than I did during the campaign.

Something similar happened with Hillary. It's amazing how different things get when the gloves go back on. I remember thinking that if the Hillary of the campaign had been the Hillary of the concession speech, the result may have been different.

Sometimes human values and virtues are all you need.

Flacolaco · 11-04-2008, 11:27 PM

92bdad...dude...just stop.

Dtownsfinest · 11-04-2008, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 92bDad

Screw you...

This is a sad day in America.

When you have 100% vote from one ethnic group...that is pure racism.

It wasn't 100% you idiot. Is that what Faux News told you? And it doesn't matter. Every black person in america could've voted for Obama and he still wouldn't have won. It took more than one race to win this election.

fluid.forty.one · 11-04-2008, 11:27 PM

I was so moved and happy, not for a democrat, not for a president but for a man and for an entire race.

Now I'm just pissed off because of 92bDad's ignorance. I honestly don't know how someone can grow up with those sorts of ideals.

rabbitproof · 11-04-2008, 11:27 PM

McCain's back to being McCain.

Underdog · 11-04-2008, 11:27 PM

92bDad · 11-04-2008, 11:27 PM

McCain is honorable and again I am proud to have voted for him and even prouder that Texas voted for him!!!

Silk Smoov · 11-04-2008, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by fluid.forty.one

wonderful speech by mccain

I respect him 2000x times more now than I did during the campaign.

Thats the ole McCain I love and would have voted for...That was the best speech I have ever heard from a losing candidate. That was just wonderful. I love that dude for who he is right now during this speech and Pre-2000.

92bDad · 11-04-2008, 11:28 PM

That 100% figure came from none other than John Wiley Price

FINtastic · 11-04-2008, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Murphy3

ooohhkay, don't you think race had a huge impact on this election? I'm sure it's the opposite... many, many African Americans voted for Obama simply because he's black.. and probably the same except for the white thing with McCain.

Yeah, if anything this election showed me how much racial tension there still is in this country. But maybe now that Obama is elected, the country will head in the right direction.

Stuff I saw tonight kinda disturbed me though.

92bDad · 11-04-2008, 11:29 PM

It is what it is...my apologies if you don't like the truth.

Republicans are as much to blame for this mess and like I said, it's simply a sad day in America

Murphy3 · 11-04-2008, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Silk Smoov

Thats the ole McCain I love and would have voted for...That was the best speech I have ever heard from a losing candidate. That was just wonderful. I love that dude for who he is right now during this speech and Pre-2000.

Yep, there are alot of people right now wishing they had a do-over.