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Just thought I'd chuck a topic on here for anyone who's interested or who hasn't heard the news yet. ;) If you go to the BBC website you can see the results and both Obama's and McCain's speeches. You probably can on some of the US news sites too but meh. :p
I couldn't be happier :D
I have been following this all day!
Yeah, me too!
Yeah I had the TV going in the background most of the day, and all that was really on was coverage of the election.. Happy with the result
bout time i dont know if the world could have handled more of the same.
I'm just glad the months & months of coverage our media has been giving this election is finally over... :)
I'm just glad Redneck McHockeymom wont end up with her hand on the button.
I was following this in school during my free periods (so no work was done...). We even managed to get the New York Times' coverage on the overhead projector in Biology. Hugging and cheering ensued when Obama won.
Not that anyone was supporting McCain. We didn't really want to see another old guy as president.
I really liked McCain's speech. It was so good in that it was supportive of Obama even though his supporters were booing him as he endorsed the man who beat him.
Obama's speech was fantastic! I got a real sense of hope from him, especially with his line 'white and black...gay or straight' since I never expected a president of the USA to ever address differences in sexuality.
Go Obama! *starts playing The Touch*
You know I was rooting for her!Quote:
Originally Posted by dirge
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Good on him. I hope he can do some good.
I'm just worried about all the rednecks, I betcha they ain't happy.
now if only all the money spent on this election would have gone to a better cause, like poverty, then many more of the problems in the world would be solved, unlike the one small problem that has been solved...
Obama certainly gave a great victory speech, acknowledging Americans of all creed and background. I'm kinda envious of how charged up the ones who are partying tonight are, lets hope he lives up to his promises and when his no longer the President leaves the world a better place.
I think it's ironic, that perhaps George W Bush's greatest legacy may be making it possible for Obama to win the presidency, while I'm not trying to undermine Obama's credentials I doubt he would have won such a convincing victory, or drawn such massive voter turnout, had George W not been so unpopular.
I loke forward to George W's memoirs entitled, "How I sunk the republican Party and almost sunk America"
McCain was gracious and a gentleman in defeat. McCain had a hard battle to fight - after so many years of Bush I think many Americans have become disillusioned with the Republican party.
Also a belated nod to Stephen Harper for his re-election as Canadian Prime Minister last month. That's what I'm talking aboot!
Though it wasn't my intention, I ended up following this at Jaydisc's today and I found ironically as one of the commentators said that this was one of those days you would remember where you were when Barack Obama became president and I found myself grinning as Jaydisc's kid wreaked havoc across the lounge room, crush the antenna and crush my newly acquired Transformer figures. Boy, I'll remember this day for some time yet.
I agree with that assessment entirely. I mean, if you put things into perspective, Bush's approval rating was below 15% IIRC. This was only ever going to be an election that the Democrats could loseQuote:
Originally Posted by Lord_Zed
I like McCain's speech too surprisngly. It wasn't one of those woe to us, we did great speeches, it was concessional and sincerely recognised Obama's achievement. I hope he keeps to his word and works with Obama as much as he can moving forward.
That's a debate I've had w/ my gf and a few mates. To bring about change, you need someone with real credentials and inspires people to change. You have to spend that money to show what you value, to prove that its something you're willing to spend on.Quote:
Originally Posted by blackie
Of course, that doesn't change the fact that while Obama's speech was being made, there were plenty of homeless people who just wouldn't have given a $%#. And that's what I found myself thinking of while I watched today at Jaydisc's joint. I didn't want to spoil the expectant mood but what I think we need to see is how this pans out.
Obama arguably one of the most brilliant orators I've ever had the pleasure of listening to. If you look at the mechanics of his speech, it's really public speaking101. But his delivery, his appearance is what defines him. He carries that confidence, that hope.
The real test lies ahead though and not in his speeches. Obama is a voice of change but there is a machine in place in America, a machine that's to used to running the way it has been for so long, a stale machine that needs to be rejuvenated and there can be no mistake about how big the task ahead is for Obama. But of all the candidates, he's the one I'd have faith in to lead the way.
In all though it did make me feel a bit sad to be Australian. We haven't had a transformational leader like this. Ever. One that could inspire the people and move us forward on a united front.
- Bob Hawke = right...
- Paul Keating = ...
- John Howard = the antithesis to everything Obama represents, a divisive and petty conservative
- Kevin Rudd = trying but just doesn't cut the mustard as transformational, his speech writer is excellent but his delivery lacks the punch and belief, far too clinical
- (Potentiallly) Malcolm Turnball = smug, arrogant upper class business men who might be extremely competent but will never really inspire us.
And w/ the types involved in Australian politics, I doubt we'll have one which is a pity really. But then again, hopefully we'll never get into a situation as bad as the US and need leaders like those
the world is gonna end in 2010-2012 does it really matter? Obama gonna have to fight the new Iran-Russia maybe pact :rolleyes:
She reminds me of Sally Fields when she was younger:D.Quote:
Originally Posted by TheDirtyDigger
The only reason I was mildly interested in this was because of...
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n.../ObamaGirl.jpg :)
I give him 6 months before one of the many redneck, gun-toting, white supremists take hime out. They would be seething right now, having their sacred symbol (the presidency) tainted by that which they most hate (blacks, who are seen as little more than animals in their mind). There'll be a rush on which white supremist group is first to 'save the nation' by removing their new black 'master'.
The secret service are sure gonna be busy...
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Originally Posted by griffin
I'll take that bet. My money's on nine months!Quote:
Originally Posted by griffin
Why am I slightly aroused when I looked at this picture????:eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by jacksplatt11
In all seriousness congrats to Obama. Hope you can make a change
It's sad that both my gf and I thought the same thing when he was declared winner. Her first thought was "I hope he doesnt get shot now" (I knew he wouldnt since his speech was made from behind bullet proof glass shielding), whereas mine was "Hope he makes it to his swear in in January."Quote:
Originally Posted by griffin
Both speeches were fantastic, I don't think McCain would have been a bad president, but his constant gaffes in interviews and general errors (biggest one was choosing Palin) reminded me far too much of Bush. (at least McCain has a good excuse for having mental blanks, unlike Bush).
What I truly would have loved to have seen would have been as to how much sucking up Howard would have done to Obama, and I wonder how much Obama would tolerate.
Alas the two incompetents (Howard and Bush) managed to run themselves and their parties out of contention at the next election. [/sarcasm] :D
I'm still getting used to the idea that some one who appears to be competent will be running AmericaQuote:
Originally Posted by i_amtrunks
Don't be mistaken. Bush was never running America. He was just the figurehead for a lot of other bastards. Blaming Bush for America is like blaming Ronald McDonald for the hamburgers. (Thank you Ultimate Thor for that analogy :D)Quote:
Originally Posted by Golden Phoenix
Reminds me of that joke Eddie Murphy made about the first black American President on Saturday Night Live and Delirious. ;) "He won't stay still!"Quote:
Originally Posted by griffin
Sad but true... they already caught some whackos who were planning on assassinating Obama (and killing other blacks) during his campaign. It's gonna get worse now that he's President.
Stupid viewpoint aside, it's kinda funny how they feel that Obama is somehow racially inferior from having African heritage... despite the fact that is half white. I think many more sensible people see Obama as being the potential bridge between race relations being the son of a black father and white mother.Quote:
Originally Posted by griffin
Sad but true. :(Quote:
Originally Posted by griffin
Let's hope that Obama doesn't follow the same tragic fate as Lincoln, Malcolm X and Martin Luther King. <touch.wood>
I remember that joke lol :DQuote:
Originally Posted by GoktimusPrime
I am curious as to what security measures they'll take when Obama travels to those "enlightened" parts of the U.S.A
Don't forget Kennedy, Garfield and Mckinley, and several other presidents surived assasintaion attempts. Seems like about 25% of US persidents experience assasination attempts. It's a dangerous job, now wonder his wife was concerned.Quote:
Originally Posted by GoktimusPrime
Just looking at all these names has got my scratching my head. Why do they kill/try to kill the good ones and let someone like Bush sit in office for the maximum term. It defies logic.
When a redneck organisation tries to take out Obama, it'd be interesting to see his reaction.
Does he play the conserative card and say, "I feel bad that these people are too ignorant to ever let go of thier bigotry."
Or does he use the magic "terror" blanket, and declare the KKK a terrorist organistion. Therefore allowing security agencies to annihilate the group.
I also hope an inquiry is made into the Bush administration. I hope they find the Bush puppet guilty of falsifing an attack on the Pentagon (a traitorist act = death penalty depending on severity), declaring an illegal war, and for rigging the 2004 US Presindential election.
Good luck Mr Obama.
Hold on, Aren't you married? :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Bartrim
I've got a crush on her but I actually prefer blondes... :o
:D lol, she should be thanked by Obama in personQuote:
Originally Posted by Pulse
I would do both. I'd publicly do the former, so you look nice and peaceful. But I'd stick them on the terrorist list and allow the security forces to take them downQuote:
Originally Posted by Hereticpoo
Oh yeah... but being perceived as black just makes him a bigger target and exacerbates the danger.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lord Zed
There was that sniper in Washington DC, although I don't think he was targeting Bush. Then there was the dude who hugged John Howard while holding a screwdriver. :pQuote:
Originally Posted by Bartrim
Terrorism is defined as "the use of violence and threats to intimidate or coerce, esp. for political purposes" and "the state of fear and submission produced by terrorism or terrorisation." The KKK and other such violent extreme white supremist groups are well known for using violence and threats to create fear and submission among black people for their racist political agenda - I'd say that fits the definition of terrorism well enough.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hereticpoo
what are Letterman, Leno & Conan going to do now G-dubya is almost gone
98% of their material revolves around how much of a douche George is
Marriage is the CAUSE, not the CURE! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Pulse
The Yanks are gonna need to get their new President one of these babies...
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An Obama mobile?
You need the one with the poster caption :DQuote:
Originally Posted by TheDirtyDigger
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