Obama 44th president; McCain concedes - Page 3

X5Dawg · #1 11-05-2008, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by LeMansX5

I had a discussion a while back with someone(older than me) I know with $hitload of money. He voted for Obama. He was arguing with me that Obama is right for the country as taxes are good, otherwise how else you expect to run country full of debt and where else do you expect to get the money to fill the empty coffers. I am sure he is very happy today.

He has a point, considering they no longer have the Social Security trust fund that they used during the Clinton era to create the budget surplus.

Sweetbimmer · #2 11-05-2008, 10:43 AM

Change is all we will have in our pockets....we are all screwed....

ylwjacket · #3 11-05-2008, 10:45 AM

The problem is, I don't see anyone on the horizon in the Republican camp to step up. Palin needs to go back to the land of perpetual darkness.

AzX5 · #4 11-05-2008, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by ylwjacket

The problem is, I don't see anyone on the horizon in the Republican camp to step up. Palin needs to go back to the land of perpetual darkness.

You may be right, we'll probably get the same bunch as before: Rudy, Fred, Huckster, Romney, and few others. However, it could be somebody totally new (hopefully not Palin or the Plumber) that surprises us all. Who even heard of Obama 4 years ago?

JGQ · #5 11-05-2008, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by AzX5

You may be right, we'll probably get the same bunch as before: Rudy, Fred, Huckster, Romney, and few others. However, it could be somebody totally new (hopefully not Palin or the Plumber) that surprises us all. Who even heard of Obama 4 years ago?

IMHO, the republicans need a Ron Paul type of a candidate. Let's not forget the level of excitment his supporters had for him. He was a princibled, honest, and smart candidate. He may not be the candidate in 4 years but I hope the party goes in that direction.

Mit Romney, may be a good candidate too.

Krimson X · #6 11-05-2008, 11:51 AM

As a long running and vocal Obama supporter on this board, today I am unapoligetically proud of what occurred last night. Not only do I feel that President-elect Obama will take this country in the positive direction, I would be remised if I did not say that last nights announcement caused me to pause and think of my grandparents and relatives who are not here to witness this historic event.

That said, anybody who is quick to pull down, degrade, and complain about the next administration without giving it a chance should think again. I can sympathize that Obama may be a hard pill to swallow for many on this board, but the continued negativity will do nothing to move this country forward. If the republicans want to recapture power it will be done by showing class, and define a positive direction for the country. The name calling and fear tactics do nothing to advance the cause.

AzX5 · #7 11-05-2008, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Krimson X

The name calling and fear tactics do nothing to advance the cause.

Worked for the Dems in congress.

But I agree with most of what you said.

X5Dawg · #8 11-05-2008, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Krimson X

That said, anybody who is quick to pull down, degrade, and complain about the next administration without giving it a chance should think again.

I totally agree - that is why everyone who has asked me today what are my thoughts I have said, "he is not who I voted for, but I am willing to give him a chance." I have definitely not been a fan of the most current policies, but unlike most people and especially the way the press plays things out, I do realize that it is not all Bush's fault.

With that said, I wonder if you would feel the same way about your statement if the election had gone the other way...

Krimson X · #9 11-05-2008, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by X5Dawg

With that said, I wonder if you would feel the same way about your statement if the election had gone the other way...

Absolutely. Just like I am not gloating over an Obama victory. What I feel about the outcome is personal to me. There is work to be done here. I've never had a problem with McCain, personally. Obama was just my candidate.

X5Dawg · #10 11-05-2008, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Krimson X

Absolutely. Just like I am not gloating over an Obama victory. What I feel about the outcome is personal to me. There is work to be done here. I've never had a problem with McCain, personally. Obama was just my candidate.

I hope he does a good job, for All Americans