Election Day Thread 2008

MTK · 11-05-2008, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

That's McCain talking, not the McCain campaign. Big difference. I can't imagine the emotions going through his and Obama's heads right now. And their families.

It's unfortunate we didn't get to see more of that during the campaign.

SmootSmack · 11-05-2008, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

It's unfortunate we didn't get to see more of that during the campaign.

I think we did early, but then it just faded away.

gibbsisgod · 11-05-2008, 10:06 AM

I was in and out within 5 minutes. Very efficient polling station here in Washington county MD. The only thing they needed here was flag men for parking. There was a steady flow of cars coming and going. I think if I had waited much longer I would have been stuck in traffic just leading up to the polling place. Once you got parked it was pretty seamless. Getting out of the parking lot was no fun though.

jbcjr14 · 11-05-2008, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by DarkKnight

AMAN!!!!! Trailer Trash is right

Both of these quotes...ridiculous!

You guys want to talk about biased and racial but then call out rural supporters of a particular candidate as trailer trash? Take a look in the mirror and rethink those statements.

mredskins · 11-05-2008, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

One of the big stories of this election was the voter turnout, very good to see people getting out there and voting

The Associated Press: Voter turnout best in generations, maybe a century

Yeah I was really tired Tuesday morning and I was going to blow it off. Then I thought of the All State commercial where the lady in the wheel chair went through all this stuff so that she could get to the voting both. So I was like I am a serious lazy piece of crap if I don't go.

I as so GLAD I did it and when I saw Obama win I was like I had a part in this great American moment!

The easy part is over for Obama, now it is time for him and all of us to put our heads down and shovel ourselves out of this shit. Today is the start of a great new start! Amen!!!!!!

MTK · 11-05-2008, 12:09 PM

I don't know about you guys but I'm beat today. I just had to stay up to see Obama speak and I'm really glad I did. The best thing about an election like that is for a few moments you can't help but feel incredibly optimistic about the future.

And of course the impact of electing an African American is so significant, I really feel that one day we'll look back on this as being a true turning point in regard to race relations in this country. For years we've heard this talk of how things have improved in that regard, well last night was a clear statement of just how far we have come. It wasn't that long ago when we had such a significant racial divide in this country. Obviously in certain areas of the country the problem still exists and probably will for a long time, but this represents a significant step forward no doubt. It's a good day to be an American.

Bushead · 11-05-2008, 12:24 PM

We took over Broad street in Richmond, VA and had a big-ol' block party! It was amazing.

mredskins · 11-05-2008, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Bushead

We took over Broad street in Richmond, VA and had a big-ol' block party! It was amazing.

I really wanted to go out and celebrate as well. =( Sadly I live mainly around Rep. so there was no dancing in the streets.

firstdown · 11-05-2008, 12:45 PM

Congrats goes out to Obama and his history making speech.

johnerotten · 11-05-2008, 01:00 PM

i stayed up and watched it too.but i also have to say that mccain's concession speech was class all the way too.i hope playboy offers palinn 5 million to pose nude.i'd but that,would'nt you guys?

Daseal · 11-05-2008, 02:46 PM

Playboy is too classy. I'd rather see her in Hustler.

EternalEnigma21 · 11-05-2008, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jbcjr14

Both of these quotes...ridiculous!

You guys want to talk about biased and racial but then call out rural supporters of a particular candidate as trailer trash? Take a look in the mirror and rethink those statements.

I never called out all rural supporters, but if you stop by the local 711 in culpeper va and hear a bunch of guys in camo talking about taking a shot on that "N****r" when he takes office... I'll call those ignorant fucks whatever I want.

cpayne5 · 11-05-2008, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by EternalEnigma21

I never called out all rural supporters, but if you stop by the local 711 in culpeper va and hear a bunch of guys in camo talking about taking a shot on that "N****r" when he takes office... I'll call those ignorant fucks whatever I want.

Respectfully, I don't believe that one anecdotal incident justifies the use of the word "rampant". Also, Obama garnered 45% of the vote in Culpeper, which also says something, I believe.

I don't live in Culpeper, btw. I've never been a fan of the place, either. But, I also don't believe your initial, blanket statement is fair.

EternalEnigma21 · 11-05-2008, 05:51 PM

after re-reading my original statement I realize the error... however if it was one incident I wouldn't be compelled to make the comment...

The trailer park statement was more a dig, but I didn't intend to blanket rural republicans as completely ignorant... especially as I am a rural republican (I just have never voted for a republican president) I have seen my share of ignorant obama supporters as well, and equally racially motivated people voting for him because he's black... but the idea that as a country we are electing a muslim terrorist who is going to let the black panthers take over the fbi and all that bs is completely moronic... and I've heard a lot more of that bs than I ever expected to. It just kind of blows my mind.

Ive heard so much BS about him being a terrorist arab muslim radical racist who hates america its insane. Not just here, but I travelled accross the country this summer and had several instances where I was involved in political discussions and whenever he was brought up people really got ignorant. Not an Isolated incident by any means. Travel outside the city and bring him up... you'll see what I mean...

firstdown · 11-05-2008, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by EternalEnigma21

after re-reading my original statement I realize the error... however if it was one incident I wouldn't be compelled to make the comment...

The trailer park statement was more a dig, but I didn't intend to blanket rural republicans as completely ignorant... especially as I am a rural republican (I just have never voted for a republican president) I have seen my share of ignorant obama supporters as well, and equally racially motivated people voting for him because he's black... but the idea that as a country we are electing a muslim terrorist who is going to let the black panthers take over the fbi and all that bs is completely moronic... and I've heard a lot more of that bs than I ever expected to. It just kind of blows my mind.

Ive heard so much BS about him being a terrorist arab muslim radical racist who hates america its insane. Not just here, but I travelled accross the country this summer and had several instances where I was involved in political discussions and whenever he was brought up people really got ignorant. Not an Isolated incident by any means. Travel outside the city and bring him up... you'll see what I mean...

But I guess all those things said about Palin was just part of politics?

11-05-2008, 10:06 AM	#138
gibbsisgod Playmaker Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: 129 W 81st street Age: 45 Posts: 3,503	Re: Election Day Thread 2008 I was in and out within 5 minutes. Very efficient polling station here in Washington county MD. The only thing they needed here was flag men for parking. There was a steady flow of cars coming and going. I think if I had waited much longer I would have been stuck in traffic just leading up to the polling place. Once you got parked it was pretty seamless. Getting out of the parking lot was no fun though.

11-05-2008, 12:09 PM	#141
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,511	Re: Election Day Thread 2008 I don't know about you guys but I'm beat today. I just had to stay up to see Obama speak and I'm really glad I did. The best thing about an election like that is for a few moments you can't help but feel incredibly optimistic about the future. And of course the impact of electing an African American is so significant, I really feel that one day we'll look back on this as being a true turning point in regard to race relations in this country. For years we've heard this talk of how things have improved in that regard, well last night was a clear statement of just how far we have come. It wasn't that long ago when we had such a significant racial divide in this country. Obviously in certain areas of the country the problem still exists and probably will for a long time, but this represents a significant step forward no doubt. It's a good day to be an American. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

11-05-2008, 12:24 PM	#142
Bushead Impact Rookie Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 782	Re: Election Day Thread 2008 We took over Broad street in Richmond, VA and had a big-ol' block party! It was amazing.

11-05-2008, 12:45 PM	#144
firstdown Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: chesapeake, va Age: 60 Posts: 15,817	Re: Election Day Thread 2008 Congrats goes out to Obama and his history making speech.

11-05-2008, 01:00 PM	#145
johnerotten Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: commonwealth of va Posts: 795	Re: Election Day Thread 2008 i stayed up and watched it too.but i also have to say that mccain's concession speech was class all the way too.i hope playboy offers palinn 5 million to pose nude.i'd but that,would'nt you guys?

11-05-2008, 02:46 PM	#146
Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 41 Posts: 8,341	Re: Election Day Thread 2008 Playboy is too classy. I'd rather see her in Hustler. __________________ Best. Player. Available.

11-05-2008, 05:51 PM	#149
EternalEnigma21 Assistant Regional Mod Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Carbondale CO Age: 44 Posts: 2,958	Re: Election Day Thread 2008 after re-reading my original statement I realize the error... however if it was one incident I wouldn't be compelled to make the comment... The trailer park statement was more a dig, but I didn't intend to blanket rural republicans as completely ignorant... especially as I am a rural republican (I just have never voted for a republican president) I have seen my share of ignorant obama supporters as well, and equally racially motivated people voting for him because he's black... but the idea that as a country we are electing a muslim terrorist who is going to let the black panthers take over the fbi and all that bs is completely moronic... and I've heard a lot more of that bs than I ever expected to. It just kind of blows my mind. Ive heard so much BS about him being a terrorist arab muslim radical racist who hates america its insane. Not just here, but I travelled accross the country this summer and had several instances where I was involved in political discussions and whenever he was brought up people really got ignorant. Not an Isolated incident by any means. Travel outside the city and bring him up... you'll see what I mean... __________________ I am the brute squad.

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