Election Day Thread 2008

FRPLG · 11-05-2008, 12:56 AM

I gotta say...I am proud of our country. I def didn't vote for Obama but I am proud we elected a black man with a muslim sounding name. The shear step forward that shows from only a diversity standpoint is immense to me. Bravo to America. We don't suck quite as bad as some may have thought.

Daseal · 11-05-2008, 01:17 AM

Both candidates gave great speeches.

SmootSmack · 11-05-2008, 01:18 AM

I've been told I'm a pretty good public speaker but man what I wouldn't give to have the oratory skills of Obama and command the stage the way he does. I don't know that I've ever heard a better public speaker. It is just amazing

Just curious, any word from the Clintons tonight?

saden1 · 11-05-2008, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I've been told I'm a pretty good public speaker but man what I wouldn't give to have the oratory skills of Obama and command the stage the way he does. I don't know that I've ever heard a better public speaker. It is just amazing

Just curious, any word from the Clintons tonight?

Dude is a baller. He's second fiddle only to Abraham Lincoln, Martin L. King, and John F. Kennedy.

The thing that I liked the most about the speech was when he said the words "I promise."

MTK · 11-05-2008, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I've been told I'm a pretty good public speaker but man what I wouldn't give to have the oratory skills of Obama and command the stage the way he does. I don't know that I've ever heard a better public speaker. It is just amazing

Just curious, any word from the Clintons tonight?

It's hard to not get swept up in every word he says.

DarkKnight · 11-05-2008, 01:27 AM

OMG! this is one of the greatest days in history, im so glad my son, and my family has witness this day......please hold on everyone.........help is on the way.

DarkKnight · 11-05-2008, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by saden1

Dude is a baller. He's second fiddle only to Abraham Lincoln, Martin L. King, and John F. Kennedy.

The thing that I liked the most about the speech was when he said the words "I promise."

thats pretty damn powerful.......and pretty accurate

DynamiteRave · 11-05-2008, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by DarkKnight

OMG! this is one of the greatest days in history, im so glad my son, and my family has witness this day......please hold on everyone.........help is on the way.

I'm right there with ya.

hooskins · 11-05-2008, 01:35 AM

Clear lack of class, I would even go to say intellect, from the McCain-Palin supporters during McCain's speech. Really sad actually.

SmootSmack · 11-05-2008, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by hooskins

Clear lack of class, I would even go to say intellect, from the McCain-Palin supporters during McCain's speech. Really sad actually.

Well, I think there were a few early on who were vocal in their disappointment (to be expected), but under the guidance of McCain the jeers turned into cheers.

DynamiteRave · 11-05-2008, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by hooskins

Clear lack of class, I would even go to say intellect, from the McCain-Palin supporters during McCain's speech. Really sad actually.

Bitterness is a bitch.

But who cares about the supporters. McCain was classy, and at the end of the day, that's what counts.

JWsleep · 11-05-2008, 01:53 AM

Great night. Very impressive from President Elect Obama (wow). And very gracious from John McCain--nice to see the old John again. I think that was a better representation of the man then his campaign.

Very historic. Loved the part in Obama's speech about the 106 year old voter from Georgia. Amazing.

EternalEnigma21 · 11-05-2008, 07:53 AM

The McCain supporters were a big reason I didn't switch my vote last minute. It seemed like too many of his rural supporters had no reasoning whatsoever to vote for him but were more adamant than anyone that I shouldn't vote for obama. Racial based ignorance was seeming to run rampant in culpeper. Bad day for the trailer parks across the nation.

MTK · 11-05-2008, 08:30 AM

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

DarkKnight · 11-05-2008, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by EternalEnigma21

The McCain supporters were a big reason I didn't switch my vote last minute. It seemed like most of his rural supporters had no reasoning whatsoever to vote for him but were more adamant than anyone that I shouldn't vote for obama. Racial based ignorance was seeming to run rampant in culpeper. Bad day for the trailer parks accross the nation.

AMAN!!!!! Trailer Trash is right

11-05-2008, 12:56 AM	#121
FRPLG MVP Join Date: May 2004 Age: 46 Posts: 10,164	re: Election Day Thread 2008 I gotta say...I am proud of our country. I def didn't vote for Obama but I am proud we elected a black man with a muslim sounding name. The shear step forward that shows from only a diversity standpoint is immense to me. Bravo to America. We don't suck quite as bad as some may have thought.

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Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 41 Posts: 8,341	re: Election Day Thread 2008 Both candidates gave great speeches. __________________ Best. Player. Available.

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SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	re: Election Day Thread 2008 I've been told I'm a pretty good public speaker but man what I wouldn't give to have the oratory skills of Obama and command the stage the way he does. I don't know that I've ever heard a better public speaker. It is just amazing Just curious, any word from the Clintons tonight? __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

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DarkKnight Special Teams Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 206	re: Election Day Thread 2008 OMG! this is one of the greatest days in history, im so glad my son, and my family has witness this day......please hold on everyone.........help is on the way. __________________ IN MADDEN: I AM LEGEND!!!

11-05-2008, 01:35 AM	#129
hooskins Most Interesting Man in the World Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chantilly, VA Age: 37 Posts: 8,606	re: Election Day Thread 2008 Clear lack of class, I would even go to say intellect, from the McCain-Palin supporters during McCain's speech. Really sad actually. __________________ Vacancy

11-05-2008, 01:53 AM	#132
JWsleep Propane and propane accessories Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, TX Age: 55 Posts: 4,717	re: Election Day Thread 2008 Great night. Very impressive from President Elect Obama (wow). And very gracious from John McCain--nice to see the old John again. I think that was a better representation of the man then his campaign. Very historic. Loved the part in Obama's speech about the 106 year old voter from Georgia. Amazing. __________________ Hail from Houston!

11-05-2008, 07:53 AM	#133
EternalEnigma21 Assistant Regional Mod Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Carbondale CO Age: 44 Posts: 2,958	re: Election Day Thread 2008 The McCain supporters were a big reason I didn't switch my vote last minute. It seemed like too many of his rural supporters had no reasoning whatsoever to vote for him but were more adamant than anyone that I shouldn't vote for obama. Racial based ignorance was seeming to run rampant in culpeper. Bad day for the trailer parks across the nation. __________________ I am the brute squad. Last edited by EternalEnigma21; 11-05-2008 at 05:47 PM.

11-05-2008, 08:30 AM	#134
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,511	Re: Election Day Thread 2008 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 __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

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