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BUT, I have ta bring you some of the "SIGHTS and SOUNDS" from my "poll working" experience.
1. One of my responsibilities was to give the "I VOTED" stickers to ALL. Most of the time, I handed it to them, BUT, some people said, "You can put it on!" So I accommodated - UNTIL - this one old "non-melanin" man asked me to put it on him and then said - "PRESS HARDER!" I, professionally, took him aside and said - "Ya need to slow your roll "OLD DUDE!" This is NOT a massage parlor!! I told him that I could report him for some kind of "harassment!" He got scurred and apologized! WT freak? :>)
2. A tender moment: A young "AA husband/wife" took a picture with their baby son after they voted. I believe that this was the FIRST Time that they voted! It was nice! :>)
3. I was working the table "M - Z". And I saw and heard this Hispanic male [kinda 40-ish] riled up! He Then looked down the line of people at me and said - very loudly - "Is the the Barack Obama line??" "I ain't votin' for no John McCain!"
The majority of the voters were white and they had the strangest looks on their faces. I "professionally" smiled [BUT CRACKED UP INSIDE] and said that you could vote for your candidate at in any booth! :>) :>) LAWD HA"MERCY!! IT WAS FUNNY!!! :>)
3. This made me CRY. I had ta "step outside." One voter was a "somewhat mentally-challenged" 30-ish AA male. This was his first time voting. He sought me out and asked if I could help him with his voting since he didn't know how to do it. YES I helped him! And after he turned in his ballot with a BIG SMILE, his came back to me and said "THANK YOU!" I held myself together long ENOUGH to be able to get out of that room to get my "CRY ON!"
THAT was a "special moment!"
4. Then there was the matter of the "SUPERVISOR" with "IMPULSIVITY ISSUES!" I knew the procedures used to search for the name of a voter. So, did she have to ask me IFFFF I checked BOTH LISTS!! I turned to her and in my best JJP form, I said - TRUST!! She just looked at me like a deer in headlights! Funny moment! :>)
5. Had ta use my "bi-lingual skills" when speaking to some of my poll-worker buddies. One of them asked me where the "resource book" was. I said, "I don't know. Maybe you could ask Carol. She can "HOOK YOU UP!" Wellllll, after her quizzical look - I went "bi-lingual" on her and said, "Maybe she CAN HELP YOU!" then she said. Oh. O.K. I'll ask her. :>) :>) LAWD HE'P!! **shakin' my head** :>) :>)
6. Then there was Mr. Romero - early 40-ish. While he was signing in he said -"Welll, this is a VERY HISTORICAL ELECTION!" **little smirk** I'm hoping that things will come out for the VERY BEST! **thumbs up** I said I SURE HOPE SO 2!! **smile**
Then he said, "We're communicating - huh?" I fell out laughing - professionally, of course. :>)
After he voted, he returned his ballot and said - "Make sure my ballot counts a lot!" **smile** Then he walked off, **fingers in a "V"** and said, "See you at the "VICTORY CELEBRATION tonight!!" Mentally, I went ta RAOTFL - hysterically!!!
"Home-boy" was on a roll and a mission - to VOTE for President-Elect Barack H. Obama!! This was a great moment!! :>) :>)
YES, I enjoyed THIS TIME - WORKING THE POLLS!!
PRESIDENT-ELECT Barack Hussein Obama!! YES HE DID!! :>) God Bless!
O.K. I'm "CRASHING!! :>) :>)
Hats off to y'all/JJP!! :>) God Bless ALL!
love it
Funny thing, now I'm thinking about all the stuff I put off because I was so caught up in this election. Have to send out those emails apologizing to my students, have to clean up my house, pay those overdue bills - LOL.
I don't think I'm ever going to take my Obama 08 bumper sticker off my car. Well, not until 2012 (when I put up his re-elect one). But I'm so glad I've already put in my order for these stickers - "O: Our President" - everybody needs to get one. I'm planning on giving them out as Christmas gifts!: http://bumperstickers.cafepress.com/item/obama-...
As Curtis Mayfield said, "We're A Winner"!!!!!!
Oh - one more thing: according to the latest news, Obama is winning (has won?) NC by .02 percent of the vote. Small, but that's really a big deal for the South.
Well, not that bad but still.
Oh Seattle had people dancing in the streets last night.
http://blog.seattlepi.nwsource.com/seattlepolit...
I wonder how that G-10/G-15 (whatever it is) meeting is going to go now that President Elect BO is going to be running thangs.
QUESTION: "WHYCOME" you are JUST getting home from COUNTING the BALLOTS at your polling place, WHEN the 44th PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and his family have been home and have gone to bed?? :>) :>)
Whew!! **shaking my head while RAOTFL** Deep Breaths!! :>) :>)
I'm SERIOUS. At 8:00pm we closed the poll. At, approximately 8:35 pm, some man came to the poll to vote. I broke the sad news that we had closed the poll [as prescribed by law] at 8:00 pm. As he was leaving the room, he turned around and said - Oh! BTW - John McCain is about to give his CONSESSION SPEECH!!
We have a NEW PRESIDENT! And because I was trying to pull a President Obama "cool persona", I said O.K. Then I went to the Ladies Room and CRIED and THANKED THE LORD!! :>) :>)
THIS WAS A HAPPY and BLESSED DAY!! :>) :>)
"Evict Bush NOW"
Outside the White House People Demand Eviction NOW!
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=7BY0NSfst9g
Crazy kids...lol.
who called it?
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=AT-31htGFTE
MSNBC clips of various gatherings as race called for Obama...wild.
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This is the Zeitgeist Election! Christopher Hitchens on BBC
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=C3vBr7ytupg
Unfortunately, they won't get what they deserve - a M/P administration!! HAH!! :>) :>)
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/11/5/12649/6...
I read another diary during early voting where it seemed the AA male vote was significantly lower than the AA female vote by about 200,000(if memory serves).
They think some of the early votes have not been counted yet... Maybe Georgia's a win after all. :-)
More than anything, I'm glad it's over.
Congratulations to President-elect Obama, his family, and his supporters.
THANK YOU!! :>)
Wonder IFFF it HURTS to be such a "HATA" and a Rev.? Hmmf!
President- Elect "BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA! YES HE CAN!! :>) :>)
Lord forgive me HAH!
What a night to have computer problems. Heck, I missed some of the celebrations with you guys. I have no voice. It's gone and my throat is raw from screaming and crying.
When it was announced that Barack Obama is the next president, I started screaming and fell to the floor.....it was all over then! God, it is real! It is real!
President Barack Obama! Woo Hoo!
I'm believin' that HE KNEW!! HE has always been ANOINTED! THANK YOU GOD!! :>)
PRESIDENT-ELECT Barack Hussein Obama! YES HE CAN!! :>)
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/11/04/reacti...
Reactions Around The World!!
People around the world were celebrating the election of Barack Obama as President of the United States of America.
See election reactions around the U.S.
Kenya, where Obama's relatives were singing in the streets "We are going to the White House!", has declared Wednesday a national holiday after Barack Obama.
See how people around the world kept themselves busy on election day.
Read more about Election Results.
See photos of Barack Obama on election day, John McCain on election day, Sarah Palin on election day, and Joe Biden on election day. You can IGNORE the McAncient/UN-VETTED ONE pics/
President-Elect Barack Hussein Obama!! YES HE CAN! :>)
1.
http://mudflats.wordpress.com/2008/11/04/electi...
Election Night Open Thread - YES WE DID!!
What an incredible day. It’s still sinking in that we have a President Elect Obama. I just returned from Election Central in downtown Anchorage. Many candidates were there, and everyone was feeling very festive. The Barack Obama campaign people came in with huge signs and the place went wild with chants of Yes We Can! It was electric.
I will tell you all about the evening tomorrow, Mudflatters… I am so overwhelmed by this historic night that words aren’t coming.
SKIP
I will continue to do what I have been doing here, although work, family, and my disaster of a house will need to take some of my time. I was blogging before Sarah Palin’s unlikely rise to the national stage, and hopefully will be doing this after her time is up. I’m not worried that Alaska will run out of muck any time soon.
(Raises glass) To you Mudflatters, and to a brave new chapter in American history. Yes we can.
THERE IS MORE.
2. http://mudflats.wordpress.com/2008/11/04/presid...
President Elect Barack Obama
Hi everyone,
Snoskred here. AKMuckraker is stuck on a new laptop unable to log in, but dropped by the chat to let me know you needed a new open thread. Here tis! Enjoy.
Oh, and as a non-American, may I be one of the first to congratulate you on the election of Barack Obama. Everyone I know here in Australia is so thrilled for you. *I* am thrilled for you.
Now, fingers crossed that Alaska turns blue. Sephyroth tells me it cannot happen, but I have faith, and I believe.. yes we can! ;)
3. I VOTED!
filled in Mark Begich, then Ethan Berkowitz, then my local race. I saved Obama-Biden for last. I took a deep breath and really thought about what it took to get to this day, not only all the incredible work that has gone into this particular election, but also to have a viable African-American candidate on the ballot as nominee for the President of the United States.
I hope to see a woman in that spot too, some day. But I want to vote for a woman who has earned her place on the ticket through her own intelligence, principles, work ethic, determination and grit, not someone who got picked as a strategic calculation, and a poor one at that. I looked at Palin’s name on the ballot. After my deep breath, I filled in the Obama-Biden oval carefully…being sure not to leave one little white space. Then I double checked to make sure I filled in the right oval, and didn’t make a horrible mistake because of my reverie.
4. LET THE GAMES BEGIN: ELECTION DAY IN ALASKA!
The day started early. I left the house at 6:00am, took the long drive up to Wasilla, just because I had to wave a sign at Sarh Palin as she drove by. We never caught up with the sign waving crowd, but we did see the Governor’s entourage flanked by Alaska State Trooper cars in front and back, with 12 or 15 SUVs and other vehicles in between. The sun wasn’t up yet, and it was freezing cold. I doubt she saw me with my Alaskans for Obama sign on the side of the road, but I can say I was there. I followed the motorcade on the way back into town, but never caught up. They were in a hurry.
SKIP
Back in Anchorage, there were lots of people out smiling and waving signs at major intersections - Obama, Begich, and Berkowitz supporters were out en masse. There were a few Don Young people, even fewer McCain Palin people, and nobody for Ted Stevens on this first pass through town today.
Next stop - voting! I’ve got my video camera, and I’m ready to video my vote.
MUDFLATTERS have a re-newed strength to "rally against the UN-VETTED ONE When SHE RETURNS TO ALASKA!! HAH!!! :>) :>)
NORTH TO ALASKA!!
Whoooo! Hoooo! :>)
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But Republican leaders say the election was just the beginning for Sarah Palin.
Despite coming under fire for her inexperience, insiders say she is already being groomed to run for the presidency in 2012.
She even let slip her own ambitions last week, saying in a TV interview that she’s ‘not doing all this for naught'.
And should her presidential ambitions full flat, Hollywood has also come calling.
Several top producers are vying to see if she can turn her popularity among the country’s conservatives into TV ratings.
Now Joe Biden will be filling the vacant VP job in Washington, network executives are sharpening their pitches to try and persuade her to capitalise on her new found celebrity.
Her self-mocking appearance on Saturday Night Live, with lookalike star Tina Fey and actor Alec Baldwin, only heightened Palin fever in Hollywood.
‘Any television person who sees the numbers when she appears on anything would say Sarah Palin would be great,’ said veteran morning-show producer Steve Friedman.
‘The passion she has on each side, love and hate, makes television people say, "Wow, imagine the viewership".‘
According to the Hollywood Reporter, most industry insiders believe an Oprah Winfrey-style daytime talk show will be the probable route for the 44-year-old.
They think her folksy, straight-shooting personality would be an immediate hit with the predominantly female audience.
'I see her less a variety show host like Ellen De Generes and more of a single-topic host like Tyra Banks,’ said one top TV producer.
Cable news is another possibility and perhaps easier to fit in with her day job. Mike Huckerbee, who lost out to John McCain in the Republican primaries, has just begun his own weekly show on Fox News.
One producer has even floated the idea - only half-jokingly - of taking advantage of the curiosity surrounding the entire Palin clan and their Alaska setting and packaging a reality show called ‘The Palins’ as a mixture of The Osbournes and Northern Exposure.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1083142...
Sarah Palin does not know her role.
People complained about Joe Biden and his gaffes and Biden in general but Biden knew his role and stayed in his place.
Biden knew he was #2, not #1.
Sarah Palin thought she was #1, and John McCain's efforts to smack her back down to #2 and cleaning up after her wasted a lot of time.
I don't see a future in national politics for her. She cannot be trusted. If she wants to be #1, she needs to stay her ass right in Alaska.
Wednesday Newspaper Front Pages(Updatedx5) US and Worldwide Edition- PRESIDENT OBAMA
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/11/5/04621/2...
Pictures: President-Elect Barack Obama and Vice-President Elect Joe Biden Hotlist
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/11/5/11637/6...
Election Reactions Around The Country (PHOTOS)
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/11/04/electi...
Even though I participated here, contributed to the campaign and encouraged others to do the same last night still blew me away. I am thrilled that we were all successful but there was a small part of me that was not sure we would be and that makes me a little sad.
I pray for Pres. Obama and his family and his administration for the road ahead will be a challenging one but I have every confidence that he will rise to the occasion.
Peace.
YES. WE. DID.
As proud as I am of President-elect Obama, I'm equally proud of Black Americans' intellect, organization, sacrifice, and discipline in putting Obama where he is. This is a moment in history that we deserve. We can and certainly should share this wonderful gift with our fellow American family.
Yet make no mistake, we have earned this moment of joy.
eehh emmmm (clearing throat)
As proud as I am of President-elect Obama, I'm equally proud of Black, White, Hispanic and all other Non-White Americans' intellect, organization, sacrifice, and discipline in putting Obama where he is.
I am just recognizing that he couldn't do this with just the support of the blacks. It took the collective effort of all races.
But I seek to acknowledge the special, unique and incomparable preparation of this moment, by generations of Black Americans--from today's hip hop generation to first-generation Africans.
Make no mistake; this moment is all of ours to share. And I love that I can share it with my fellow Rainbow brethren.
In 1960, Kennedy carried four fewer states than Nixon, won less than 50% of the popular vote, and many claimed he did not even win the popular vote (he won by about 113,000).
In 1976, Carter carried four fewer states than Ford, so many Repukes sneered at him for that as well.
In 1992 Clinton failed to win 50% of the vote due to Perot's independent run. Funny, the Repugs didn't have a problem with it when Nixon only got 43.4% of the vote in 1968 thanks to George Wallace.
In 1996 Clinton once again failed to win 50% - he got 49.24% - as again Perot entered the race. Sorry pal, no mandate.
In 2000, Bush lost the popular vote to Gore (and in my opinion the election) despite OBVIOUSLY not having a mandate, he governed as though he did and went on to completely ignore the rest of us.
In 2004, Bush won the popular vote, got more than 50%, and won 12 more states than Kerry. Though I believe he stole it again 120,000 votes going the other way in Ohio would of made Kerry the winner. Yet after that squeaker of an election the MSM and the right wing claimed Bush was given a mandate. I do not know where they got this, but it was the running story.
So I know want to see if after this convincing wing, after knocking off both Hillary and McCain, with a people driven campaign will they admit he has a mandate and allow him to govern that way? Fox News and those on the right are already talking about this country being a center right country, I could care less about that, but it is my assumption this is their call to try and stop anything Obama might try to get done from the handicapped harm they have done over the last 8 years. So how will this be spun?
So far it looks good for Obama.
A Clear Mandate For Obama
http://www.forbes.com/topstories/2008/11/04/ele...
Obama's victory is a mandate for change
http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/opinio...
Again I would love to hear anyone's opinion and input.
No disputes. No close. It was like the reward for the hell he's been through for almost 2 years was a profound statement - HE IS THE PRESIDENT.
Theyv'e already started on the next memo, though:
Well, NOW he has to govern. And what a mess it is.
Don't be afraid to say it. That is exactly what it was. Everything always fell into place for him. Granted, there was work involved, but this was meant for him. There is no other explanation. When it is yours, NO ONE can stop it or take it away from you!
"Tonight we elected a President who has inspired a majority of Americans with his vision and policies, a man who is principally a leader for these times who happens to also be African American; and because of America’s stunning ability to move on and transform, to write a new chapter of our history, Barack Obama will be President during the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights movement and the 150th anniversary of the Civil War.
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/04...
Rorysmomma - what's happening?
Get your album today.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/11/05/obama-...
Jealous much Joe!!!
Suck on it!!!!!
Oh but at the mention of Rohm Emmanuel being Obama's Chief of Staff... Joe couldn't let the hate go. Mark Halperin and Dark Sith (?) tried to talk him down and stress Emmanuel's centrist bonafides but Joe was stuck on hate and his ideological issue with him claiming Emmanuel is the Democratic version of Tom Delay and would be seen that way as Chief of Staff by Republicans.
But what really got them all was the realization that there are no Republican congresspersons in New England with the way the elections turned out from Maine to Connecticut, etc.
...............
Oh and Tucker Carlson is crying his azz off... Bringing up Hillary Clinton ( "she was treated so bad and why are people acting like all of us that didn't vote for Obama are racist or against racial progress" paraphrase).
Unbelieveable!!!
That was nothing but Tucker Carlson's GUILTY CONSCIENCE rearing its ugly head. Eugene Robinson was too disgusted with his ass, and rightly so. Regardless of who you voted for, you have to acknowledge the historical significance of this election.
Not voting for Obama doesn't necessarily mean that you're against black achievement, but acting like Tucker Carlson did this morning, saying that we should not be emotional, certainly does.
-Tucker Carlson on Hillary Clinton.
http://mediamatters.org/items/200707180009
Methinks the prepster weasel protests too much.
Hate on me, hater
Now or later
‘Coz I’m gonna do me
You’ll be mad, baby
Go ‘head and hate
Go ‘head and hate on me, hate on
‘Coz I’m not afraid of it
What I got I paid for
You can hate on me
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qw3Z8Oa7E3Y
Today is an even better day.
And I'm excited for tomorrow.
Until an hour ago they were still tripping saying Chambliss was the projected winner even though they hadn't counted the early votes for just TWO counties - well those two counties are the largest two in the state and are overwhelmingly democratic!
Memo to the RNC and Fellow Conservatives
There seems to be the intellectual side ( a section I would place you at) a section where I might disagree with in some parts, but a totally reasonable side that one can debate with. Then there is the Rush Limbaugh / Sarah Palin / Religious Right side. I am curious to see what side wins out, and will they take this election to move to a more reasonable and moderate position.
A friend wrote a piece somewhere similar to a earlier piece you wrote and I am curious to know what do you think will happen next. His piece was:
Can the GOP save itself?
http://www.theyoungturks.com/story/2008/11/2/93...
I am interested in hearing what you think is the next step or direction they will take, or do you think a third party will emerge from this race soon, or in the near future.
The GOP has gotta listen to people. That's where it all starts. We've been bashing people's heads in with a message of "compassionate conservatism" that has shown to be neither. The (stereo)typical conservative's problems aren't always the problems of all Americans. Once we've heard from the people, then we can present our beliefs as solutions. But, we have to practice them first, or else we're hypocrites.
I think that 2012 may be the extreme right's last stand. A McCain/Romney ticket might not have lost as badly as McCain/Palin, but she was needed to secure the far right. I suggested a while back that Palin and Dobson should run together, so we can just get them out of the way.
We have no grassroots, no strategy, and a presentation problem. If we can fix those issues, the GOP will survive. If not, I could see the Libertarians and more moderate conservatives breaking. Problem is, when Republicans/conservatives break, they're thrown bones to get them back in line (in the form of maintaining our present and future viability).
We have to learn to throw the bones back, and let the people carry us over.
we are all Americans.
I need a link to Dubya's Press Conference from today congratulating Obama.
Thank you in advance.
Though, I think you want video. ;)
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/11...
Thanks JJP for your amazing election coverage this year. There is such a great community here=)
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/11/05/obama-...
Read to the end to get Obama's (uncensored) view of the debates!
Black Man Given Nation's Worst Job
http://www.theonion.com/content/news_briefs/bla...
WASHINGTON—African-American man Barack Obama, 47, was given the least-desirable job in the entire country Tuesday when he was elected president of the United States of America. In his new high-stress, low-reward position, Obama will be charged with such tasks as completely overhauling the nation's broken-down economy, repairing the crumbling infrastructure, and generally having to please more than 300 million Americans and cater to their every whim on a daily basis. As part of his duties, the black man will have to spend four to eight years cleaning up the messes other people left behind. The job comes with such intense scrutiny and so certain a guarantee of failure that only one other person even bothered applying for it. Said scholar and activist Mark L. Denton, "It just goes to show you that, in this country, a black man still can't catch a break."
Did he say something that struck a cord with you?
I could live with the lisp, I suppose.
I see him as America's new Billy Graham.
Anyways, I think yesterday broke a record. I havent seen so many grown black men crying in my entire life!!
I'll contact the bloggers about this. I think we're just happy as can be, and are posting our hearts out. but, point taken.
I don't give a f-ck if everybody in the world but me sees that point. The fact is: folks criticizing Tavis for being petty are being petty in their reflexive criticisms of Tavis.
All Black people don't think a like (we all know that) and we've always had varying and often competing visions, even different goals. If all folks care about is having a Black president then, in one sense, it's an insult to the lives, memory and legacy of our ancestors. But maybe that's me... because my Freedom Dreams are bigger.
I appreciate where we are and how big this is but this isn't the Promise Land many envisioned. Maybe some, maybe even most did. Maybe this is all some could ever conceive of.
To each his/her own...
1. I am so glad Obama won this election and proud to witness such a historical moment. I couldn't stop grinning as I walked to work!
2. Now that he will be the next president, we have to be objective about his position. It will take him awhile (longer than one term i suspect) to clean up the sh*t from the last 8+ years. He WILL make mistakes along the way. As a people, we should hold him responsible for his actions and not give him a free pass based on his color. However, as people we need to support him in positive efforts to make changes, which brings me to my next point.
3. We have got to come together as people and as a nation. I observed this website for awhile and noticed that Republicans tend to get ripped up one side and down the other in blogs and comments. Alright, enough is enough. Put down the pitchforks and torches and stop picking on each other. We need to remember that this country is special because we are allowed to have different opinions. Remember, there are black Republicans who didn't want Obama in office and their are white Republicans who wanted him to be president. I personally don't care if a Democrat or Republican is in office. I just want someone to fix this mess that's been brewing for last two terms! Obama has a hard road ahead of him and he CAN'T do it by himself. Moses couldn't lead the Israelites unless they rallied behind him as one. Obama can't lead this nation if we don't rally behind him as one.
4. In accordance with the glass fence that encased Obama while he gave his speech last night, I think he should get his own pope mobile. :P Seriously though, I am praying that we don't have to relive the JFK tragedy...
As Barack said -- He is YOUR President too.
I have to add regarding your statement, "As a people, we should hold him responsible for his actions and not give him a free pass based on his color."
As an FYI - colored people don't get free passes or were you asleep the last 2 years? That is it from me. Moving on. . . . yes we all need to work together to clean up the mess from the last 8 years.
I am not responsible for the post above.
And while I am not grinning and smiling, I am proud to witness this historic moment.
I would like to take this chance to say that while Obama did not get my vote yesterday, he will get my support. I hope that he will, with time, allay my concerns, that he will NOT be pushed to the left and that he will govern as a moderate.
Thank you all for the opportunity to express my views and values here at JJP.
I enjoyed the lively debate, but could have done without the name-calling and verbal abuse.
Now, with this victory, I hope that those on both sides of the political spectrum can put aside the hatred and vitriol that has consumed our politics for the past 8 years.
Let's disagree. Let's debate. Let's stand up and fight for what we believe in. But please, let us do so with respect and humility.
I offer my waterboarding service....but ya better find the other "S" before January 20.
You're right; we do have to come together as a country and put aside the partisanship. The most cynical part of me doesn't think it can happen-at least not immediately. I hope I'm wrong.
S, me, you, and other Republicans/conservatives have got to find our way again. Yes, we took a beating last night...and already, we've taken to bemoaning the "death of our nation." The Obama Administration-however long it lasts-won't be the death of America. But it sends a damn strong signal of what we have become...and how far we have to go to fix it.
To the Obama camp: again, congratulations.
And a warning-Republicans went to Washington and became the embodiment of everything that contradicts our beliefs and values. Don't make the same mistake. That is the one lesson you all can take from the GOP.