Political Notes

By Ordnanceman

November 5, 2008 5:41 AM | Link to this

Sad thing is, 96% of blacks voted for Obama, not because of his knowledge, but because of his skin color. Welcome to the United States of we’re screwed!

By Sarah

November 5, 2008 6:12 AM | Link to this

It was reported that 92% of blacks voted for Obama. 91% of blacks voted for John Kerry and 91% of blacks voted for Al Gore. Blacks would have voted in high numbers for any Democratic candidate, especially with the times that we currently face. Congrats to President Elect Obama.

By MissRabbit

November 5, 2008 6:45 AM | Link to this

This whole notion that “96% of blacks voted for Obama because he is black” is so old. We are human just like everyone else and we have the ability to think and vote for who we think will be the best presidential elect for our country today.

You don’t hear us going on about how some white people only voted for McCain because they refused to look past the tone of Obamas skin.

Get over it - Obama has won and it is time for a change. Wether you like it or not. Wether you choose to stick to your notion that all blacks voted for him because he was black, rather than the fact that a majority of blacks are Democrats anyway. So really did you think they would vote for McCain. Seems like people like you are the ones who are really afraid. You are afraid of change, you are afraid of seeing someone who isn’t white take over this country. So admit it. That’s why you run your rants about blacks this and its the blacks that voted for him.

NEWSFLASH: You saw a wonderful blend of individuals filled with hope on that tv screen last night in Chicago, New York, LA and elsewhere and in all different races and religions who refuse to be stuck and cast times and thoughts of the 1960s.

What did you see in Arizona? Mood was boring and somber and dead.

Congratulations to Obama.

By MissRabbit

November 5, 2008 6:45 AM | Link to this

This whole notion that “96% of blacks voted for Obama because he is black” is so old. We are human just like everyone else and we have the ability to think and vote for who we think will be the best presidential elect for our country today.

You don’t hear us going on about how some white people only voted for McCain because they refused to look past the tone of Obamas skin.

Get over it - Obama has won and it is time for a change. Wether you like it or not. Wether you choose to stick to your notion that all blacks voted for him because he was black, rather than the fact that a majority of blacks are Democrats anyway. So really did you think they would vote for McCain. Seems like people like you are the ones who are really afraid. You are afraid of change, you are afraid of seeing someone who isn’t white take over this country. So admit it. That’s why you run your rants about blacks this and its the blacks that voted for him.

NEWSFLASH: You saw a wonderful blend of individuals filled with hope on that tv screen last night in Chicago, New York, LA and elsewhere and in all different races and religions who refuse to be stuck and cast times and thoughts of the 1960s.

What did you see in Arizona? Mood was boring and somber and dead.

Congratulations to Obama.

By MissRabbit

November 5, 2008 6:47 AM | Link to this

This whole notion that “96% of blacks voted for Obama because he is black” is so old. We are human just like everyone else and we have the ability to think and vote for who we think will be the best presidential elect for our country today.

You don’t hear us going on about how some white people only voted for McCain because they refused to look past the tone of Obamas skin.

Get over it - Obama has won and it is time for a change. Wether you like it or not. Wether you choose to stick to your notion that all blacks voted for him because he was black, rather than the fact that a majority of blacks are Democrats anyway. So really did you think they would vote for McCain. Seems like people like you are the ones who are really afraid. You are afraid of change, you are afraid of seeing someone who isn’t white take over this country. So admit it. That’s why you run your rants about blacks this and its the blacks that voted for him.

NEWSFLASH: You saw a wonderful blend of individuals filled with hope on that tv screen last night in Chicago, New York, LA and elsewhere and in all different races and religions who refuse to be stuck and cast times and mindset of the 1960s.

What did you see in Arizona? Mood was boring and somber and dead.

Congratulations to Obama.

By Get Real Mildred

November 5, 2008 6:55 AM | Link to this

The Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson, Rose Glover and Mildred Council kind of politics didn’t win. The race hustlers lost last night Mildred, you just aren’t smart enough to realise it yet.

By Melbabe

November 5, 2008 7:46 AM | Link to this

Ha-llelujah! hallelujah, hallelujah, Ha-llelujah! ha-lle-lu-jah!

Thank God president-elect Obama won!!

By Jae

November 5, 2008 7:53 AM | Link to this

I am so proud to be an American and Democrate!!! I’m going on the record that I voted for him not based on skin color but on the principles that he stands for. When I looked at him last night and saw the blend of different ethinicities….it was a beautiful thing. I can feel that the Change is here and now!!! The speech was eloquently spoken……..McCain took the high road and bowed out gracefully. I know that President Obama will have a tough road ahead of him but I feel confident that we can become a PROUD NATION again!!! I would like to say thank-you to everyone know matter what color nor nationality that voted last night for the CHANGE!!! WE BARACKED THE VOTE YESTERDAY!!

By Sad But True

November 5, 2008 8:22 AM | Link to this

The celebration will come to halt quick - when everyone realizes that there life will be the same next year and four years later. No one will be in a better place just because we have President Obama.

By Melbabe

November 5, 2008 8:46 AM | Link to this

We are ALREADY in a better place, because we have proven that democracy is still alive. Hope is power. The people have spoken!

By Reality

November 5, 2008 9:03 AM | Link to this

Let’s look at the big picture. History has been made and it is certainly a time to be proud of this moment; especially for those who witnessed the horrific days of Jim Crow. But this is not a time for jubilation and cockiness, it is a time for prayer. Prayer that President-elect Obama will lead by faith. Prayer that he will be led by wisdom, love, faith, and respect for ALL people with all points of view. Finally, I sincerely hope that we can move past the frustrations of the past and build a bright future. As a black man I hope now more than ever my generation and those that follow will really follow his example and take the obstacles that were laid before us (some by self-affliction) and use them as motivation to grow as a people and no longer use them as an excuse for not growing. Barack Obama has illustrated (as if we really needed another example given those who have paved the way before now such as Colin Powell, Bill Cosby, etc.) that if you are willing to play by the rules, be patient, and have a strong core of faith and self-respect, even the impossible is now possible.

By Melbabe

November 5, 2008 9:09 AM | Link to this

Not a time for jubilation? Are you nuts? You can pray and be jubilant! I agree that cockiness is not called for. But celebration, praise, jubilation, jumping up and down, shouting whoopee, all of our excitement and happiness is deserved and proper. We should celebrate.

By Jane

November 5, 2008 9:11 AM | Link to this

I’d rather Colin Powell be President than Obama. You are the company you keep.

You should really be praying..not celebrating.

By Jane

November 5, 2008 9:12 AM | Link to this

I’d rather Colin Powell be President than Obama. You are the company you keep.

You should really be praying..not celebrating.

By Melbabe

November 5, 2008 9:22 AM | Link to this

Jane, the entire world is celebrating. Haven’t you had your TV on? Millions in this country cried out with joy last night, and many more millions around the world. We will celebrate, and it’s because this win is an absolute repudiation of the policies of the last 8 years. Colin Powell was PART OF the policies of the last 8 years. This election is a repudiation of that. Barack Obama is a fresh breath of air.

By ugh

November 5, 2008 9:47 AM | Link to this

I agree with “sad but true” obama is a bunch of pretty words and is a weak person. I am terrified at the thought of him being commander in chief of a military. He hasn’t served his country in any way, shape, or form a day in his life. He bows to allah, slumlords, and terrorists. The good news is the dems didn’t get their fillibuster free congress that they wanted..ha ha ha…sorry dems but socialism is going to be fought from both sides!

By ugh

November 5, 2008 9:48 AM | Link to this

I agree with “sad but true” obama is a bunch of pretty words and is a weak person. I am terrified at the thought of him being commander in chief of a military. He hasn’t served his country in any way, shape, or form a day in his life. He bows to allah, slumlords, and terrorists. The good news is the dems didn’t get their fillibuster free congress that they wanted..ha ha ha…sorry dems but socialism is going to be fought from both sides!

By Melbabe

November 5, 2008 9:54 AM | Link to this

What a bunch of whiners! Nothing you can say can squelch the joyous, life-changing, world-changing election we’ve just experienced. Praise God we have a kind, compassionate, reasonable, brilliant man in charge now. Maybe God really does answer prayer, because we sure did pray hard. The American people deserve this for a change.

By Get Right With God..AND do it NOW!

November 5, 2008 10:04 AM | Link to this

What a sorry bunch of losers to sit here and post pure hatred becuase your guy lost.

GET OVER IT YOUR PRESIDENT IS BLACK AND HE’S ALSO HIGHLY INTELLIGENT AND QUALIFIED FOR THE POSITION!

Sorry if that doesn’t support all of the stereotypes about people of color that you have clinged to all of your life. Maybe you should examine yourself and stop wallowing in ignorance.

There are successful people of ALL RACES. There are criminals and lowlifes of ALL RACES. There are extremely hard working people of ALL RACES. There are people of ALL RACES who are Christians and place God at the center of their lives. AND so on.. and so on…

My advice is that you learn humility, and grace, and how to love one another REGARDLESS of race. In other words, you better “get right with GOD” because if you believe what you profess to believe then you KNOW that hate does not align it self with true Christian values ANY day of the week!

By To OrdinanceMan

November 5, 2008 10:07 AM | Link to this

Ordinanceman…it’s amazing that you have the ability to read the minds of 96% of black people. You should put that talent to good use..I’m sure the Republican party is looking for someone just like you today!

By Dr. Know

November 5, 2008 10:14 AM | Link to this

Watching the obamaics was almost too laughable if it wasn’t such a sad day for the country. A coalition of the young and naive, the self-entitled and self-interested vote in a man whose agenda is a massive expansion of the welfare state and the proposition that there is a free lunch. For all you aggrieved obama fans out there, try looking into yourselves to explain your dissatisfaction in a free world instead of to government and into the wallets of those who are actually productive and self-reliant. All the students and starbucks workers celebrating will be in for a rude awaking - obama’s policies are classic recipes for economic stagnation, health care is not going to become cheaper only forceably paid for by the productive and peace does not come with accomodationist policies. Obama’s election is nothing more than old time chicago politics - buy your way into office by promising the foolish a handout and blame your failure on business and the productive. Our economic situation today is nothing more than the outcome of democratic social engineering in the housing market - and we’re about to double down lead by the genius of the triumberate of ignorance. Priceless.

By RC

November 5, 2008 10:17 AM | Link to this

NEWFLASH… He’s half white!

By RC

November 5, 2008 10:19 AM | Link to this

NEWFLASH… He’s half white!

By RC

November 5, 2008 10:22 AM | Link to this

NEWFLASH… He’s half white!

By Dear Dr. Know (not!)

November 5, 2008 10:23 AM | Link to this

Dr. Know

You’re a sad sad man but amusing at the same time. Keep spewing that drivel it only bolsters us Obamaniacs for the re election in 2012!

By RC

November 5, 2008 10:25 AM | Link to this

NEWFLASH… He’s half white!

By Melbabe

November 5, 2008 10:25 AM | Link to this

So true. The majority of Americans are tired of the hate and lies, and our vote proved it. The more the right spews that stuff, the longer we’ll stay in power!

By scared to death

November 5, 2008 10:51 AM | Link to this

The majority of African Americans did not vote for Obama for his knowledge…it was for his skin color. Let’s take Colin Powell for instance. He is a known Republican, and he voted for Obama, most likely because he is black. Remember the obscene comment Jesse Jackson made about Obama being an idiot? But yet he was crying (in excitement) on tv last night because a black man now runs our country. As sad as it is, it’s all about the skin color. Best of luck to Obama.

By scared to death

November 5, 2008 10:54 AM | Link to this

The majority of African Americans did not vote for Obama for his knowledge…it was for his skin color. Let’s take Colin Powell for instance. He is a known Republican, and he voted for Obama, most likely because he is black. Remember the obscene comment Jesse Jackson made about Obama being an idiot? But yet he was crying (in excitement) on tv last night because a black man now runs our country. As sad as it is, it’s all about the skin color. Best of luck to Obama.

By scared to death

November 5, 2008 10:55 AM | Link to this

The majority of African Americans did not vote for Obama for his knowledge…it was for his skin color. Let’s take Colin Powell for instance. He is a known Republican, and he voted for Obama, most likely because he is black. Remember the obscene comment Jesse Jackson made about Obama being an idiot? But yet he was crying (in excitement) on tv last night because a black man now runs our country. As sad as it is, it’s all about the skin color. Best of luck to Obama.

By scared to death

November 5, 2008 10:57 AM | Link to this

The majority of African Americans did not vote for Obama for his knowledge…it was for his skin color. Let’s take Colin Powell for instance. He is a known Republican, and he voted for Obama, most likely because he is black. Remember the obscene comment Jesse Jackson made about Obama being an idiot? But yet he was crying (in excitement) on tv last night because a black man now runs our country. As sad as it is, it’s all about the skin color. Best of luck to Obama.

By cj

November 5, 2008 11:00 AM | Link to this

well put, Dr. Know. i agree 100%. All we can do now is HOPE that we are wrong.

By Melbabe

November 5, 2008 11:17 AM | Link to this

“Scared to Death,” you don’t have a clue what you are talking about. Colin Powell laid out EXACTLY why he supports Obama on Meet the Press. Your comments are racist and disgusting! Most Americans are tired of that kind of stuff. I hope you’ll eventually catch up with the rest of us.

By America Needs to Pray

November 5, 2008 11:37 AM | Link to this

Obama did not receive my vote, and it was not based on his skin color. I had to vote for the person who lined up the closest to the word of God. Obama was not that person. He supports same-sex marriage, abortion, partial-birth abortion and cloning. It’s a sad day when we choose someone with those morals to lead our nation.

By Melbabe

November 5, 2008 11:46 AM | Link to this

Give it up! The GOP is not THE party of God or the Bible. Many Christians are Democrats and see Obama as exemplifying Christ’s example far better than many recent candidates and presidents.

By brenda

November 5, 2008 11:47 AM | Link to this

His mother was white!! He has not made this about race from day one…..everyone talks about bad associations. What about the good people he has surrounded himself with? And to you Jane I’m sure you have not always been with the “good company” you keep. People who want to judge President-Elect Obama by his company next time think about your own company!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By Assumptions

November 5, 2008 12:36 PM | Link to this

Once again, just because 93% of African Americans voted for Obama, means the reason was because of race, To all of you who posted that that is just a hypothesis with no research behind, Have you personally conducted a study and asked a percentage of the black community, why they voted? Yes Obama is black which would make any AA proud, but I belive that they voted for him because he understands what is best for all people, that includes, black, white, chinese, asian, elderly, young, rich and poor and is working towards a solution to improve the constant problems in our nation. For the Christian community and by the way I am a Christian, I don’t believe in everything that Obama stands for, but I believe in health care for all, reduced taxes for families under 250,000 yearly, and it is kind of funny that most Republicans who are Christians support the war. When clearly it says in the Bible, vengence is Mine and Let God fight your battles, also in the last days that that countries will rise against countries with is not apart of God’s Plan. So please read your bibles completely before you respond.

By wls

November 5, 2008 2:20 PM | Link to this

A lot of you need to quit thinking that people voted for Obama because of the of his skin. If you think that way, then you are a racist. McCain only hurt himself in this election. Back in 2006, McCain was ahead in a lot of the polls to win the election. In 2007, McCain was still ahead in the polls. However, in 2008, he stumbled into some problems. First, McCain took a photo op with George W. Bush, which gave an impression of a third term of Bush, if we voted for McCain. Second, His pick of Sara Palin as his Vice President. She really hurt his campaign by chasing away a lot moderate conservatives. Third, both McCain’s and Palin’s remarks on small town community organizers did not boil over well. Fourth, McCain labeled us all prisoners, which made it seem he would say anything just to get elected. Fifth, McCain’s Healthcare plan scared the devil out of a lot of Senior citizens. They will not vote for someone that wants to cut over 800 billion dollars from the Medicare and Medicaide programs. That is why Florida was one by Obama. Barack Obama excelled in every Presidential Debate over John McCain. Obama won the election, due to his charisma, intelligence, and campaign for change. McCain and fellow Republicans tried to win the election in the end by labeling Obama as a socialist, having terrorist connections and picking at his “lack” of experience. All of these were clearly acts of desperation to sway us from voting for Obama. Finally, a huge reason for Obama winning the election is people are tired of the trickle down economics of the Republican party. America has been in complete control by the Republican party for 12 years, along with having Bush as President for 8 of those years. Now, with a Democratic President, and having complete Democratic control over the House and Senate. We will be able to see the changes our country desperately needs. Instead of downing why Obama was elected President, try to support him in his efforts in rebuilding America!!!

By Sonya

November 5, 2008 4:27 PM | Link to this

Just accept that Republicans have set the bar pretty low thanks to George W. Bush. There is no way we will be worse off in an Obama presidency than we are right now. It is a shame that all of the lies put out by the Republican party about Obama are being believed. Though I didn’t vote for John McCain I still respect his service and love of this country. I didn’t buy into anyone’s negativity about either canidate and just stuck to the facts. That’s what all of us should have the sense to do. Figure out what you can do for your country and stop complaining.

By wls

November 5, 2008 5:25 PM | Link to this

Dr. Know, You can not put all the blame on the Democrats, since it is mainly the Republicans fault. Our economic conditions is caused by the current government spending and billion dollar tax breaks. The war on Iraq cost 7 billion a month to finance. The government recently gave Big Oil a 18 billion tax break, because Shell claimed if they did not get this releif would lead to outsourcing Americans jobs, this is priceless. You are somewhat right about the Democrats starting the trend. As the Clinton’s Administration loosened mortgage restrictions so first-time buyers could qualify for loans they could get approved in the past. However, it was the same goal for the Bush Administrations to increase home ownership as well. Also, there was a SEC regulatory ruling in 2004 that gave financial institutions the ability to take on more debt. In 2007, 5 institutions reported to have over a 4 trillion debt. A housing bubble was caused around 2000, when the Federal Reserve inflation figures were flawed.
Both Democrats and Republicans can be blamed for this mess. The Democrats started the trend and the Republicans contributed further by calling for further deregulaton of institutions, like Fannie Mae and Lehman Brothers, and handing out billion dollar tax breaks to Big Oil and Big Business. Maybe, you should do your research before you post your information. Your biased nature seems to get the best of you.

By Good Luck

November 5, 2008 6:23 PM | Link to this

To the Dems who voted Democrat, When the price of gas goes above $5 a gallon and when your electric bill goes up, you can’t blame the Republicans now. Guess what, the Congressional dems are already talking banning off shore drilling again. Plus Obama admitted this weekend that he plans to eliminate coal as a source energy. Now on to Iraq, do you really think Obama will pull out the troops. Believe me after his briefing today, it probably will not happen on his proposed time table. Congratulations dems for giving us higher taxes, higher energy cost and higher oil prices.

By wls

November 5, 2008 6:23 PM | Link to this

America Needs to Pray,

You are a religious fanatic. McCain stands no where closer to God than Obama. I bet you McCain supports the Death Penalty, which a lot of countries are against. Those countries believe that the Death Penalty goes against the Word of God. There is nothing wrong with Pro Choice and will never disappear. It is better than the alternative, which is illegal abortions, where women had to go to chop shops. Yeah, Bush tried his hand in banning abortion. However, his move proved to fail by the National Abortion Federation blocking the enforcement of the law in 2003. You can also say George W. Bush has been fighting a losing battle in banning same sex marriage. We have something called separation between church and state. This is to prevent the conservative ideology on religion from influencing politics. I guess you are going to pray for a long while.

By Lets see

November 5, 2008 6:40 PM | Link to this

I was a McCain supporter. I’m still a Republican. I was upset last night because not because a white lost to a bi-racial man (thats right—he’s half white, part Arabic and part black), but because McCain didn’t do his job in efficient matter. What surprised me more than anything was the Senate. For the last 3 years, they have not accomplised anything. They have been known as the ‘do nothing Congress”. Yet the Dems still have the majority. I have admit things will get passed, but will they be things that are beneficial to our country. Only time will tell. Now it is time to put our partisan issues aside and accept our new president. I’m proud to say we have reached a new era, one that the famous civil rights people worked hard to accomplish. We have a president that appears to be African American although like many of us, he has multiple nationalities in his family background. After all, we are a melting pot.

So congratulations Dems. I hope the next four years is what you are expecting.

By To WLS

November 5, 2008 6:53 PM | Link to this

For basic info for you.

The Bible does support the death penality. Get a concordance and look it up. Secondly try to read the Bible and you will make the connection that our government was sent up based on the Bible. The Isrealite government is set up for similar to our government. Our founding fathers wanted our nation to be Christian based but they also wanted people to choose how they wanted to worship without fear of being punished. All and all, our country’s foundation is based on Christian priniples. You may think this is silly, but to many people it isn’t.

By wls

November 5, 2008 7:21 PM | Link to this

Good Luck,

I think that the Republicans have been in control of the economy for the past 12 years. How come you conservative nuts seem to always put the blame on the Democrats, when things are bad??? Also, I am glad they are banning offshore drilling. It will not cut the cost of gasoline for our consumption. A lot of factors have to be involved first. One the current cost of crude oil and the amount of barrels produced by off shore drilling. Plus, to drill in Alaska would be very expensive. Also, drilling in the Gulf of Mexico requires permits. Besides, about a fourth of our oil is already coming from offshore wells. We should also eliminate coal as a source energy. We can utilize the sun and wind to produce a lot of our energy. The Federal government should give out vouchers to homeowners to enable them to install solar cells to their houses. You saying the Democrats created higher taxes, higher energy prices, and higher oil prices is way off base. You can think Bush’s economic and foreign affair policies. I thought one of reasons Bush declared war on Iraq was to protect our National Security, by protecting the oil supplies in the Middle East. The price of gas will never go beyond $5 dollars a gallon. You just hope for the worst for Obama and the Democrats. This way of thinking is pathetic. Look, you Repulicans had your chance in the spotlight. We had to put up with a Republican President, along with a Republican controlled Congress. The Republican trickle down economics proved to be fatal to our economy. Now, it is time for the Democrats to repair the Republican screw ups of deregulation, billion dollar tax breaks to Big Oil and Big Business and finally putting an end to the Iraq War. A war that should not have been declared in the first place. Yeah, you Republicans are so innocent.

By wls

November 5, 2008 7:29 PM | Link to this

To WLS,

It is silly when people keep on thinking religion has anything to do with politics. Keep religion at the churches and your homes. Leave it out of the political machine.

By Good Luck

November 5, 2008 8:36 PM | Link to this

WLS,

You made some interesting points. Some I agree with, some I don’t. I would like to point one thing out. Bush has been president for 8 years, Clinton was president before him. Clinton is a Democrat. The Republicans had the majority in Congress until 3 years ago. The screwed up ecomony is a nonpartisan issue not a democrat or republican issue. Also the start of the downfall of the ecomony started back in the Carter administration. Both Democrats and Republicans failed to stop the cascade and they failed to regulate the multi-billion dollar company that affect the economy. This can be blamed on both parties. Although I am a Republican. I vote on the issues not the party. If I feel one candidate is more qualified, they get my vote regardless of their party. It is illogical and irresponsible to vote just one party and not look at the issues.

wls. You seem like a very angry person. You seem to put people down a lot. It seems almost like everybody else is wrong. You can not have a reasonable discussion with someone with this ego problem.

By Melbabe

November 5, 2008 9:14 PM | Link to this

WLS does not sound like an angry person at all. I’ve noticed that Republicans on this board have a habit of accusing those who don’t agree with them of being angry. WLS makes a lot of sense.

By wls

November 5, 2008 9:49 PM | Link to this

Good Luck,

I stated in an earlier post that it was both parties fault for the current economic woes. I am not an angry person. I am upset at some people saying it is always the Democrats fault. I am also upset that people claim Obama was elected, due to the color of his skin. I am upset that some people say that Obama is redistributing the wealth. I am upset that some people say the Democrats can finally get that welfare check and so on. I would have voted for McCain. However, I felt he would not fit the bill to become President. We do not need another 4 years of Bush. You say that you do not vote on party lines, however, your comments on your first post proves otherwise. Just because I am right on the issues, does not make me an angry person.

By Dr. Know

November 6, 2008 11:07 AM | Link to this

You can also say George W. Bush has been fighting a losing battle in banning same sex marriage. But it just got banned in Cali, by the people who live there no less, which in most cases will pass just about anything. Maybe if you got some of that angry crowd that rushed into the streets in L.A. to play for the Raiders they could make a tackle and wouldn’t be in the debacle they’re in ;-)

By Dr. Know

November 6, 2008 4:57 PM | Link to this

WLS I am upset that some people say that Obama is redistributing the wealth.

Are you upset at Obama because he said that. And I quote, “OBAMA: It’s not that I want to punish your success; I just want to make sure that everybody who is behind you that they’ve got a chance to success, too. I think when you spread the wealth around, it’s good for everybody.”

Discuss….