OBAMA is PRESIDENT!!!!

Im so pleased, i actually shed a tear this morning when i switched the news on at 6am, wtf is all that about?? :lol:

I feel so proud of him and yet im not american and i dont even do politics :lol:

Well done that man 8)
 
absolutely delighted at this

managed to stay up till 2:30 and even then it was clear it was going well

after the last 2 elections - america finally did good
 
basically i could waffle on all day about barack, and have done to most people for a few years now. i agree with nearly all his policy decisions and the rationale/sentiment behind them (as expressed in audacity of hope).

his victory is a victory for democracy everywhere and has shown that even americans can only take so much sh!t, bush is a war criminal who commercialised terror, not try and defend his country against it.

i hope that history will show the parallels to lincoln, jfk and dr. king go far beyond the rhetoric in some campaign speeches.

for me i had a lump in my throat on 2 occasions. 1 obama in berlin (à la JFK) made me truly believe that sí se puede, yes we can. 2 ) ok tears of joy when he spoke this morning and said "we will get there, maybe not in one month or one year or one term, but we will get there" as part of his victory speech (as in dr. king's promised land).

viva obama!!:D:D:D
 
Great news! Electing a Black President (as it debunks the myth that the majority of white americans are institutionally racist) shows that people are truly open to change, and that is the catalyst for real progress.
 
grego said:
basically i could waffle on all day about barack, and have done to most people for a few years now. i agree with nearly all his policy decisions and the rationale/sentiment behind them (as expressed in audacity of hope).

his victory is a victory for democracy everywhere and has shown that even americans can only take so much sh!t, bush is a war criminal who commercialised terror, not try and defend his country against it.

i hope that history will show the parallels to lincoln, jfk and dr. king go far beyond the rhetoric in some campaign speeches.

for me i had a lump in my throat on 2 occasions. 1 obama in berlin (à la JFK) made me truly believe that sí se puede, yes we can. 2 ) ok tears of joy when he spoke this morning and said "we will get there, maybe not in one month or one year or one term, but we will get there" as part of his victory speech (as in dr. king's promised land).

viva obama!!:D:D:D
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I thinks its great he's in, McCain was a definate no no with that stupid gash as running mate.

But the thing that is slightly grating me, is the fact that whatever people say, the reason it was a landslide was because of the colour of his skin.

Most (black) people on the news are bleating on about how amazing it is that he got it (cus he's black) , that they never thought they'd see the day (a black man as president)

Like Johnny has said, it shouldnt matter the colour of his skin, or his religous beliefs, be it muslim or not, its about the 'man' and his policies that should be the most important issue, not the face USA have a black president.
 
weloveliam@space said:
Most (black) people on the news are bleating on about how amazing it is that he got it (cus he's black) , that they never thought they'd see the day (a black man as president)

Like Johnny has said, it shouldnt matter the colour of his skin, or his religous beliefs, be it muslim or not, its about the 'man' and his policies that should be the most important issue, not the fact USA have a black president.
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I agree entirely.

Personally, i think Obama is great and am overjoyed he won. I think his policies will help us brits in the long term too, especially in getting over the financial mess we're all in.

He's infinately better than the bloke with the short arms and a cheek full o' baccie!

:D
 
weloveliam@space said:
But the thing that is slightly grating me, is the fact that whatever people say, the reason it was a landslide was because of the colour of his skin.

Most (black) people on the news are bleating on about how amazing it is that he got it (cus he's black) , that they never thought they'd see the day (a black man as president)

Like Johnny has said, it shouldnt matter the colour of his skin, or his religous beliefs, be it muslim or not, its about the 'man' and his policies that should be the most important issue, not the face USA have a black president.
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I think anyone with a brain will tell you that the color of his skin was hardly the reason for his election. It is quality of his policy, combined with the convergence of events, multiplied by the power of his intellect, the organization of his campaign, and the poorness of his opposition.

Even as a black man, his skin color is way down on my list of reasons for supporting the guy. He could have been green and got my vote. In fact, for a while, I often told people I wished he weren't black because there would have been no question.

But the historical significance still can't be overlooked. I never thought I'd see it in my lifetime, and I grew up in an era of equal opportunity. My parents, who grew up with segregated schools and other injustices, must have certainly never expected to see it.

MARKB said:
Great news! Electing a Black President (as it debunks the myth that the majority of white americans are institutionally racist) shows that people are truly open to change, and that is the catalyst for real progress.
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I think just his background - a man from a broken family with little means, rising to attend the nation's top universities, working in the community, entering public service and rising to the presidency - will help restore worldwide faith in "the American dream". It's a hokey old concept, but it's the reason so many people used to respect the United States. Respect is back!

mambobirdette said:
Im so pleased, i actually shed a tear this morning when i switched the news on at 6am, wtf is all that about?? :lol:
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I was crying like a baby all morning :lol:
 
lets hope us Brits can get "class" out of the way eh and put all our prejudices aside when it comes to our turn! ;)
 
Morbyd said:
I think anyone with a brain will tell you that the color of his skin was hardly the reason for his election. It is quality of his policy, combined with the convergence of events, multiplied by the power of his intellect, the organization of his campaign, and the poorness of his opposition.

Even as a black man, his skin color is way down on my list of reasons for supporting the guy. He could have been green and got my vote. In fact, for a while, I often told people I wished he weren't black because there would have been no question.

But the historical significance still can't be overlooked. I never thought I'd see it in my lifetime, and I grew up in an era of equal opportunity. My parents, who grew up with segregated schools and other injustices, must have certainly never expected to see it.


I think just his background - a man from a broken family with little means, rising to attend the nation's top universities, working in the community, entering public service and rising to the presidency - will help restore worldwide faith in "the American dream". It's a hokey old concept, but it's the reason so many people used to respect the United States. Respect is back!


I was crying like a baby all morning :lol:
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Amen to all of that. Respect to America for having the courage to do what had to be done. Good on ya !
 
Morbyd said:
Even as a black man, his skin color is way down on my list of reasons for supporting the guy. He could have been green and got my vote. In fact, for a while, I often told people I wished he weren't black because there would have been no question.

But the historical significance still can't be overlooked. I never thought I'd see it in my lifetime, and I grew up in an era of equal opportunity. My parents, who grew up with segregated schools and other injustices, must have certainly never expected to see it.
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You're right, the historic significance cant be overlooked. But you cant tell me that there werent ALOT of people who voted mostly becase of his skin colour ? Dont get me wrong, i'm not saying the majority by any means, but alot will have. And anyways his Mom is white ;)

Was it a coincidance that the Democrats two runners were a woman and a coloured man ?? :confused:

I thinks its fantastic he got it, but he sure has taken on funkin difficult job in a very difficult time. Good luck to him !!
 
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