Well Folks We Have Our New President
By pyewacket
@pyewacket (43903)
United States
November 4, 2008 10:48pm CST
I don't normally watch TV or the news much, but tonight was different as we in America are witnessing history as the first African-American, Barack Obama is now to be our 44th President.
You may or may not have voted for him, you may have been a die-hard McCain supporter, but that really doesn't matter now does it? I think we as a people now should bond together and hope for nothing but the best for our newly elected President and hope and pray we really do see change for the better. Also no matter whom you supported I think we should send nothing but our best prayers for Obama that he will be safe during his Presidency considering the fact that their may be fanatical parties who may oppose an African-American as President...
Will this truly be a new era for our country? Only time will tell.
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48 responses
@SeishiroX (1093)
• Philippines
5 Nov 08
This is a historical moment for all the world, not just America. I'll bet Obama's policies would be radically different from his predecessors as he has been talking about "change."
What I'm curious to know is:
1) What stance would he take about Iraq?
2) Will he endorse resolutions for additional aid in Africa?
My country, the Philippines, is a close ally of America. I wonder how this new presidency will affect my country's relations with yours.
@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
5 Nov 08
Yes I understand the whole rest of the world was watching our Presidential campaign like hawks. All I can say, I hope Obama makes good his policies of change that he has promised.
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@flowerchilde (12529)
• United States
5 Nov 08
I think both parties mean well.. to me it's just a question of which philosophy will lead to disaster the more quickly.. or less quickly.. (and eventually we will find that out). I actually don't feel like being all that fair right now, but more like the media has been over the last eight years, day after day after day.. hammering its opinion to the nation and world..
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@ScottyM (12)
• Canada
5 Nov 08
No doubt it is a historical moment for America as well as the world. Obama definitely worked hard to get to the position he's in now by playing his cards right throughout his campaign, making few mistakes. It seems to me like he's already got the decision in his head to pull out of Iraq, which is probably the right thing to do in my opinion so long as he makes sure the transition is smooth (just because the United States has problems is no reason to abandon their responsibilities in Iraq's well being.) It also seems likely for Obama to endorse resolutions for additional aid in Africa, perhaps not immediately but in time, and doing so would certainly do wonders for the reputation of the United States in the global community.
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@Trace86 (5030)
• United States
5 Nov 08
I think it is wonderful that he won. He is from my home state of Illinois. He seems like a very levelheaded fellow. I also hope he serves his Presidency safely. McCain's concession speech was lovely. Very calm and conciliatory.
This may seem like a stupid question, but: Barack Obama is also half white in addition to being half black. Why is he always touted as the African American democratic candidate? Why not just the Democratic candidate who happens to have a Kenyan father? Maybe I am just too young to be of the mindset that one drop of blackness in your gene pool makes you black to the exclusion of all else.
@Trace86 (5030)
• United States
5 Nov 08
Thank you for the clarification.
I am surprised that he did that. I wonder if it is because he looks more black than white and has always been tagged as such because of the color of his skin. Sad that he can't think of himself as both. Or better yet, just American.
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@celticrogue (450)
• United States
5 Nov 08
I have found that usually a person takes the race or nationality of their father over that of their mother. My wife was always considered hispanic because her father was hispanic (mexican) while her mother was white (northen european), while her best friend was always considered white because her father was white while her mother was hispanic (mexican). Of course it is all arbitrary anyhow, as both are true, yet only half-truth.
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@zigzagbuddha (4601)
• United States
5 Nov 08
Oh my god, I am truly phucking amazed!!!! Hahahahaha! I never thought it could happen! This is just too funny! I love it!
I was just sitting here wondering what was going on with that fiasco, and here came your discussion answering me, hehehe.
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
5 Nov 08
It really is amazing isn't it? well gee, I guess Tia Faye is out of a job...she won't be able to do her Palin impersonation anymore....LOL
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@betsyraeduke (2670)
• United States
5 Nov 08
I wasn't fond of either of the two major candidate choices, but now that Obama has won I really hope that he can and does change this country for the better as he has promised. I believe that we really are due for a change. I agree that we should bond together in hopes for the best. Regardless of everything, I also have to admit that there is a part of me that finds it exciting to witnessing history. All that aside though, here's to hoping for change for the better!
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
5 Nov 08
Well only time will tell just how much of a real change Obama can do...he's inheriting a lot of shat to deal with isn't he?...
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@celticrogue (450)
• United States
5 Nov 08
I really hope this does signal a new era for America. Maybe, for once, the race issue can be put to rest. I don't think it will ever totally go away, but hopefully this begins an awakening of American society that the color of one's skin is no measure of the skills, talents or character of a man or woman.
I, too, hope that the USA will do was the late President Johnson once said: "Yesterday, we voted as individuals, today we go forward as one." (or something like that).
USA is still the greatest country in the world!
@annjilena (5618)
• United States
5 Nov 08
celticrogue i agree this is history in the making the race isse should be put to rest i don,t think it will but it,s a start for a new era.a man skin color is no longer the main focus his skills and character should be the main point.
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
5 Nov 08
Yes it would be great if the race issue we still have here in American could finally be put to rest. People of "color", not just black, in general have been thought of as being less than human in many cases
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@aerialnavigator (12)
• India
5 Nov 08
yes as obama becomes the president it really changes the course of politics in america because colour divide a very prelavent issu in america begins to lessen
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@yaokai2008 (5)
• China
5 Nov 08
I have just scan that news ,I believe he will be a good president .and I also think he will creat a more beatuful Amerian I wish him.
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@sedel1027 (17846)
• Cupertino, California
5 Nov 08
Yeah I guess we won't know. I am really worried though. My husband is at boot camp right now and even though I didn't like McCain I thought he was a bit more true to his word.
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@sedel1027 (17846)
• Cupertino, California
12 Nov 08
I got a call from him tonight but didn't have a chance to ask. Maybe he will write it in a letter LOL
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
12 Nov 08
What were the reactions of your husband's friends at boot camp about Obama winning?
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@angelface23 (2494)
• United States
5 Nov 08
I voted for him. I am excited to see what he will do to turnt he country around. After the last 8 years I dont think he can f*ck it up anymore than Bush has. My husband voted for McCain and he's realyl upset that Obama won. It wasn't even really close though. Obama was the one who got all the yougn people to get out there and vote. I think he deserved to win. I am looking forward to that income redistribution cause I am so middle class and I need some extra money.
@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
13 Nov 08
I'm glad to know a lot of the younger voters made it a point to go out an vote, that's what probably helped to get Obama in. I don't think younger voters could relate to a candidate that looked like their grandpa.
@sudiptacallingu (10879)
• India
5 Nov 08
As most Americans must surely understand, the USA has a tremendous direct or indirect impact on each an every nation on this planet and we in India were waiting the results with bated breath for the results. For one, the USA outsources a lot of jobs to India and the recent economic slump has laid off many workers here. Secondly, whether outsourcing itself stays or not, depends a lot on govt policies so we’ll see what’s Obama’s stand on this. Thirdly we’ll see what’s his stand on Iraq and Afghanistan is, as Islamic terrorism in India is on the rise mainly because of late, India has been hobnobbing with the USA, a country which many Muslims view as their enemy no. 1. Fourthly, many students look forward to studying in the USA and their future is at stake too, as many of them have taken huge bank loans to finance the expenditure. There are many other issues too, but your post was very nice and in the correct spirit. We all just hope that he does something better, something which will be beneficial to the entire world. As it is, he will go down in history as the first black president of the USA, I hope he has many other good deeds to his name.
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
9 Nov 08
For the past few months I have indeed understood how the rest of the world views the goings on of what happens here in USA. I had done a discussion about a month ago, asking non-Americans who they were wishing our next president would be and about 99 percent said Obama...like wow! So I imagine a lot of non-USA folks are indeed happy with the results. Now we just have to hope and pray that he will keep his word on his promises. All I know I would never want to be President and have to straighten out all the mess from so many years..he has his hands full to say the least
@sudiptacallingu (10879)
• India
11 Nov 08
I at least would like to wish him all the best…not only the USA but the world definitely needs a change in the positive direction
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@rsa101 (38166)
• Philippines
5 Nov 08
I guess America needs a person just like you are. A pretty coold American that is open and accepting to the changes the majority of voters have chosen. That is Democracy at work within you and it is just right that each and everyone should accept what the majority chose in practicing their right to vote.
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
12 Nov 08
Well I am glad he won, as I did vote for him...now lets hope he really does make a change for the better in our country
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@venus7992000 (46)
• United States
5 Nov 08
I agree with you completely. It is time we all band together to support our new president. Things have been bad for a while and this is the time for much needed change, and only if we work together no matter what the race of our president will we succeed. I wish the best for President Obama and all of us.
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
12 Nov 08
I just hope he can keep his promises to us....there's an awful lot to work out there...a real mess if you ask me.
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@snowy22315 (182028)
• United States
5 Nov 08
I pray that President Obama will be safe and well protected during his tenure as President. His parallels with Kennedy and even Lincoln are close. Hopefully security has evolved to the point that it is less than a risk than ever before.
Long live President Obama!
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
13 Nov 08
I remember hearing that while Obama was campaigning that he was surrounded with more Secret Service agents to protect him that the President ever has. I suppose that he'll have to have that protection more than ever now.
@Bethany1202 (3431)
• United States
5 Nov 08
I do pray for nothing but the best for our country and everyone in the world, actually.
No matter who you voted for, I agree, we should all come together as a community, country, human population, and work together... Sadly, I doubt that will happen.
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
5 Nov 08
we can only hope that yes, maybe our country can really come together and work together or at least the beginnings of it.
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@whiteheron (4222)
• United States
5 Nov 08
I am praying that all people, on both sides of the aisle,
will now make the decision to come together,
to work together,
and to heal this land and its people.
We are all Americans.
We are a people in need of healing.
Let us remember that all of those who are living here
are part of the same family.
We are all brothers and sisters,
with many faces, forms, beliefs, ideas, wishes,
hopes, prayers, and dreams.
We are all unique Creations...
Yet we are all one people.
We all have a responsibility
to reach out to heal each other
and also to accept our own healing.
Let us choose to accept that responsibility
and to heal each other and ourselves...
so that the next four years will see us all
in a better place than we are now,
so that our children and their children
and all those who come after us
will be better because we were here,
alive and breathing here in this moment.
I pray for all peoples for all are my relations.
All of you are my relations...
I breathe out with love for you all now.
And am thankful to be able to do so.
It is a good thing to be alive in this day of changes...
One more page of life has been written on.
One more dream has been realized for many.
One more day has set...
and I for one am happy...
Peace to all.
Peace to all.
Peace to all.
Amen
Aho
Om
@whiteheron (4222)
• United States
9 Nov 08
Yes I did. Thanks for letting me know that you liked it.
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@Kowgirl (3490)
• United States
5 Nov 08
We still have to wait to see ...
The electoral votes in December is what will clench the deal.
In some states the elector can go against what the people voted
and cast the vote in favor of the opposing party. This was done
when Bush got re-elected. So don't put your cart before the horse
so fast. And to be a true African-American he would have to be born
in Africa and then became an American. Just because his biological
father was African doesn't make him one. He ran for president on this lie,
passing himself as "black" when he was of mixed race.
He who speaks with forked tongue is not a good choice for any government office.
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
13 Nov 08
Unfortunately that seems to be the "politically" correct term in African American, just as other people call themselves Irish-American, German-American, whatever, and I guess he just identifies more with his African heritage than white, so I don't know if it's necessarily a lie though
@us2owls (1681)
• United States
5 Nov 08
Well Kowgirl - from the news last night Obama will have well over 300 electoral votes - far more than the 270 he needed. I agree with you - Obama has turned his back on the white race in him - another question that bothers me - he still hasn't produced his birth certificate - his sister was ordered out of the country by a judge for over-staying the 90 days for someone witout a visa - this plainly states she is not American so what made him any different. We might have had two firsts in the Presidency elected yesterday - a mixed race President and a non- US citizen. I guess we will just have to wait and see.
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@sumofalltears (3988)
• United States
5 Nov 08
Undoubtedly we have a new President, but I can honestly say I don't like him any better now than I did before and that it troubles me because I think we have a black President because he is black not because he is the best one for the job. I guess what I am saying is that I resent having a President just because he is black.
I felt right from the beginning that he was capitalizing on the fact that he was black and I think that is just as racist as the KKK. I think he has biten off more than he can chew and I hope the country can survive him.
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
9 Nov 08
I can't help wondering if McCain would have won if he hadn't chosen Palin as his VP...that was a really wrong move on his part.
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@nanajanet (4436)
• United States
9 Nov 08
I come from a different point of view. You see, I believe that some things were meant to be and the outcome was inevitable.
I do not recall at any time that Obama capitalized on the fact that he is PART black. If he has, I would really like the links to the articles or videos about that. I never like to make a statement unless I am ready to back it up. It just makes sense.
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@lanina911 (103)
• United States
5 Nov 08
he is president because he is right for the job not because of his skin this was a political race not an ethnic one because if that was the case mccain would have won. Some people are just too ignorant to admit it. Palio was mccain's downfall.
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@sharra1 (6340)
• Australia
5 Nov 08
Yippee!! I am so glad. I really do hope that this could be a new era for your country. He has an awful mess to try and fix and there was a Yale professor on last night saying it could still get worse before it gets better. I hope he is wrong but only time can tell.
I do hope that he can turn the country around and make life better for many people.
@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
12 Nov 08
I actually feel sorry for him as he has a real mess to clean up in our government
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@nanajanet (4436)
• United States
5 Nov 08
We should always back our government but we should also let them know if they are not doing their jobs. Re-electing politicians that do not do their job is just dumb. I am glad the Bush era is done. I feel Bushwacked and hope that this new president will do the job that he hopes and plans to do.
I have to say that he is an absolutely wonderful speaker. No president is perfect, but they do not run the country alone. My prayers are with all of them that they will remain safe and will be guided to do the best job possible.
I am glad that a new barrier has been broken, just like when JFK was elected as the first young president and the first Catholic president. It shows how our country has grown and, although more work needs to be done to fight racism, this is proof that Americans are learning that color is only a shell.
Time will tell and let us hope that it is good. No miracles are expected, but just a good man doing a good job. Let us pray hard for that.
@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
9 Nov 08
Yes we really do need to pray hard that Obama can straighten all the messes that have gone on so long, I sure don't envy him in his multitude of tasks he needs to do and whatever plans he does put forth I hope he gets support from the other political leaders in Congress.
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@TessWhite (3146)
• United States
5 Nov 08
I was thrilled with the results of the election. And I was excited to know that my one little vote played a tiny part in Obama winning. I hope our country can not turn around and get back on track. And that the "change" we all have voted to get helps to make our country strong and happy once again.
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
13 Nov 08
Yes this country really does need a change for the better and hope Obama can do those changes
@mikeshaws (141)
• Canada
5 Nov 08
Congratulations!Your country to elect anew president.I belive that Obamma led by the Americans will live better and more efficient response to the cunrent finanical crisis. Americans are the best of luck.
@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
9 Nov 08
I think a lot of us here are hoping for the best for Obama. Sure feel sorry for him..he has an awful lot of mess to clean up in our government