I don't know about you guys but I'm beat today. I just had to stay up to see Obama speak and I'm really glad I did. The best thing about an election like that is for a few moments you can't help but feel incredibly optimistic about the future.
And of course the impact of electing an African American is so significant, I really feel that one day we'll look back on this as being a true turning point in regard to race relations in this country. For years we've heard this talk of how things have improved in that regard, well last night was a clear statement of just how far we have come. It wasn't that long ago when we had such a significant racial divide in this country. Obviously in certain areas of the country the problem still exists and probably will for a long time, but this represents a significant step forward no doubt. It's a good day to be an American.
Bushead
11-05-2008, 12:24 PM
We took over Broad street in Richmond, VA and had a big-ol' block party! It was amazing.
mredskins
11-05-2008, 12:29 PM
We took over Broad street in Richmond, VA and had a big-ol' block party! It was amazing.
I really wanted to go out and celebrate as well. =( Sadly I live mainly around Rep. so there was no dancing in the streets.
firstdown
11-05-2008, 12:45 PM
Congrats goes out to Obama and his history making speech.
johnerotten
11-05-2008, 01:00 PM
i stayed up and watched it too.but i also have to say that mccain's concession speech was class all the way too.i hope playboy offers palinn 5 million to pose nude.i'd but that,would'nt you guys?
Daseal
11-05-2008, 02:46 PM
Playboy is too classy. I'd rather see her in Hustler.
EternalEnigma21
11-05-2008, 05:30 PM
Both of these quotes...ridiculous!
You guys want to talk about biased and racial but then call out rural supporters of a particular candidate as trailer trash? Take a look in the mirror and rethink those statements.
I never called out all rural supporters, but if you stop by the local 711 in culpeper va and hear a bunch of guys in camo talking about taking a shot on that "N****r" when he takes office... I'll call those ignorant fucks whatever I want.
cpayne5
11-05-2008, 05:44 PM
I never called out all rural supporters, but if you stop by the local 711 in culpeper va and hear a bunch of guys in camo talking about taking a shot on that "N****r" when he takes office... I'll call those ignorant fucks whatever I want.
Respectfully, I don't believe that one anecdotal incident justifies the use of the word "rampant". Also, Obama garnered 45% of the vote in Culpeper, which also says something, I believe.
I don't live in Culpeper, btw. I've never been a fan of the place, either. But, I also don't believe your initial, blanket statement is fair.
EternalEnigma21
11-05-2008, 05:51 PM
after re-reading my original statement I realize the error... however if it was one incident I wouldn't be compelled to make the comment...
The trailer park statement was more a dig, but I didn't intend to blanket rural republicans as completely ignorant... especially as I am a rural republican (I just have never voted for a republican president) I have seen my share of ignorant obama supporters as well, and equally racially motivated people voting for him because he's black... but the idea that as a country we are electing a muslim terrorist who is going to let the black panthers take over the fbi and all that bs is completely moronic... and I've heard a lot more of that bs than I ever expected to. It just kind of blows my mind.
Ive heard so much BS about him being a terrorist arab muslim radical racist who hates america its insane. Not just here, but I travelled accross the country this summer and had several instances where I was involved in political discussions and whenever he was brought up people really got ignorant. Not an Isolated incident by any means. Travel outside the city and bring him up... you'll see what I mean...
firstdown
11-05-2008, 06:14 PM
after re-reading my original statement I realize the error... however if it was one incident I wouldn't be compelled to make the comment...
The trailer park statement was more a dig, but I didn't intend to blanket rural republicans as completely ignorant... especially as I am a rural republican (I just have never voted for a republican president) I have seen my share of ignorant obama supporters as well, and equally racially motivated people voting for him because he's black... but the idea that as a country we are electing a muslim terrorist who is going to let the black panthers take over the fbi and all that bs is completely moronic... and I've heard a lot more of that bs than I ever expected to. It just kind of blows my mind.
Ive heard so much BS about him being a terrorist arab muslim radical racist who hates america its insane. Not just here, but I travelled accross the country this summer and had several instances where I was involved in political discussions and whenever he was brought up people really got ignorant. Not an Isolated incident by any means. Travel outside the city and bring him up... you'll see what I mean...
But I guess all those things said about Palin was just part of politics?