I am so proud to be an Amercian!

[kaykay]

This is so sad that this thread has to come to this yet again. Cant we just have one thread to let people be happy and stop the bashing?? I dont understand why people cant be as gracious as McCain was and give their support to our new President. No matter who got elected I would support until they do something to make me not support them.

Nothing is going to be fixed over night. It took years for our country to get in this shape and its going to take years to get us out of this mess no matter who got elected.

* The only thing we have to fear is fear itself * --FDR

 

[Nathan Luszcz]

It'll take decades to undo the damage that a government that is entirely one party or the other can do in a matter of months.

 

[tagalong]

Nathan - we understand you are unhappy and you are entitled to your opinion - but what makes you so sure everything will be as dismal as you seem to want it to be? It won't.

And even if McCain was elected - it would take more than four years to fix this mess. He even stated that.

When both McCain (in an awesome speech like the McCain of old) and Obama (another great speech) called for unity and moving forward and coming together ... it is a shame that only one day later some seem determined to be pulling things apart... JMO.

 

[Nathan Luszcz]

I'm not sure which of them could fix things quicker... I actually think that Obama's party can fix the current problems faster. However, that crisis is only one part of the soon-to-be-president's platform. There is a LOT more to this guy than this one issue. THOSE parts are what will destroy the American dream. That's what we need to be afraid of! Go into this with eyes open, so we can STOP things when they start to go too far!

 

[LowriseMinis]

You know, with economic struggle comes new opportunities.

I'm going to get into the niche market of selling tinfoil hats!

 

[tagalong]

That's what we need to be afraid of! Go into this with eyes open, so we can STOP things when they start to go too far!

Fear this. Fear that.

I guess America decided not to be told what they should fear - and everyone who entered a voting booth did so with their eyes open... hoping for better times... and change. No matter which candidate they chose. Change is what every election is about - and change does not mean the formation of a Socialist state. You take a bit of this, discard a bit of that.... and find a way to make the country better.

Thanks you for the FDR quote, kaykay... it bears repeating...

* The only thing we have to fear is fear itself * --FDR

... and I guess that my concerns about some of the bashing continuing even after the election was said and done were a bit valid. Unfortunately. But it is only the second day in... and come January things may have smoothed out... and the country will move into the future more United.

 

[hobbyhorse23]

Obama will:
start the Department of Peace which will oversee every gov agency and every aspect of your life.

Wait, I thought that was the Homeland Security Agency?

Create a government agency in charge of all volunteer work in this country, coordinate it, make sure our children do 14 weeks of forced volunteer work.

"Forced volunteer work." Now THERE's an oxymoron!

He isn't putting them in labor camps, he's encouraging them to actually GIVE BACK. How horrible. Kids don't like to learn to share initially either, but we still make them do it. This is no different.

It was the basis of his campaign... he's either a failure or a lier if they DON'T come true. I'm not against HIM, I'm against his ideas. American people voted for him because of false promises, not what people here are saying (myself included). People like the woman who was crying because Obama will pay her morgage and her fuel.

So true Nathan...

Problem is, many many of his supporters are saying they don't care if he comes through on his promises or not, as long as he got elected....doesn't make much sense to me. I'm hoping that many of his promises do not happen.

So basically you guys hated him because of his promises, now ya'll hate him because he hypothetically might not keep them. Would you please make up your minds already??

You're taking Catch 22 to an extreme. I understand you're scared and uncertain and feel there is no hope now and that is a very scary place to be. I know- we've all been there in the last few months! But since you can't change it, could you try being just the tiniest bit optimistic? It won't hurt anything and you never know, it might help.

I have to admit I really resent this line: "American people voted for him because of false promises, not what people here are saying." I'm sorry, but I'm an American person and I voted for exactly the reasons I've stated. I promise, I didn't have weird subconscious motives involving idiotic women who think Obama is going to single-handedly save their families. I voted for him because he was the first candidate in an age who actually brought the American dream to life again for me, who reminded me that Americans are capable of coming together regardless of race or age or gender and working for something we believe in. The American dream has gotten so lost in the political jungle that some of us forgot it was out there. Now, I think, is the time to take it back. And that is up to US, each individual American, not our President! Not our Senate, not our House of Representatives, our Congress, our Cabinets, or our agencies. US. The United States of America. If we fail we have no one to blame but ourselves.

Leia

 

[Reignmaker Miniatures]

Americans are capable of coming together regardless of race or age or gender and working for something we believe in. The American dream has gotten so lost in the political jungle that some of us forgot it was out there. Now, I think, is the time to take it back. And that is up to US, each individual American, not our President! Not our Senate, not our House of Representatives, our Congress, our Cabinets, or our agencies. US. The United States of America. If we fail we have no one to blame but ourselves.
Leia

YES YOU CAN!!

Americans made history last night (something the USA is inclined to do ) and history will show how it all works out but IMO if enough of you have hope and believe that you can make a difference then you will see changes that benefit your country (and in the process the rest of us who watch from beyond your borders)

 

[OhHorsePee]

I have always been proud to be an american no matter whom our president was. I am glad this election is over even though I am not happy with the choice. I have a lot of reservations about him as president and I hope he proves me wrong.

 

[Sonya]

So basically you guys hated him because of his promises, now ya'll hate him because he hypothetically might not keep them. Would you please make up your minds already??

I don't hate anyone. His promises are towards policies I don't agree with...so I will actually support him if he doesn't follow through with them.

 

[hobbyhorse23]

I don't hate anyone.

My apologies.

Leia

 

[Southern_Heart]

This bickering back and forth is sure not going to get us as forum members anywhere.

I do beleive we had said our peace before the Election and we voted and we were heard and now that the deed is done lets see what happens.

Sure I voted McCain, but I am willing to give Obama a chance.

If things go wrong... well at least I didn't vote for him.

But he does deserve a chance

 

[Crabby-Chicken]

I am sorry, I sure hope this doesn't not sound like I am rubbing it in. I am happy, I have waited 8 years and through two very upsetting elections. I know the depressed feeling I had after Bush was elected yet again. So no,,, I am not going to hide that I am happy. I can not tell the future but I am very proud of Barack Obama. And seeing the sea of people with that same happy smile that I had on the news, I KNOW that I am not the only one. AND I am happy that there is a good feeling in the world for Obama. I am NOT going to be scared because there is hope in the world.

Oh and I forgot!!!!! Of all the pain and fear and death that New York witnessed in 2001, due to terrorists. THEY LOVED Obama!!!!!

 

[CharlesFamily]

I'm not well known here, and haven't really participated in any of the pre-election topics, but had to add my thoughts here.

I am SO excited by the turn our country has now taken. I have always been proud to be an American. And I didn't just want Obama to be elected, I DO want him to keep his promises. The promises he has made on the issues that are important to me are the reason I voted for him - across my usual party line.

Obama's promises are what have given me HOPE! This country is amazing and beautiful and full of people who have more in common than I think they know. But we need change - the status quo is NOT working and I hope we do get the change we need.

I hope we can all pull together and work to make this country be the best it can be. We have the people and the resources to make us not just good - but GREAT! But we need to be the United States again - not the Red States or the Blue States. It is only United that we are strong.

Barbara

 

[Crabby-Chicken]

Barbara,

That is what I am feeling too. And no one will take that from me.

 

[Bassett]

That is what I am feeling too. And no one will take that from me.

Kim, really no one wants to take away your happiness. And I truly mean that. I'm glad your happy. We all knew only one could win so some of us would be unhappy and I am one of them, but I would never try to take anyone elses happiness away. Enjoy it to the fullest.

 

[barnbum]

I'm of a Republican mindset, but I have to say watching the sheer happiness on the faces of all Obama's supports was very moving. I love what this win has done for the hearts and hopes of black Americans.

Deep breath, the election is over, America has spoken, let's move on.

 

[susanne]

...to Americans of any color.

 

[Sarah's Little Blessings]

Too me this election just shows that America is always moving to a new change which is most of the times good. I mean the first people here were many of our ancestors, the American Indian Tribes, well due to circumstances, (

99% I don't agree with) they are a minority today, then came the "White" people from all the country's overseas come over and made this land what we have know it to be until the various wars which proclaimed Freedom, now it just done more so for the African American people. They can take this a very postive thing for them, they now know that they can be anything they want to be and are truely free. That being said there still is alot more work to be done for everyone. However if we don't all step out and do our parts nothing with be done, I fully believe in United We Stand, divided We Fall. Hopefully this is one step closer, time will just have to play it out and see.

Basically to sum it up :I am just as proud as anyone to be an American, and it is time for another change I just pray everyone is ready and that its a positive one because it will take a long time for it to really take place due to four years is such a short time for anyone to do so with the odds stacked against them be it McCain, or Obama.Because Heaven forbid it be a Negative one then WE THE PEOPLE will be in trouble.

 

[Crabby-Chicken]

Thank you Bassett, Karla, and Sarah's Little Blessings. I know how hard it is when you try really hard to get your candidate in and then.... nothing,,, it is over. I certainly appreciate the kind words. Thank you. I am sorry if there is hurt.