Obama Wins

[panama hat]

Not much else to say . . . Obama wins and now watch the right-wing loonies go after him at every turn.

The US Embassy held a 'party' here at the ballroom of a nice hotel here - it was fun!

[raycarey]

for so many different reasons, this was a great day for america.

[Texpat]

Relax reach-around, it was an election.

[Boon Mee]

for so many different reasons, this was a great day for america.

Yes, in some ways it was as I know now that poor Hanoi Jane did not have a coronary arrest that her candidate lost. She'll be around for a while yet to do a book-tour and I might get the chance to do a Red Man Gob on her!

[panama hat]

Relax Texpat . . . this erection lasted two years at a cost of 1.5 billion of your shekels.

I must admit that I was moved by Obama's speech, he really is an excellent orator, let's just hope that his actions keep pace with the rhetoric. Time will tell.

McCain seemed to be glad it was all over, he seemed so ill-at-ease with his new position, blowing the right-wing at every corner . . . it did sound like his offer of assistance to Obama was sincere . . . but then I am a softie liberal who believes there is actually still some good in this world.

It is a good day for the US, Texpat. A lot of the ill-will engendered By Bush the last few years will be eroded . . . and whether you like it ro not, that translates directly into better relations with important economic partners.

It also has shown that the US is finally in step with much of the world in ceasing the long continuum of elitist rule. The US has matured politically . . .

It is a good day for the US . . . smile about it.

[Boon Mee]

That's Life...what can you say...



That's life, that's what all the people say.
You're riding high in April,
Shot down in May
But I know I'm gonna change that tune,
When I'm back on top, back on top in June.

I said that's life, and as funny as it may seem
Some people get their kicks,
Stompin' on a dream
But I don't let it, let it get me down,
'Cause this fine ol' world it keeps spinning around

I've been a puppet, a pauper, a pirate,
A poet, a pawn and a king.
I've been up and down and over and out
And I know one thing:
Each time I find myself, flat on my face,
I pick myself up and get back in the race.

That's life
I tell ya, I can't deny it,
I thought of quitting baby,
But my heart just ain't gonna buy it.
And if I didn't think it was worth one single try,
I'd jump right on a big bird and then I'd fly

I've been a puppet, a pauper, a pirate,
A poet, a pawn and a king.
I've been up and down and over and out
And I know one thing:
Each time I find myself laying flat on my face,
I just pick myself up and get back in the race

That's life
That's life and I can't deny it
Many times I thought of cutting out
But my heart won't buy it
But if there's nothing shakin' come this here july
I'm gonna roll myself up in a big ball and die
My, My

[raycarey]

It is a good day for the US, Texpat. A lot of the ill-will engendered By Bush the last few years will be eroded . . . and whether you like it ro not, that translates directly into better relations with important economic partners. It also has shown that the US is finally in step with much of the world in ceasing the long continuum of elitist rule. The US has matured politically . . . It is a good day for the US . . . smile about it.

the sour grapes exhibited on this and other threads related to the US election is pathetic.....but not at all surprising.

[Boon Mee]

the sour grapes exhibited on this and other threads related to the US election is pathetic.....but not at all surprising.

Take me off Ignore for some real Grapes, Reach-around!

[Texpat]

PH if you think this election will have the sweeping effect you've described, your head's in the clouds. Really.

Thre will be subtle changes here and there. But not much will change.

[Boon Mee]

. But not much will change.

Aside from reduced national security and increased taxation...perhaps.

[raycarey]

if you think this election will have the sweeping effect you've described, your head's in the clouds. Really. Thre will be subtle changes here and there. But not much will change.

well, for one thing there's certainly going to be a sweeping change in US policy regarding torture. really.

[Boon Mee]

if you think this election will have the sweeping effect you've described, your head's in the clouds. Really. Thre will be subtle changes here and there. But not much will change.

well, for one thing there's certainly going to be a sweeping change in US policy regarding torture. really.

How's that?

Going to pursue Nick Berg's killers?

p.s. I give Greens for quotes!

Cheers...

[panama hat]

Well, Texpat . . . it can't be any worse . . .

[ChiangMai noon]

That's Life...what can you say...

unpatriotic...

very unamerican.

[panama hat]

That's Life...what can you say...

unpatriotic...

very unamerican.

. . . and on of the least offensive . . . amazing how silent the voices were during the Bush years of excess and mismanagement . . . always harking back to 9/11 as an excuse for everything . . .

Brainwashed and indoctrinated, it seems.

[ChiangMai noon]

I have just got home from work and finally taken a look at the acceptance speech.

I am not often as moved.

This is a remarkable event, a great day for us all.

God bless the USA, especially the 56% that voted for the man.

[sabang]

^ Yes, his acceptance speech was an Obamamoment. great.

[raycarey]

those on this forum who have wrapped themselves in the flag for the last 7 years have been exposed by their recent posts as nothing but bitter partisans. it was never really about patriotism....but all about supporting the RNC.

[Boon Mee]

^ Yes, his acceptance speech was an Obamamoment. great.

Exactly.
What we have here gents is an Obamanation...

[pickel]

The war hero always wins.

[ChiangMai noon]

let's be totally honest Booners.

this is a victory of good over bad.

a bit slow on the uptake was America which is the reason those of us elsewhere have felt frustrated.
fukking overjoyed they saw it in the end.

[Boon Mee]

Well, before 'Buyers Remorse' sets in, enjoy your day in the sun, cavorting with the unicorns, hope, change and singing kumbayah, while it lasts and believe me, it won’t be all that long...

[Norton]

a bit slow on the uptake was America which is the reason those of us elsewhere have felt frustrated.

Unlike some of you folks who call elections whenever your leaders are screwing up we have this silly rule of having Presidential elections every four years. Takes some time but we get it right in the end.

[Boon Mee]

Well, in the end...

[chitown]

I am not holding my breath. This "bringing about change" songis sung by every politco that runs for office from school board member to the almighty president's office.

Republican or Democrat, they all take care of them and theirs and when it comes to anyone else they are all forgotten until the promises are made next election.

Then it starts all over again.