Welcome President Obama - Alphaville Forum

Kaz · 05 Nov 2008, 20:47

I just want to say how I cried this morning at the breakfast table when I saw the news. Fantastic! Who knows what the people really voted him in for but I think it's a huge step forward. It was the topic of conversation all round school today, even between the kids! And it goes without saying that our black members of staff were feeling pretty proud today.

TheMoonBoy · 05 Nov 2008, 21:15

I sat up all night and saw the whole thing. The choice of Obama is an important milestone in American history, for more than one reason. Hopefully he will give America, and the world, the change it needs.

Kaz · 05 Nov 2008, 21:18

Hope so too though I don't think he can do it in 4 years. He can make a start though if he really means what he says. For once, I think America has made the right decision.

rachael2019 · 05 Nov 2008, 21:27

I wondered if anyone was going to mention this! Everyone I know is also very excited--walking around with smiles on their faces and drinking champagne this afternoon. In my county, almost 75% of people voted for Obama, with 83% voter turnout.

I was so worried that he wouldn't get elected, and now I have to worry for his personal safety.

JaJaJa · 05 Nov 2008, 21:30

I'm glad for the USA too.
But when I hear his plans for Afghanistan - to send more military there and to "demand" Europe to do
so - and keep the huge US energy requirements in mind, I don't feel that optimistic.

MalilaM · 05 Nov 2008, 22:00

Right, J... I can't be as optimistic either.

Although he's perceived as the crystalization of a hope, it's rather hard that he will shake off American institutional decisions so easily.
A matter of time, I suppose to see what he is able to do with the system.

Mateusz · 06 Nov 2008, 03:59

i know... one thing... president is USA has very small to talk, or maybe not to talk.. i hope he will do many good things, but remember, he near itself has very interesting, and stubborn society

poul e · 06 Nov 2008, 06:06

Well.....I'm just pleased that Sarah Palin didn't get anywhere near any important decisions! Because of Palin McClane stood absolutely no chance of winning the election. I find it hard to believe that Obama can solve the American (and world) economy problems....as a result of the election the American (and most of the world) shares dropped significantly in value. Let's hope it's just for a while and everything will get better soon. USA certainly have a lot of problems to deal with right now and their decisions will reflect on the rest of the world. The secondworst choice won the election this time so let's hope he can do a good job for USA and the world!!

wii · 06 Nov 2008, 07:13

I´m glad for Obama too, he´s definately the right choice for America, the old guy didn´t have a chance, I was happy to see the news that Obama won, let´s just hope he does what he promised, I don´t have much faith on politicians no matter who it is.

TheMoonBoy · 06 Nov 2008, 11:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by wii

I don´t have much faith on politicians no matter who it is.

"These politicians make me sigh, democracy is just a lie"?

05 Nov 2008, 20:47	#1
Kaz Her... Join Date: 22 Jan 2003 Location: Bucharest, Romania Posts: 12,459	Welcome President Obama I just want to say how I cried this morning at the breakfast table when I saw the news. Fantastic! Who knows what the people really voted him in for but I think it's a huge step forward. It was the topic of conversation all round school today, even between the kids! And it goes without saying that our black members of staff were feeling pretty proud today. Before you judge me, make sure you're perfect.

05 Nov 2008, 21:18	#3
Kaz Her... Join Date: 22 Jan 2003 Location: Bucharest, Romania Posts: 12,459	Hope so too though I don't think he can do it in 4 years. He can make a start though if he really means what he says. For once, I think America has made the right decision. Before you judge me, make sure you're perfect.

05 Nov 2008, 21:30	#5
JaJaJa Rebel Dreamer Join Date: 11 Apr 2003 Location: Solar Driftwood Posts: 11,064	I'm glad for the USA too. But when I hear his plans for Afghanistan - to send more military there and to "demand" Europe to do so - and keep the huge US energy requirements in mind, I don't feel that optimistic. Между нами дураками естъ один большой дурак. Раз, два, три - Это верно ты!

05 Nov 2008, 22:00	#6
MalilaM Random Motion Join Date: 07 Jul 2002 Location: Mexico City, Mexico Posts: 15,878	Right, J... I can't be as optimistic either. Although he's perceived as the crystalization of a hope, it's rather hard that he will shake off American institutional decisions so easily. A matter of time, I suppose to see what he is able to do with the system. ♪ ♫ ♪ I must be going crazy or the brandy's won the race ♪ ♫ ♪ 32

05 Nov 2008, 21:15	#2
TheMoonBoy A view from above Join Date: 20 Nov 2005 Location: Stockholm, Schweden Posts: 848	I sat up all night and saw the whole thing. The choice of Obama is an important milestone in American history, for more than one reason. Hopefully he will give America, and the world, the change it needs.

05 Nov 2008, 21:27	#4
rachael2019 Exclusive Fanclub Member Join Date: 24 Sep 2008 Location: Portland Oregon, USA Posts: 30	I wondered if anyone was going to mention this! Everyone I know is also very excited--walking around with smiles on their faces and drinking champagne this afternoon. In my county, almost 75% of people voted for Obama, with 83% voter turnout. I was so worried that he wouldn't get elected, and now I have to worry for his personal safety.

06 Nov 2008, 03:59	#7
Mateusz Banned Join Date: 05 Jun 2008 Posts: 2,001	i know... one thing... president is USA has very small to talk, or maybe not to talk.. i hope he will do many good things, but remember, he near itself has very interesting, and stubborn society

06 Nov 2008, 06:06	#8
poul e Dream Keeper Join Date: 08 Nov 2000 Location: Thisted, Denmark Posts: 7,069	Well.....I'm just pleased that Sarah Palin didn't get anywhere near any important decisions! Because of Palin McClane stood absolutely no chance of winning the election. I find it hard to believe that Obama can solve the American (and world) economy problems....as a result of the election the American (and most of the world) shares dropped significantly in value. Let's hope it's just for a while and everything will get better soon. USA certainly have a lot of problems to deal with right now and their decisions will reflect on the rest of the world. The secondworst choice won the election this time so let's hope he can do a good job for USA and the world!!

06 Nov 2008, 07:13	#9
wii Dream Master Join Date: 07 Nov 2000 Location: Denmark Posts: 13,703	I´m glad for Obama too, he´s definately the right choice for America, the old guy didn´t have a chance, I was happy to see the news that Obama won, let´s just hope he does what he promised, I don´t have much faith on politicians no matter who it is.