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*ariAna* · 06 Nov 2008, 12:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by rachael2019

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

I thought the same thing.

Yes, I stayed awake nearly the whole night as well. It was very exciting and I'm happy with the result.

Mr. Picard · 06 Nov 2008, 18:43

I was awake all night as well... and I'm really happy that he won. :)

Clare · 06 Nov 2008, 19:59

I was happy yesterday morning too.

I couldn't stay up for the results as my parents were staying but I got up early and had he radio on, trouble is I had to listen to weather and sports news first. Had a panic when I heard "landslide for McCain" or something like it, but some bright spark named a racehorse that (cheers for the panic attack mate!) Did do a happy dance round the kitchen while waving a porridge pan when I heard the actual news.

It's like 1997 when Blair won in the UK, regardless of what I think of the new guy (and I really don't have a clue what he'll do) it was nice to see the old lot get their comeuppance.

Remember he's in office, not in power. There's a huge difference.

TheMoonBoy · 06 Nov 2008, 20:03

To be honest, in the beginning of Obama's speach, I was sincerely worried that some right-wing/racist nut would be on some roof top... I did notice though that he was surrounded by bullet proof glass from the sides.

The threat against someone like him is crystal clear. We all know what happened to JFK and later also his brother Bobby (whom which I think would have been a wonderful leader, and I wonder how USA would have looked today if he would have survived the election). It's a scenario I much fear but truly hope will never be realised.

Kaz · 06 Nov 2008, 20:59

Same here. He's a target for sure now. I just hope he has enough people looking out for him.

I'm so happy!

Foolship1077 · 07 Nov 2008, 05:48

I was a bit choked up when he won it as well. Maybe it was from the humongous turnout he had in Chicago that really did it for me, but really, he earned the honor.

FallenAngel · 08 Nov 2008, 20:34

Obama, don't listen to the crap of you advisers! Listen to AV and be a good president!
Good luck! You can use it!

Mateusz · 08 Nov 2008, 21:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by FallenAngel

Obama, don't listen to the crap of you advisers! Listen to AV and be a good president!
Good luck! You can use it!

[bouncy]that's right

Leningrad · 09 Nov 2008, 03:57

Not sure whether i like obama or not, but at least his VP is a lot better the Mccain's
sarah palin.

poul e · 09 Nov 2008, 06:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leningrad

Not sure whether i like obama or not, but at least his VP is a lot better the Mccain's
sarah palin.

I feel exactly the same....there's something about Obama that I don't like.....just can't put my finger on it. I am certain though that Sarah Palin shouldn't get anywhere near any important decisions!!!

06 Nov 2008, 18:43	#12
Mr. Picard Streetside Romeo Join Date: 27 Dec 2000 Location: Karlsruhe, Germany Posts: 1,307	I was awake all night as well... and I'm really happy that he won. :) ~And as for love... we need to be strangers from now on. ~

06 Nov 2008, 19:59	#13
Clare Alphanut Join Date: 31 Mar 2001 Location: By a river, near Fort William in view of Ben Nevis Posts: 9,969	I was happy yesterday morning too. I couldn't stay up for the results as my parents were staying but I got up early and had he radio on, trouble is I had to listen to weather and sports news first. Had a panic when I heard "landslide for McCain" or something like it, but some bright spark named a racehorse that (cheers for the panic attack mate!) Did do a happy dance round the kitchen while waving a porridge pan when I heard the actual news. It's like 1997 when Blair won in the UK, regardless of what I think of the new guy (and I really don't have a clue what he'll do) it was nice to see the old lot get their comeuppance. Remember he's in office, not in power. There's a huge difference. "I've had many sobering thoughts in my life.... ....it was them what drove me to drink!" [drunk] Grandad, Only Fools and Horses (UK sitcom)

06 Nov 2008, 20:59	#15
Kaz Her... Join Date: 22 Jan 2003 Location: Bucharest, Romania Posts: 12,459	Same here. He's a target for sure now. I just hope he has enough people looking out for him. I'm so happy! Before you judge me, make sure you're perfect.

07 Nov 2008, 05:48	#16
Foolship1077 Travelling Companion Join Date: 28 Feb 2008 Location: Seattle, USA Posts: 4,021	I was a bit choked up when he won it as well. Maybe it was from the humongous turnout he had in Chicago that really did it for me, but really, he earned the honor. Hello, my friend...

08 Nov 2008, 20:34	#17
FallenAngel Some Kind Of Angel Join Date: 11 Apr 2003 Location: In the middle of the riddle... Posts: 23,740	Obama, don't listen to the crap of you advisers! Listen to AV and be a good president! Good luck! You can use it! You can do just what you wanna You can kill or you can die Be a beggar or a princess But you'll never lose your style Ephemere - Fallen Angel

06 Nov 2008, 20:03	#14
TheMoonBoy A view from above Join Date: 20 Nov 2005 Location: Stockholm, Schweden Posts: 848	To be honest, in the beginning of Obama's speach, I was sincerely worried that some right-wing/racist nut would be on some roof top... I did notice though that he was surrounded by bullet proof glass from the sides. The threat against someone like him is crystal clear. We all know what happened to JFK and later also his brother Bobby (whom which I think would have been a wonderful leader, and I wonder how USA would have looked today if he would have survived the election). It's a scenario I much fear but truly hope will never be realised.

09 Nov 2008, 03:57	#19
Leningrad Banned Join Date: 08 May 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 857	Not sure whether i like obama or not, but at least his VP is a lot better the Mccain's sarah palin.