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Re: CAMPAIGN 2008
[Re: Mignon]
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11/04/08 11:01 PM
11/04/08 11:01 PM
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In a van down by the river!
Longneck
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Joined: Dec 2006
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In a van down by the river!
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 Long as I remember The rain been coming down.
Clouds of Mystery pouring Confusion on the ground.
Good men through the ages, Trying to find the sun;
And I wonder, Still I wonder, Who'll stop the rain.
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Re: CAMPAIGN 2008
[Re: Longneck]
#518952
11/04/08 11:05 PM
11/04/08 11:05 PM
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Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 25,984
California
The Italian Stallionette
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California
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Indiana:
Obama: 49.4%
McCain: 49.6%
82.7 reporting Holy crap!!! That's unbelieveably close.  TIS
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
"War is over, if you want it" - John Lennon
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Re: CAMPAIGN 2008
[Re: The Italian Stallionette]
#518955
11/04/08 11:10 PM
11/04/08 11:10 PM
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Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 19,066
OH, VA, KY
Mignon
Mama Mig
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Mama Mig
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 19,066
OH, VA, KY
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Oh Mig, you have no idea.  I am ready to dance around the house. (got my dancing shoes on)  TIS Well I'm not dancing but it's ok. Life goes on.
Dylan Matthew Moran born 10/30/12
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Re: CAMPAIGN 2008
[Re: The Italian Stallionette]
#518958
11/04/08 11:18 PM
11/04/08 11:18 PM
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Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 8,224
New Jersey
AppleOnYa
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Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 8,224
New Jersey
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I had to stop by & admit that now that it's 'practically' over, I feel a strange sense of relief. I had never wanted McCain as the nominee and felt he was completely selfish to run this last time. He was a lousy campaigner from the word GO and although I voted for him, the way ran he deserved to lose. Never overestimate the intelligence of the Republican primary voters. It's been a nerve-wracking couple of weeks and predictably, the Democrats led by Barack Obama have managed to benefit from an economic downturn for which they are responsible. Never overestimate the intelligence of the American people. If they're worried about the economy now...I can't wait to see how they feel in a year or two. For the record, I do NOT believe that Sarah Palin brought the McCain campaign down. In reality, it was McCain and his handlers who brought Palin down. She deserves better treatment than she got from them AND the mainstream media, and I think she 'went rogue' a bit too late in the game. But she's a star...she'll be back. And without that albatross around her neck. That said, I do appreciate the significance of this man becoming not only the first Black nominee, but incredibly is about to be elected the first Black President of the United States. Some people are simply born to hold a place in History and Barack Obama is obviously one of them. I'm happy for his daughters. I'm happy for Oprah. I wish him well, because he will be 'my' President. And let's hope he remains healthy because the only thing worse than a President Obama would be a President Biden. Congrats to all by BB buddies who are on the winning side.  Tomorrow is another day.... Cheers, AppleOnYa
Last edited by AppleOnYa; 11/04/08 11:28 PM.
A wise and frugal government, which shall leave men free to regulate their own pursuits of industry and improvement, and shall not take from the mouth of labor the bread it has earned - this is the sum of good government.
- THOMAS JEFFERSON
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Re: CAMPAIGN 2008
[Re: Just Lou]
#518959
11/04/08 11:19 PM
11/04/08 11:19 PM
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California
The Italian Stallionette
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Indiana:
Obama: 49.2%
McCain: 49.7%
85.3% reporting If that stays the same, we won't know who won Indiana tonight. Luckily it won't matter. I heard on the radio today that when the calculate Indiana to take note that if they have not counted/included the county where "Gary, Ind." is to be advised that that area is a large area, heavily African American and Democrat. So, if that's holding up the count, it still could be a win for our guy. Although like JL says it won't really matter, thankfully. TIS
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
"War is over, if you want it" - John Lennon
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Re: CAMPAIGN 2008
[Re: The Italian Stallionette]
#518960
11/04/08 11:20 PM
11/04/08 11:20 PM
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Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 5,527
In a van down by the river!
Longneck
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Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 5,527
In a van down by the river!
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I heard on the radio today that when the calculate Indiana to take note that if they have not counted/included the county where "Gary, Ind." is to be advised that that area is a large area, heavily African American and Democrat. So, if that's holding up the count, it still could be a win for our guy. Although like JL says it won't really matter, thankfully. TIS 74.1% of Lake county has been counted
Long as I remember The rain been coming down.
Clouds of Mystery pouring Confusion on the ground.
Good men through the ages, Trying to find the sun;
And I wonder, Still I wonder, Who'll stop the rain.
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Re: CAMPAIGN 2008
[Re: olivant]
#518965
11/04/08 11:36 PM
11/04/08 11:36 PM
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Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 8,384
Staten Island / New Jersey
Just Lou
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Staten Island / New Jersey
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Just read that overseas markets are surging now that the election is over. HONG KONG (AP) — Asian stocks rose sharply in early trade Wednesday, with Japan's benchmark advancing almost 3 percent, as sentiment turned upbeat after U.S. markets soared on Election Day. Japan's Nikkei 225 stock average climbed 2.9 percent to 9,377.53, and South Korea's Kospi advanced 3.2 percent to 1,190.03. Markets in Singapore, Australia, Shanghai and New Zealand also traded higher. The upswing followed Wall Street, where investors brushed off more signs of a slumping U.S. economy and piled into stocks. Global investors also were looking forward to the end of political uncertainty created by the U.S. election and hopeful that Sen. Barack Obama would focus on boosting the American economy — a vital Asian export market — should he win the presidency. "We are definitely upbeat now about the market direction. I think investors and funds will be coming in and buying aggressively until the end of year," said Alex Tang, head of research at Core Pacific-Yamaichi in Hong Kong. "I think investors also are hoping that Obama can make a number of changes to help the economy," he added.
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Re: CAMPAIGN 2008
[Re: Just Lou]
#518966
11/04/08 11:40 PM
11/04/08 11:40 PM
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Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 25,984
California
The Italian Stallionette
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California
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Even with the market aside, I think most of the world (who is watching this election very closely) will literally cheer "when" Obama wins. Call it the " W-Affect". It destroys everything. They want change almost as much as we do. TIS
Last edited by The Italian Stallionette; 11/04/08 11:41 PM.
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
"War is over, if you want it" - John Lennon
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Re: CAMPAIGN 2008
[Re: Longneck]
#518970
11/04/08 11:49 PM
11/04/08 11:49 PM
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Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 25,984
California
The Italian Stallionette
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California
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Ha ha... I'm here LN. I thought I'd give someone else a chance to talk.  The polls hereclose in about ten minutes but my state isn't going to be a surprise. I am just feeling happy being a part of this historic moment. TIS
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
"War is over, if you want it" - John Lennon
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Re: CAMPAIGN 2008
[Re: Longneck]
#518972
11/04/08 11:52 PM
11/04/08 11:52 PM
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Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 25,984
California
The Italian Stallionette
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Wow how many votes do you think the .4 is?  If this were a very close election that would have to be a recount. TIS
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
"War is over, if you want it" - John Lennon
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