The 44th President of the United States of America
Sitting in the New Context Conference right now and the speaker just informed us about the Obama Victory. Congrats to Obama.
How does this change things for you?
Original text from SlickDog below.
Barack Obama!
Pic of Super Obama by the great Alex Ross from HERE.
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Congratulations to Obama for being the 1st USA black president!
Underdog Artist, Outcast to the Society, Tetsuya Nomura art fan
Haha! 2nd that! Abraham Licoln's death is not in vain! Rejoice!
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3rd that!
PhysicsMajor/Someting/Photo/Pharm Tech
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Another Senator from Illinois to be President. To all who fought the good fight, I am there with you. Mr Lincoln, Mr King, Mr X. and many who are nameless, your deaths have not been in vain.
University's Slave
*nods* Right on! Though for me, the fact that he's the first president to break the long string of affluent Christian white guys is just icing on the cake. :D
Student artist
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Are you misinformed... Abraham Lincoln was for slavery. " All man is created equal" No, he meant white man. Who we should really thank is Martian Luther king
Underdog Artist, Outcast to the Society, Tetsuya Nomura art fan
Then why is he killed by a fellow white man the moment he became president?
What?
He died during his second term.... and that was several months after he was sworn in.
Underdog Artist, Outcast to the Society, Tetsuya Nomura art fan
Oh.....my mistake....hehe.
College Student
Was it not the abolitionist point of view that all men as God's creations were equal and should not enslave each other? He and his party's anti-slavery stance was an impetus for the Civil War.
Lazy College Student
Just to add to that He was for freeing slaves through, but only so they would rebel in southern states giving the Union an edgexD His original Plan only freed Blacks slaves in the south~ Black slave states in the Union were not forced to free their slaves till after the war was overxD But regardless of purpose its the result that matters in the long runxD~ No point kicking hypocrites that are already long dead... there's enough alive we should be kickingxD
Lincoln wasn't killed over Racism and freeing slaves... he was killed because the south was absolutely massacred when they tried to claim freedom from the north, Cities destroyed, control of state governments lost for years ect ect. Slavery was a VERY VERY small issue in the civil war for the north or south till after the war was actually over during reconstruction... the main issues had to do with Economy, industrialization, government policy, and foreign relationships with Britain and France... we only call it the big freedom of slaves today to put a positive light on killing tons of people for "freedom"xD
Ok... History major me is going to shut up now o.o
Anyways... I won't celebrate just yet..
Not till I see what Obama actually does.
Naturally Economy and pulling out troups in Iraq are big ones...
Hoping he does some Education reform too... but with the way the media reacted to his "spread the wealth" plan as Socialistic I have a feeling he may not get that much support for it =/
Yes, it's true that he wrote the Emancipation to garner support from England and France, and it allowed slavery to continue in states that stayed in the Union, but it was still a huge stepping stone in making the progress we have today.
As for the resistance of support on his policies, well...the Democrats do have controlling power in Congress now. So I think a lot of his policies will pass. Now to test and see if he can succeed. Regardless, this moment is extremely progressive for America as a whole.
Pianist
The south was both treasonous and supported slavery. Those two things in combination take away all right it had to exist as a separate country.
High Tech Exec
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To be so young and so lost. Sad.
If you think only one person made it happen... again sadly misinformed.
To be a student you have to be willing to learn.
To be an artist be willing to care.
You begin this new ear with anger. Really unfortunate.
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Well, it certainly took long enough. @_@
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C-C-C-COMBO BREAKER!!!
if you know what i mean
Scientist, unemployed.
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I saw that poster, too.
lol saw that too >.>
Vampire
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haha its great
Your local Otaku Cashier.
Meh, I still want Ron Paul.
Kokoro Kotonoha's personal trainer
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Only because he wanted to eliminate all taxes. :p
Your local Otaku Cashier.
Better yet, let's get Bill Cosby.
Mind Navigator
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Agreed, but the Republican Party sabotaged their bed. Let them suffocate in it.
Destroyer of the Waps
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Agreed!
Student
Yeah, congrat' for Obama & the democratic party.
I FEEL ASLEEP
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We're proud of you, America. For all the things people sometimes say about you, I can't see us having a Indian/Pakistani prime minister or France and Germany having a black president/chancellor. Hopefully you all follow on from this point. I don't think people will mind Americans frequently seeing themselves as the best country in the world if they actually act like it once in a while!
Student/Freelance Programmer
We had a female Prime Minister though >.> Now we blame everything bad today on her...
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prophetic anime: gundam 00 season 2 episode 3
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LOL
-1
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whoa guess were 200 years earlier than planned?
Avid figma collector
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So maybe we'll start seeing armed interventions by Celestial Being soon? I do remember seeing a post about Japan making Gundams now o.O
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the gundams of the JSDF is... well... LOL!
http://www.dannychoo.com/adp/eng/1230/Japan+Military.html
I FEEL ASLEEP
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Hehe, also the president in 24.
-1
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and Deep Impact. whoa
Freelance Artist
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Yeah, he showed up in the final episode of Gundam 00 Season 1 and I rolled my eyes. Amazingly, though, the Japanese seem to have painted him in traditional mistrel-style "blackface." If that had been done in an American-produced animation, there would be marches, demonstrations and riots going on all over the country.
Lazy College Student
I totally noticed thatxD
Jumped out of my seat last night when I watched it DURING the electionxD
Dyslexic Social Studies student, struggling gundam modeler and gamer
He,he looks like Sunrise has a prophet within them
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eh,he won already?
I FEEL ASLEEP
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333 to 155. He only needed 270 to win.
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I should wish they didn't disqualify stephen colbert from his presidential campaign.. LoLx.. nonetheless a lot of hope for obama not just with the americans but the whole world..
Otaku/Agent Of Death
I didn't vote - is that considered Un-American. Its just that i didn't want Danny to feel totally excluded, because he couldn't vote Lol (just kidding, its really because Im just one big lazy MoFo)
Engineering Student
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Don't worry, I didn't vote either. I don't consider it un-American, but rather exercising my right to freedom to do what I want lol
College Student
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didn't vote cause i forgot to register... ^^;
Photographer/Night Auditor
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Just an FYI for next time you can register right before you vote.
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Depends on the state. Some states require registration 30-45 days before election. (Michigan is one of them.)
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yea i forgot to register as well
College Freshmen
It's not un-American. You should vote if you have a person you support, but you shouldn't vote solely for the sake of voting. But having the ability to choose who your leader will be is a thing that not every country has so I vote.
Scientist, unemployed.
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I voted but had no one to really support. None of the candidates really matched my ideals. Maybe I should run in 2012, after magic returns to the world. First non-human president!
Naah, don't want to trump Dunkelzhan. But it's a thought...
流浪人
Not Un-American...I haven't voted the last three elections. The two Bush elections would've been pointless (I'm a Texas resident), and I didn't like either of the running candidates in this election.
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Who cares!
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University Student
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Underdog Artist, Outcast to the Society, Tetsuya Nomura art fan
*Joins the face palm band wagon.*
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Because in actual fact the world does, to a certain degree, revolve around the U.S., and having a good leader = good country = good international relationships = good economy = world unification?
Underdog Artist, Outcast to the Society, Tetsuya Nomura art fan
Obama Rocks! The symbol of new hope and eradicator of disgusting racists!
Your local Otaku Cashier.
Also allowing more money to food stamps.
大学生徒
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Well someone as unambitious as a cashier should know a thing or two about foodstamps. Texas stopped being useful after it didn't belong to South America anymore.
Underdog Artist, Outcast to the Society, Tetsuya Nomura art fan
oh yeah I forgot to add, Take THAT racists from the past and present! LOL! I can imagine them being tormented in return! XD
University Student
This was my first time voting and I'm glad he won. Congrats to Obama!
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I just found out myself ^^ I'm so glad I voted today.
Otaku
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He has a very hard task, fix all Bush mess up!
Your local Otaku Cashier.
Those won't be fixed until after Obama is loooooong gone.
Underdog Artist, Outcast to the Society, Tetsuya Nomura art fan
Well we won't know unless we see how he does! XD
Your local Otaku Cashier.
Well, considering Bush gave us a couple trillion in debt, it's gonna be hard for anyone to gain that back in 8 years(if Obama is re elected).
Underdog Artist, Outcast to the Society, Tetsuya Nomura art fan
That's outrageous! couple of trillion debt?!
Your local Otaku Cashier.
Pretty much, plus we borrow a billion dollars from china every day for our wars, plus the $700 bil thing they did earlier.
Student
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Although he can't immediately reverse the nation's debt, at least he can move the nation forward in the right direction.
Your local Otaku Cashier.
But then comes after Obama is gone. This doesn't affect Obama winning and all, but I think we won't be able to get out of this debt within the next couple of decades, as long as another president further down doesn't screw it up again.
Student
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I agree with you. The debt seems to be irreversible. D:
Your local Otaku Cashier.
I blame Bush.
I'll say it. I'm really disappointed in that he won. I just don't like his policies and what he stands for. Already planning on moving to the UK with a close friend after I graduate from high school.
I FEEL ASLEEP
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Well even our right-wing major party is possibly more left-wing that Obama. If you don't like Obama you'll dislike the Tories, hate Labour and absolutely loathe the Lib Dems (those being our 3 mainstream parties). We even have some areas with a Green Party government. Contentious issues like abortion and gay marriage aren't really contentious at all here. None of our politicians have to pretend that they believe in God, either. I think it will be a real revolution when the American president can say "I do not believe in God".
I FEEL ASLEEP
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"Well even our right-wing major party is possibly more left-wing that Obama." Or at least the same.
Underdog Artist, Outcast to the Society, Tetsuya Nomura art fan
the last part made me wet my pants in fear! Oh I hope he wont say that!
university film student | ecchikid | the Archivist
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I agree on that last line. I myself am Christian, but I really didn't like how Obama had to fend off rumours that he was Muslim. I can see people wanting to vote for Christians only; America is predominantly Christian and want to be led by the same. I understand that and I actually agree.
What I don't like is how links to other religions gets you demonized.
I FEEL ASLEEP
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Yeah, I agree but what I mean is that here in England, and in fact in most countries outside of the USA and the middle-east, while people wouldn't necessarily vote for an "outside religion", they will always vote for atheists. In fact, it's almost seen in bad taste to bring religion into it because we live in a secular country. In the US too, it's meant to be that the church and state are separate. Our politicians never mention God. If one of them said "God bless Britain!" he'd be laughed out of the room.
大学生徒
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As it should be, religion and politics should NEVER be bedfellows. Too many people here (as you'll notice most of the "dissent" posts come from the southern parts of america) vote based on imaginary undead deities, what masses of cells do and commanding a woman on what to do with her own body, and whether the world is going to end in 2012 or not so we'd better ruin the environment in the next 3 years! Of course, not all republicans are like this, but I personally have yet to meet one, young or old, that wasn't in it because they're a gun nut or a religious zealot. (Or following blindly because their parents tell them what to do and they're in their 20's or even 30's, how sad)
Ship welder, IT Guy, Rotary Fanatic
Religion and politics should never go hand in hand.
So many politicians in the US needs to know that....
大学生徒
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The stark contrast between the comments of those across the pond and those that are here are ASTONISHING to me. You could remove the location of every member here and I bet you I could pick out who was from where. I really hope that the ignorant, wandering, cloistered american goes the way of the dinosaur sometime soon, but I fear sometimes that those things are synonymous with BEING american. Here you have someone that made a well thought out, eloquent statement, versus "I hate it for ambiguous reasons, OPINIONATE WITHOUT FACTS". And I'd really like to say that it's an isolated incident, but anywhere and everywhere I read arguments by this "type" or have a verbal argument with this type of person, well I could pretty much have the conversation with myself because I can predict everything they're going to say.
It will be a great day when a man/woman can say they have no religion and still rise to office, but most Americans have religion indoctrined into them at a young age, and many folks reject the study of science, history, and comparative mythology that ultimately reveals the metaphorical not literal nature of all religions.
Whats wrong with no belief in Christianity anyway, its an old outdated religion that shamelessly tries to preserve its own institutions over helping its follows find some deep meaning within themselves. Despite all its beautiful metaphorical insights, its more often used as a means of social control.
BioResearch Assistant
You would then be surprised to learn that the Big Bang Theory was first installed and pushed by a Roman Catholic Priest, and that the late Pope John Paul II on behalf of the Vatican accepted evolutionary theory as fact and coinciding with Creationism.
Institutions of belief have changed.
The problem is that many people both inside and outside of those institutions of belief are still stuck in the past. Whether or not a person is of a faith, regardless of whatever faith it is, they should be open-minded to the past, present, and future.
Understanding cannot progress if one is stuck in a past-oriented mental state.
Freelance Digital Production Artist
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Pretty close-minded on your part.
Underdog Artist, Outcast to the Society, Tetsuya Nomura art fan
2nd that but that's ok! ^_^
Open up your world! Expand it! Remember, the world ends with you.
Your local Otaku Cashier.
Because he had an opinion on who he wanted for president?
Let's not let this become a "Vote for Obama or you are a RACIST!" kind of ordeal.
Underdog Artist, Outcast to the Society, Tetsuya Nomura art fan
I agree on the last part.
Your local Otaku Cashier.
Sadly it has become that already in a lot of areas.
::slightly opens the door to /b/::
Underdog Artist, Outcast to the Society, Tetsuya Nomura art fan
If "Vote for Obama or you are a RACIST!" is what you meant then I have one thing to say: Racism is GARBAGE! *crunch* I'll add it to the heap! If those people can't change with that kind of thinking in their system are simply fools who cannot evolve....-_-
BTW I apologize about this post if this could have offended others.
Student
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No, he's close-minded because he's changing his whole lifestyle thanks to election results. He's not changing it because he's been thrown into a devastating situation ie. poverty, he's not changing it because he NEEDS to, he's doing it because the person he supported didn't win. Boo hoo. If everyone who supported McCain walked away from America because Obama won, I can't even imagine the horror of what'll happen next. Economic collapse? Nuclear war? Ultimately, people will only harm the nation by simply giving up, moving out, and not giving Obama even a chance to prove himself.
Your local Otaku Cashier.
Just let him go if he wants.
Underdog Artist, Outcast to the Society, Tetsuya Nomura art fan
Mimi's right. I hereby declare this: Those who moved in other countries because Obama won the election and not giving him a chance to prove them wrong in a way that pleases many is VERY IMMATURE!(but not all but not all of those who moved in other countries ofcourse) I mean get over with it! So what if the person they supported did'nt win?! I'm sure McCain accepted his defeat honorably with hope! If McCain is does that, why not his supporters?! Life goes on! Like my wise Nanny in the philippines before said: "Do not look at the past with hate and the future with fear but love and hope this present." sniff....I'm so touched by her statement!
Student
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@Koji98: By no means am I forcibly holding him back in America. I am just trying to say that his logic behind his actions do not seem to make sense. Maybe if he could clarify on the details of it, it would be more understandable. But at this point, it just seems like he's basing it off of McCain's loss.
流浪人
Actually, from reading his post, it seems that he's moving because he disagrees with Obama's policies and stances (and considering he's from Obama's state, I'm guessing he's endured some of his politics, already). I actually support Amiantos' decision in this. If you disagree with the way a country is run (or the way you think it is going to be run), than moving is a good option.
The alternative is staying, complaining, and enduring a miserable life because you don't like your government. Which, looking at things from the standpoint of a free-willed human being, just seems absurd.
@Amiantos: Good luck on your move! Hope you find happiness, elsewhere!
Student
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Just like to point out that the majority of McCain supporters don't agree with the Obama's policies either. I don't agree with all of his policies, but I respect him as president and will give him a chance to move this country forward. I'm not saying this with the intention of starting a huge debate. In fact, I'm obligated to apologize for the crude remarks that I made. ^^; I'm bluntly cold, even for a policy debater.
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That is not what I meant… don't make assumptions! What I meant was Amiantos was being close-minded about moving out of the country because their candidate did not win and they dislike the policy of the winner. Look to work for uniting the two parties and make this a better country. Make right what the Bush administration has made wrong in the past 8 years. Don't run away from the problems.
Your local Otaku Cashier.
The point of the multiple party system is for checks and balances. If we united them (even more than they are now), then that kills the system we have been running all these years.
Where the hell did the Whigs party go?
Network Admin
Actually the party system is designed so that more types of people get represented. The checks and balances are from the three branches of the Federal Government. The Executive, Legislative, and Judicial. These branches exist so no one person or party has complete control over everything. Doesn't matter who is in congress or president, when others can stop you dead cold.
Your local Otaku Cashier.
>>x33b
Too bad Democrats have most of the control now. I know the party system is to let different types of people be represented, but that still doesn't change the fact that we shouldn't unite the two parties.
Network Admin
The Democrats are not Filibuster proof.
Your local Otaku Cashier.
Filibuster
Fili - buster
ghost - buster
"The democrats are not Ghostbuster proof."
Damn right they aren't.
There image of a 2-party system is merely an illusion. Both canidates are funded by the same 10 powerhouse corporations, both canidates were chosen because they only speak of minor reform and subtrle change. They won becaue they wiill keep things the same. Obama like all presidents since Reagen will expand the scale and scope of the Fed, he'll increase our military budget and make military contractors rich, and if need be i fear he;ll pressured into a war with Iran, dspite his own personal beliefs. Read up on who really runs the world not just America. Governments are facade for the corporations and elite who have molded and shaped the course of world events for the last 100 years. THe parties differ just enough to divide people on several minor issues while the overall big picture of establishing an open world economy, and destroying the countries who resist us will always be our number one policy. Thats what we do in America behind the scenes...
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Finally, someone who says something different. ^^; I'm looking at the votes and realizing that a large portion of people voted for McCain, but none of them seem to want to speak up. That may be due to most of the online population being young and pro-Obama, but yeah.
That said, I support Obama despite his seeming inexperience, so I'm just wondering which parts of his policies you're opposed to. :P
Student
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What a pathetic reason to move out. Way to be an American. :/
Freelance Digital Production Artist
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Agreed!
Returning From The Dark Abyss
same here, some citizen that person is, just cause mccain didn't win, you're movin out, hell, i didnt vote for bush but i stayed here
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Please keep the conversation clean n tidy folks.
Destroyer of the Waps
http://blogpantsu.org/
Just move to Australia, mate!
大学生徒
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rofl "after I graduate from high school," pretty much says it all. Do you not like his policy on taxing people that make over $250,000 a year more because you're pulling in those big bucks?
System Design Engineering (UWaterloo)
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Obama beats McCain 306 to 155 atm
Welder
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Damn, this sucks.
Student
"You can't keep the Democrats out of the White House forever". - Sideshow Bob
Video Game Retail
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lol nice reference!
student
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I'm happy not because Obama is prez but because McCain and Palin did not win.
Avid figma collector
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Exactly. I don't know WHAT would happen to the company if McCain were elected and if something happened to him causing Palin to become president *shivers violently*
Avid figma collector
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s/company/country, still sorta in work mode here ^^;
Your local Otaku Cashier.
I don't want to think what's going to happen with Obama.
College Student
I know exactly what you mean, a lot of people in the UK are saying that.. and it's kinda true as not all of Obama's policies are that great, some find him a little too left wing. But some of the McCain policies I've heard are stupid. comments?
Ship welder, IT Guy, Rotary Fanatic
Damn right.
McCain would be a pretty good president, but ever since he chose Palin.....I cringe everytime I hear her talk about politics....do not like her political ideas at all.
Filmmaker
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Obama for pres!!!... . its finally over...
Network Admin
I'm very happy being from Chicago, Illinois. No, I'm not at Grant Park for the celebration because of the chance of it turning ugly if Obama lost. As the blue collar/middle class worker it actually is beneficial for me having a democrat in office. There is a trend when a Republican takes office that people automatically stop spending.
Student
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He has a lot to work on but I'm so happy that he won! Thank the lord! My friends will be very, very happy tomorrow! I'm so glad the long wait is finally over! I can't even tell you how much his victory means to me and my family and friends.
Student
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At least it's a sign that America is finally heading towards the righteous direction.
Underdog Artist, Outcast to the Society, Tetsuya Nomura art fan
I agree! ^_^
Your local Otaku Cashier.
Let's wait 4 years before we make that comment.
Student/Prospective Anime Maker
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Agreed. Obama's every move will be watched desu~
Avid figma collector
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Agreed. One thing I didn't like about McCain's campaign is that no matter what his supporters did to try and blemish Obama's campaign, he did nothing to deter them or stop them. He never said anything about supporting their actions, but did very little to stop them from what they were doing. And they were doing some fairly aggressive things from what I can remember. And amidst all this hate, Obama did not once attempt to sully his opponent or his supporters, and instead stuck to the issues and his campaign for CHANGE. I am really looking forward to see what he can do for America.
Lazy College Student
Actually McCain, in one of his meeting with the public kept being asked really cruel questions about Obama... about him being a terrorist and a terrible person~ and McCain actually did defend him... Then The crowd had the gale to actually BOO him o.o Seriously... Those Republicans must have had the maturity levels of like 12 years old... He was saying a very noble thing and was boo'd like that. That was the ONLY thing McCain did the whole election that made me think "this guys not that bad."
Political campaigns are always nasty... I don't really blame the nominees though... they aren't in control of everything.
Kokoro Kotonoha's personal trainer
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Although I am not big on politics, i am feeling some nostalgia from the events going on in America right now. I'm not sure why, but i do wanna congradulate Obama and his supporters. This is indeed a historic day and i do believe there will be changes in the next 4 years.
Project Manager
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I'm just happy that it's over ... seems like this election has been going on forever and I am burnt out on it. Congrats to Obama ... it's time for us US folks to set aside our differences and come together.
Your local Otaku Cashier.
I doubt the set aside differences and come together part will happen, but people will party hard.
Video Game Retail
http://thinkingtoilet.blogspot.com
me too! man i'll be glad not to be getting any more political phone calls!
It changes very little outside the fact it finally made me decide to leave the country after graduation. I was thinking about it but realized a lot of challenges I would have to over come in the process but after today it solidified my resolve to move.
Kokoro Kotonoha's personal trainer
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I'm sure you don't mean this. Especially since i think it was a better idea to leave the country IF Mc Cain would have won, who was also known as a successor of Bush.
Your local Otaku Cashier.
McCain - Successor of Bush
Obama - Marxist Socialist.
I think we all know who was called what.
Destroyer of the Waps
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Dead on, mate! We seem to have the same thinking patterns, eh? ^^
I do mean it. I stopped looking at colleges and told my mom I wasn't joining the Air Force like I was planning too. I took the ASVAB last year and I had scored high and was offered technical jobs in almost every branch of the military and decided on Air Force and was planning to contact them soon but I changed my mind now.
Network Admin
I wouldn't get out unless you are absolutely positive that this country can not help you achieve your goals in life. A different president being elected isn't a good reason to leave. This could cause you to make a rash decision that you could regret. Look at your end goals and what will best make that happen. At that point make your decision.
Student
http://anime.scripts.mit.edu/miteiru/
I agree. It's ridiculous to just leave the country without even giving the new president a chance. What? Is it because he's a Democrat? :/ Honestly, he has a lot to work on (thanks to Bush) but I think you should at least give Obama a chance to move our nation in the right direction.
Student
http://anime.scripts.mit.edu/miteiru/
I apologize once again for my mean remarks. I feel strongly for this mainly because i'm a policy debater. When my country is not the way i want it to be, i'm not just going to abandon my supporters and run away; i would fight for what i believe is right. Anyway, good night!
Video Game Retail
http://thinkingtoilet.blogspot.com
i third this opinion
Underdog Artist, Outcast to the Society, Tetsuya Nomura art fan
Most correct. I 4th your opinion.
Avid figma collector
http://yuuichikun.wordpress.com/
Fifthed...? I think that's the word. In any event, just because we have a certain person for a president doesn't mean you should abandon your life's goals. Are you absolutely sure you will succeed in another country? Will you get a better education outside of the country? What will you miss out on by leaving the United States? Please, just give the guy a chance; you never know, he might surprise you.
Kokoro Kotonoha's personal trainer
http://loli1983.wordpress.com
You honestly believe that because Obama is now the next President, the use of military weapons and such will now be useless? HAH! History might have been made but that does not mean the rest of the world has stopped having a grudge on America.
Remember! Obama plans to sit down 1 on 1 with Hugo Chavez and anyone else who has bad mouthed America in recent years.
Please tell me where you think that McCain's policies would have been better for this country when you consider how he sides with many of the policies of the Bush Administration that has brought this country to where it is now.
Working for the Man
http://www.myspace.com/jesusmadrid
Obama as your Commander in Chief isnt going to change your world, especially in the military. If your going chair force, i mean air force, your tech sergeant is going to have a lot more influence on your day to day life than anyone else will. Oh btw, the armed forces are NOTORIOUS for pulling the job bait and switch at boot camp, so make sure if you do join- your job is locked up and SIGNED/COUNTERSIGNED from the get go. ive had 3 buddies get switched; 1 from the navy, 1 from the Air Force, 1 from the Marines.
流浪人
Following on the job topic, the only service that will guaruntee your job is the Army. They have a two-year, legal agreement stating that you will work the job you signed up for...at least for the first two years of your career.
None of the other services offer that guaruntee, although we'll promise you anything you want to hear. ^^;
Pirate
I'm not gonna chastise you for your beliefs, but I can't ignore the fact that you might be a little misguided. Not because you disagree with Obama, but because of the gap between you and actual reality. If that sounded like an insult, I apologize.
For all the bickering no one has asked, in terms of Obama's policies, what exactly are you in disagreement with? If you're leaving because of politics, it'll serve you to study up on the political climate of the country you're moving to. Because if it is what I think it is, for your reasons, you're in for a rude awakening moving to the UK.
Your local Otaku Cashier.
Also, don't forget, middle class are going to have tax increases.
Network Admin
If you read Obama's tax proposal you would understand that this is not the case. Even if we were getting a tax increase its needed. The country needs to bring in money to take itself out of debt.
Your local Otaku Cashier.
We could bring in the money, but more than likely, it'll go right out the door for something. Either be wars or national stuff.
Video Game Retail
http://thinkingtoilet.blogspot.com
i disagree. this is purely my opinion, but i do believe in Obama, and I fully support his ideas.
Your local Otaku Cashier.
I didn't support Obama, but as he is President now, I hope that what he does makes me turn around. If it ends up like Bush, then, well, crap.
PhysicsMajor/Someting/Photo/Pharm Tech
http://www.cadha13.com/blog
I support more tax increases to the people who have a disproportionate amount of money that supports the people who don't have enough.
When living in a community, it is YOUR job to support it either by working hard, worked hard in the past, or have a lot of liquidity. By being born in a Democracy, you have been drafted into this social contract to support this community by all of your available means. Summarized form of the philosophies of the Ancient Greek and other Liberty Minded people. People who are better off pay more to the community for the community.
Network Admin
@NMOtaku - But we are not a Democracy we are a Republic.
Your local Otaku Cashier.
@NMOtaku
I pay my taxes.
Underdog Artist, Outcast to the Society, Tetsuya Nomura art fan
I agree on that statement of yours.
Lazy College Student
Thats a good thing imoxD
Mainly because I'm still poor I guess... but honestly country is in debt and needs more money to stabilize and do the "Change" he wants... As US citizens we need to accept that improving the country comes with a little bit of costxD~
Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
http://xspblog.com
Very nice... made a congrats post on my blog:
http://xspblog.com/2008/11/05/kool-and-the-gang-celebration/
I wish he can accomplish everything he promised during the campaigns.
Not an easy task recovering from the crisis and all, and I'm shure he'll have to take some very hard decisions... hope he chooses the right ones.
Kokoro Kotonoha's personal trainer
http://loli1983.wordpress.com
Does anyone remember the TV Anime Brighter Than Dawning Blue? And how Feena Fam Earthlight wanted to eliminate tension bewteen Earth and the Moon? I sort of see a slight similiarity here, but in this case Obama hasn't gotten started with his changes yet. At the end of Brighter Than Dawning Blue we see how the whole universe witnesses how a commoner was able to marry the Lunar Princess and change the world forever. I notice how the whole world here has been paying close attention to the 2008 Presidential Election, whether your in England, or Japan, anywhere, you just witnessed world history made.
Video Game Retail
http://thinkingtoilet.blogspot.com
i haven't seen this, but i wanna check it out! good comparison!
Kokoro Kotonoha's personal trainer
http://loli1983.wordpress.com
Yeah dude, check it out. Brighter Than Dawning Blue is one of my favorite TV Animes. I've seened it 3 times and never got bored of it. I admire the character Feena Fam Earthlight because of how much hard work and bounderies she has to overcome to make her dream come true. Actually, Feena Fam Earthlight wanted to finish what her mother, Cephilia, couldn't do before she passed away.
No more NEET, enineering student now...g
http://saiseki.blogsome.com/
oO congratulations to Obama! I'm sure he WILL change the future somehow!
Video Game Retail
http://thinkingtoilet.blogspot.com
I do believe that this election represents a change in America, and though there will be hard times ahead, we will prevail. I think his acceptance speech was amazing, and everyone should listen to it, and I was shocked to see McCain so... how should i say... humble? I was proud of him for reacting the way he did, and I'm actually kind of embarrassed of the state of Arizona! It seemed every time McCain mentioned Obama's name they booed! I do not live in Arizona, but next door to them, and I must say I am embarrassed! Anyway, go America! I pray that this presidency will bring good change not only to us, but the world.
Your local Otaku Cashier.
Hopefully it will bring good change. I doubt that it will come as quick as a lot of obama supporters think it will.
Video Game Retail
http://thinkingtoilet.blogspot.com
Me too. I doubt it will come within a year, but i do believe it will come, and that's hope enough for me.
Your local Otaku Cashier.
Hate to break it to the Obama supporters who think that they will get a paycheck in the mail in January.
Network Admin
Why would I get a paycheck in January? That always comes in April and sometimes March when I'm caught up on my accounting.
Your local Otaku Cashier.
The joke is that some Obama supporters, high off the getting money from the government if he is elected, think that they will get it in January the latest. Sadly, I have heard stuff like this.
Network Admin
Koji - You missed the joke :P
Your local Otaku Cashier.
Agh. Tax returns.
College Student
http://bayonette.multiply.com
Hmm, I guess "Obama is Beautiful World" came true!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRB2wFhXIPs
I'm thinking that the people of Obama, Japan are happy right now because Barack Obama won. Congrats!
-1
http://necrophadian.blogspot.com/
...and I, for one, welcome our new Democrat overlords.
流浪人
*LOL*
Kokoro Kotonoha's personal trainer
http://loli1983.wordpress.com
HAHAHAHAHA! Someone in front of the White House right now is holding up a sign that reads "Why wait? Evict Bush now".....LOL
Your local Otaku Cashier.
Link to a picture? I want to see this.
Kokoro Kotonoha's personal trainer
http://loli1983.wordpress.com
It was a live shot in front of the White House on Fox News on Fox 11 in L.A., right before Ralph Nader went on air and trashed Obama asking of Obama would be the next Uncle Sam or Uncle Tom. It's was clear Ralph Nader was angered because of Obama's win. I'm sure you'll see this on YouTube eventually.
Your local Otaku Cashier.
Then edited for humors sake, then a techno remix.
Kokoro Kotonoha's personal trainer
http://loli1983.wordpress.com
Definitely.
Student/Panel liner
http://www.youtube.com/user/shiryu22
Ralph Nader.. he seems like he has great ideas sometimes, but he seems a bit.. temperamental.
Drifter
Things are getting political...
Ork Warlord
I never excepted that an afroamerican can be president, hope he can change things!
http://www.sankakucomplex.com/
Never voted in any past presidential elections, or in any election of any kind in my entire life for that matter.
Politics is such a dirty, deceitful process that makes people divide themselves into opposing camps that attacks and belittle the other side incessantly while automatically accepting the candidate for their own side as the pinnacle of perfection.
I despise duplicity, bickering or any sort of hostility amongst fellow humans so much that I just do my best to stay as far away from the whole thing as humanly possible.
Your local Otaku Cashier.
That's politics for ya.
Student Engineer
http://www.tgwnetohh.blogspot.com/
Copy, Paste, printed out and posted for me to view. Excellent statement.
Student/Panel liner
http://www.youtube.com/user/shiryu22
While I see what you're saying, the truth is that politicians are supposed to carry out the will of the people, and that some politicians actually truly want to do that. However, they get caught up in all the "politics" of everything, and have to resort to means that seem in contrast to their actual intentions. While you despise duplicity, bickering, or any sort of hostility between humans (as do I), sometimes things like that have to happen in order for good things to happen. It's sad, but it's reality :[. If everyone stayed away from it, nothing would get done. I also agree that politics is pretty dirty pretty much everywhere you go - my grandpa was a small town politician in a barrio in the Philippines, and he was killed cause people didn't like the fact that he didn't tolerate corrupt activities, among other things. So, yeah.
In any case, I was going to vote for Obama, but I was late to the polls haha o_o.
Kokoro Kotonoha's personal trainer
http://loli1983.wordpress.com
As I said, i don't know much about politics, in fact i only know what i hear from word of mouth. But what you said is true especially when it comes to people who are deep into politics. I hate it when i come to a forum online and i clearly get flamed for not knowing diddly squat about politics. I usually say to myself in my mind that these people need to take a chill pill and relax. It's like you've taken a dagger and stabbed them deep in the chest.
Your local Otaku Cashier.
WUT! U DOnT KNO ABOOT POLITICS! Y U TALK DEN?????!!?!?!111
::foams at mouth::
In all honesty, everyone who ever goes into a forum about anything talk like they are an expert.
Kokoro Kotonoha's personal trainer
http://loli1983.wordpress.com
The oldies are the worst, talking down to the newbies and not giving them the same respect as they do to fellow oldies only because they've been around longer. Lame.
Working for the Man
http://www.myspace.com/jesusmadrid
At least your honest about not knowing much, kudos to you. I use to not care about politics at all. then i took a poly-sci class in highschool and took 2 during college. changed the way i think about everything and how i see the world. It made me appreciate the boldness of the declaration of independence, the greatness of the constitution. To understand the nature of law from the perspective of the fore fathers is a great duty that every American should fulfill.
For a good shortcut i believe theres a Dummy's guide to the constitution, or the declaration of independence. I highly recommend understanding those two documents as a great foundation of why America works the way it does.
slate.com is also a great website, but is more into contemporary politics. I hope you find what your looking for, but the best advice i can give you is to take a class-its your best bet.
Kokoro Kotonoha's personal trainer
http://loli1983.wordpress.com
Sounds good. I'll see what i can do. I am trying to learn a lot more than just "Philadelphia, July 4 1776". :p
There are huge chunks that i'm sure of i should know and can always become useful in some way.
Lazy College Student
I don't know much eitherxD
Its very hard to actually catch the policies before the vote...
Mainly because the media is so bias out of nature(*caugh FOX) and/or paid offxD, and the presidents are lying through their teeth half the timexD
Especially about anything related to monies.
You can't really know what a president will do till they're actually in the White house...
Everything before that is equivalent to those little "team pacts" they make in reality TV shows like SurvivorxD~ They're just doing it to save their butt from getting voted off.
Software Developer
http://www.otakutimes.com
Great news. Obama certainly can't do a worse job than the previous president, and hopefully he will do a very good one.
流浪人
There can always be worse, but I agree with you in hoping that he will do a very good job.
Graphic Designer
Man, this was an exciting night. It's a truly great night to be an American.
College Student
WE have made history as a people. We can get through these hard times together!!!
http://sparklingzone.blog124.fc2.com/
Was an exciting and historical election, so I'm very happy I was able to be part of it.
Doc
I glad its over...now its time to party! Obama won!
ウェブ デサイ二アー
Oba-chan ganbatte~~
College Freshmen
His speech was great. I didn't realize it was as long as it was. FDR was our first radio President, JFK our first T.V. President, and now Obama is our first internet President.
Motivational Speaker
Agreed and didn't realized that either till now!
Your local Otaku Cashier.
How is Obama the first internet president?
Kokoro Kotonoha's personal trainer
http://loli1983.wordpress.com
Lol.....
College Freshmen
He was the first to utilize it effectively to win. It's not that he's the first president to get elected after the invention of the internet. For instance he has a site just to fight against mud slinging.
Your local Otaku Cashier.
Then couldn't he also be called the first in-game advertising president, considering all the advertising space he bought in online games.
Kokoro Kotonoha's personal trainer
http://loli1983.wordpress.com
Don't forget those MySpace advertisement, where they show an image of Obama when he was a teenager.
Your local Otaku Cashier.
That means Obama is the first internet/in-game advertising/myspace president.
Also, he's black, but that's besides the point.
College Freshmen
Isn't myspace part of the internet?
College Freshmen
Yes but that's not something that's completely wide spread. Can you compare gaming to television, radios, or the internet? I personally don't think so. The impact of in-game advertising isn't as profound as that of the internet.
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
http://funkyblueame.tumblr.com/
You have forgotten Bill Clinton. Then again, many of the top people who worked on President Clinton's campaigns worked on Obama's campaign.
http://akari-nyan.deviantart.com/
Congratz to Obama!
Uni student
http://twitter.com/leesinyung
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v481/lobotomysurvivor/obama-combo.jpg :D
Your local Otaku Cashier.
Saw that at fark.
It made me laugh.
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 触手 wrangler, H-Man
http://lightningsabre.blogspot.com/
Haha, I had to laugh at that.
Student/Panel liner
http://www.youtube.com/user/shiryu22
:D May we have more variety in terms of race for our future presidents! ..Only if they're qualified, of course.
Student
http://bk201.wordpress.com/
Things are going to be interesting aren't they. I'm glad he's up as president!
Kokoro Kotonoha's personal trainer
http://loli1983.wordpress.com
I'm going to bed now. This was a very interesting evening in America and by tomorrow morning we'll all feel refreshed. I know i will.
Student
Just wake up and checked CNN live, saw that Obama won, congrats to Obama!
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
http://funkyblueame.tumblr.com/
To answers Danny's question, it will not change anything for me. I will remain the same American I have always been. Working hard to help on most election days in my area -this is the first time in many year that I have not volunteered- and not just presidential elections. I will continue to keep track of my elected officials to make sure they do their best for this country.
Tonight and the next few days we celebrate, but our country will remain the same. Come January 21, 2009 our country will still be the same place. It's our responsibility to make change. It will take more that just electing a president.
President-elect Obama is correct when he said he needs our help. Will the current state of the country he is going to need all the help we can give and more.
???Confused???
338 to 159...with 4 states left, not like it makes a difference. Obama still wins by a landslide...but it's one hell of a job he's taken on cleaning up the mess of the Bush administration...healthcare and a better economy is what I'm looking for...
Undergraduate (Civil Engineering)
Landslide indeed. I was surprised when I viewed the figures.
Encoder
Wow! Great art by Alex Ross. I love it. :)
Congratulations to Obama. I'm glad that Palin didn't win, I don't like her.
流浪人
"How does this change things for you?"
Honestly, Danny, I don't know. Heck, the American people won't even get the first glimpse of what kind of actual change this will have until the first 100 days of Obama's presidency have ended.
The two things that will have the most effect on my life will be changes in his administration for the Department of Defense (DoD), and how Congress will run. Who becomes head man of the DoD, appointees for Chief of Staff, and budgets for the four services will have the greatest effect on my immediate life come next year.
I think my greatest concern is whether the new appointees for running the DoD will have the same vision regarding cultural training as the current DoD staff. I've just transitioned from my previous job to a Regional Affairs Strategist (RAS) job in the Air Force. I focus on language (Japanese), culture, beliefs, politics, and economics in Asia. If the new administration remains big on promoting this kind of training, then things will be good in my life (e.g. assignment to a Japan desk, working with foreign governments and militaries, etc.).
However, if the administration decides to slash the DoD's budget, my program is usually one of the first to feel the cut. So, that's where my major concern lies, right now.
Student Engineer
http://www.tgwnetohh.blogspot.com/
There is supposed to be a substantial cut in the defense budget, in particular to Research and development first. I may be going into the defense industry- so heres to hoping that he thinks homeland security and the defense budget are a primary issue.
US Navy Sailor
http://punynari.wordpress.com/
Congrats to Obama. Everyone in my division is happy he won (which is surprising because military is 75% McCain supposedly) but haven't had the time to keep up with the campaigning and details. But, he seems to want to take the country in a different direction than it is now and that is a very good thing.
University Student
To all those people complaining or rejoicing in the presidential elections!
IT DOESN'T MATTER WHO WINS! THE PATRIOTS RUN THIS COUNTRY!
Think "Metal Gear Solid" people. lol
Ha!
Voted for Obama! And I did that knowing my taxes will increase more under his administration. This means less figures for me....
.NET/Web Developer
http://scrumptious.animeblogger.net
Congrats to Obama. Change is good. :D
Online Shop
http://wildarms.egloos.com
Hopefully he can salvage the wreck called US economy -_-
Destroyer of the Waps
http://blogpantsu.org/
I'm pretty sure that Obama doesn't care that the Federal Reserve is not only a private bank, but also its policies are unconstitutional. I wonder how many politicians and Americans actually read that document, the most important document in this country?
流浪人
Oh, they read it, and even reference it for political campaigning purposes, but they don't follow it. ^^;
Destroyer of the Waps
http://blogpantsu.org/
That's kinda true, I guess. haha, nice one. ^^
Designer / Visual Editor
http://www.youtube.com/user/ImperialPimp
Very good point - will be keeping my eye on that....
Graphic Design student | Receptionist | Otaku
http://sukidesho.blogspot.com/
Hmm.. let's hope that this presents some change even if it will take some time.
This will not only bode well for US citizens but, also countries who have ties with US and especially those who are at war right now.
We all have to do our part! ^^
Apprentice Baking & Pastry Chef
http://Ima-Monogatari.com/
I want my money back! Y_Y
my poor CAD
can he guarantee that?!
Project Manager, Engineer
http://yasseranas.blogspot.com
Congulation to Sen. Obama and the Democrats!!! Majority in the House and in the Senate!!
Student
http://anime.tedfox.com/
i was listening to the radio throughout the afternoon checking out the latest news and when it finally came in, i couldn't help but smile.
it is one of those moments when you just feel so surreal, even when we are like miles away from the States.
those who know me will know that i made no secret of my support for barrack obama, and rightfully so. My distaste for the mccain campaign lack of discipline coupled with the astounding series of bewildering events didn't really give me much of an option to be honest.
and sarah palin? dear lord, no offence, but she has seriously got to be the worst blunder mccain has made throughout the entire duration of the campaign.
make no mistake though, i have great respect for the senator from arizona. you really get a sense of humility when you read about what he was put through as a POW during the vietnam war. The average joe would have call it quits and retire. But man, if anything, this man is a real fighter, going on to the Senate and running for president.When he was on his last rally yesterday going all out chanting "We never give up, we make history, let's go win an election!", for the first time, i felt goosebumps which i can't quite explain.
what i find demoralising is that fact that news media are painting obama as the "first black president". i think obama himself has highlighted that he does not wish to be acknowledged as a black president, but rather as someone who will bring change to the white house.
geez i sound really pessimistic don't i? hurhur
I FEEL ASLEEP
http://www.fakku.net/
I think one of the worst blunders he made was going to Pennysylvania and saying "Obama's supporters have been saying some pretty nasty things about Pennsylvania... And I have to say, I completely agree with them! Uh, I mean I totally disagree with you... That is that I... [and so on]"
At least now we have a few Palin pornos doing the rounds on the internet.
Anyway, as for the "black president" thing, I think it's significant that, AFAIK, America is now the first country in history to elect someone from an ethnic minority to be president. Especially one that's had such a rough time historically as the blacks in America.
BioResearch Assistant
As far as I've seen, Obama's family history doesn't coincide with the historical struggle of African Americans in the US. His mother is Caucasian - a mix of Irish, English, and Scottish which is why people in Ireland and Scotland were very pleased that he was elected. His father was Kenyan as was his grandfather I believe. Several generations going back shows that none of his relatives were slaves in the US.
By all accounts pressing the historical struggle of African Americans onto Barack, as many seem to believe, is not correct.
While I do agree that it is of such historical importance that we have an ethnic minority in the White House, there are several facts of detail that have to be brought into light when looking at it in the books.
Student/Panel liner
http://www.youtube.com/user/shiryu22
But you have to realize that even though he doesn't share blood ties to slaves in the US, he probably had to endure the same treatment they did. For example, during WWII, I know for a fact that Asians that weren't Japanese were discriminated against - did they not also have to struggle as well? Just going by the fact that he has no relatives whom were slaves did not mean he did not struggle.
BioResearch Assistant
True. I was actually going more on the lineage aspect of things since I've heard quite a bit of support for Obama using that reasoning, which is factually incorrect.
Pardon my specificity in that post, I should have stated that so readers won't get confused.
Otherwise, you are correct in implying that it doesn't really make a difference as injustice and discrimination knows no bounds.
JR. College Student
http://npc.talkingincircles.net/
I can't wait to see how things turn around, I know they will! :)
JR. College Student
http://npc.talkingincircles.net/
Also, I wonder if danny is going to read ALL of these 200+ comments. :P
I FEEL ASLEEP
http://www.fakku.net/
It's cool. My dad generally doesn't give a crap about politics but he just burst into my room and said "Do you know who won!? OBAMA WON!!" even though I already knew.
graduate studant (TV & Cinema )
I AM REALY GLAD HE WON, I WAS CHEERING FORM HIM!!!!!
Hikikomori in the making
http://supermariabros.deviantart.com/
I wonder what the future holds LOL
Web Designer, Boxer, StreetFighter, Anime Collector and Gamer
http://kenjiharima.blogspot.com/
That I wonder too...
Student Engineer
http://www.tgwnetohh.blogspot.com/
health care reform and a short term tax fix. I am hoping that capitalism isn't kicked out the window and technological bases are allowed to progress, otherwise I am dropping out of college. I don't want him to cut the defense spending- that is my industry and it is vital! We'll see what he does- it isn't the end of the world for me that he won (I voted McCain).
thousand master II, Internet Learner, Auto didacta
http://pipopaz.wordpress.com/
I agree lostandfound, jiiiiiiii (*stare)
Student, Otaku, She-Geek(Sheek lol)
http://meimi132.wordpress.com/
That is a supercool pic.
And yay for Obama! I didnt even realise it was Election day yesterday till I got back last night and my bro told me....
Anime Store Owner, artist, Web master
http://www.chucksanimeshrine.com
Obama's win is great news for the world. I mean, c'mon most otaku and citizens of the world were rooting for him and not McCain/Palin. It shows that the youth of the nation has finally won and America has a chance to redeem itself in both the eyes of Otaku and the world. Lets hope we were right.
Musician
http://www.teefonline.com
This is such good news.
Navy Recruit
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/profile.php?id=519499924&ref=profile
wow congrats to fellow chicago native Barack. change is good
Dyslexic Social Studies student, struggling gundam modeler and gamer
I think this is a good sign that the world and its people are going through changes bit by bit, because by Obama's victory this implicates that the level of racism and discrimination has indeed fallen down by a level. Maybe this is the time that humans can really start to accept each other
浦の引き篭り
http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/3219/haruhimemew.gif
I'm not really into USA polytics, but if he manages to do something with the economical crysis here in Spain, congratulations!
3D Video Game Artist
http://gamedevtalk.wordpress.com
Im happy Obama won! Wishing the USA luck for the next four years...now fix our world! ::P
おたくと大学生。
http://jp.youtube.com/user/acw2097
this is a sad day for the us
大学生徒
http://ichinichijuu.blogspot.com/
Oh what a SHOCK! Someone from western PA that's a republican't! This state's blue, hee. ^^;
Anime Store Owner, artist, Web master
http://www.chucksanimeshrine.com
and an otaku ^ ^;;
Designer / Visual Editor
http://www.youtube.com/user/ImperialPimp
Is it? And letting Bush's friend McCain be presidents would have been a happy day?
Get real. There would have been riots.
Creative Director
He can only bring about change if he can lead Americans to change their habits and thoughts about major issues that affect the U.S and the rest of the world... otherwise the difference will be negligible. I was fine with either candidate winning... now if I can get them to stop taxing me to death.
Student Engineer
http://www.tgwnetohh.blogspot.com/
heheh, agreed. Lets see what he can do.
I pleased with his victory for public relations reasons. I prefer to have an intelligent man who is a fantastic orator being shown as the representative of our nation to the world. Also his race is important to as perhaps it will give other countries a better image of us as well. Other than that i could care less. Time will show that he'll be no different than the last 30 years of American leadership that caters to the self serving elitists.
He can speak of change all he wants, but don't get too excited quite yet. Unless he plans on withdrawing all our troops from around the world. not just Afghan, and Iraq than who cares. I mean is it really necessary for us to have more military bases in other countries than in our own. I mean we still have soldiers in Japan, Germany, South Korea, and a dozens of other locations. We give this image of peace and prosperity, but we act in the opposite manner. I love my country for what it was founded on, but i can't stand to see all the death and destruction we cause on a global scale for the sake of stopping "terrorists" or "the reds" or any other event that is capitalized on and blown out of proportion to further political agendas and shameless corporate profits.
So before you get angry at my criticism and say: "We must protect our selves from terrorists, and Communism is bad" , Take a moment to put yourself in the shoes of all the Latin American countries the World Bank has exploited to put them in debt, force them to privatize their important industries to us, sell off their valuable resources at a loss to pay the interest on their debts to us....Or how about any of the countless millions of Men and Woman who laugh, love, cry, and smile just like you and me, but are being killed every day as a result of our political and business actions or a direct result of our military commands. Stop being distracted by reality tv, fast food, fancy gadgets, and escapist forms of entertainment and take a lok at this beautiful world we our destroying as a result of our greed and lust for global control. If Obama has the power to alter this than he truly is a man worthy of my devotion. /rant
BioResearch Assistant
You underestimate what US military presence does for a foreign region apart from establishing the US's reach.
It brings in prosperity to the region by providing a very large source of income. As well, security is a big issue as the US is such a great military power that it intimidates aggressors and provides a blanket. No one would try and dare to take on a city that holds a US base as it would be considered an immediate threat to American soil.
For the most part you don't see or hear of problems arising in US bases not in war zone territories. What exactly is the problem when just by being there everything is fine? The US isn't the only nation to have foreign bases outside its borders, though we do have the most.
One of the problem plaguing people in general is that when they get angry or fed up with one specific action they tend to generalize and apply that sentiment to everything whether or not a problem lies there.
The people in my state were angered by Bush's actions and applied that to the Republican party as a whole. When re-election for the Governership came around for my state, they voted out the Republican who was doing a good job just to put in a Democrat.
And the first thing that the new governor did was raise our sales tax to bring down the state deficit. Our deficit didn't decrease, it actually increased and things got worse. Everyone who voted for him shut up then started to blame the government for the rising problems when actually its their fault for putting him in their the first place.
Welder
http://touchedmusume.blogspot.com/
Man, there really is a severe lack of right-winged otaku lol. I feel so alone.
This is really why I don't like politics being brought into places like this....
Student Engineer
http://www.tgwnetohh.blogspot.com/
I voted republican, but I am an independent who leans republican. I also agree about politics being everywhere, but be patient, people will calm down about it at the max 2 months or so from now.
USCG Aviation Mechanic
Great, America is screwed now. Russians are already threatening us to change ballistic missle policies. Oh well, I voted for McCain.
Underdog Artist, Outcast to the Society, Tetsuya Nomura art fan
"Great, America is screwed now."
Oh that's the most Immature statement I've ever heard. If McCain honorably accepted his mistakes and defeat with the hope that America will be in good hands what more can be for his supporters? I'm sorry if I say this but pls. don't say such negativity. Hope.
Student Engineer
http://www.tgwnetohh.blogspot.com/
Nah, he conceded respectfully. Since Obama did not score a negative score on my Pugh selection matrix, he has room for improvement. I want to see what he will do and what direction he will take the country. Historic because he is black? absoloutely. Historic because he is a savior? ludicrus.
Underdog Artist, Outcast to the Society, Tetsuya Nomura art fan
the last part:
"Historic because he is a savior? ludicrus."
I absolutely agree.
-1
http://necrophadian.blogspot.com/
Did you even watch his concession speech in Arizona? The man was very professional and respectful towards the end, he gets points in my book for being a class act. Too bad i can't say the same for his supporters.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcBt2a0LUyQ
Underdog Artist, Outcast to the Society, Tetsuya Nomura art fan
nope I did'nt wathced it. But I only watched a part in the news saying that he accepted his mistakes and saying that he's sure he made his fair share of it. what really grabbed me the most is that he said he's not going the spend the moment of the future regreting what might have been. I'd say I was really moved by his actions. I respect McCain. Looks like we both agree on this.
SMS隊所属
http://lightofthedawn.wordpress.com
Congrats to Obama... With this a new page in the history of America will be written...
College Student
Its a shame Steven Colbert wasn't still on the ballot, then America would really be the Colbert Nation. Colbert 2012....Its not to early to start campaigning for 2012 is it? :)
Spartan
http://www.ryobase.com
Well, congrats to him as well. Hopefully he won't f**k up with the economic just like Blush.
Student Engineer
http://www.tgwnetohh.blogspot.com/
mmmmm I did not vote Barack into Office. There is a thing where I love how the will of the people rises up to voice their opinions and take control of their fates, but equally I am disgusted when people blindly go forward without analyzing the situation. I made my decision based on raw logic and left emotions out of the decision, and based on my morals, beliefs and ideas about government I voted to elect John McCain into office. I like neither of 'em- the guy I wanted in office (Michael Huckabee) lost the republican primary.
Anything that become immediatly too popular I dislike. I would like to see less political stuff, but I also recognize that YESTERDAY was the election and that everyones going to shutup cometime February when we are all settled in.
Change is good yes, but what is he going to do? if it has to be this way, lets see what he can do. Otherwise, my role and intervention in politics (voting) is over. I am going back to being an engineer.
Casshern - Student
Didn't Abraham Lincoln wanted the slaves to be free and the black people to have equal rights and some didn't like that and so they plotted to assasinate him because I think he was gonna give them freedom and wanted peace. Maybe the KKK back in the day plotted against Abraham Lincoln for his views.
-1
http://necrophadian.blogspot.com/
totally NOT true.
School
I'd did the calculations for my families income and Obama is going to add on another 11,000 dollars a year roughly to my families taxes. Yay! We get to pay more taxes for working hard!
Graphic Design
http://www.chromaengine.com
The immediate impact of this on the normal lives of Americans, probably none at the moment. We'll see after the next 4 years when either 53% of the US can say "I told you so" or the other 46% of the US can say "I told you so".
Honestly, it is really good to see foreign nations so optimistic about this choice. The hope is this will be the springboard to heal relations that were strained so hard by Bush in the last 8 years.
Still if you ask me, I believe that a tag team combo of Stephen Colbert and Admiral Ackbar would have been 100 times better for the US.
BioResearch Assistant
While I applaud Obama's win and am eager to see how he will deal with the situation of the economic and foreign policies, I'm less than enthused to see that the House and Senate both went majority democratic.
Seeing how majority of lawmakers and leaders vote along party lines regardless of their own beliefs in the matter, anything pushed by other parties will be certainly rejected leading to a monopoly on what gets passed.
Basically, the Democratic Party will hold rule of what is passed for the next 4yrs.
Hopefully all this talk of working together and bi-partisanship works out yet I'm weary and slightly believing all that was flirtatious just to get the vote.
こうこうせい
http://stickymochi.blogspot.com
:D awesome picture
Well Obama's speech was very hopeful. I hope what he said will happen.
student, vexillologist
http://twitter.com/zscout370
I was a happy lad when I found out Obama won. I was jumping up and down at my work place, high fiveing co-workers and hugging some. It is a great leap forward for our nation that, a generation or two ago, we were denying civil rights and making it hard to vote, we actually put one of their own into office to lead us. I feel proud of this moment and I want to tell this to my future spa..I mean children.
Student
C-C-C-C-COMBOBREAKER!!! :D
Student / gamer
hooray for the Second Depression? ToT
Not that McCain's much (if any) improvement...i hate this two-party system, bleh...
Student/Panel liner
http://www.youtube.com/user/shiryu22
What would you prefer?
Health Care
That looks like a DC comics style super hero drawing, maybe he should ve included in the Mortal Kombat VS DC fighting game. Wonder what his fatality would be...
Student
http://musou-enrai.deviantart.com/
Congrats to Obama - the first black president of the United States! I bet a lot of people were waiting for this! I think Martin Luther king plays a big role in Obama's success.
Underemployed Office Minion
http://zerofigures.wordpress.com/
I believe
Musician, web entrepreneur
http://learnjapanesepod.com
How's he doing so far? Better than Aso that's for sure but I suppose that isn't saying much. Aso must have been pleased that he could stay in power long enough to get that photo op with the big "O".
My general feeling towards Obama is this. Expectations are too high regarding what he can achieve. In fact, it may be the case that the best he can do is merely keep the USA from sliding into the abyss. However the very fact that America chose him counts for a lot.
So here's to the States, here's to Obama and here's to us not regressing to the dark ages and having to barter with salt and chickens as stock traders hide in their yachts off the coast off the islands of Tahiti.
Otaku Programmer/Gamer/Artist/Photographer
http://argylebolivar.wordpress.com
w00t ^^ XD haha
otaku!
http://cafe.daum.net/heavyvehicle
Can you say STIMULUS PACKAGE AND BAIL OUT MONEY!!!!!! LOL LOL LOL LOL
Caretaker
Good picture i think its just a matter of time before he gets a ceral named after him mmmm Obama Flakes.
west virginia janitor
http://yahoo.com
I think this country is about overdue for a black president. Hey he couldn't screw up the country any more than bush did. Hope Obama does very well for this country in the long run.