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LAITAVYIA LORING — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 13:52:45 -0000

I AM SO HONORED TO BE ALIVE DURING THIS GRET TIME IN HISTORY. OUR PRESIDENT IS BLACK AND I AM JUST OVERWHELMED AT THIS OUTCOME... HISTORY HAS BEEN MADE AGAIN AND I DONT BELIEVE NOTHIN CAN GET ANY BETTER THAN THE 2008 PRESIDENCY ELECTION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

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Mark — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:47:23 -0000

Obama hasn't been elected yet. He can get booted out anytime before january 5, 2009. You McCain guys give up too easily and the Obama jerks are partying too early. I jsut wonder what country you guys went to school in. Read this, maybe you'll learn something.
http://www.heyokamagazine.com/heyoka.19.markmcg...

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Charlie — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:57:55 -0000

i agree with you bob.. i do not think Barack Obama is anything this country needs

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Bobby Ben — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 12:25:13 -0000

Obama is OUR pres-elect lets hope he keeps FREE Market!!!!

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bullwinkle0780 — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:08:43 -0000

Everyone does deserve free health care. Look, we may not be able to know who is milking the government and who is not, but alot of people are not able to just go and get jobs, or an education. Maybe they were dealt bad hands or maybe they did it to themselves. We have to trust that the government will do its best to weed through those who are milking.
But, just because they get a little money from the government, does not mean they get a free ride. I wouldn't trade places with them for one second, because it is hard being poor. I know there are poor people who get government assistance, but you don't have to pay for them. It is the popular belief among conservatives that hard working Americans have to pay for free loaders, but if you would like to really know, we pay more for white collar crime than for welfare. Yes, there is statistical data to back that statement up. So its not always the poor uneducated peoples fault. You are educated! Then by all means, ignore those who tell you they never have to pay for such and such again. The whole concept of what they supposedly said is ludicrous anyway.
On health care, I have spoken to m.d.s and patients from Germany, Canada, France, and England. They wouldn't trade their health care system for ours in a million years. People don't die waiting in line. That is well known propaganda, and yet we still choose to fall for it. Doctors get bonuses for preventative health care. They make 6 figure salaries. Patients of any social class can walk into a clinic and get treated for free. It really does work! I promise.
Doctors here? Preventative medicine HAHAHA! What a joke. The drug companies do not make money if people prevent their ailments. Basically, Bekah, whether you think someone deserves the right to be treated for free is your opinion, but just remember, there are poor ignorant crooks and rich sly crooks, the only difference is the rich ones cost us more money and know damn well better. Once again "don't hate, educate". Peace

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Rebekah — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 16:35:01 -0000

Hey bullwinkle. As far as voting, you missed what I am saying. If you do not hold a job and collect government income, you should not be able to vote b/c you are not a contributing memeber of society, no matter what your race is. You are one that I applaud b/c not only do you work, but you are going to school. I am talking about the people who sit at home all day and do nothing but rely on the government to pay their bills. You can honestly say that you are ok with giving them your tax dollars when they are doing absolutely nothing to better themselves? Not only did I work 3 jobs while I was working on both my B.S. and M.S., but I was denied any type of medicaid coverage by the government. I believe that people who attend school should have some type of health care available to them b/c they are trying to better themselves. I was not able to get any grants and owe a nice chunk to Sallie Mae and yes it sucks, but has made me appreciate everything I have worked for. It is sad that those out there think they are entitled to free education b/c of their race. Free health care for everyone...you want to basically attend a charity type of health care??? It is sad that people really think this type of health system would be better. Watch the number of people scream when they get piss poor health care b/c the md's are not getting any great reimbursement and are breaking even after all of the years of schooling and debt they acquired. Alot of things sound better in theory until you put them into practice and then everyone starts to change their mind.

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bullwinkle0780 — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 14:53:13 -0000

I give up! Sigh. For those of you (CC!) who think that Affirmative Action should end because the white men are loosing jobs to African Americans, you are WRONG. Update! If you think that there is equal opportunity, there is not! If you think that an African American took a job that you could have had, he/she did not! AA gives African Americans the opportunity to be considered for the same jobs as everyone else. So if you white people don't think it is fair, blame the white man who got your job because he was more qualified than you. P.S. I have to get out of this site.

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bullwinkle0780 — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 14:34:12 -0000

Shane! I don't say this often but; You're an idiot! First he attends flag burnings with his wife, then he wants to change the flag an national anthem? You need to buy some fix-a-flat to put in that empty coconut of yours. Don't believe every bit of trash that "they" tell you to believe in. P.S. I heard he wants to turn the White House into a pyramid. LOLOLOL!!!

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bullwinkle0780 — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 14:23:56 -0000

Bats, do you even know what a fallacy is? Go take a logic course, then read some non-partisan material about Obama's policies. You will soon discover that everything you thought you knew was just conservative propaganda. Wah Waaahh.

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Eden — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:08:26 -0000

I'm a McCain supporter, and really worried about Obama being President (to say the least!). As others have said, I really hope that this turns out to be a good change...and not a bad one. I was doing some surfing, found this website...www.bumpercrock.com. check it out.

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bullwinkle0780 — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 22:46:20 -0000

Easy there Bekah, while your at it, tell all of the people who voted for McCain because he wasn't black that they shouldn't be aloud to vote either. The constitution of the U.S. affords us the right to vote no matter how POOR we may be. You think because our President is black that poverty will end and us po' and lazy folk will get a free ride? I work full time, attend 15 credit hours of college a semester, have a son, and I cannot afford health insurance. So I use the gov. so my son can go to the doctor, and so he can attend day care while I work and go to school 11 hrs. a day. I am poor! But I am trying really hard to make it, and I deserve to have my voice heard. Just as much as all of you. So, free health care? Hell Yeah! Free Education Hell Yeah x2. We as a nation should support our brothers and sisters no matter what color they are. Instead of kicking them when they are down. Obama 08!

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bullwinkle0780 — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 22:24:49 -0000

Not to be a prick but you really think that his votes came from Americans because he was black? Because us Americans do not care about the future of our country, we only care about the color of of our next president. WOW. I can't believe that their are still people out there who think that the color of your skin determines your potential. By the way,
I don't dis Christianity, but I am an agnostic, so no, I think we've prayed enough for the last 8 years, now it is time to take our destiny into our own hands. Read "Oh the places you'll go" by Dr. Seuss. To many of us have sat in the "waiting place" for 2 long.

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JEEZY — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 22:17:23 -0000

Looooooooooooooool! LMAO! YES WE CAN!!!!!!!! YES WE DID!!!! Just face it my friend and deal with it, its gonna be ok. After Clinton, I was saying the same thing about the previous presidents...no you cant be proud of that shit. Bush, I like Bush, but he is the dumbest President ever. He don't even know what an OBGYN is. LMAO! God Bless America... Congratulations Obama!!!! UNited We Stand Divided we Fall!

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election08 — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 22:17:00 -0000

You guys are a very sad bunch.

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bullwinkle0780 — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 21:50:37 -0000

Well, you spelled Iran correctly! Good work! Now you can work on Venezuela. But I am afraid you get an F+ on this assignment. There is nothing in your argument that is actually true. Now some other ignoramus will read this and think that they have obtained knowledge. We are producing some of the dumbest children IN THE WORLD! And yes that is a fact! You have just proven to the world that you know less than nothing, and by spreading your lies and ignorant hate- filled propaganda, you are further infecting the minds of our children. You should be ashamed.

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bullwinkle0780 — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 21:35:51 -0000

A deeper hole? way to quickly shift the blame. Why should we take responsibilty, or why should Bush for that matter? Its all Obama's fault and he is not even it the White House yet. But I think that is a wonderful ideal.
Why does Bush have such a low approval rating? Its because those of you who kept voting for him are now unhappy about the outcome :(. Vicky, I don't know if you voted for Bush or not, and sure you have a right to your opinion, but pointing the finger at American's for developing wisdom is regressive and will lead to nowhere.

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bullwinkle0780 — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 21:20:48 -0000

That is the most uneducated thing I have ever heard. They teach you the definition for Socialist in high school, and since you don't even have that concept down yet, I would be hesitant to call others uneducated. You sound like you get your education from the back of a cereal box. I have noticed a trend in uneducated party members; you take these "slogans" and obscure figures that a friend hands you or perhaps you hear on your favorite radio show, and you pawn it off as your own idea, as if you really know what your talking about. The problem is that you were raised to be scared, and scared is all you will ever be, unless you discover your own integrity. The educated Republicans I talk to aren't screaming "Socialist, and End of the World, and, America really screwed up". They are saying; "ok, whats done is done". "Let us now unite and remember what it means to be proud of our nation". I agree, and I have never been more proud to be an American. As for all of you who are too afraid and too busy feeling sorry for yourselves, you can either cry on each others shoulders, or help fix our nation. For goodness sakes have a little pride and dignity.
Obama 08'. P.S. There is nothing about the Muslim faith that condones terrorism. That is like saying; if your a Christian, then you belong to the KKK. How ignorant is that. "Education will ensure our future." Peace.

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Korn — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:19:53 -0000

Some of you who say you are ashamed, What are you ashamed of ? are you ashamed that democracy is true? or that you live in one of the greatest countries on the earth? let us not take what we have for granite. We all have a reponsibility to work together as adults and not middleschool children, dont polarize are country because of your opinions, beliefs, etc
Remember its not about you. Its about Us.USofA.

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Socks — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 18:39:59 -0000

Amen!

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Rebekah — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 17:44:56 -0000

Race will always be an issue. I live in Louisiana and overheard many African Americans saying they voted for Obama b/c he is black. They are all living on federal government money and receiving free health care. I do not belive people like this should be able to vote. They can't even hold a job and the only reason they can give for their vote is b/c he is black. On the radio today, they interviewed an african american woman who said she is glad her brother is in the White House b/c she don't have to pay her mortgage no mo, her car note no mo, and her electricity no mo b/c her brother is going to take care of her. This is the type of person who really concerns me. We allow them to live off my hard earned money, vote, get free health care and education and it is all about what more they can get for free. Point in case is they think b/c Obama is black they are going to benefit. I realize that not all african americans are like that and there is white trash too. Oh by the way, I do realize McCain won LA, but just sickened by what more can we get for free.

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Socks — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:58:15 -0000

Bob, I agree. I think it is time, actually it always should have been time, to pray. We need to pray to God that Obama can or will do a good job. I don't think it is possible, but we shall see. I am sounding negative here, but not much is known about him. He wasn't elected because of his known skills, he was elected because he is black. Well 7% of him is anyway. If it is the end, just make sure that you are living your life the best way you can and by the Bible.

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Lee — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:31:09 -0000

You are right again Mark....As I mentioned in another comment above. It is our RIGHT as an American to voice our views and opinions. This is one thing that makes our country Great. Lets hope though everyone can at least come together to help fix this mess we are in.

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Lee — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:26:23 -0000

Mark ...glad to hear finally someone that even though did not vote for Obama still will support him as our President. We all hope he listens. And good for you to not start jumping and firing people as Ron has above.
Why lay people off till you find out what happens and then make a wise and calculated decision on the basis on their work performance and not just because they exercised their right as an American, and if you are laying off people, Ron right now, you were in trouble before and this has nothing to do with Obama. Take credit where Credit is Due.
Thank you for your intelligent and educated comments Mark, yours were one of a very small few on this page.

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CompGuy — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:18:44 -0000

I too am a black republican and at one point was unsure of who to vote for, but the party is where I would have stayed.
I am also quite concerned of the rift that will probably spread through this.
It is hard to understand why people do what they do but I pray this will be a good change and not a bad one.

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MaRk — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:05:58 -0000

Fact Lee ...they did.

Also I was down the middle most of the time as well....I own a small contracting company and I am quite financially stable....but the tax ideas he has are scary we will see how many breaks are available soon enough till then my employees are secure.

I did not vote for Obama,but I will support him and this country, my country, but will he listen?
Will he be any different than any other politician cooing in our ear?
We will see.