tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9728880.post8875440879343403414..comments2024-03-27T12:30:52.619-04:00Comments on Lost in the Bozone: Not Yes We Can, But Yes We Did!MRMacrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01414173517957120477noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9728880.post-20924524120825413802008-11-06T14:27:00.000-05:002008-11-06T14:27:00.000-05:00It's such a good thing that such horrible segregat...It's such a good thing that such horrible segregation is now a distant memory.<BR/><BR/>I don't think it matters what colour skin Obama has. The country voted for the best contender. And that was he and he won. Well done America.Middle Ditchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16493665280732775898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9728880.post-3006926990143540282008-11-05T21:03:00.000-05:002008-11-05T21:03:00.000-05:00Just how much power do you people think a presiden...Just how much power do you people think a president has? Not that damn much. <BR/><BR/>I don't expect things to change much for the next year, other than to maybe get worse. <BR/><BR/>This country is full of people that think they are special and should be spoiled, yeah, lets how it is in a year. <BR/><BR/>I like the man but I'm not blowing soap bubbles yet.BBChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15323188240580782454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9728880.post-86538411629082038322008-11-05T20:07:00.000-05:002008-11-05T20:07:00.000-05:00Great post, Mac.When I was in grade school, MLK wa...Great post, Mac.<BR/><BR/>When I was in grade school, MLK was a hero of mine. In the area where I live, that wasn't a very cool thing at the time. Our town has never had more than a handful of blacks living in it any given time. I was in tears about it a couple of times, when adults said things about King that I thought were mean. I shouted at one adult who after King's assassination said it was a good thing. To me, seeing Obama's election represents a vindication of all the hard work and hope of millions of people over many decades. Still living in the same town as when I was ten years old, I feel a bit of personal vindication in knowing that some of the basic principles I have adhered to since childhood are coming to be realized on such a magnificent scale.<BR/><BR/>You are right, it wasn't really about race after all. I think Obama himself saw to that. His vision and leadership has so far transcended any of the base stereotypes and racism which has blighted our country. It was a campaign about ideas, and as much as the GOP tried to make it a camapaign about image, they were not able to succeed. This is a testament to Obama's campaign, which must certainly be one of the best-run in our history. <BR/><BR/>Gary, we do still have Bush for a couple more months, and I think that with all he is leaving behind, we may be cursing him for the next decade or three. But yes, the people have decided to give the Dems a turn. During the next four to eight years, I can see how the GOP will probably be able to reshape itself and become competitive again. They may need to move a bit toward the center, though. <BR/><BR/>For now, I'll wallow around in the Democratic victories, but that won't be for long. Bush and Cheney are still in office for 75 more days. I'll breathe much easier after Obama is inaugurated. And I'm pretty sure that on the morning of January 21, people will not wake up to find all their guns confiscated, Christianity outlawed, taxes raised 10% on everyone, people marrying goats, etc. It won't be that way at all, although to listen to people around here where I live, you'd think that is what's coming.<BR/><BR/>I think what's coming is a beginning. I am anxious to see where it leads America.Snavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13763424943041003098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9728880.post-14789894626212099752008-11-05T18:36:00.000-05:002008-11-05T18:36:00.000-05:00not left controlled gary,not like the filibusterer...not left controlled gary,<BR/>not like the filibusterer proof super majority the right had for a time there1138https://www.blogger.com/profile/05236610360430502600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9728880.post-44265917348259715032008-11-05T14:14:00.000-05:002008-11-05T14:14:00.000-05:00it still feels surreal. Like in 04 when the sox wo...it still feels surreal. Like in 04 when the sox won. I am afraid I'll wake up and it will all have been a dreamDawn Fortunehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14722591049949538021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9728880.post-46368706172790519182008-11-05T14:07:00.000-05:002008-11-05T14:07:00.000-05:00Barack Obama's politics are not my cup of tea, as ...Barack Obama's politics are not my cup of tea, as you probably know, but I do realize that you are absolutely right about what a monumental event this is. Sincere congratulations to Barack Obama on his victory, and to the United States for making some overdue history.<BR/><BR/>Robert F. Kennedy, during his time as Attorney General, was wont to reassure black civil rights leaders that the reforms of the early 60s would be the first step, and that the <I>country</I> would follow. He believed America would move past its racial problems, and he was fond of predicting that "in 40 years, we'll have a black President."<BR/><BR/>He wasn't too far off the mark. More has to happen to make the USA a post-racial nation, but I hope Obama's election to the presidency can lead the way.<BR/><BR/>And congratulations to you, Crummy, and your many commenters here, on getting your guy elected. It's a great feeling when your guy wins, and the bums in office get thrown out.El Cerdo Ignatiushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00646154540141962389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9728880.post-22001314012695990812008-11-05T13:14:00.000-05:002008-11-05T13:14:00.000-05:00I didn't watch, to me it was a given. Not going to...I didn't watch, to me it was a given. Not going to be easy to fix this country. <BR/><BR/>We got sick and tired of the Republicans, and in four or eight years we will be sick and tired of the Democrats. Maybe then we can get an Independent of some sort in to give it a shot. <BR/><BR/>I wasn't raised to not like people of other shades, unusual considering where I was raised. <BR/><BR/>Spent two years in Florida in the early 60's and thought that a lot of what I saw was just plain stupid. <BR/><BR/>That was my first real experience with them as there were none where I was raised. The ones I worked with in the Navy were good folks. <BR/><BR/>Blah, blah, blah....BBChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15323188240580782454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9728880.post-64755424702978973362008-11-05T11:57:00.000-05:002008-11-05T11:57:00.000-05:00The election was never about race---it was about w...The election was never about race---it was about which road to follow to best serve the country. As we all now know the result, the choice was to give the left a shot at it. The pop theme was Obama for change----we now have obama, and we are waiting to see the change----We can't blame Bush any more---its a left controlled Senate, and a left controlled House of Representatives for the last two years, and now the left controls the presidency as well---its their game----time will tell. I personally feel that many people will grow to be dissappointed.Gary ("Old Dude")https://www.blogger.com/profile/00840287762340872772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9728880.post-2365057106021597932008-11-05T08:31:00.000-05:002008-11-05T08:31:00.000-05:00It is obvious to even the most casual observer, th...It is obvious to even the most casual observer, that this election was a smashing repudiation of the hideous right-wing faction that has wreaked so much damage on the country<BR/><BR/><BR/>I became a fan of Sharpton when he was on Fox with Hannity. Hannity asked him, and I'm paraphrasing, "if that is so, why don't I feel that way?". Sharpton answered, "because your an idiot". <BR/><BR/>I can't predict where things will end up in America, but I can say with all sincerity that things will be better.amidnightriderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13961440167635690163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9728880.post-73140322068533474062008-11-05T08:22:00.000-05:002008-11-05T08:22:00.000-05:00And don't worry, there will be plenty of work. The...And don't worry, there will be plenty of work. There are quite a lot of dumbasses. <BR/><BR/>I wonder if the dude with the "No Socialists" sign on my street took it down yet.Randal Graveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08728992897551848531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9728880.post-33787625388485632922008-11-05T07:24:00.000-05:002008-11-05T07:24:00.000-05:00Demeur - No, it was not about race. That was my p...Demeur - No, it was not about race. That was my point I guess. Obama would not let it be about race. I would lying though if I did not say it was to some degree about race for me. You cannot know how much I have hoped for this day. Every day of his presidency, there will be an in our face reminder that race really does not matter. <BR/><BR/>Al Sharpton, a guy I have learned to tune out most days, said something before Obama was elected that kind of stuck with me. He was not all full of race baiting crap for a change. He aimed his rancor at his own race and said an Obama administration would put pressure on Blacks to step up and live up to new expectations. Something to the effect that if so many whites could bury their racist tendencies, blacks had better start recognizing this and bury theirs. When I hear words like this come out of the mouth of AL Sharpton, I know we have turned a very big corner.<BR/><BR/>presterjohn - I get the impression from Obama he does not get it either. It's time for those of us who don't get it on both sides to stand up say to our respective races, "Enough already, you people are being dumasses".MRMacrumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01414173517957120477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9728880.post-4213496369376559222008-11-05T06:34:00.000-05:002008-11-05T06:34:00.000-05:00Nice personal post, Crummy. I've really never unde...Nice personal post, Crummy. <BR/><BR/>I've really never understood bigotry .... the root of why some hate others based on race, religion, ethnicity. From whence does that demon spring. Just don't get it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9728880.post-55406469593248554462008-11-05T01:55:00.000-05:002008-11-05T01:55:00.000-05:00I recall a similar situation at the same age. Seei...I recall a similar situation at the same age. Seeing a whites only sign while on vacation in the deep south. I look with puzzlement at the sign and asked my parents what it ment. It didn't make sense to a twelve year old mind.<BR/>Some years later while I was in college I went to a dance. This was also in the south. In the gym they had chairs at the sides. There was another group of chairs seperate from the rest. You guessed it, my date and I walked over and sat down in the seperate section with the glares of the faculty. We were both from the north and didn't care about their standards or ideas. And the black students came and satdown with us much to the dismay of the faculty.<BR/>But I think the choice of Obama was not about race or gender but about picking the best person to lead this country out of our current problems.Demeurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01935263659097273535noreply@blogger.com