Obama versus McCain (versus the rest) - Page 204

sabotai · 11-04-2008, 10:09 PM

All of the news websites already have long articles written and posted. I would love to read the "McCain won" articles, just to see what they said.

JonInMiddleGA · 11-04-2008, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Groundhog

youporn.com just called it.

Appropriate, considering how screwed the nation is.

Honolulu_Blue · 11-04-2008, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by cartman

I would guess that less than 20% of the electorate can say without looking what McCain's middle name is. (Sidney)

First time I had heard of McCain's middle name.

DeToxRox · 11-04-2008, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by sabotai

All of the news websites already have long articles written and posted. I would love to read the "McCain won" articles, just to see what they said.

Those are with the Tampa Rays World Series Champs shirts in Senegal.

Young Drachma · 11-04-2008, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

eh, it's a huge moment for black americans, let them have their moment. you see plenty of white people celebrating too

Well, that's how he glad elected...so naturally it's a multiracial coalition of happy people. I was just noting how MSNBC has shown tons of footage of black students at historically black colleges and at black churches and lots of crowds of specifically all black or whatever...so I could imagine the horror in a hilariously cynical way.

I'm not enjoying what the commentators are saying, but I guess that's the only approach they can take...

MrDNA · 11-04-2008, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

Unlike football, there's only a finite number of "points" (electoral votes) available. Once you have locked up more than half of them, it's over. All that's left at that point is the final score.

But since it's all projections, couldn't the votes that are yet to be counted be so heavily McCain-ized that he would then win? See, I literally don't understand. Epic brain fail.

DaddyTorgo · 11-04-2008, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

Proving once & for all that P.T. Barnum was correct.

in which quote? should i even bother asking?

Honolulu_Blue · 11-04-2008, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

Appropriate, considering how screwed the nation is.

Relax, Chicken Little. If this country survived the "leadership" we had to suffer through for the last 8 years, we'll be fine, just fine...

Well done, America. Well done.

Young Drachma · 11-04-2008, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by DeToxRox

Those are with the Tampa Rays World Series Champs shirts in Senegal.

They don't do that anymore. They just destroy the shirts now.

lordscarlet · 11-04-2008, 10:12 PM

Does anyone have voter turnout numbers yet?

Groundhog · 11-04-2008, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by sabotai

All of the news websites already have long articles written and posted. I would love to read the "McCain won" articles, just to see what they said.

"Rioters take control of all major cities as civil unrest spreads faster than the National Guard can handle"?

Lathum · 11-04-2008, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Dark Cloud

Well, that's how he glad elected...so naturally it's a multiracial coalition of happy people. I was just noting how MSNBC has shown tons of footage of black students at historically black colleges and at black churches and lots of crowds of specifically all black or whatever...so I could imagine the horror in a hilariously cynical way.

I'm not enjoying what the commentators are saying, but I guess that's the only approach they can take...

exactly. They are making it very much about a black achievment thing. And don't get me wrng, It is a huge accomplishment and I think Obama will serve us well.

But it really seems to me like and old vs. young thing.

sabotai · 11-04-2008, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Groundhog

"Rioters take control of all major cities as civil unrest spreads faster than the National Guard can handle"?

Really? Fuck, I wanted McCain to win then!

Pumpy Tudors · 11-04-2008, 10:14 PM

I'll be watching the mailbox for my "black president" check to show up... unless I don't get one because I didn't vote. Then I'm just gonna be pissed.

SirFozzie · 11-04-2008, 10:14 PM

Florida and Virginia. just wow.

Lathum · 11-04-2008, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

in which quote? should i even bother asking?

my guess would be " a sucker is born every minute"

Lathum · 11-04-2008, 10:15 PM

they are going wild in the streets of Seattle right now

cartman · 11-04-2008, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

I'll be watching the mailbox for my "black president" check to show up... unless I don't get one because I didn't vote. Then I'm just gonna be pissed.

I think Danny Glover has your check.

Cringer · 11-04-2008, 10:16 PM

Oh, Carl Rove just said the Cosby family was a "black" America's First Family, so this isn't a first. Yeah, same thing.....

Pumpy Tudors · 11-04-2008, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by cartman

I think Danny Glover has your check.

I feel the need to make another video for YouTube.

Lathum · 11-04-2008, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by cartman

I think Danny Glover has your check.

nope.

Kevin Weeks does, and the fucker better earn it.

Flasch186 · 11-04-2008, 10:17 PM

Welp, MBBF inner polls were absolutely off target by a wide wide margin.

DaddyTorgo · 11-04-2008, 10:17 PM

CNN had stats earlier showing that age was a bigger factor than race - just FYI.

BishopMVP · 11-04-2008, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Tigercat

We surpassed that long ago, as has every industrialized country I can think of.

I meant to say receiving more in government programs than they pay in taxes.

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Originally Posted by JPhillips

The Senate likely won't change greatly in 2010 as the 04 elections left a pretty Dem favorable map in 2010. But things will eventually swing back, likely in 2012 and 2014 when the Dems have to defend their recent gains.

Senate, no, but the House will shift 25-30 seats minimum, unless the fight for control of the Republican Party between Fiscal and Social Conservatives is still ongoing and they're tearing each other apart.

lungs · 11-04-2008, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

You'd have enjoyed the young Rep from Wisconsin, Ryan, on FXNC a little while ago I imagine.

I liked the fact that he at least seemed to have some spirit about him & talked about the need to start standing for things again. Even if the stands he chooses aren't the ones I'd prefer, at least he seemed like an (R) that still had a pair. And that was a damned nice change of pace to see/hear.

He might be one to watch. The fact that he is a (R) in a district that contains Janesville (GM plant that is closing) Racine and Kenosha (pretty much Milwaukee) is telling.

I wonder if he'll someday look to succeed Jim Doyle as Governor or maybe waiting for Herb Kohl to retire from the Senate. Feingold is unbeatable in Wisconsin so he'd be crazy to run against him.

He would even possibly be an (R) I could get behind, so that tells me he's probably not your kind of (R), Jon.

Arles · 11-04-2008, 10:18 PM

Yeah, this is a nice moment for the country. I think Obama is a good person and will try to be a good leader. I hope he succeeds.

Lathum · 11-04-2008, 10:18 PM

how amazing must it be for the older generation of black people to see this.

Despite what side you fall on, we are witnessing a form of history tonight that comes along once in a lifetime.

Pumpy Tudors · 11-04-2008, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

nope.

Kevin Weeks does, and the fucker better earn it.

Times are changing. Two black players in New Jersey and now a black president-elect. I can already see the Jamaican bobsled team winning the gold in 2010.

Yep, this check had better show up soon.

Kodos · 11-04-2008, 10:18 PM

I don't know that I have ever been more proud of our country. God Bless America!

sterlingice · 11-04-2008, 10:19 PM

You stay classy, McCain camp boo'ers

SI

sabotai · 11-04-2008, 10:19 PM

Florida's Gay Marriage ban amendment: 75% reporting, 62% "Yes" (needs 60% to pass)
Arizona Gay marriage ban amendment: 58% reporting, 56% "Yes" (don't know what it needs to pass).

California is just 2% reporting, but 56% "yes".

Greyroofoo · 11-04-2008, 10:20 PM

Wow, McCain seems quick with the concession speech

digamma · 11-04-2008, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Vegas Vic

And for the first time I can recall in television history, they didn't announce the president elect's full name when he went over the top.

My guess is that your memory is pretty selective.

Noop · 11-04-2008, 10:20 PM

Is McCain going to cry?

I have all the respect in the world for John McCain.

I am however glad Sarah Palin will not be a heartbeat away from the presidency.

Easy Mac · 11-04-2008, 10:21 PM

they're booing Obama during mccain's concession. You stay classy republicans.

sterlingice · 11-04-2008, 10:21 PM

That said, McCain, extremely classy

SI

lordscarlet · 11-04-2008, 10:21 PM

OK. This has bothered me the ENTIRE election. Maybe I am remembering wrong, but I don't recall any election, and I haven't seen anything on the Obama side during this election, where there is so much booing from the crowd. McCain is doing his concession speech, and says "I just had the pleasure of speaking to Barack Obama a few moments ago" and people start boing. What the hell is wrong with these people?

On another note, for those that don't know, I live in downtown Washington, DC. There are tons of cars driving by with a cheerful honking. There's also a lot of local footage of people cheering in the streets (only 6 or so blocks from me, but I have already settled in for the night.

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Cringer · 11-04-2008, 10:22 PM

Damn good speech by McCain. It shows the part of him that I like.

Galaxy · 11-04-2008, 10:22 PM

What's is the popular vote right now?

DaddyTorgo · 11-04-2008, 10:22 PM

classy speech by McCain here I gotta say. kudos

MrDNA · 11-04-2008, 10:22 PM

I kinda wish McCain would've come out with a "F*%k that guy! You voters are morons!" speech

SirFozzie · 11-04-2008, 10:22 PM

*applauds McCain*

Celeval · 11-04-2008, 10:22 PM

I don't agree with McCain politically, but I certainly respect him.

MrDNA · 11-04-2008, 10:23 PM

They're chanting "Mumble John?"

sabotai · 11-04-2008, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Galaxy

What's is the popular vote right now?

Obama: 41.6 million
McCain: 39.0 million

DaddyTorgo · 11-04-2008, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Galaxy

What's is the popular vote right now?

41.8 - 39.2 (million)

51% - 48%

Honolulu_Blue · 11-04-2008, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by sterlingice

That said, McCain, extremely classy

SI

I like McCain. I feel bad for him.

Young Drachma · 11-04-2008, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

exactly. They are making it very much about a black achievment thing. And don't get me wrng, It is a huge accomplishment and I think Obama will serve us well.

But it really seems to me like and old vs. young thing.

Young versus old and frankly, a very well run campaign versus one that wasn't done quite as well and against a candidate who had a very, very hard task ahead of him. Sad to see McCain have to go out like this, honestly...but at the same time, this is an Obama victory borne out of sheer will and tactical organization.

I'd hate for this thing to turn into something more than just a "OMGZ! Black folks win," because if were only about that...this would've happened a lot sooner.

He seems calmer right now, McCain in this speech. I think he expected that this thing would go a little longer into the night.

MrDNA · 11-04-2008, 10:24 PM

McCain's mom is alive?! Wow.

Swaggs · 11-04-2008, 10:24 PM

Nice speech by McCain.

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11-04-2008, 10:12 PM	#10160
lordscarlet Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Washington, DC	Does anyone have voter turnout numbers yet? __________________ Sixteen Colors ANSI/ASCII Art Archive "...the better half of the Moores..." -cthomer5000

11-04-2008, 10:14 PM	#10164
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	I'll be watching the mailbox for my "black president" check to show up... unless I don't get one because I didn't vote. Then I'm just gonna be pissed. __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

11-04-2008, 10:14 PM	#10165
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	Florida and Virginia. just wow. __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

11-04-2008, 10:16 PM	#10169
Cringer Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Edinburg,TX	Oh, Carl Rove just said the Cosby family was a "black" America's First Family, so this isn't a first. Yeah, same thing..... __________________ You Stole Fizzy Lifting drinks! You bumped into the ceiling which now has to be washed and steralized, so you get NOTHING! You lose! Last edited by Cringer : 11-04-2008 at 10:17 PM.

11-04-2008, 10:09 PM	#10151
sabotai General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Satellite of Love	All of the news websites already have long articles written and posted. I would love to read the "McCain won" articles, just to see what they said.

11-04-2008, 10:15 PM	#10167
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	they are going wild in the streets of Seattle right now

11-04-2008, 10:17 PM	#10172
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11-04-2008, 10:17 PM	#10173
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	CNN had stats earlier showing that age was a bigger factor than race - just FYI.

11-04-2008, 10:18 PM	#10176
Arles Grey Dog Software Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Phoenix, AZ by way of Belleville, IL	Yeah, this is a nice moment for the country. I think Obama is a good person and will try to be a good leader. I hope he succeeds. __________________ Developer of Bowl Bound College Football http://www.greydogsoftware.com

11-04-2008, 10:18 PM	#10177
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	how amazing must it be for the older generation of black people to see this. Despite what side you fall on, we are witnessing a form of history tonight that comes along once in a lifetime.

11-04-2008, 10:18 PM	#10179
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	I don't know that I have ever been more proud of our country. God Bless America! __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.

11-04-2008, 10:19 PM	#10180
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	You stay classy, McCain camp boo'ers SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

11-04-2008, 10:19 PM	#10181
sabotai General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Satellite of Love	Florida's Gay Marriage ban amendment: 75% reporting, 62% "Yes" (needs 60% to pass) Arizona Gay marriage ban amendment: 58% reporting, 56% "Yes" (don't know what it needs to pass). California is just 2% reporting, but 56% "yes". Last edited by sabotai : 11-04-2008 at 10:20 PM.

11-04-2008, 10:20 PM	#10182
Greyroofoo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alabama	Wow, McCain seems quick with the concession speech

11-04-2008, 10:20 PM	#10184
Noop Bonafide Seminole Fan Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Miami	Is McCain going to cry? I have all the respect in the world for John McCain. I am however glad Sarah Palin will not be a heartbeat away from the presidency. __________________ Subby's favorite woman hater.

11-04-2008, 10:21 PM	#10185
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	they're booing Obama during mccain's concession. You stay classy republicans.

11-04-2008, 10:21 PM	#10186
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	That said, McCain, extremely classy SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

11-04-2008, 10:21 PM	#10187
lordscarlet Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Washington, DC	OK. This has bothered me the ENTIRE election. Maybe I am remembering wrong, but I don't recall any election, and I haven't seen anything on the Obama side during this election, where there is so much booing from the crowd. McCain is doing his concession speech, and says "I just had the pleasure of speaking to Barack Obama a few moments ago" and people start boing. What the hell is wrong with these people? On another note, for those that don't know, I live in downtown Washington, DC. There are tons of cars driving by with a cheerful honking. There's also a lot of local footage of people cheering in the streets (only 6 or so blocks from me, but I have already settled in for the night. ) __________________ Sixteen Colors ANSI/ASCII Art Archive "...the better half of the Moores..." -cthomer5000

11-04-2008, 10:22 PM	#10188
Cringer Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Edinburg,TX	Damn good speech by McCain. It shows the part of him that I like. __________________ You Stole Fizzy Lifting drinks! You bumped into the ceiling which now has to be washed and steralized, so you get NOTHING! You lose!

11-04-2008, 10:22 PM	#10189
Galaxy Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2005	What's is the popular vote right now?

11-04-2008, 10:22 PM	#10190
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	classy speech by McCain here I gotta say. kudos

11-04-2008, 10:22 PM	#10191
MrDNA High School Varsity Join Date: Jan 2007	I kinda wish McCain would've come out with a "F%k that guy! You voters are morons!" speech __________________ Norfolk Flame (Shiba)* Jacksonville Bulls (UFL) R.I.P. *Ayr Bravehearts (FOFL)*

11-04-2008, 10:22 PM	#10192
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	applauds McCain __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

11-04-2008, 10:22 PM	#10193
Celeval Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cary, NC, USA	I don't agree with McCain politically, but I certainly respect him.

11-04-2008, 10:23 PM	#10194
MrDNA High School Varsity Join Date: Jan 2007	They're chanting "Mumble John?" __________________ Norfolk Flame (Shiba) Jacksonville Bulls (UFL) R.I.P. *Ayr Bravehearts (FOFL)*

11-04-2008, 10:24 PM	#10199
MrDNA High School Varsity Join Date: Jan 2007	McCain's mom is alive?! Wow. __________________ Norfolk Flame (Shiba) Jacksonville Bulls (UFL) R.I.P. *Ayr Bravehearts (FOFL)*

11-04-2008, 10:24 PM	#10200
Swaggs Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	Nice speech by McCain. __________________ DOWN WITH HATTRICK!!! The RWBL Are you reading In The Bleachers?

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