Thread: To the new American Leader -

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I'm glad Joe Biden will be there to walk Obama through some of this with his experience.

These issues, along with those here at home, seem pretty overwhelming.

What should we expect for Obama's first term? The table seems to be set and excuses already prepared in case nothing gets better - The scape-goat will always be there to blame. In 2012, when Obama runs for re-election, I wonder how much we will hear about G.W. Bush. That will be interesting!

Originally Posted by Syrringe

why do republicans lose it when they lose?? When bush won the last 2 terms i never once heard a democrat say...OMG THE END IS COMING!!! IM MOVING TO CHINA!!! Eevrythings gonna be fine.

These two ladies at barnes and noble were talking about how amazing and gracious McCain was about losing. I thought it sounded pretty clearly like they just couldn't let go of McCain lol.

Originally Posted by Syrringe

why do republicans lose it when they lose?? When bush won the last 2 terms i never once heard a democrat say...OMG THE END IS COMING!!! IM MOVING TO CHINA!!! Eevrythings gonna be fine.

haha, you're right, they dont talk about the end coming or moving to other countries - they just talk about stolen elections, rigged voting, voter intimidation, disenfranchisement, etc.

McCain lost fair and square.

I didn't lose a wink of sleep last night and I'm not moving to china or canada or the Cayman islands. (I have to admit, I did look into the Cayman islands a year or so ago...it's a pretty sweet place.)

While I am an Obama supporter to the end, I thought McCain was gracious. He conceded victory to Obama very quickly when it became apparent Obama was going to win; he could admit he got beat and was quick to set the record straight. I thought he handled himself well and his speech reminded me of the McCain I used to know.

He gets kudos from me.



I think Obama will take these challenges in stride. he has turned around some pretty bad urban situations in the states, and with the help of his administration, and especially people like Biden, his friendly, outgoing and ready to take on challenge mode of operation should see him through this.

Of course it is a difficult course, and laden with pitfalls he must avoid. But I doubt he will take actions to worsen the situation. He wants peace, and is willing to do things differently to attain it. His cabinet will be bipartisan and ready to help him do what needs to be done. Don't take him lightly though, I bet if push comes to shove, Obama can shove pretty hard, and shove the right kid in the playground, the real bully or culprit, not a made up one.

Things will get better, but it will be a lot of work. Be supportive of your president until he does something to lose your support; then vote in a different one.

Originally Posted by Syrringe

why do republicans lose it when they lose?? When bush won the last 2 terms i never once heard a democrat say...OMG THE END IS COMING!!! IM MOVING TO CHINA!!! Eevrythings gonna be fine.

my brothers ex said she was moving to Canada if Kerry lost. I dont think she did but I havent really seen her in over 3 years so maybe....

Originally Posted by SoySoldier

he has turned around some pretty bad urban situations in the states

not to be a dick, or just call you out for the sake of making an argument, but could you show me where he turned around a bad urban situation?

I know - the election is over and we got what we asked for - but I have to ask.