[Quiggles]

Originally Posted by kvmt10

As an Australian, I'm interested in how this will affect us, and I'm also interested in the changes that Obama will implement.

I wish him success and hope he does a good job for you all.

Agreed It will be interesting.

[NorthernDust]

Originally Posted by MontegoBay

He has been an honorable man the entire time. I can almost promise that you are a young idealist that got sucked in from the media's portrayal of it all and are following Obama like a sheep without any research or knowledge about what is really going to happen to this country. Scary times ahead for America.

Hmmm...here I am, 16. I've done my research and - *GASP*! I'm still SO happy about this!!
The way your post reads, it *almost* sounds like we aren't allowed to be excited about this.

And what's wrong with being an idealist?






And to everyone who is 'afraid' - I take this as an insult. How can Obama be "scary?"

[Xiphias]

Gee I wonder how the stock market will respond tomorrow?

Cathy

[imjustjoking22]

Originally Posted by Akhorse

I wonder what the future will bring. I do not know if my fear stems from the ideals of Obama, or fear of change alone. While I am registered as undecided, I voted for McCain. Now, I have to wait and see what my fear is truly based on. Only time will tell. I truly hope for Obama's time in the oval office to be smooth one, and a productive one for America and her people.

God bless America

I just wanted to say this is a gracious, honest post.

[NorthernDust]

Cathy - it will probably do what it's been doing...keep falling...

[riderofthehorse]

Well, I personally am thrilled. Hopefully he sticks to all those promises.

[Xiphias]

Originally Posted by NorthernDust

Cathy - it will probably do what it's been doing...keep falling...

Nooo not falllllliiinnnggggggg! I am losing my hard earned nest egg along with the stock market falling, and I need that for my old age

Cathy

[NotFadeAway]

Originally Posted by imjustjoking22

Well then your promises must not be worth much . I am well-researched and free of the fear and negativity crippling you and making you lash out at me.

Obama is a family man, true to his beliefs and values from the beginning. Your "fear" of him is irrational. Disagree with his policies, his positions, whatever- but do NOT fear him. Fear is a superficial, cheap way of controlling people, and taking away their freedoms- it has been that way for most of our history.

Exactly, Fear is most of the time irrational.

What makes this election so incredible is America LET GO OF THEIR FEAR and Im just SO impressed with that. Thats why Im so annoyed with people being afraid of him. Where do you think racism and most prejudaces come from, FEAR.

[mpprincess]

Originally Posted by MontegoBay

He has been an honorable man the entire time. I can almost promise that you are a young idealist that got sucked in from the media's portrayal of it all and are following Obama like a sheep without any research or knowledge about what is really going to happen to this country. Scary times ahead for America.

Here!here! ...I'm back by the way the madness has ended....temporarily. Well, to those of you who believe in Revelations things have to fall together somehow...................

[sher327]

Originally Posted by Xiphias

CBS has it as 155 McCain, Obama 333, I would say that was a landslide win....I guess I will drink my tequila, and hope for the GOOD Change he has promised.....

Cathy

Amen sister, 5 shots down, 1 more and I might actually fall asleep soon LOL

For the "youth" of our board stating its YOUR future, excuse me but it is ALL of our futures, I may not be a young whipper snapper but I sure as heck dont have one foot in the grave yet and I have FOUR kids/young adults and it is THEIR future I wish to defend and protect as well as mine. Just because some of us are older does not mean we are stuck in the dark or unable to envision the future.

Our youth need to take a cue from us "elders" and do this with style, vent or brag all you want regardless of the person you supported because its customary on election day but in the stark cold light of morning, zip your lip, accept the outcome and work TOGETHER for ALL our futures. Neither side should be name calling or calling the others sore losers or snotty winners, NONE of us win if policies and beliefs implemented lead us all into turmoil.