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Toby Barrett

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(11/05/2008 11:27 AM)

My Mom Says I'm Cool.

Kitties.....? ;___;

TransFAN92

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(11/05/2008 11:28 AM)

Feuer Frei!

Tergonaut wrote:
While it is shameful that those people supporting McCain didn't show at least basic respect for Obama being elected, and they could at least have been given McCain that respect when he conceded, remember that those are most likely the hardcore Republicans. I doubt they represent all of America's Republicans, just like the Democrats at Obama's rallies were not representative of all the Democrats in the nation. I believe in George Washington's words when he warned against the spirit of political parties in his parting address, and that when people give themselves wholly to one party or another and become fanatical for it, it hurts the nation as they do not consider the issues. .

One thing to keep in mind folks... in anything, it's easier to cheer for the loser when your side won than cheer for the winner when your side lost. Not to mention McCain's ability to control that was incredible imo.

And personally, I don't give two craps about either side making America look better in other nations eyes. Other countries complain about us, but guess what, we have more people flocking here than any other place in the world, we probably give out more aid than any other country in this world, and we spend more money on people we don't even know than our own people, so we are far from arrogant asshole America. We're jerks until someone else needs something. And then more money is spent getting food to other people than we do our own starving Americans. Someone needs to address this in office, PC or not. Part of our issue is not just the war, but the money shipped overseas as a whole.

As for the assassination attempts, notice the bullet proof glass on the side of the front of the stage for Obama last night?

Gripping the wheel his knuckles went white with desire
The wheels of his Mustang exploding on the highway like a slug from a .45
True death: 400 horsepower of maximum performance piercing the night
This is black sunshine.

Toby Underwood

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(11/05/2008 1:38 PM)

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I'll just copy from my other location for things of this nature.

I saw history made last night.

I saw a nation previously afraid of it's own shadow fight back.

I saw young people like myself hit their breaking point.

I saw a generation of american's that had learned nothing but intolerance, bigotry, and fear from their elders stand and say "I will not fear change. I will not fear those different than me."

Last night, I saw decades of media and governmental fearmongering and scare tactics melt away as for the first time since I've been alive my generation did not wane, halt, or falter in pursuit of what we know is right.

Last night I saw man of non-caucasian and mixed religious background elected President of this nation.

Last night I saw Barack Obama become the 44th president of the United States of America.

Cookirini

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(11/05/2008 2:12 PM)

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Jinsoku wrote:
I have to say, the Republican crowd in the McCain speech... oh my lord. Nothing short of disgusting with the boos and the extreme cries of discontent. I was embarrassed for them. And it's a shame to see that... this is what these people have become.

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McCain was classy as hell, though. It makes me sad because I LOVE McCain, and he deserved so much better than the people supporting him. But I believe he screwed up with how his people attacked Obama in his campaign, and, honestly, Palin. Just... Palin. Good lord. Go back to Alaska, and stay there, but dude, McCain... I wanted to hug him, and just say, "Don't be sad grandpa!"

Word, word, and WORD. Same with Terg's and Craig's posts. I was watching FOX and even they were just utterly horrified by the crowd's behavior. I felt so horrible for McCain, that these were the hard-right-wingers he was basically forced to try and gratify in the past several months, what with Palin as his partner and such. I mean, come on, talk about being UTTERLY sore losers. No class in that crowd whatsoever. I was embarrassed for my dad and sister and mother who voted for McCain, not because they voted for him but because these were the people McCain's voters and Republicans of this era would forever be associated with, whether or not they were hard-right-wingers or moderates or even Democrats.

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It had to be done.

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*rofl*

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Toby Barrett

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(11/05/2008 3:19 PM)

My Mom Says I'm Cool.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_elections_world_view

Psxphile

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(11/05/2008 8:17 PM)

Reality whenever...
Gaming forever.

It's always very awkward to be the center of attention.

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Sega 03: "It was intended to enact the business strategy we had created."
Sega 05: "However, it appears to have become dominated by a single, zealous individual."
Sega 04: "Yes it has. We must take it back into our own dominion."
Sega 01: "It is time. We must restore SONIC TEAM and the Sonic series to their proper role."

"Iizuka, you will take responsibility for betraying Sega."

stumbleina

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(11/05/2008 10:24 PM)

Popular and Successful!

Wait, women will be able to continue to control their own reproductive choices? I might have a slight chance in hell of being able to be proud of my sexuality? The war might end? This nation's youth might have healthcare? White, upper class men won't be the only ones dictating my choices for another four years? Global warming might exist and we might work toward goals more like the Kyoto protocol? The rest of the world might see that there are millions of Americans who disagree with the foreign policy of this state? Those of us who aren't the typified demographic for presidency can have hope that our children might be next in line for leadership?

WE SURE AS !@!$ CAN.

I watched the election results at a huge rally in my lovely Dallas and it was incredibly moving. Someone uploaded it on Youtube, but of course it was shot on a cell phone so the resolution is terrible. There must have been several thousand people. When Obama won everyone was screaming and hugging and crying and dancing. Obama wasn't my first choice, Clinton was, but thank God he rose to the occasion.

As for McCain and especially Palin, Good riddance. I don't care if I sound crass or not respectful of their leadership, because I'm not. The decisions they would have made would have put me out of a job, hindered my relationships, reduced my healthcare, kept people like my family out of this country and would have generally made my life and the lives of those I love suck. I also didn't think anything of McCain's speech. I'm glad he's proud that African-Americans can have a victory, but the fact he stated that completely demostrates that he doesn't get the point. Obama isn't the black President of the United States. He's the President of the United States. This is an albiet historic victory, but it's much more than that and reducing it to voting based on color shows no respect for his character or achievements.

Toby Underwood

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(11/05/2008 11:26 PM)

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SA Tails

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(11/05/2008 11:53 PM)

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Finally, a president I voted for actually won. **happy dance**

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Darkest Light

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(11/06/2008 12:19 AM)

Ditto @ SA.

I have alot to say, but I was a complete emotional wreck last night.

I'm mad at my grandmother right now, but I respect her for voting Obama because he was black. (Total different mindset and I had to completely sit down and readjust my mind to understand why)

I woke up at 5 am on a park bench on 123rd n 5th avenue (Marcus Garvey Park) after the rally was over

Im just getting home after a CONTINUED celebration Harlem is celebrating til 11/11 about this historic achievement, this place is alive like no ones buisness...and yeah Im done. Good game McCain, thank you for appeasing those crass fools in your crows, Palin needs to die (I'm not taking that back. I absolutely hate how she just tried to take the role of average american soccor mom-and twist it into this evil succubus of horror and incompetence)

and Obama is the frickin man-that CCCCOMBO Breaker Photo is Damned funny, I want that poster sized..N i'll post a more concise synopsis on what I'm feeling later. Good night everyone.

::Dies::

Hee hee hee

NeoRemington373

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(11/06/2008 3:43 PM)

I'm actually one of those independent types and just unable to vote for either cuz' I'm terrible at decisions of this high caliber. I just came to add that I give all my good luck to Obama. Let's see how these four years will go...

Toby Barrett

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(11/06/2008 4:15 PM)

My Mom Says I'm Cool.

Little did they know, the worst was yet to come...

Crimson Darkwolfe

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(11/06/2008 8:08 PM)

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Finally the election can stop hogging the news =D

Seriously though, I'm glad Obama got in, but I'm another of the cynical barstools who with his mates sat in the pub and said "how long till he's assasinated then?" Yeah, we don't have much faith in people.

Toby Underwood

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(11/07/2008 11:23 AM)

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Thats not being cynical, Crimmy. It's being realistic. Keeping him alive for 4 years is going to be an achievement of monolithic proportions. Black guys don't seem to survive long when they get in America's political spotlight.

I AM a little peeved the election overshadowed the first use of a hologram on television.

~Tobe

Rishi

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(11/07/2008 11:33 AM)

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Toby Underwood wrote:
Thats not being cynical, Crimmy. It's being realistic. Keeping him alive for 4 years is going to be an achievement of monolithic proportions. Black guys don't seem to survive long when they get in America's political spotlight.

That REALLY says a LOT about humankind as a whole, don't you think? I honestly think that f*****g sucks. I hate it. I hate that it should be such an incredible feat for Obama, indeed ANY fellow human being, to NOT get ASSASSINATED by someone else.

To those who wish to assassinate Obama, I will DEFEAT you. To those who wish to help Obama, I will SUPPORT you.

TransFAN92

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(11/07/2008 11:36 AM)

Feuer Frei!

Toby Underwood wrote:
Thats not being cynical, Crimmy. It's being realistic. Keeping him alive for 4 years is going to be an achievement of monolithic proportions. Black guys don't seem to survive long when they get in America's political spotlight.

I AM a little peeved the election overshadowed the first use of a hologram on television.

~Tobe

Was that really a true hologram though? I recall the CNN guys saying to the effect of "Now this is going to be a first for TV. We won't see it but you will see it at home".

Gripping the wheel his knuckles went white with desire
The wheels of his Mustang exploding on the highway like a slug from a .45
True death: 400 horsepower of maximum performance piercing the night
This is black sunshine.

Rishi

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(11/07/2008 11:37 AM)

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TransFAN92 wrote:

Toby Underwood wrote:
Thats not being cynical, Crimmy. It's being realistic. Keeping him alive for 4 years is going to be an achievement of monolithic proportions. Black guys don't seem to survive long when they get in America's political spotlight.

I AM a little peeved the election overshadowed the first use of a hologram on television.

~Tobe

Was that really a true hologram though? I recall the CNN guys saying to the effect of "Now this is going to be a first for TV. We won't see it but you will see it at home".

What's this about a hologram? Holograms are tiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight.

Craig Bayfield

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(11/07/2008 11:59 AM)

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I'd be more peeved that the idiots decided to use the hologram on the election day. There are 4 entire years worth of "not election day" where that hologram could be made news.

Toby Underwood

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(11/07/2008 12:01 PM)

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Hm?

*research!*

Ah, I see, It wasn't "fake" but it wasn't a true hologram. It was done with about 35 HD camera's and green screen effect.

But in finding THAT out I happened on several true telepresence demonstrations Cisco has done and explained. It's not a hologram. It's a live projection of the person onto a screen. CNN faked people out by using the 35 camera's to project whatsherface at 35 different angles for the TV audience. Neat trick, but more Jurassic Park than Star Wars.

~Tobe

Rishi

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(11/07/2008 12:07 PM)

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Toby Underwood wrote:
Neat trick, but more Jurassic Park than Star Wars.

Yeah dude, Star Wars had some kickass holograms. Darth Sidious, anyone?

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