OBAMA FUCKING WON

[Tippster]

ralph nader is not a sad man. we are a pathetic country and we (or should i say, more of us) are finally starting to get what we've got coming. only knee-jerk, whiny tools believe nader gave us bush. we're that ugly. bush is exactly what we deserve, as your statement (and gore, obama, hillary and edwards) so cogently demonstrates.

i can't wait for us to get more of what we deserve in 2008.

Pretty sure our whole system of government is based on the foundation that ONE (wo)MAN doesn't have the power to single-handedly change the status quo. That shit works both ways.

The President proposes legislation, the Congress approves it. You no likey? Then feel free to find a truly stable country, both politically and economically, where that isn't the case. Good luck.

[Jer]

I came into the office this morning thinking that if we lost by less than five percent, we could still claim a victory, I'm shocked that we pulled it out.

Congrats!
D'ya think the independents figured Obama had it locked up, due to the last poll before the primary, and decided to vote Republican for McCain instead? I got a similar feelin' from a recent local election - basically seemed like voters took a look at the most recent poll and then changed their minds while assuming nobody else would.

[MassLiberal]

Congrats!
D'ya think the independents figured Obama had it locked up, due to the last poll before the primary, and decided to vote Republican for McCain instead? I got a similar feelin' from a recent local election - basically seemed like voters took a look at the most recent poll and then changed their minds while assuming nobody else would.

I would say that was true if the turnouts #s weren't so skewed towards the Democrats. In my region alone Democratic turnout was 400% higher than the R turnout, with 80% of Is voting Democrat.

I need to go to sleep now, 6 hrs of rest in 3 days is not enough.

[Cono Este]

I'm fucking exhausted. I can't believe we won. I came into the office this morning thinking that if we lost by less than five percent, we could still claim a victory, I'm shocked that we pulled it out.

Barack needs to start getting specific if he wants to win, and even if he does capture the nomination, today's reality check will make him a stronger candidate. I guess I get to keep my job.

Core Shot, want to go skiing sometime soon?

That guy (obama) is as full of shit as the rest of them. I dont buy it.

Congrats on the job. Can you get me a hat?

[spook]

Pretty sure our whole system of government is based on the foundation that ONE (wo)MAN doesn't have the power to single-handedly change the status quo. That shit works both ways.

The President proposes legislation, the Congress approves it. You no likey? Then feel free to find a truly stable country, both politically and economically, where that isn't the case. Good luck.

so you're saying that this is a truly stable country, both politically and economically....

[Cono Este]

so you're saying that this is a truly stable country, both politically and economically....

For once, could you please give it a rest hammerhead?

[spook]

For once, could you please give it a rest hammerhead?

the market never sleeps.

[RootSkier]

Rough night for the future of the Democratic party.

[MassLiberal]

Rough night for the future of the Democratic party.

i agree.

[uglymoney]

I would say that was true if the turnouts #s weren't so skewed towards the Democrats. In my region alone Democratic turnout was 400% higher than the R turnout, with 80% of Is voting Democrat.

I need to go to sleep now, 6 hrs of rest in 3 days is not enough.

Ditto on the congratulations. I'm totally shocked and happy about this, but not because I support Hillary.

Personally I think that Dems voting in NH knew that a lot more was at stake if they voted for Obama than it was for Iowa voters - ie an Obama victory in NH might have been the end of Hillary, and voters knew that. Democrats are not ready to put Hillary's campaign to rest.

Also, compared to Iowa, everybody gets to vote in NH, absentee, whatever. I couldn't vote in Iowa because I have a job and obligations. People with jobs and obligations might tend to be more cautious and measured.

Like you said, this will make Obama a better candidate, which makes tonight a win for everybody.

[Tippster]

so you're saying that this is a truly stable country, both politically and economically....

I take it you think there's a revolution going on and runaway inflation....? Perhaps you shouldn't listen to the rabbit anymore, Donny.

[spook]

I take it you think there's a revolution going on and runaway inflation....? Perhaps you shouldn't listen to the rabbit anymore, Donny.

so you're saying that the only manifestation of an economically and politically unstable country is a revolution and runaway inflation....

[uglymoney]

Rough night for the future of the Democratic party.

I think its funny how completely smitten you are for Obama.

[Tippster]

so you're saying that the only manifestation of an economically and politically unstable country is a revolution and runaway inflation....

So you're insinuating the United States of America is an unstable country both politically and economically....

Sheesh - you're dull.

[jon gaper]

you can mix a black muslim goatherd with a white slut and get a harvard law grad

[Platinum Pete]

Obama did it again. Fuck yeah!

[MassLiberal]

Big victory for Barack. Makes Feb 5th a whole lot more interesting. I didn't expect that big of a win at all.

[RootSkier]

I think its funny how completely smitten you are for Obama.

Yeah, but it feels so good.

[uglymoney]

Yeah, but it feels so good.

You see all that Obama drumbeating is paying off for you! This was a big, big margin of victory. Congrats.

Shit just keeps getting more interesting.

I'm sad that Edwards hasn't been a part of much excitement, save for moderating the debates and making the most sense he lacks the sort of steeze that Americans seem to need in a president.

[RootSkier]

Well, I'm glad that Edwards is still in the race. His progressive rhetoric (though he was hardly a progressive as a senator) has definitely pushed both Obama and Hillary in that direction, which is a good thing.

It will be interesting to see whether he sticks it out until the convention

Hey Masslib, if you see Bill, kick him in the balls for me.

[RootSkier]

Some interesting stats from tonight:

Barack Obama 281,413 55%
Hillary Clinton 134,781 27%
John Edwards 90,600 18%
Dennis Kucinich 526 0%

Total Turnout:
Democrats 507,320
Republicans 442,918

Obama got more votes today than the TOTAL NUMBER OF DEMOCRATIC VOTES in the SC primary in 2004.

Obama received more SC primary votes that McCain and Huckabee COMBINED.They were the #1 and #2 finishers in the Republican party last week.

I can't find his victory speech tonight on Youtube, but here is a link: http://polijamblog.com/?p=110

Look at how fucking stoked these people are. FUCK YEAH.



edit: OBAMA/PHuNK 08!!!!!!

[AKA]

I can't understand a vote for Hillary at this point. The whole reason for this is to nominate someone who can beat the nominated Republican well I think this makes it pretty clear. Even here in dumbfuck conservative Utah I routinley here people (conservative people) saying how they find Obamma inspiring.

Why vote for someone the Repubs hate as much or more than we Dems hate Bushy?

[PTracy P1]

I can't understand a vote for Hillary at this point. The whole reason for this is to nominate someone who can beat the nominated Republican well I think this makes it pretty clear. Even here in dumbfuck conservative Utah I routinley here people (conservative people) saying how they find Obamma inspiring.

Why vote for someone the Repubs hate as much or more than we Dems hate Bushy?

That's a really fucking good question.


Obama has what she doesn;t - and that is he's an outsider. Hillary wants it both ways - she is an experienced insider, or an experienced outsider, depending on what you want to hear. The fresh face will win this. You put hillary against Mccain? he'll trot out the "fear" and we're back to the same old r games we've been dealing with for the last 8 years. fear. muslims. war. fear. hate.


Barack is pretty damn conservative for a D, which i mostly do not mind, especially compared to her. You would think that she is going to be much less appealing to the Rs if in fact she gets the nod.



Word on the tube is that he has offered Edwards the AG seat. John woulod be wise to team up, but i am not sure he will.


Hillary has a short list for Veep, including Bayh from my home state.


we shall see.

[RootSkier]

Barack is pretty damn conservative for a D

ORLY?


all from http://www.votesmart.org/issue_ratin...p?can_id=9490:

2006 Senator Obama supported the interests of the NARAL Pro-Choice America 100 percent in 2006.

2005-2006 Senator Obama supported the interests of the National Right to Life Committee 0 percent in 2005-2006.

2006 According to the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy calculations, in 2006 Senator Obama voted more conservative on economic policy issues than 0 percent of Senators.

2006 Senator Obama supported the interests of the Americans United for the Separation of Church and State 100 percent in 2006.

2005-2006 Senator Obama supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 83 percent in 2005-2006.

2006 Senator Obama supported the interests of the American Conservative Union 8 percent in 2006.

2006 According to the National Journal - Conservative on Economic Policy calculations, in 2006 Senator Obama voted more conservative on economic policy issues than 0 percent of Senators.

2006 Senator Obama supported the interests of the League of Conservation Voters 100 percent in 2006.

2005-2006 Senator Obama supported the interests of the American Wilderness Coalition 100 percent in 2005-2006.

2006 According to the National Journal - Composite Liberal Score's calculations, in 2006, Senator Obama voted more liberal on economic, defense and foreign policy issues than 86 percent of the Senators.

[PTracy P1]

well, in my view he's not as liberal as many paint him to be. but then i don;t post shit like that and i sure as fuck ain;t gonna read it.


fucking nerd.