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happy bunny Commented on Tell Us Your Election Night Experiences... by Greg Sargent

2008-11-05T18:07:47Z

On another note, last night when the race was called for Obama, people were leaving their houses, stepping on to balconies and honking their cars in my neighborhood, which is a predominately African American neighborhood just south of where Obama lives in Chicago. They were yelling and hollering "Obama, Obama", one of the participants yelled out "We have a black president!" It was absolutely unexpected and fantastic!

happy bunny Commented on Tell Us Your Election Night Experiences... by Greg Sargent

2008-11-05T18:01:31Z

In response to reader SC's email about feeling anger last night, I completely identify with that emotion. Last night I had tears running down my face, not only because of the enormity of the what was happening but I think more than anything I was letting go of all the anger and frustration of the last 8 years. It was like an enormous weight was lifted, the last 8 years have been the longest 8 years, it couldn't come fast enough for me. From the moment Bush was called President, i have been counting the days that he had left in office. I have been wanting this nightmare to be over for 8 years! And it is finally here.

happy bunny Commented on Obama: My Election Demonstrates That "The Dream Of Our Founders Is Alive" by Greg Sargent

2008-11-05T06:03:38Z

I want to send out a sincere thank you to all the volunteers who worked tirelessly to get President-elect Obama elected. I know that you worked on behalf of all of us who believed that this man was something special, that he was speaking to the hope and optimism that rests in the deep recesses of our subconsciousness and just needed to be awaken. Thank you.

happy bunny Commented on OBAMA WINS PRESIDENCY, NETWORKS SAY by Greg Sargent

2008-11-05T04:27:55Z

OMG! I cannot believe it is finally over! I live just south of Hyde Park, in Woodlawn a predominately african american neighborhood in Chicago and the people here are ecstatic! When the race was called for Obama people took to the streets and were hollering and shouting Obama's name. It was electric.

happy bunny Commented on Poll: McCain's Attacks On Obama Completely Flopped by Greg Sargent

2008-11-03T17:55:37Z

Speaking of positive energy, I live in Chicago and have to drive by Grant Park everyday on my way to work and have been witness to the rally set up and let me tell you it has been exciting to watch. There are about a dozen or so news vans that have been lined up on Columbus drive with the satellite dishes and reporters are now constantly reporting from that area. They have the lights set up high above the park so at night it lights up the entire field, not a small field either. There's this energy and excitement in the air in Chicago...it's so close to becoming a reality! Now if we can only get the Olympics, I imagine it will just as crazy is this rally will be.

happy bunny Commented on Poll: McCain's Attacks On Obama Completely Flopped by Greg Sargent

2008-11-03T17:32:32Z

Does anyone else think that 25% is too high?!

happy bunny Commented on Poll: Majority Agrees With Obama, Not Joe The Plumber Or McCain, On Spreading The Wealth by Greg Sargent

2008-10-31T19:49:48Z

Oops. I meant to say "will not change the minds"

happy bunny Commented on Poll: Majority Agrees With Obama, Not Joe The Plumber Or McCain, On Spreading The Wealth by Greg Sargent

2008-10-31T19:47:48Z

While I understand the premise of changing the name of redistribution of wealth, I don't think that simply calling it another name will change the minds of people who do not believe in the fundamental argument of social and economic justice. If they have the "every man for himself" attitude, i can't see them changing their tune simply by calling it something else. It is difficult to reach those people because their attitude already implies that they don't have the open mindedness to believe in social justice.

happy bunny Commented on Poll: Majority Agrees With Obama, Not Joe The Plumber Or McCain, On Spreading The Wealth by Greg Sargent

2008-10-31T18:55:36Z

I was more disappointed than anything ;) I'm from Chicago and I've been a big fan of Mr. Fitzpatrick for a long time. He's very well respected and liked around here.

happy bunny Commented on Poll: Palin Hasn't Done Herself Any Favors For 2012 by Eric Kleefeld

2008-10-25T03:57:44Z

that's the core base 20%, no matter how bad the repugs to do they still get that 20%, Bush approval rating 20%, etc....although I am a little encouraged to see that the novelty is wearing off, the thought of having to hear from her in 2012 in any shape or form was aggravating me.

happy bunny Commented on Another Poll Shows Bachmann Narrowly Behind by Eric Kleefeld

2008-10-24T19:02:49Z

Hey, anyone else think that with all these Republicans endorsing Obama it's kinda starting to lose it meaning, ya know? It almost seems like they see the writing on the wall and they're just jumping on the bandwagon. I don't trust them, i feel like they have other motives behind just a simple endorsement

happy bunny Commented on Sarah Palin Defeated By 3rd Grader by Ben Craw

2008-10-22T22:28:00Z

I agree with your assessment, i really think she doesn't want to answer this question because she believes in Cheney's definition of the the VP's powers and to state otherwise in public would inhibit her ability to claim that in the future when she is VP, I mean how can she not know what the VP does after having been asked this questions a few times already?

happy bunny Commented on Top Concern Voters Have About McCain]]> by Greg Sargent

2008-10-21T23:23:58Z

Tena, I'm a regular reader on TPM and i just love your comments. I think you do a good job of expressing the indignation of the Palin pick.

happy bunny Commented on Top Concern Voters Have About McCain]]> by Greg Sargent

2008-10-21T23:21:00Z

ROFL! It's hilarious to watch his "mavericky" stunt blow up in his face!

happy bunny Commented on Obama Camp Announces Grant Park For Election Night Party by Eric Kleefeld

2008-10-21T21:17:22Z

DemDave1972: That's my dilemma as well!
BTW This is my first time posting. I'm a a regular TPM reader and have followed a lot of the comment threads in the past, i feel like i know some of you very well. I look forward to joining the discussion.