Jay Bookman

By getalife

November 4, 2008 9:28 PM | Link to this

OK, they will call it 8:00 Pacific time.

Less than 100 votes away from change.

By NRB

November 4, 2008 9:30 PM | Link to this

Correct, it is over.

Freedom is over.

Capitalism is over.

Achievement is over.

Europe will laugh at our demise. The terrorists are doing cartwheels in their caves.

I’d say that journalism is over too, but it’s been that way for years.

Enjoy your 4 years of communism.

By Doug

November 4, 2008 9:35 PM | Link to this

What a perfect metaphor. The party of fat ugly women wins the Presidency.

By AJC/DNC Management

November 4, 2008 9:36 PM | Link to this

NRB: You forgot prosperity.

By Soixante huitard

November 4, 2008 9:36 PM | Link to this

NRB

You’ve probably never been out of the state of GA have you?

By getalife

November 4, 2008 9:38 PM | Link to this

McConnell pulls out a squeaker.

Obama needs 70. He will get 55 from Cali.

By "The Corporal"

November 4, 2008 9:42 PM | Link to this

From the Corporal

Had Obama lost, I was just going to stay away from posting for awhile so as to not sound too arrogant ………….. however:

To Jay and my liberal friends:

1) Congratulations - with the help of the biased MSM you have won a bitterly constested campaign. Take as much time as you want to revel in it and rub it in. That’s just normal after winning a long battle and it’s what we would have done had you lost.

2) Know that most of us (unlike liberals regarding President Bush) will respect the election and the office of the President and you will not find us engaging in rioting or other illegal/crass behavior.

If President-Elect Obama came to my house I would say “hell’o Mr. President” and invite him in. If I was still working for the agency I retired from I would work to give my life for him if required. I did it for President Clinton even though his election by the American people was a personal slap in the face of this Vietnam veteran.

3) But also know we will spend every waking minute to neutralize as much as possible any policy President Obama promulgates that we feel is destructive to the principles of this Republic.

The battle for the soul of this nation will continue.

God bless America …………..

By BDAtlanta

November 4, 2008 9:44 PM | Link to this

This makes the last 8 years so much easier to forget.

The National Nightmare is over. Let’s get to work and clean up the mess.

By Taxpayer

November 4, 2008 9:44 PM | Link to this

Jay, you didn’t. Not Babs!

By AJC/DNC Management

November 4, 2008 9:46 PM | Link to this

So taxes are going up, eh?

Let’s see here, how can I offset this increase?

Aahhh, yes, $129 a year to the Urinal for a subscription.

Canceled.

Cigar tax? Mail order from Sweden, check.

All the money out of the stock market, gold ingots buried in the woods, check.

The occasional lottery ticket? Not any more.

Eating out and giving my hard earned money to the capitalist restaurateurs? Home cooking!

Do we really need that new car?

Hey, this might be a financial windfall!

By GMAN

November 4, 2008 9:47 PM | Link to this

They’ve called Georgia but neither Atlanta nor Dekalb County have been counted. Lookout for the upset. McCain still goes down in Georgia.

Freedom returns! Capitalism gets stronger! Achievement is once again rewarded! Europe will envy us! Terrorist will rethink their strategies! Journalism will now be free to report what’s really going on during wars! Enjoy 8 years of America at its FINEST!

Obama/Biden 08!!!!!!!!

By David

November 4, 2008 9:47 PM | Link to this

At last, a sigh of relief, and a breath of fresh air as the neo-cons pack up their offices and leave.

This is a great day for America.

By RW-(the original)

November 4, 2008 9:47 PM | Link to this

getalife,

The vote in Virginia is way too close with the Arlington vote still outstanding. I’m not sure if the data I’m looking at is fully accurate, but if it is Obama has won Virginia too. Maybe we can get an AJC breaking news alert that RW at the Bookman decision desk has called Virginia for Obama.

By bill

November 4, 2008 9:48 PM | Link to this

the Republicans’ noses may be out of joint over the elections results but nothing like the nose on barbara streisand

By Nachos

November 4, 2008 9:49 PM | Link to this

The next 4 years will be worse than when Carter was in the White House.

By Ted Kennedy

November 4, 2008 9:51 PM | Link to this

Looks like the terrorist will OBOMBUS!

By Zach

November 4, 2008 9:51 PM | Link to this

Nachos, you’re wrong, because the last 8 years have been under the worst President in US history. That’s why you lost.

By Tamika

November 4, 2008 9:55 PM | Link to this

Congratulations To PRESIDENT OBAMA

THE GREATEST DAY IN AMERICAN HISTORY IS HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By NRB

November 4, 2008 9:56 PM | Link to this

Soixante huitard, actually I was born and raised in Massachusetts and have lived in Connecticut, New Jersey, and extensively visited California, Nevada, Texas, Louisiana, Tennessee, Maine, New York, Virginia, and a host of other states.

So yes I’ve been “outside of Georgia”.

Now what does that have to do with the fact that starting in January we have a communist “president” with ties to domestic terrorists?

By ShowMeTheMoney

November 4, 2008 9:57 PM | Link to this

President Obama - Show Me the Money!

By Swami Dave

November 4, 2008 9:58 PM | Link to this

If things play out as they appear they will, congratulations to Senator Obama & Democrats. It was a tough campaign and I happen to not agree with the outcome, but the greatness of our government is the consistent, peaceful transfer of power based on the results of elections.

Luckily, it appears that Democrats will be unable to gain a 60 vote filibuser-proof so there is still a bulkwart for America preventing the complete move to liberal policies should Pelosi / Reid / Obama attempt to act in that manner.

Personally, I will continue to promote policy / principles supporting small government, lower taxes, and the American ideals of opportunity and freedom for individuals to achieve beyond their own expectations. The reality is that the work continues even if the specific activities of the job might have temporarily changed.

-Swami Dave

By lea

November 4, 2008 9:58 PM | Link to this

Thank God the night is going as it is— I hope the trend continues. Hopefully, we will end up with a leader who can pull this country back together and try to undo the harm done by the party of hate, diviseness, and xenophobia.
We need CHANGE, which is what Barack Obama identified from the beginning of his campaign two years ago. McCain couldn’t deliver change— he just stole the words from Obama’s campaign and then pumped more hate and divisiness into the world.

I look forward to our country coming back together. This is not a time to gloat. We have too many problems in front of us.

By getalife

November 4, 2008 9:59 PM | Link to this

RW,

Yes, it is closer than I thought.

That scene in Chicago is awesome.

By BT fan

November 4, 2008 10:00 PM | Link to this

The stock market will tumble tomorrow, our economy is now condemned by a terrible election that people will regret in near future.. Hey Jay, don`t you and Cynthia forget Georgia is still a Republican and RED state and probably the reason is: LOOK IN THE MIRRORS.

By BDAtlanta

November 4, 2008 10:01 PM | Link to this

ohoh, stewart/Colbert is on..

Later all.

By "The Corporal"

November 4, 2008 10:03 PM | Link to this

To My Conservative Friends Out There

Save your keystrokes and let them revel in their victory. It’s only natural for them to do so. Please do not involve yourselves in petty acrimony. There will be time down the road to point out glaring faults with their choice.

We must brace ourselves now (along with Israel) for the big test we know is coming.

Pray for our troops and law enforcement officers and for their vigilance.

And yes, pray for our new President-elect that any who would try to harm him would be thwarted in their efforts.

Dark days ahead but we will prevail.

By hugo chavez

November 4, 2008 10:05 PM | Link to this

Step 1 completed.

By GaLiberal

November 4, 2008 10:07 PM | Link to this

Yes, it’s all over for McCain and the ugly Rethuglicons. Unfortunately, the South and the Midwest are still among the racist states that don’t get the message. They put Saxby Shameless back in office and Tom ‘Malpractice’ Price. Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different outcome. No wonder they keep electing Rethuglicons. Welcome, President-elect Obama!!!!!!!!

I hope these states are screwed to the political walls over the next four years. Paybacks are hell and hell’s coming starting Jan 20, 2009. Many Democrats are going to remember how badly the ugly Rethuglicons treated them from 2002 - 2008. Thank God Bush is gone. It’s too bad my tax dollars will go to protecting him and his inbred hick family until he dies. Which I hope is very soon.

When you vote Rethuglicon, you vote against your own best interests. But you people are just too racist, stupid, and arrogant to realize that.

By Dee

November 4, 2008 10:08 PM | Link to this

By AJC/DNC Management

November 4, 2008 10:08 PM | Link to this

Imagine all the rich Repugs sitting around right now saying “well, I can survive the tax increase if I just get rid of Jose the yard boy.”

Jose the illegal yard boy that voted for Oblahma.

Karma.

By Craig

November 4, 2008 10:08 PM | Link to this

A bad and dark day for our country. You folks spoke and we will all regret it. You don’t know what has just happened. Dark days lie ahead. God help us all.

By RW-(the original)

November 4, 2008 10:09 PM | Link to this

Swami Dave,

I would rather the Democrats had their 60 Senators than 57 or 58. They’ll nearly always be able to peel off enough Republicans to get to 60 and they’ll still be able to blame Republicans for any failure.

The best hope is that they decide to blow up the filibuster altogether with the misguided notion that they have a lifetime mandate.

getalife,

Why is the Senate race so close in LA?

By Craig

November 4, 2008 10:09 PM | Link to this

A bad and dark day for our country. You folks spoke and we will all regret it. You don’t know what has just happened. Dark days lie ahead. God help us all.

By It is yours Jay

November 4, 2008 10:09 PM | Link to this

I will note every nook and cranny where Obama makes a mistake and he will make plenty. It is yours now Jay and your cohorts - I expect lower gas immediately, the improvement of the job market immediately, for war to end immediately. You got it - live it and take it. Also anything you are making over 40,000 a year should be given up to the govt for the common good. If you are going to state it then live it. Have fun!!!!!!! You and your buds will be held accountable.

By McHater

November 4, 2008 10:09 PM | Link to this

Can Obama pull an Urban Myer and call 2 timeouts around 11pm

By Soixante huitard

November 4, 2008 10:10 PM | Link to this

Well, NRB, I guess I know why you moved down this way.

I just mean that your definition of communism reflects an extreme provincialism.

By getalife

November 4, 2008 10:10 PM | Link to this

Man up *private.

Dark days of gop rule are over!

We are Americans and we will prevail.

Get on board, be a real American, think country first and support President Obama!

By NRB

November 4, 2008 10:11 PM | Link to this

Yeah Dee, New England…low jobs/high taxes…a libs wet dream.

As “The Corporal” said, I pray for the safety of our law enforcement officers and military.

Tough times ahead.

By Craig

November 4, 2008 10:11 PM | Link to this

A bad and dark day for our country. You folks spoke and we will all regret it. You don’t know what has just happened. Dark days lie ahead. God help us all.

By GaLiberalisaasshole

November 4, 2008 10:13 PM | Link to this

GaLiberal, So if someone disagrees with you their a racist? Guess you don’t like J Jackson since he wants to cut Obama/s nuts off. His words not mine.

By TW

November 4, 2008 10:13 PM | Link to this

Yes, times will be tough. But at least we can breathe easy knowing the next Supreme Court appointments won’t be dolts like the last two.

By Soixante huitard

November 4, 2008 10:15 PM | Link to this

Well, looks like the world is changing already.

Frum notes on his blog:

The Greek (center-right) newspaper Avriani features today a big photograph of Obama and the headline: “The End of Jewish Domination in the United States.”

By getalife

November 4, 2008 10:15 PM | Link to this

RW,

The attack ads were brutal.

She won.

By TW

November 4, 2008 10:15 PM | Link to this

It is yours Jay@10:09 - when Obama invades the wrong country, you feel free to speak up.

By JB

November 4, 2008 10:16 PM | Link to this

Jeez Jay, I guess you should enjoy this now cause even with all the BS you and the AJC have been spitting out, your guys got crushed locally. You guys couldn’t even kill the library boondoggle. The DNC will be revoking your password and secret handshake with dismal results like that. I’d move if I were you.

JB

By getalife

November 4, 2008 10:16 PM | Link to this

Mr. Murtha won.

By Swami Dave

November 4, 2008 10:17 PM | Link to this

Corporal:

I agree that is time for us to show some class. I am not prepared to predict an apocalypse largely because I hold to the premise that my success is not dependent upon who wins elections. One of the quickest seeds to failure is placing your dependence upon the actions of others to direct your decisions and enable your future.

It appears to be time to go back to work.

-Swami Dave

By tiff

November 4, 2008 10:20 PM | Link to this

207 OBAMA/BIDEM 135 MCCAIN/PALIN SING YOUR SONG FAT LADY SING!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CHECK OUT ALL THE PEOPLE IN GRANT PARK.ILL I WISH I WERE THERE. THIS COUNTRY HAS COME A LONG WAY. WE CAN FINALLY UNITE. NOT AS BLACK OR WHITE, PRO OR ANTI AMERICAN, OR PATRIOTIC OR NON PATRIOTIC. JUST AMERICANS. GOD BLESS AMERICA. I TRULY LOVE THIS COUNTRY. WE ARE A COUNTRY OF GREAT PEOPLE. NOW BE SAFE ALL YOU GREAT AMERICANS, DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE TONIGHT, BECAUSE THE PO-PO IS IN FULL FORCE. THANKS JAY FOR THE VIDEO, THAT REALLY MADE MY NIGHT. WHEN JOE BIDEN SAID OBAMA WOULD BE TESTED, THEY MADE HIM OUT TO BE A LOONEY. BUT WHEN THE RIGHT-WING NUTS SAY IT, IT’S THE GOSPEL. GOD HELP THESE PSYCHOS.

By Soixante huitard

November 4, 2008 10:21 PM | Link to this

Dark days lie ahead. God help us all.

But Craig, we’ve become used to darkness.

Here, let me take you by the hand brother. Let somebody who know’s what it’s like to walk in the dark lead you.

THAT we can do.

After all, we’ve had 8 yrs. practise.

By Mr Snarky

November 4, 2008 10:23 PM | Link to this

Wooo hooo! Ohio! We’re free from the Evil Empire. The hardy band of rebels destroyed the death star. Back to AZ for McCain and Alaska for Palin! Just in time for a long winter.

By BDAtlanta

November 4, 2008 10:23 PM | Link to this

Is there still time for W to put Harriett Meyers on the Supreme Court?

Worst.President.Ever

By T

November 4, 2008 10:23 PM | Link to this

One more time

NOVEMBER 5TH ETIQUETTE

After watching the final debate the other night, it dawned on me that Obama could actually win this thing. If that happens, there will be a lot of people (some of our co-workers included) who will be afraid that an Obama presidency will usher in the end of days. They’ll be watching us on November 5th (the day after the election) for signs of the end times.

To keep the peace and keep a lot of folks from getting nervous, I think we should develop a list of acceptable celebrations and behaviors we should probably avoid - at least for the first few days:

2 No high-fives - at least not unless the area is clear and there are no witnesses

Do not fix your mouth to say to the McCain/Palin supporters:

“Y’all know he was old and crazy and she didn’t have the sense God gave a goose, so get over it.” (they probably do know this, but that’s just rubbing it in

No “HOW YA LIKE ME NOW” OR “BAM!!! IN YOUR FACE” to your co-workers

who let’s just say were not on the winning team! Let’s do all that the night before and the following Sunday at Big Momma’s house when we all get together and have a serious Sunday dinner and truly give thanks for the past, present and future, the past that people fought to bring us this far, the present for the dream being realized and the future that will look much brighter for the next generation….peace & blessings people.

Even today, it was hard to keep from smiling.

Keep it going. Did we miss anything?

What time will we be dancing in the strrets?

No disrespect to McCain. Last year it was tears, but not like these.

Tears of joy.

By SayNo2McCain

November 4, 2008 10:23 PM | Link to this

This is the greatest thing to happen in our country since sliced bread. I want to give a special thanks to the people in Ohio and PA; with a special shotout to everyone in Florida, North Carolina and Virginia. Way to go folks…..

I hope the message is clear to the conservative republicans that we want our country BACK. We also expect FULL cooperation from you, so leave the HATE behind. It’s going to be a New Day. Let’s start out on the right foot, shake hands and befriends.

By Dee

November 4, 2008 10:28 PM | Link to this

The Maverick needs to retire and spend time with Cindy and their United Nations (kids).

By Redneck

November 4, 2008 10:29 PM | Link to this

Can’t wait for March/April to come and the national news media re-interviews the young lady who said “Obama being elected means I won’t have to worry about getting gas for my car or finding a place to live.”

I would be ashamed to know I got elected to the presidency and 85% of my support came from people with that mentality!!!

By Oh you dems

November 4, 2008 10:31 PM | Link to this

Ok you hypocritical dems - it is time you start giving up your salary that is anything beyond your common living expenses to the common good. You voted for it - live it.

If you live in a nice house -sell it and give thw proceeds to the common good. You drive a nice car - sell it and give the proceeds to the common good. I am waiting. By the way I need help paying my cellular bill - it is only fair that you help pay it.

Can’t wait for the brownouts - can’t dig for coal and can’t drill for oil. You guys will be the first to start raising cane in about 6-months because everything stinks. I suggest you read Atlas Shrugged to prepare for your future. You asked for it brother!

By Frederick Douglass

November 4, 2008 10:31 PM | Link to this

Whoa there PI$$onaDAWG, that’s tentatively PRESIDENT NI&&ER to you!

By GodHatesTrash

November 4, 2008 10:31 PM | Link to this

Yes We Can

and yes we did.

(Well, not you Georgians - you’re always bringing up the rear though.)

In the immortal words of the less than immortal Gerald Ford: “Our long national nightmare is over.”

By "The Corporal"

November 4, 2008 10:32 PM | Link to this

To Swami Dave

10-4 over and out !

By T

November 4, 2008 10:32 PM | Link to this

PI$$onaDAWG

What have the white people done on this issue?

Oh, thats right,

You capitalize off of free and cheap labor, till it corrupts the essence of hard working Americans.

That is when you have an issue with it.

So, if you were so inclined to resolve this issue, why not do it when a non- minority was incharge?

Oh, nevermind, too much to ask of such a sinple minded person.

Jay, I am sorry, for my outburst.

By GMAN

November 4, 2008 10:32 PM | Link to this

PI$$onaDAWG, you are one sick puppy in a dirty white sheet! Who’s your daddy now!

By Citizen of the World

November 4, 2008 10:33 PM | Link to this

Obama, baby!

I’m sorry. I’m kind of giddy.

See, I’m about to see the Republican party take a bath. They’ve needed one. They’ve gotten kind of dirty. Lots of shame and corruption.

To switch metaphors, the Republicans have gotten drunk with power and run us off into the ditch, and the last thing we needed to do was offer them another drink of power. So we’ve done a good thing by cutting them off.

You know what the signs of being drunk with power are? They’re kind of like the signs of being drunk with alcohol. You (or your relative or friend) start saying lots of ugly things. You call names. You cut others off and won’t listen to any disagreement. You’re full of righteous indignation. You argue rather than discuss.

On the far right wing talk shows, they act this way — just like drunk people! Compare this to the other news outlets — you know, those “liberal media” ones — (who actually feature well as many or more conservative than liberal columnists — those people act downright sober!

Anyway, I don’t want to join the party that’s drunk with power.I’m having a few celebratory beers with the party that’s going to remind the drunk party that America is always in play for the citzens who want responsible, responsive government and are blessed with it though 1) a free press that minimizes information asymetry, a situation that allows one group to gain too big an advantage over the other and 2) a regular opportunity through our vote to hold our government accountable.

I’m dry! Bye!

By Chris Salzmann

November 4, 2008 10:33 PM | Link to this

PI$$onaDAWG,

You’re a sad example of a bygone era. Enjoy the thrash heap of history where you and your kind belong.

By Rory

November 4, 2008 10:33 PM | Link to this

Does anyone remember what happened in “Star Wars III: Attack of the Clones”, when the new Emperor activated “Order 66”?

By Rory

November 4, 2008 10:35 PM | Link to this

Does anyone remember what happened in “Star Wars III: Attack of the Clones”, when the new Emperor activated “Order 66”?

By T

November 4, 2008 10:38 PM | Link to this

Moving on up……….. To the east side….

By obama is here

November 4, 2008 10:40 PM | Link to this

great video.

the snobby truth.

By Billy

November 4, 2008 10:41 PM | Link to this

Jay, can you please ban Pi$$onadawg as soon as possible?

By Mrs.Godzilla

November 4, 2008 10:42 PM | Link to this

VA

Yes we did.

By Soixante huitard

November 4, 2008 10:43 PM | Link to this

I’ll paraphrase Michelle Obama, but loosely:

My pride for this country has tonight reached a new level.

Of the South, I am not particularly proud.

By Mr Snarky

November 4, 2008 10:43 PM | Link to this

Fox: Virginia for Obama! Thank you for playing and drive safely.

By RW-(the original)

November 4, 2008 10:44 PM | Link to this

Where did the clean up crew go when you really need them?

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ getalife,

Any chance of a runoff in the Senate race down there? It wouldn’t be Louisiana without an extra election day.

Jay B.,

You missed your chance to be the first to send out breaking news about the Virginia race. I called it for you 56 minutes ahead of the networks.

By Citizen of the World

November 4, 2008 10:45 PM | Link to this

GaLiberal @10:07, do another GaLiberal a favor and tone it down a bit. We don’t need you acting drunk. (See around 10:40)

By slaughdog

November 4, 2008 10:45 PM | Link to this

Hey, PI$$onaDAWG,

So,what will you and the rest of the uneducated,sister screwing, pale inbreds do now? NOTHING, but cry & moan like a LOSER.

Go OBAMA

By BDAtlanta

November 4, 2008 10:45 PM | Link to this

Can we get our Bill of Rights restored now?

By T

November 4, 2008 10:45 PM | Link to this

Jay, I know freedom of speach, but I have had enough of this guy. * PI$$onaDAWG*

I would not take this type of vulgerness from my own party.

By getalife

November 4, 2008 10:47 PM | Link to this

Obama wins Virginia, leads in Florida and North Carolina.

California will seal the deal for Obama.

By Citizen of the World

November 4, 2008 10:48 PM | Link to this

it is yours Jay @10:09 — you want all these miracles “immediately”? Why don’t you start holding your breath now.

Give your new president a break.

By Kev the Electrician

November 4, 2008 10:49 PM | Link to this

No Sean Calamity or Bill O’Pervert on Fox tonight…musta saw it coming LMAO

By GayGrayGeek

November 4, 2008 10:50 PM | Link to this

So much for the “play nicely” admonitions, huh, Jay?

By TN Gelding

November 4, 2008 10:52 PM | Link to this

Let’s try to be gracious winners and demand that the minority be treated with respect in Congress.

It’s going to take everyone working together to climb out of this hole, but at least we can finally stop digging.

I’m anxious to hear Obama’s victory speech. May he be humble and reach out to all Americans for support, sacrifice and hard work.

By PI$$onaDAWG

November 4, 2008 10:53 PM | Link to this

I had a vent I thought this was the US and FREEDOM of speech and the open expression of IDEAS was a WRITE granted by the constitution. Wait this is a LIBERAL TRASH rag oan they only want speech free if it is what they want to hear. OPRAH like DURG ADDICTS voting because thay are so informed right?

By Only1

November 4, 2008 10:53 PM | Link to this

Congratulations to President Barack and First Lady Michelle Obama and Sasha and Malia. Yesterday we cried with you, today we rejoice. My daughters now believe if THAT ONE CAN, I CAN

By Jeff in Roswel

November 4, 2008 10:53 PM | Link to this

I guess the rest of the country wasn’t as smart as the Georgia residents. I’ve never been more disapointed with my fellow Americans. They all have their heads up their asses.

By lrd

November 4, 2008 10:53 PM | Link to this

Stunned. totally stunned. wow.

Now the hard work really begins.

By T

November 4, 2008 10:56 PM | Link to this

I have picked Rob Base Joy and pain for my dance in the street song. I might follow that up with some Wynonna I will testify to love.

Is that to, what do they call me? Mullato, for you?

Thanks, Jay for taking that jerk off.

By SOUTHERN ATL

November 4, 2008 10:57 PM | Link to this

JAY, I am disappointed that Barack could not win GEORGIA! I really thought that he had a chance in this “Great State”. The North prevails again…they always have and it seems like they always will!!! It seems like McCain was on Georgia’s mind! We still have a long way to go down here…but one day THE SOUTH will choose wisely!! PEACE

By RW-(the original)

November 4, 2008 10:59 PM | Link to this

OK, I’ll end the suspense and call California for Obama. Congratulations President-elect Obama.

By TW

November 4, 2008 10:59 PM | Link to this

cmac - clearly you don’t support the troops.

By PI$$onaDAWG

November 4, 2008 10:59 PM | Link to this

D. Scott why do get your pictures LICHTENED to make you look like M. JACKSON? When I met you, your are as black as OPRHA. you ain’t a LITE BLACK but you want to act like your are. Don’t call white prejudice when all blacks know they want to be LITESKIN because many blacks try to use creams and dyes to change the darkskin of their babies. Grow some real hair and quit stealing form horses asses to put on your nappy head.

By T

November 4, 2008 11:01 PM | Link to this

YES, WE DID……

YES, WE DID

YES, WE DID

By getalife

November 4, 2008 11:01 PM | Link to this

CNN projects President Obama!

Let the party begin.

By Soixante huitard

November 4, 2008 11:01 PM | Link to this

Jeff (I guess the rest of the country wasn’t as smart as the Georgia residents. I’ve never been more disapointed with my fellow Americans.)

I would challenge you on that one in the most strenuous terms:

Somone on CNN actually used the word ‘Confederacy’ as a holdout in American politics (and culture) today.

It forces us to face the unpleasant fact that, when you look back on the Civil War and then the Civil Rights era of the 20th C, it becomes apparent that it falls to the Northern and Western states to lead the South by the nose. The rest of the country are the South’s superiors, and the South can only follow their lead.

By quake

November 4, 2008 11:02 PM | Link to this

Yes, we did!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CNN projects Obama elected!!!

By Mr Snarky

November 4, 2008 11:02 PM | Link to this

California for Obama. That 275 electoral votes. Turn out the lights when you leave and sleep tight. Dream blue.

By lrd

November 4, 2008 11:02 PM | Link to this

Can you say President Obama. STUNNING , simply Stunning.

By Mrs.Godzilla

November 4, 2008 11:03 PM | Link to this

USA

Yes we did.

Congratulations Americans!

Now let’s roll.

Love to Midori, Goldie, Bosch….

Love to you all.

By LB

November 4, 2008 11:04 PM | Link to this

Finally! We have someone with brains in the White House!

By One Voice

November 4, 2008 11:04 PM | Link to this

Congratulations, President Obama!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By David

November 4, 2008 11:10 PM | Link to this

This is an incredible victory for all Americans. Hope lives.

By Mrs.Godzilla

November 4, 2008 11:12 PM | Link to this

McCain conceded.

By Free

November 4, 2008 11:12 PM | Link to this

I no longer have to worry about my mortgage, my gas bills, my healthcare, my poor decisions - I am free from consequences - Go Barack GO!!!

I will never have to work again!

By Jeff in Roswell

November 4, 2008 11:12 PM | Link to this

Soixante huitard I need some gas for my car. Can you meet me at the gas station before work? Don’t forget your credit card.

Challenge? HA! My opinion is firm.

By Zach

November 4, 2008 11:13 PM | Link to this

No one can hear you, DAWG. Your voice is the buzzing of a fly, and you are drowned out by a cacophony of triumphant singing and joyful noise.

By Nachos

November 4, 2008 11:14 PM | Link to this

what does it tell you when Osama Bin Laden wants Obama to win? W

By Nachos

November 4, 2008 11:14 PM | Link to this

what does it tell you when Osama Bin Laden wants Obama to win? We have to be on the lookout for the next attack.

By One Voice

November 4, 2008 11:15 PM | Link to this

rw, andi, @@, dusty, and granny:

You had your run for 8 years and made a mess of the country- Your guy started an unnecessary war, violated the constitution, disregarded the well-being of American citizens and citizens of the world, and nearly bankrupted the country. The American people have spoken tonight and we have thoroughly rejected the conservative ideology. We have a Democratic president and large majorities in the House and Senate. Young voters and Hispanics voters will continue to widen the divide in our favor unless you reconsider your flawed perspectives. The national nightmare is over. Now progress begins. President Obama and the Democratic leaders will usher us to a new era. We will once again be the country that the world looks up to. Congratulations, President Obama.

By Jeff in Roswell

November 4, 2008 11:16 PM | Link to this

On another note, there was a mentally challenged gentleman at our precinct today. He couldn’t read or even understand what the machines displayed. His “handler” was taking the guys finger and pushing the screen for him. That just doesn’t make any sense.

By Billy

November 4, 2008 11:18 PM | Link to this

bwa

By T

November 4, 2008 11:19 PM | Link to this

WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.

IF THEY CALLED THE COPS, I AM INSIDE NOW.

BUT , I FINALLY HAD A CHANCE TO DANCE IN THE STREETS.

By Nachos

November 4, 2008 11:22 PM | Link to this

Is there any common sense left in this country. Oh yeah I forgot, Obama is going to pay for my gas, mortgage, and the rest of my household bills. How silly of me.

By GMAN

November 4, 2008 11:22 PM | Link to this

Stretch, yo mamma!

By Soixante huitard

November 4, 2008 11:26 PM | Link to this

It’s the greatest day for the Left in decades.

I’m ecstatic.

By RW-(the original)

November 4, 2008 11:27 PM | Link to this

Mrs. G,

McCain is making a very gracious and unifying concession speech. Your 11:12 cheapens it greatly and promotes the divisions that you claim you want to bridge.

One Voice,

Does this mean you’ll quit threatening to hack into our personal data and harm our families? Somehow I doubt it. Your ilk doesn’t change.

By Jeff in Roswell

November 4, 2008 11:28 PM | Link to this

Monica Pearson shut your friggin piehole! McCain is conceding and your babbling nothings in the background. Shut the hell up!

By TN Gelding

November 4, 2008 11:29 PM | Link to this

I’ve got a suggestion that might relieve some of the angst among us.

Those of you who support the bombing, invasion, occupation, destruction and rebuilding of Iraq, and support the militry-industrial complex just pretend that your tax dollars go toward those efforts.

Those of us that support investing in America’s infrastructure, education, transportion, health care, environment, elder care, housing, nutrition, jobs, technology, clean and renewable energy, etc. will pretend our tax dollars go toward those efforts.

Sadly, we’re still going to have to borrow a trillion dollars this fiscal year to provide it all. But maybe next year Congress can start seriously whittling away at the deficit.

By T

November 4, 2008 11:30 PM | Link to this

I thought I put these away.

Well, dang, I am taking them away now.

Stop playing with the race cards………. give them back….

By Soixante huitard

November 4, 2008 11:31 PM | Link to this

I’ve never experienced a moment as sublime in my life.

This is like watching the fall of the berlin wall - only bigger.

By One Voice

November 4, 2008 11:31 PM | Link to this

Decent concession speech by McCain. Too bad he ran a dishonorable campaign and has forever tarnished his reputation. The better man won.

By AmVet

November 4, 2008 11:34 PM | Link to this

Sorry, Jay, never was a Babs fan.

More into the Doors and Zeppelin.

No looking back, now…

By Frederick Douglass

November 4, 2008 11:34 PM | Link to this

I see this as a high water mark for America, for the simple fact that so much of the ugliness associated with us as a people has been vanquished.

By AJC/DNC and RW's Daddy

November 4, 2008 11:37 PM | Link to this

America will go to s* in the next few years.*

Sorry dude, you’ve been in a time warp. The sh1T started 8 years ago with W. The ballots this year have been used as toilet paper to clean your Conserva-turd a*******e$.

By One Voice

November 4, 2008 11:37 PM | Link to this

rw, You still haven’t realized that I wasn’t the Anonymous Legendary Wanker? Inspector Clouseau you are not. I’m a teacher, family man, and doctoral student. I have too much going on to distract myself with marginalized cult followers like yourself and the likes of andi. Did I mention how pleased I am with the American people’s choice of the new president?

By Nachos

November 4, 2008 11:40 PM | Link to this

The better man actually lost. He served in Vietnam, stayed behind in the Hanoi Hilton when he could have left. Served our country honorably since the 1970’s and has written several pieces of law. Obama can give a good speech and thats about it. Yeah the better man obviously won tonight. Whatever we get over the next four years, we deserve. Maybe Bill Ayers will be the Secretary of Homeland Defense.

By T Man

November 4, 2008 11:40 PM | Link to this

So glad I left your ridiculous backward redneck state in 2004. After being exposed to free thought for nearly five years here in CA (gasp), i realize how small and foolish so many Ga residents sound.

By BDAtlanta

November 4, 2008 11:42 PM | Link to this

All I can say is black folk busted their butts for this country (and did it for free the first 100 years or so). The fact that they haven’t all abandoned America after all we’ve put them through shows they love this country too.

Barrack isn’t going to ruin this country. We white people have already done that the last 8 years. This guy offers a new start. Let’s grab a hold and do something with it.

So, don’t freak out people. We picked the best guy for the job and he will serve us honorably.

By RW-(the original)

November 4, 2008 11:45 PM | Link to this

One Voice,

My sympathies to the family.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

My compliments and also my sympathies to the clean up crew.

By IOTJ

November 4, 2008 11:45 PM | Link to this

I don’t agree with obama but i will congratulate and support him. now for the big question: WILL AFRICAN-AMERICANS NOW BE AMERICANS AND WILL THEY NOW USE THE TERM MY COUNTRY AND MY PRESIDENT? ARE THERE ANY EXCUSES LEFT? sorry - 2 questions.

By Mike

November 4, 2008 11:46 PM | Link to this

“By T Man November 4, 2008 11:40 PM | Link to this So glad I left your ridiculous backward redneck state in 2004. After being exposed to free thought for nearly five years here in CA (gasp), i realize how small and foolish so many Ga residents sound.”

LOL. I love hypocrisy. It makes me laugh.

Apparently, “big” people who are “free thinkers” like to make crude and witless ad hominem attacks on strangers. Tell us more, oh enlightened one.

By BDAtlanta

November 4, 2008 11:46 PM | Link to this

First things first: We ban all pop-up ads from the Internet.

By T

November 4, 2008 11:46 PM | Link to this

What happened to falling in line?

Do you mean you do not support your president?

BWA.

By AJC/DNC and RW's Daddy

November 4, 2008 11:46 PM | Link to this

By PI$$edonbyaDAWG I like your new name better. I feel better every time I read your, your, ENGLISH??? I presume you won’t need to worry about any new vaporware tax laws since your mother’s still paying for your treatments, I hope. When are you going to replace that tattered old Confederate flag on the back of your pickup with a white flag???

By Mrs.Godzilla

November 4, 2008 11:46 PM | Link to this

RW

My post said:

McCain conceded.

And you say:

“McCain is making a very gracious and unifying concession speech. Your 11:12 cheapens it greatly and promotes the divisions that you claim you want to bridge.”

McCain conceded politely.

Your hyper-emotional division, that nasty cheapening is all made better now.

Okay Lil’ Buckaroo?

By FrankLeeDarling

November 4, 2008 11:48 PM | Link to this

Oh!Man ! YEA!!

By Mike In Woodstock

November 4, 2008 11:49 PM | Link to this

Okay, great. Glad that’s over. Now can we get the economy back on track?

By C from Marietta

November 4, 2008 11:51 PM | Link to this

Better go out and buy guns before January, b/c they are going to be outlawed soon. Better cashout your investments or otherwise the govt is going to take them away from you. Time to start looking for a govt job, b/c in 2 years. They will be the only ones hiring. Forget the Constitution it’s dead and so is our Grand Republic.

On 2nd thought. I give him 4 years and he is out on his a**. The sun will come up tomorrow and politics as usual will continue.

By AJC/DNC and RW's Daddy

November 4, 2008 11:59 PM | Link to this

By C from Marietta November 4, 2008 11:51 PM | Link to this Better go out and buy guns before January

Run chicken run. You should just stay in you closet with the AK-47 and let the brave souls do the clean up of old Cowboys mess in DC.

By Soixante huitard

November 5, 2008 12:00 AM | Link to this

My friend tells me the Figaro newspaper is already asking: Seriez-vous prêts à voter pour un président noir en France ?

Would you be ready to vote for a black person as French president?

That says it all, my friends.

Not only is America transformed forever - so is the world.

By Nachos

November 5, 2008 12:01 AM | Link to this

I just threw up in my mouth a little bit.

By Soixante huitard

November 5, 2008 12:07 AM | Link to this

How’s the world’s take on this election ?

Here’s the TImesOnline UK:

We have reached the end of the Southern Strategy and that changes American politics profoundly.

What has died is the Southern strategy and its iron stranglehold on American politics.

By JFW

November 5, 2008 12:08 AM | Link to this

Jay Bookman still can’t break 80.

By C from Marietta

November 5, 2008 12:12 AM | Link to this

To: AJC/DNC and RW’s Daddy

I was being sarcastic dude. Easy now. I think it will be more of the same. I have voted for Democrats AND Republicans. Not anymore. I think we need a 3rd party to get my hope for LESS govt. Neither party is for less govt. Nice with the insults. I was trying to be funny. Don’t take yourself too seriously:=). I sure stopped taking my self that serious. Let’s have a beer and celebrate America!

By Soixante huitard

November 5, 2008 12:13 AM | Link to this

Corporal, have you gone quiet?

After my comments of last night, I thought you might be wondering: what makes me a believer?

Well let me tell you. It’s tonight.

It’s the fact that miracles are possible.

If this won’t make you believe in miracles, nothing will.

By RB from Gwinnett

November 5, 2008 12:14 AM | Link to this

Congratulations Libs. You win. As Corporal said earlier, we’ll treat Obama with the respect the office deserves unless he gives reason not to as Clinton did.

This day will certainly go down in history. Not because of the color of Obama’s skin, but as the day the loser class took over this nation and socialism took a giant leap forward. Good luck with it. It hasn’t worked worth a crap anywhere else in the world, but maybe you can figure out how to change that here. Not likely, but maybe…

The sun will rise tomorrow and God will stil be on the throne.

By Frederick Douglass

November 5, 2008 12:14 AM | Link to this

This election was wrapped up from the moment McCain chose Palin. People are fed up with stupidity in high office, especially since the economy is in such bad shape. Expect never to hear from that awful woman again.

By T

November 5, 2008 12:14 AM | Link to this

Can you stop them from falling?

By AmVet

November 5, 2008 12:17 AM | Link to this

Soixante huitard , but only because the feckless French are less courageous, even than us.

And you may not be old enough to remember 1968.

But I am.

By TN Gelding

November 5, 2008 12:22 AM | Link to this

Well Said, Mr. President!

Come, let us finally cross that bridge to the 21st century together that has been barricaded for 7 years, 9 months and 16 days.

YES WE CAN!

By JFW

November 5, 2008 12:23 AM | Link to this

Dale Gribble gives Jay Bookman two a side.

By Soixante huitard

November 5, 2008 12:23 AM | Link to this

Of course I remember 1968.

It’s my “namesake”! :-)

By T

November 5, 2008 12:27 AM | Link to this

IOTJ

Got an address you are not scared of giving up?

I will give you a public one were we all dress in ACU’s and defend your freedoms.

Like the one that you are voicing now.

Please, give* T* a reason to defend her brotheren and this great country. (I am here, ready. Are You?)

No, you are to, weak of a POS. to give it up.

Do you need a ride? I am sure someone can pick you up.(Ever rode in a hummer? 2and 1/2, 5 ton?)

You know, none of us have jobs, or are productive Americans.

Put up or shut up….

Please…….

I can’t hear you..

By Chris C.

November 5, 2008 12:29 AM | Link to this

We did it!!!! The poor and middle class have thrown out the elitists. The era of trickle down economics is now over and the Supreme Court will be taken back from the conservatives. The rich will finally pay their fair share of taxes instead of the hard working majority of low income Americans who will get a tax cut (yes you brainwashed Republicans, a tax cut and not an increase). Health coverage and education will be a right and not a luxury. Yes, we still have a ways to go but the republicans have been isolated to the South with this election and slowly but surely, will also be transformed, starting with Florida today (we also took back the Rocky Mountain states and the Rustbelt states). As a lifelong democrat, I will savor this moment until the day I die.

By OldWhiteLady

November 5, 2008 12:53 AM | Link to this

Chris C - huh? The “rich”, a very small percentage of working people, already pay 70% of all income taxes, what do you consider their fair share - 100%? You seem to be a little math-challenged. If you really knew the “rich”, you would find them to be a frugal lot, probably how they got “rich”. 90% of low-to-middle income people I know (family, friends, neighbors, co-workers) drive new cars, live in new houses, have new furniture, have large flat-screen TVs, have huge credit card debt, on and on. They wouldn’t dream of saving a dime and being responsible for building their own wealth. The wealth envy thing is very, very tiresome now, grow up and get a brain. Ignorance is not pretty.

By Caveman

November 5, 2008 7:05 AM | Link to this

OldLady - Income Tax is only one of MANY federal taxes. What percentage of ALL taxes do the richest 1% pay? Last I heard it was around 45%. Also, what I believe Chris was refering to: What percentage of their total incomes do the rich pay in taxes? I bet it’s a much lower percentage than real working Americans pay since capital gains and dividend taxes are much lower than taxes on EARNED income. And people wonder why the work ethic in this country has gone to hell. You pay less in taxes off of your gambling winnings from Wall Street than you will doing an honest days work.

By Caveman

November 5, 2008 7:13 AM | Link to this

Senility ain’t pretty either sweety.