Jay Bookman

By "The Corporal"

November 4, 2008 2:25 PM | Link to this

From the Corporal

I just went out in my front yard, knelt by my McCain/Palin sign and prayed that God’s will be done. It’s in His hands.

By Sam

November 4, 2008 2:26 PM | Link to this

That is a sad statement….it insinuates that the Black population could care less about who runs the country unless they are black….funny how they complain about the “charachter of a person as opposed to the color of their skin”…how do they expect to be treated that way when they don’t even believe it themselves…I think they, like the Katrina-hanger-ons…see dollar signs.

God help us!

By Dave

November 4, 2008 2:27 PM | Link to this

Jay, I have been hoping the Senate race becomes a runoff, that way Saxby will have one more chance to convince me he’ll try to be a conservative and two, maybe VP (elect) Palen will come down a campaign for him… Wow won’t that be something - You Bet Ya…

By Jim

November 4, 2008 2:28 PM | Link to this

So it seems your thought is that all black vote goes to Obama. Why isn’t that just a little racial Mr. Liberal? Racial in that a) you think it and b) that a black person would vote for someone based solely on the color of their skin. Alot of women are voting today, how come you don’t think they are voting for Palin?

By PinkoNeoConLibertarian

November 4, 2008 2:29 PM | Link to this

Of course, this is all dependent on black voters voting for Obama. While that may very well be true for some, even a majority, I still have problems categorizing and predicting the actions of people based solely on the color of their skin.

Everyone has free will and a mind of their own. How they choose to exercise them is up to the individual.

But then again, I hated that damn sadistics class in college. :)

By Joey

November 4, 2008 2:29 PM | Link to this

I just watched the MSNBC video interview with Governor Palin after she voted. I advise Democrats to not watch it, because “some people scare easily”.

By BDAtlanta

November 4, 2008 2:29 PM | Link to this

The champagne is on ice!

Today we elect Big O, tomorrow we redistribute your wealth. (All my wealth was already given to the bankers who caused the current mess.)

By E

November 4, 2008 2:30 PM | Link to this

Let’s make Georgia blue again so things will actually get done and make Georgia a great place to live again.

Obama/Biden ‘08

By Yeah, okay

November 4, 2008 2:30 PM | Link to this

There are plenty of blacks who vote in all elections, not just this one. I am one of them.

I don’t care if Obama wins Georgia or not, just as long as he wins the presidency, and the outlook is great!

Although … it will be fun to watch some people’s heads explode when Obama wins Georgia and to see this state turn blue on the political map for a change.

LOL!!!

Obama Biden 08’

Live it, learn it, LOVE IT!

By Nia

November 4, 2008 2:31 PM | Link to this

TO THE CORPORAL DONT START PRAYING NOW GOD IS ALREADY IN CONTROL OBAMA 08 AND NO I AM NOT BLACK

By THWG

November 4, 2008 2:33 PM | Link to this

Wow, Jay. It’s people like you and BHO that make MLK turn in his grave.

By Lisa

November 4, 2008 2:35 PM | Link to this

Corporal, your pray was just empty words that didn’t get off the ground and Sam I am a white woman in my 40’s that hope white men that hate black men face up to one thing! Adam (the first man) was black and go to National Geographics to find out who you’re real black daddy is, and he’s eveyone eles’s too!!!! Stop being a rascist loser. Katrina victims were left for dead by the republicans and you expect God to honor your prayers!!! YOU ARE SICK !!!!!

By AJC/DNC Management

November 4, 2008 2:36 PM | Link to this

“In 2004, 834,331 African Americans voted in Georgia’s presidential election. Already this year, 705,203 African Americans have voted early in that state.”

And of course the race baiting power mongers assume that they all voted for Oblahma.

Those stupid black people don’t have minds of their own, is that what you are trying to say?

Geez.

By nomoreTVads!

November 4, 2008 2:36 PM | Link to this

If there is a run off, do I have to listen to Saxby and Jim go at it for 4 more weeks!!?? I can’t take another TV or radio ad!

By i wonder

November 4, 2008 2:36 PM | Link to this

is god black?

By diddy

November 4, 2008 2:36 PM | Link to this

We are killing these polls. Georgia will be Blue. Trust me

By GOPs got to go

November 4, 2008 2:37 PM | Link to this

Hey Corporal,

Did you bring your gun with you to ward off the roaming Obama marauders that are sure to descend on you and yours with bloodlust on their minds? Be afraid Corporal, be very, very afraid………..BOO!!

By karen

November 4, 2008 2:37 PM | Link to this

yes god is in control and he has promised an antichrist!!

By NRB

November 4, 2008 2:37 PM | Link to this

Jay, perhaps you can help clear some of my confusion on your posting.

A few weeks ago you were stating that blacks were voting for Obama because he’s a Democrat, and that it was (of course) racist to insinuate that blacks may be voting for him due to skin color.

Now, in true liberal hypocritical fashion, you seem to be stating the same thing that you had deemed so despicable just a few weeks ago.

I look forward to you clearing this up.

Oh, and yes you probably will get your communist dictator for president. But don’t be fooled. It doesn’t mean that you’ll be able to find a job next year when the AJC finally goes under.

By lrd

November 4, 2008 2:37 PM | Link to this

After kneeling down did the sign catch on fire?

By mxd chick

November 4, 2008 2:37 PM | Link to this

A all the McCain’t supporters: HA HA!!!! LOL!!!! Numbers don’t lie!!!! Obama WILL be the next President!!!! Woo Hoo!!!

By joy

November 4, 2008 2:39 PM | Link to this

So, if Obama wins, “The Corporal”, will you accept that that was God’s will?

By HJ

November 4, 2008 2:39 PM | Link to this

I voted for Jim Martin solely because Saxby’s campaign stalked my phone for the last two weeks. Also, I’m white and voted for Obama.

By BCP

November 4, 2008 2:39 PM | Link to this

It is possible that God’s will may not be done. If this is the case, then this will cause all America’s to be more humble and turn from their wicked ways and turn to God.

By karen

November 4, 2008 2:39 PM | Link to this

yes god is in control and he has promised an antichrist!!

By Bill

November 4, 2008 2:40 PM | Link to this

Too many people would rather have the government steal for them, than actually be responsible for themselves. Sad. Obama talks about selfishness. What is more selfish? Taking responsibility for yourself and expecting the government to steal from me and give to you?

By PinkoNeoConLibertarian

November 4, 2008 2:40 PM | Link to this

BTW Jay. I also realize that you were not stating your own opinion—merely relating an article you had read.

By mxd chick

November 4, 2008 2:40 PM | Link to this

A all the McCain’t supporters: HA HA!!!! LOL!!!! Numbers don’t lie!!!! Obama WILL be the next President!!!! Woo Hoo!!!

By swolf

November 4, 2008 2:41 PM | Link to this

I just hope that WHEN Obama wins… it’s by both popular vote AND the electoral college.

By BCP

November 4, 2008 2:42 PM | Link to this

It is possible that God’s will may not be done. If this is the case, then this will cause all America’s to be more humble and turn from their wicked ways and turn to God.

By BCP

November 4, 2008 2:42 PM | Link to this

It is possible that God’s will may not be done. If this is the case, then this will cause all America’s to be more humble and turn from their wicked ways and turn to God.

By getalife

November 4, 2008 2:42 PM | Link to this

“Paul Krugman gets it right.

Instead, the Republican rump, the party that’s left after the election, will be the party that attends Sarah Palin’s rallies, where crowds chant “Vote McCain, not Hussein!” It will be the party of Saxby Chambliss, the senator from Georgia, who, observing large-scale early voting by African-Americans, warns his supporters that “the other folks are voting.” It will be the party that harbors menacing fantasies about Barack Obama’s Marxist — or was that Islamic? — roots.”

By Jen

November 4, 2008 2:42 PM | Link to this

OF COURSE black people will vote for Obama because he’s black.

DUH!

Who doesn’t want to be a part of history when it’s on your side?!?!?!

Are you all friggin brain numb?

I mean, come on! The freaking Civil Rights Act was only passed in 1964.

11 years before I was born black people were legally discriminated against in this country. In America…the land of the free…black people were NOT free.

And here we are…44 years later and we’ve come SOOOO far and progressed SOOO well that we’re about to elect our first black president.

That’s completely and totally awesome and it shows us and everyone else how much America DESERVES its great and honorable name and claim to freedom.

So, celebrate this, y’all!

This white girl is!

By had enough

November 4, 2008 2:42 PM | Link to this

Yeah, okay, I am with you all the way. OBAMA-BIDEN 08. LETS TURN GEORGIA BLUE!!!

By LWG

November 4, 2008 2:42 PM | Link to this

Sweet!

By Earlean

November 4, 2008 2:42 PM | Link to this

You can say what you want! History will be made and Obama will be your next President (like it not)!!!!

By JAY BOOKMAN

November 4, 2008 2:43 PM | Link to this

I don’t know, Jim. The Mormons who got all excited by Romney’s candidacy — were they religious bigots by your definition?

The Jews who got excited when Lieberman was named to run with Gore — were they religious bigots too?

How about the Greeks who rushed to back Mike Dukakis? Or the Indian-Americans thrilled at Bobby Jindal’s success? Are they ethnic bigots?

How about those Georgians who donated to and backed Jimmy Carter, because they were proud to have a Ga. peanut farmer running? Were they biased or prejudiced in some way?

You bring up Palin. The McCain camp was very much out front in admitting that she was selected in part to draw women to the campaign, particularly after Hillary lost. Were those women voters anti-male?

By Kid

November 4, 2008 2:44 PM | Link to this

I believe the Obama factor for its merit is not the color line everyone claims. I think America wants a change from the path we have gone through for the last eight years. War and trillion dollar quarter profits from oil compays. CEO of investement banks making 480 mil in 8 years and run company in ground. Free to due so from deregulation. McCain with his Keating Five and Palin with her Troopergate shows they would be more of the mess we alreay have. Obama and Biden show to be just people of integrity and no bad baggage of government abuse. Obama could have been a green martian for all I care if he was the right man for the job.

By Citizen

November 4, 2008 2:44 PM | Link to this

If a Democrat is in the White House and are the majority in the House and Senate, what will that mean for Georgia with a Republican Governor, a republican Speaker of the House and a Republican Lt. Governor? Will the state of Georgia have any clout with Washington?

By John

November 4, 2008 2:45 PM | Link to this

Sam;

The GA turnout for the last presidential election was less than 53%. What does that say about the white population? If you knew the history of Blacks in the south and elections, you would not be so quick to judge why and when they vote. Ask Saxby why he has not campaigned in Black neighborhoods.

By Dee

November 4, 2008 2:46 PM | Link to this

As a 36 year old black man, it’s so cool to hear some of the “intelligent” white people think beyond the close minded rhetoric.

Change is coming people and America, no the WORLD will benefit from it!!!!

By ron

November 4, 2008 2:46 PM | Link to this

Sam———I’ve been saying for some time now that when the big checks don’t start rolling in there’s going to be trouble.

By Holly

November 4, 2008 2:49 PM | Link to this

I am a white woman who voted for Obama b/c of his policies, as did every black in line around me, not simply because he was black. To insinuate that blacks would only vote for him because of the color of his skin is completely ridiculous and undermines the fairness in both the political system and the public perception so many — both black and white — have worked towards for so long. Also, commenter Bill, you should quit repeating McCain/Palin/Fox News rhetoric and actually bone up on Obama’s economic policy so you understand the ridiculousness of your comment.

By Bill

November 4, 2008 2:49 PM | Link to this

Voting for someone because they are the same color doesn’t say a whole lot for the intelligence of that individual, does it?

Sad statement on people.

By PI$$onaDAWG

November 4, 2008 2:49 PM | Link to this

How often do Black people ever look past color unless it puts money in their pocket? A white voter will go to the polls and vote for a black person long before most black voters will even go to the polls to vote for any person. What we learned from this elections is that white voters on both sides that didn’t want another Clinton voted for Obama to push Hillary out of the race KNOWING Obama does not have the skills to run this country. Well, we could have beat Hillary probably as it turns out, but the STUPID effect was overlooked. Man on the street polls and interviews have proven many Obama voters don’t know anything about him or what he is for other than that he is Black in color. All these people BI**H about the 700 bil. bailout but have no problem with Obama getting how much to try and buy an election. Now, that is rich!

By hillbilly ragger

November 4, 2008 2:51 PM | Link to this

So at the end of the day, all it would have taken, all this time, to turn GA blue (or nearly so, anyway) would be for the Democrats to nominate someone that black folks actually gave half a crap about?

That seems to be what I’m learning this week. Interesting.

By RealityKing

November 4, 2008 2:53 PM | Link to this

How many blacks voted early in 2004? How many blacks are registered to vote in Georgia?? Statistically important in an column like this no???

Apparently Obama’s greatest gift is turning out to be his ability to divide us by race, as well as ideology…

By "The Corporal"

November 4, 2008 2:55 PM | Link to this

To Joy

Yes. Sometimes he allows trials in our personal lives and even in the lives of nations who have forgotten Him. He many times gives us just what we ask for to teach us a lesson. It’s called His permissive vs. His direct will. Time will tell.

Psalm 33:12 Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD

By brighid

November 4, 2008 2:55 PM | Link to this

Where did anyone see anything in what Jay wrote that says all the black vote will go to Obama? Or that all the white vote will go to McCain? Pollsters and political scientists are smart enough to know that not all the vote from one class of voters — whether it’s black/white, young/old, city/rural, whatever — will go to a particular candidate. But they can estimate that a certain percentage of it will. The numbers Jay cited assume that percentages break a certain way, not that everyone in the class votes monolithically.

By OutSideAgitator

November 4, 2008 2:56 PM | Link to this

Handing out the kool-aid to the McPain/Palin supporters. Drink up,drink up…u won’t feel a thang ;-)

By Doggone/GA

November 4, 2008 2:56 PM | Link to this

“Rosa sat so Martin could walk…Martin walked so Obama could run…Obama runs so our children can fly” - heard during interview on NPR

By Lord Help Us

November 4, 2008 2:57 PM | Link to this

Holy Cow, the racists are coming out of the woodwork!!!!

So much for having ‘come so far’ since the 60’s…

By GOP"S got to go

November 4, 2008 2:57 PM | Link to this

I went out in my yard and sat in lotus pose, meditating, by my Obama/Biden sign. I believe Vishnu will listen to my enlightened mantra and allow a victory for the new Avatar, Obama. OHM, OHM, OHM

By AJC/DNC Management

November 4, 2008 2:58 PM | Link to this

I’ve talked to black people in Georgia that are not voting for Oblahma.

I’m curious, how many of these “white woman from KKK country who voted for Oblahma” posts are coming from the same IP address?

Ditto for the last comment thread.

By ObamaGirl

November 4, 2008 2:59 PM | Link to this

Let me state what many of the ignorant bloggers have overlooked throughout this election …Obama is half white! He wasn’t even raised by his black family, barely even knows them! This is what gets under my skin. Black people are excited to see a man that although bi-racial, is going to be the next president! In this country, it is Whites that made race an issue. And while we’ve come a long way, let me be frank. If Obama was the product of two black parents with dark skin, he wouldn’t have gotten this far. That’s reality.

Now, I’m proud of him. And yes, as a bi-racial person, I’m excited to see him get this far.

For the idiots, check your history. Blacks have always voted democrat. Maybe more voted this time because they were excited about Obama like many white people were. My white family supports Obama as does my black family. Stop spreading hatred!

By Yeah, okay

November 4, 2008 3:00 PM | Link to this

If a Democrat is in the White House and are the majority in the House and Senate, what will that mean for Georgia with a Republican Governor, a republican Speaker of the House and a Republican Lt. Governor? Will the state of Georgia have any clout with Washington?

Welcome to the real world, where you don’t always get an advantage in life. And what difference does it make anyway? Sonny doesn’t do very much unless it involves fishing! He’s living high off the hog because he’s a republican in a republican state not because he’s done anything to make Georgia better.

Oh and when Georgia does turn BLUE tonight, you’ll have plenty of clout in Washington so don’t sweat it!

A white voter will go to the polls and vote for a black person long before most black voters will even go to the polls to vote for any person.

What an ignorant statement considering many blacks do vote on a regular basis.

And uhh, how would you ever know the answer to your own question since a black person has never gotten this far in a presidential election before? Jesse Jackson’s run years ago was a farce & even black folks didn’t believe he could win.

For the record I am one black person who did vote for Hilary Clinton initially because I was unsure about Barak Obama. Although I like things about McCain I feel he’ll just bring more of the same Bush tactics into office with him and that is the very last thing we need.

Obama-Biden 08’

Live it, learn it, LOVE IT!

By hillbilly ragger

November 4, 2008 3:00 PM | Link to this

Bill @ 2.49, you’re white, are you?

Tell ya what.

Imagine that during your entire life, no white man had ever been nominated by either major party for President.

Your whole life you’d been told that “yeah, there are lots of good, qualified white folks out there, but the country’s JUST NOT READY TO VOTE FOR A WHITE candidate.”

And then finally one gets nominated.

You telling me you wouldn’t at least be a little more inclined to vote for the white guy the first chance you had to vote for one? You wouldn’t be a bit thrilled at the prospect of people who shared your ethnicity, finally getting a damn break?

In short, would you be a “racist”?

By BDAtlanta

November 4, 2008 3:00 PM | Link to this

Obama is black?

I though he was American who happened to be part black and part white.

Jeez, who cares what color his skin is? The point is to vote for the person you deem to be the best person for the job. I may be in the win column this time, so what? I wasn’t in the win column the last 2 times and I’m still doing ok. (Now, if Harriet Meyers had made it to the Supreme Court I might be really embarrassed, but all in all, I’m doing ok.)

By Jen

November 4, 2008 3:00 PM | Link to this

RealityKing,

Obama is not to be blamed if you allow his race to separate you from the rest of us. Obama has not made his race an issue in this election.

We have.

Listen to some of the very nasty, disparaging thing some posters are saying here about black people. It’s terrible and hateful and Obama is not at fault for how these people think.

Makes me realize how much good having a black president will do towards dispelling some of this nastiness.

By I VOTED!!!!!!

November 4, 2008 3:01 PM | Link to this

Hey guys - 53 year old White Woman - Voted for OBMAMA - PROUDLY!!!. Voted for Jim Martin and my $90,000,000 bond in Cherokee county for the soccer fields we so desparately need. So did my white husband. Do not make this about race, do not make this about blue or red. Make this about moving this country forward. Make this about slamming down on the past 8 years that the republicans have dealt us. Make this the historical election I am so proud to be a part of. Praying to a sign? did the sign answer? We all want to know.

By "The Corporal"

November 4, 2008 3:01 PM | Link to this

To i Wonder

No. God is not black but He is holy and I believe He grieves at what we do to our unborn. Eventually, His grief will change to a Holy Righteous Wrath.

“God is not mocked. Whatever a man sows, that shall he reap.”

By PI$$onaDAWG

November 4, 2008 3:01 PM | Link to this

Starbucks, I just voted and I want my free handout this government is starting. I want my coffee just like I want my politicians. So, can I get a cup of MILK?

By getalife

November 4, 2008 3:02 PM | Link to this

I voted for Obama because he ran the best campaign and will govern the economy like President Clinton and use his economic team.

Yes, it’s the economy again stupid. Not rewarding gop failure and holding the gop accountable was being “real American” thinking “country first”.

By AmVet

November 4, 2008 3:02 PM | Link to this

For the life of me, I cannot understand the Republican mentality.

Of course, they have in their own minds swept four hundred years of racial brutality and murderous oppression under the carpet. And they are dismayed that every one else, black AND white, won’t do so.

Their reasons for doing so are disingenuous and pathetically shallow. And their denials on this topic parallel the ones on so many others.

And so, they still refuse to see the reality of race in America - that the wounds are both long lasting and still near the surface.

For the first time in our lives, a non white man is in position to run the free world. In some ways, the magnitude of this cannot be overstated.

For virtually all Americans of color to vote for him, is in this instance, I believe completely forgivable. Even though I believe he is the wrong man of color to wear this mantle. But even then, I hope I am wrong.

And if four hundred years down the road, Americans of color are still as color obsessed as we whites have been and still are, then shame on them.

But in the meantime, the crackers, bigots and racists need to drink a VERY large cup of stfu.

By reebok

November 4, 2008 3:02 PM | Link to this

I’m caucasian, professional, upper-middle class, Christian, and I live in Cobb. I voted for Obama because his message of hope and possibility resounded more with me than McCain/Palin’s message of fear and anger. Race factored into my decision not one whit. NOW EVERYBODY GET OUT THERE AND VOTE AS YOU CHOOSE - BUT VOTE!

By "The Corporal"

November 4, 2008 3:03 PM | Link to this

To GOP”S got to go

“God is not mocked. Whatever a man sows, that shall he reap.”

By JP

November 4, 2008 3:04 PM | Link to this

lets face it….99% of the blacks voting for Obama are doing so “‘cause he black”. Ask them questions about his positions, and they cant answer….about his background….they can’t answer. But by golly theyre voting for him. ” cuz he black”. Wake up and smell the coffee!! We’re ALL going to pay if he’s elected….sadly a “TOLD YOU SO” aint worth much when we’re stuck for 4 years.

By me

November 4, 2008 3:04 PM | Link to this

woe lisa you need to go crawl in a hole somewhere. Gods will, will be done either way. He does have a plan and that plan could very well be to bring America back to her knees.

By TW

November 4, 2008 3:05 PM | Link to this

Has part of McCain’s problem been that he is white - just like ‘w’?

Has ‘w’ made it more difficult for a white guy to run for President?

Like Chris Rock said - ‘Are we ready for a black president? Should be - just had a retarded one.’

By HNIC

November 4, 2008 3:05 PM | Link to this

It always surprises me at what some white people will say and do to maintain power. Blacks have voted for less qualified white men forever and no one said anything.The excuse has always been a shortage of qualifications when it comes to blacks. Now we have a black man with a degree from Harvard Law and some of the insecure yahoos question his qualifications after enduring 8 years of George Bush.

Scare adds are all over TV including an alleged black panther intimidation in Philly. As Chris Rock says, you cannot win a fight with a white man by decision. You have to knock him out. If the election is close, McCain will win by a decision with law suits galore in Ohio,Virginia and Florida. I hear that the republicans have already filed a suit in New Hampshire. McCain must be losing there. Obama must win by at least 100,000 votes in each state to ensure the knockout.

By Yolanda

November 4, 2008 3:05 PM | Link to this

…I guess the white folks missed the memo on Obama’s bi-racial background…

By justaskin

November 4, 2008 3:08 PM | Link to this

If black folks get what they want and Obama is elected, will they stop dealing drugs,gang banging,knocking up teenagers,looting after storms,living on welfare,making vulgar profane music, and become law abiding respectful Americans??

By Annie

November 4, 2008 3:08 PM | Link to this

Just back from Sandy Springs Middle School - in & out in less than 10 minutes.

By biggcat

November 4, 2008 3:10 PM | Link to this

Unfortunately, too many of our friends and neighbors will vote against a man soley on the color of his skin.

From what I have seen in the debates, heard on the TV/radio and read in the newspapers and other publications, Obama does have a plan to rescue our economy and to help out the middle class. All I heard from Mccain is how bad Obama is.

Well, I figure Obama really is the better guy and deserves to be elected.

By bigdawg

November 4, 2008 3:11 PM | Link to this

TO ALL MY FRIENDS…LIBERAL OR CONSERVATIVE…FYI only.

George Bush has been in office for 7 1/2 years. The first six the economy was fine. A little over one year ago: 1) Consumer confidence stood at a 2 1/2 year high 2) Regular gasoline sold for $2.19 a gallon 3) The unemployment rate was 4.5% 4) The DOW JONES hit a record high— 14,000 + 5) American’s were buying new cars, taking Cruises, vacations overseas, living large!

But American’s wanted ‘CHANGE’! So, in 2006 they voted in a Democratic Congress and yes—we got ‘CHANGE’ all right.

In the PAST YEAR: 1) Consumer confidence has plummeted 2) Gasoline is now over $4 a gallon And climbing! 3) Unemployment is up to 5.5% (a 10% increase) 4) Americans have seen their home equity Drop by $12 TRILLION DOLLARS And prices are still dropping 5) 1% of American homes are in foreclosure 6) as I write…..

THE DOW is probing another Low ~~ $2.5 TRILLION DOLLARS HAS EVAPORATED FROM THEIR STOCKS, BONDS & MUTUAL FUNDS INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS!

YES, IN 2006 AMERICA VOTED FOR CHANGE… AND WE SURE GOT IT! REMEMBER THE PRESID ENT HAS NO CONTROL OVER ANY OF THESE ISSUES, ONLY CONGRESS DOES. AND WHAT HAS CONGRESS DONE IN THE LAST TWO YEARS? ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. NOW THE DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENT CLAIMS HE IS GOING TO REALLY GIVE US CHANGE, AND HE HAS THE BACKING OF A DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS!!!! JUST HOW MUCH MORE ‘CHANGE’ DO YOU THINK YOU CAN STAND?

By "The Corporal"

November 4, 2008 3:12 PM | Link to this

Washington’s Prayer for the Nation

(CERTAINLY APPLICABLE AS WE AWAIT RETURNS)

Almighty God, we make our earnest prayer that Thou will keep the United States in thy holy protection, that Thou will incline the hearts of the citizens to cultivate a spirit of subordination and obedience to government, and entertain a brotherly affection and love for one another and for their fellow citizens of the United States at large.

And finally that Thou will most graciously be pleased to dispose us all to do justice, to love mercy, and to demean ourselves with that charity, humility, and pacific temper of mind which were the characteristics of the Divine Author of our blessed religion, and without an humble imitation of whose example in these things, we can never hope to be a happy nation.

Grant our supplications, we beseech Thee, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

(Written June 8, 1783 and sent to Governors of all the States)

By BDAtlanta

November 4, 2008 3:12 PM | Link to this

$90 Mill for soccer fields? Whoa, they must be heated and made of the finest grass in the world. Maybe they are grazed by Peruvian Llamas?

LOL Sorry, “I voted”, that was too good to pass up.

Hillbilly at 3:00 pm, Well put, very well put.

By Yeah, okay

November 4, 2008 3:12 PM | Link to this

lets face it….99% of the blacks voting for Obama are doing so “‘cause he black”. Ask them questions about his positions, and they cant answer….about his background….they can’t answer. But by golly theyre voting for him. ” cuz he black”. Wake up and smell the coffee!! We’re ALL going to pay if he’s elected….sadly a “TOLD YOU SO” aint worth much when we’re stuck for 4 years.

Obviously, you are talking to the wrong black people. All of the black folks I know can easily and readily defend their presidential candidate choice, which is BARAK OBAMA!! Not because he’s black but because he ran a better campaign and his solutions to our biggest problems came across much better than McCain’s did.

By the way, I felt the same way you do right now, four LONG years ago when George Bush was reelected. Happy days are here again!

Obama-Biden 08’

Live it, learn it, LOVE IT!

By court_fanatic

November 4, 2008 3:13 PM | Link to this

Not everyone who voted for Obama is black……..

By ARealSocialist

November 4, 2008 3:13 PM | Link to this

To: The Corporal I didn’t know God was Republican. Thanks for clearing that up.

By RealityKing

November 4, 2008 3:14 PM | Link to this

30% of 2,350,000 = 705,203

Total registered black voters in Ga = 1,445,153
http://sos.georgia.gov/elections/voter_registration/statistics.htm

Come on Jay, is simple math eluding you too? And what do those numbers say about the quality of poll results from this guy?? I would suggest never referencing this source again…

By Jeeze!

November 4, 2008 3:16 PM | Link to this

bigdawg - I saw that stupid email about two months ago - from a republican. give it up. Your argument is about as good as your dawgs played against Fla. Look at history - every time this country gets into a bad financial crisis, it is a republican in office and a democrat that gets us out. your republican party is what caused this crap and you know it.

By PM

November 4, 2008 3:18 PM | Link to this

Hey, people. If you look at the New York times comments and then the AJC comments, you will see we are in great need of E D U C A T I O N in Georgia…. wow!!

Anyway, hopefully, with God’s hand, and I do think God’s hand is on this man (and no, not as the antichrist), we will have President Elect Obama to celebrate with - HOPE, finally!! PM

By ND

November 4, 2008 3:18 PM | Link to this

Voting for Obama because he’s black is no different than voting for Palin because she’s an evangelical Christian. Y’all are a bunch of hypocrites.

By Sarah

November 4, 2008 3:18 PM | Link to this

Whoah there folks — African Americans overwhelmingly vote Democratic. If you followed politics on any day but Election Day, you’d know that. I think Jay Bookman is just assuming you are more informed than you actually seem to be….

By Concerned

November 4, 2008 3:19 PM | Link to this

* I voted Republican because everyone can’t be on welfare. I’m not letting anyone redistribute my wealth - let people earn their own money. Partial Birth Abortion, as well as all abortion, is wrong. Obama is not Black or African-American; his father is an Arab and his mother is Caucasian-American. Obama has listed his religion as Muslim/Islam at least twice on school/public records. Do your research before you vote!! Every vote counts! Even if you don’t agree with me/the facts, vote anyway. *

By PI$$onaDAWG

November 4, 2008 3:19 PM | Link to this

This BS sounds just like the M Vick supporters. MV7 is great and he will lead to the Championship, and Slow and Steady M Ryan is white and that is the only reason blacks would not back him. Don’t hang race baiting on just the whiteside in the ATL. Please Obama is not the best the Black community has to offer as a canidate. He has made no mistake because he has never stood for anything of record that affect a vote on his LONG political life. AND SATAN COMES WITH WORDS AS SWEET AS HONEY.

By AmVet

November 4, 2008 3:20 PM | Link to this

George Bush has been in office for 7 1/2 years. The first six the economy was fine.

The first sentence is factual, the second is a complete and total fabrication.

It’s like saying I was sitting on some RR tracks, WITH A FREIGHT TRAIN BARRELING TOWARDS ME, for seven and half minutes and the first seven minutes and 29 seconds were fine.

WAKE UP!

By TW

November 4, 2008 3:20 PM | Link to this

George Bush has been in office for 7 1/2 years. The first six the economy was fine.

‘w’ saddled our kids with the cost of his war mistake, unable to sell the sacrifice to the electorate by getting them to pay for it. This is ‘fine economy’? Not to mention unbridled spending and the fact that the Chinese gathered much of our paper during this ‘fine economy’?

puh-leeze…

God I miss the real Republicans.

By brownthrasher

November 4, 2008 3:20 PM | Link to this

Why shouldn’t African Americans be proud enough of Obama to have a say in his presidency. Our vote has been taken for granted for years by the two parties. If Gore and Kerry had done more to mobilize the Black vote, then we would not have had eight years of B-S- politics. Weeping may endure for a night but JOY comes in the morning. Obama/Biden 08. The REDnecks, can’t stop the BLACKS from turning Georgia BLUE.

By GodHatesTrash

November 4, 2008 3:21 PM | Link to this

Reposted from previous thread:

By GodHatesTrash November 4, 2008 2:15 PM | Link to this Yes We Can

And it looks like we did…

Kudos to my fellow decent Americans, especially those of us in the blogosphere. Our long national nightmare is (almost) over.

We’ve overcome not only the fear-mongering, the hate-mongering, the superstition, and stupidity of Bush and his minions, we’ve overcome the incompetence, cowardice, and censorship of and by the so-called “mainstream media”.

We stood up to them and did their job for them, when they refused to do it. We brought this government down and pointed out the buffoonery and idiocy of their supporters - not them. They sucked up and pandered - not us.

Congratulations.

Keep going though.

The election of Senator Obama as the 44th President of the United States of America will only be a temporary reprieve if we ever rely on people like the Cox sisters and the people in their employ to be the checks and balances on corruption and incompetence they’re supposed to be - they’re not anymore.

Maybe later folks, but not today.

By brownthrasher

November 4, 2008 3:21 PM | Link to this

Why shouldn’t African Americans be proud enough of Obama to have a say in his presidency. Our vote has been taken for granted for years by the two parties. If Gore and Kerry had done more to mobilize the Black vote, then we would not have had eight years of B-S- politics. Weeping may endure for a night but JOY comes in the morning. Obama/Biden 08. The REDnecks, can’t stop the BLACKS from turning Georgia BLUE.

By lame

November 4, 2008 3:22 PM | Link to this

Jeeze, Your right. WHen Obama is elected everything will be fine. By Friday the financial issues will be resolved and the war over. Wake up idiots!!!

In two years a Republican congress willbe elected to balance out this BS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By PM

November 4, 2008 3:22 PM | Link to this

Oh, another comment, if you will - this is PM, and it doesn’t matter whether I’m white, pink, black, bluish green, or yellow: BARACK IS JUST PLAIN AWESOME!!!!

By Charles

November 4, 2008 3:22 PM | Link to this

I guess Jay thinks most black people are unable to be objective and just vote for the color of one’s skin. But that what I’ve always come to expect from someone who supports the racist party known as the Democrats.

What is really sad are the people who claim to be ‘educated and enlightened’. The Liberals and the mainstream press have brainwashed so many people in this election. I guess another “Carter” presidency will have to teach a new generation of voter throwing a fit that the Democrats are not the answer - EVER!

By brownthrasher

November 4, 2008 3:23 PM | Link to this

The RED state willbe turned BLUE by the BLACKS. Go Obama 08. We’ve voted for a white man for decades, why Not OBAMA! Change that you can believe in.

By BDAtlanta

November 4, 2008 3:23 PM | Link to this

To Justaskin at 3:08 PM

If GOPers get what they want and McCain is elected, will they stop dealing drugs,gang banging,knocking up teenagers,looting after storms,living on welfare,making vulgar profane music, and become law abiding respectful Americans??

We’ve had lots of white Presidents before and white people are still acting stupid.

Also, will they move out of their trailer parks and buy this house I can’t sell?

From, a white guy.

By HateNDummies

November 4, 2008 3:24 PM | Link to this

Some of you amaze me. How dare any of you talk about Black people voting for Black people. We’ve had nothing but self-serving White men forced down our throats for eons. What about the racist Ronnie Raygun? Yeah, the one who was born in Illinois, was governor of California for two terms, but who started his campaign in Philadelphia, Mississippi. What happened in that beautiful and historic city? Nothing but the murder of three people fighting for civil rights. AND he stated that he would focus on states’ rights. Hmmmm. Wasn’t that the issue when the smart White people told the slow speaking and dumb White southerners that slavery must end? Ronald Raygun. Wow. And what did you White people do? Ran to the Republican Party in droves. The first thing President Silly did was attempt to scuttle the Voting Rights Act and the Civil Service Commission. White people loved the so-called Reagan Revolution. And another thing, you dummies. Did you know that there is the is an organization that is composed of Black Republicans? Of course not. The Revolution is dead folks, D E A D. If Senator Obama doesn’t win, let all of you know that the age of White dominance is done. Oh, by the way, who is voting for Obama in greater numbers than Black people. WHITE people.

By Paul

November 4, 2008 3:25 PM | Link to this

AmVet 3:02

Touchy subject. While the African-American population in America is one of several minority populations, it is arguably different from others given its history.

It will be interesting to watch, not just the actions of the Obama Administration, but the expectations of various minority groups, especially in relation to one another, and how those expectations are met. Or diminished. Or ignored. Rather like the Bush Administration did with the Christian Conservatives. Use’em and lose’em.

But, I believe Hispanics (an extremely diverse group) is now a larger minority population than African Americans. They may not have the ‘history’ - but they are an up and coming group politically. Just look at the effect the anti-illegal Republican campaign had on Hispanic support for McCain - the numbers four years ago to now.

So how will an Obama Administration handle this? More on one group than another? Will they weigh expectations against the realities of political power of the various constituencies? Or will they pretty much do what Obama has said and transcend, move past all this?

What a shocker that would be. For many.

And I also wonder if the rank-and-file outlook will be different from that of the ‘leadership’ - who may be looking to expand their power and influence, not give it up, and surely see it dwindle in relation to another constituency. Here we go, back to that “money and power as the basis” thing again.

As I said, a touchy subject. But interesting.

By machismo

November 4, 2008 3:26 PM | Link to this

I voted for Obama. I am happy to talk to many folks of all colors that support Obama in Georgia. In my early voting line, I talked to folks of all ages, all backgrounds, and both genders. We all want change over negativity. God wants change in this world and the opposition is going to have to realize this the best they can. You cant claim God and support a campaign that spreads blatant lies about their opponents, prefers war over negotiation, and resorts to unethical tactics to win elections. Our people, the Obama supporters in our various ethnicities, backgrounds and income ranges are about to take over. Obama would have never gotten this far with only Af. American support, the Republicans biggest mistake is attempting that division.

Most of you that are crying about tax plans either dont make enough for Obama to come after it, or dont have enough sense to not file all your revenue as income.

Righteousness and decency for all will prevail tonight. Trust.

By Senior Citizen

November 4, 2008 3:26 PM | Link to this

I voted for who I pray will be the best president, but whoever wins, I am going to honor him as our next president and pray that he exercises sound judgment and does his very best for our great nation. Let’s be Americans - forget the race, the religion, etc. We live in the best country in the world, but do we appreciate what we have. All this hate and discord, when is it ever going to go away?

By Wendy

November 4, 2008 3:27 PM | Link to this

We all knew the Presidential race will come down to “RACE.” How ignorant most of you sound, when you say the only reason why BLACKS are voting for OBAMA is due to his skin color. I am a TRUE Democrat and have been since I was old enough to vote There has NEVER been a Republican in office that ever say anything as to how they will handle the “middle class.” I thought I feel into this catergory, but now I think I am below “lower class.” I would NOT vote for a man who doesn’t address UNITY, middle class, health-care, a senseless war. All McCain speak of is TAXES and COPORATE America. We need a change and OBAMA could have been GREEN, but to know that he will have my best interest at heart is the ONLY reason I VOTED for OBAMA. Being BLACK was just a PLUS!!!!!! LET’S DO IT Georgia….

By "The Corporal"

November 4, 2008 3:28 PM | Link to this

To ARealSocialist

He’s not a Republican and I never said that. He is Holy though and as as result I believe He desires the most moral people that can be found should hold office and lead nations. His love for the unborn I believe is a big part of that and at the top of the list.

No condidate is perfect but one that believes it’s o.k. to take the life of a baby even after it survives an abortion I believe is repugnant to God.

By Mrs. Godzilla

November 4, 2008 3:28 PM | Link to this

The Obama effect on Mrs. Godzilla….

Isn’t the sky the most wonderful blue today?

Isn’t the air crisp and clear?

My kids called me early to wish me a happy election day, all having voted, excitement in their voices and hope in their hearts.

Most of my brothers and sisters will be in Grant Park tonight. They’ve promised a momemto from the rally.

My dad will watch the festivities from his democratic blue barcalounger munching snickerdoodles.

I figure my mom and grandparents are in heaven smiling down and congratulating Toot.

I am feeling it.

The audacity of hope.

By FrankLeeDarling

November 4, 2008 3:28 PM | Link to this

Justaskin ,go ask the cheerokees where that got them.

By AtlantaDUDE

November 4, 2008 3:29 PM | Link to this

reebok: Please DON’T call yourself a “Christain” and tell me you voted for OBAMA.

AmVet: Free World? Spreading the wealth you call that free world? What a joke

I see Ezechiel 30 fulfilling before my own eyes.

By John

November 4, 2008 3:30 PM | Link to this

Some of these comments are pretty discouraging. Remember that John McCain is a pretty reasonable guy. However, his party has really messed us up in the last 8 years. I am hopeful that a new approach will be better, and I am convinced that Obama is an intelligent, loyal American who might do a better job.

By kay

November 4, 2008 3:31 PM | Link to this

It really kills me when white people get upset with blacks because they are so proud to see a black man this close to the white house. Yes I say black man, because if you know your history, it was written that if a man or woman had 1% of black blood they were black.This has nothing to do with race, it’s about change and this country can’t take anymore Bush/Cheney policies and that’s what you would get with McCain/Palin. More importantly it’s not just Americans that are excited about Obama it’s people all over the world and lets face it because of Bush. We are the most hated country on this planet, Obama/Biden will help change that and tomorrow try to be nice Obama supports, don’t rub the idiot’s, Oops I mean McCain supports the wrong way.

By JT

November 4, 2008 3:31 PM | Link to this

Osama bin Bama ain’t winning Ga Baby!!!

By JeremiahWright

November 4, 2008 3:31 PM | Link to this

Ah, so it IS a black thing.

By PM

November 4, 2008 3:32 PM | Link to this

… ANYBODY noticed how nasty the Republicans are versus the Democrats? Anybody noticed that, like, EVERYWHERE!?? And, like, these people call themselves the real Christians?!!
A PRAYER REGARDING OUR ELECTION, Dear Lord, I come before You today with an anxious heart, yet brimming with hope. I know you are a merciful and just God, so I ask for You to cover our electoral process here in America with Your grace. Let the sun shine across the land as people exercise their right to vote and may every vote be counted with accuracy. Lord, I confess that as a nation, we have veered far from the course of justice and mercy that You have decreed. So, I ask today for Your forgiveness and restoration of America. Help us to strive to honor You and the generations that have gone before us in this nation that You have blessed with such material richness and freedom. As we vote to change leadership today, may You grant us an outcome that will bring a righteous shift in direction….one that will seek peace rather than war…one that will seek to uplift the poor rather than hold them down….one that will generate a greater concern and help for the sick, the elderly and the disenfranchised. Grant us leadership that will seek to be good stewards of this beautiful green planet upon which we dwell. Lord, I pray that you will take this divided and polarized nation and breathe a new Spirit of unity into our hearts and I pray for this to begin within the people who esteem the Name of Jesus. Forgive us all for the many hateful and fear driven thoughts, words and deeds we have indulged in over the last years of our nation’s history and grant us a new hope and humble desire to work for peace, justice, mercy and love. I ask all this in Jesus Holy Name, Amen.

By "The Corporal"

November 4, 2008 3:33 PM | Link to this

P.S. to ARealSocialist

Proverbs 14:34

Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.

By gt6974a

November 4, 2008 3:34 PM | Link to this

If Obama wins, it’s b/c he’s black.

If he loses, it’s b/c he’s black.

If Obama wins, I see an O.J. Trial Like celebration.

If Obama loses, I see a LA Riot.

Either way, it’s not going to be pretty.

By AtlantaDUDE

November 4, 2008 3:34 PM | Link to this

reebok: Please DON’T call yourself a “Christain” and tell me you voted for OBAMA.

AmVet: Free World? Spreading the wealth you call that free world? What a joke

I see Ezechiel 30 fulfilling before my own eyes.

By Paul

November 4, 2008 3:35 PM | Link to this

Jay

Just as I hit “post” I was thinking about your 2:43. What I was getting at, in a meandering way, is that I don’t think Mormons who voted for Romney were hopeful of more exceptional treatment for Mormons. Or that Greeks who voted for Dukakis were expecting programs to benefit Greeks. Or that women who voted for Hillary were expecting more government largesse to benefit women.

But my impression is, this is the difference with Obama, that many white citizens believe that an Obama presidency will result in more exceptional treatment or programs for African Americans, not necessarily tied to correcting past injustices.

Do African Americans believe that they will be beneficiaries, greater than other minority groups, under an Obama Administration? I don’t know of any reliable data to support a conclusion one way or another. But I wonder if that isn’t the crux of the concern.

Personally, from what I’ve heard candidate Obama say about “give back for what you receive” (speaking of community service for college assistance), of “no free rides” and similar expressions on other topics, I think a lot of people are going to be quite surprised by what a Pres Obama does. As well as by what he doesn’t do.

By Greg Mendel

November 4, 2008 3:35 PM | Link to this

The Republican Excuse Machine is cranking up. If Obama wins, it’ll be because all the black people voted for him. Or because the election was rigged. Or because the media refused to interview Sarah Palin.

Republicans will continue to ignore the fact that their party’s leader ran the country into the ground. The election has always been about Bush and his party’s incompetence. By choosing Palin, McCain sent a clear message that his administration would continue the incompetence of the last eight years.

By HateNDummies

November 4, 2008 3:35 PM | Link to this

I submit my most humble apology for the name calling. I call myself a Christian and I should do better in my attempts to act like one.

By Snapperhead

November 4, 2008 3:35 PM | Link to this

Hey Jim: Sam is just stating a fact. When there were only White candidates the brothers and sisters stayed home. Now that there is a semi black candidate they are all coming out of the woodwork.

By nothingness

November 4, 2008 3:40 PM | Link to this

Forget about the article, just how many of you own white hoods?!! It is great to hear the venom and hate in your emails though, that’s a great sign that we liberals are doing something right this time!! Time for you thugs to leave the white house, GO OBAMA!!!

By NO way

November 4, 2008 3:40 PM | Link to this

Yes P**, a tall glass of chocolate milk is coming right up.

By "The Corporal"

November 4, 2008 3:40 PM | Link to this

To PM

You left out one.

Protect our unborn

By nothingness

November 4, 2008 3:41 PM | Link to this

Forget about the article, just how many of you own white hoods?!! It is great to hear the venom and hate in your emails though, that’s a great sign that we liberals are doing something right this time!! Time for you thugs to leave the white house, GO OBAMA!!!

By sean

November 4, 2008 3:43 PM | Link to this

As a student of sociology I am amazed how it was not Obama who brought up the race issue but rather my republican party. It is unfortunate that there are still so many people with racist ideologies and thoughts out there concerning blacks. As a Republican, I was so turned of by the fear mongering among the party and the inability to articulate and offer solutions to the country’s ills. My vote for Obama was not because he is black. It is because I feel at this time in our society when hope is at an all time low and the American brand and reputation around the world and amongst ourselves is at an all time low, He offers hope. As a black father, I was able to tell my children this morning to remember everything about this day. You will one day tell your children and grandchildren that in your life time, you were able to witness one of the greatest moments in World history.

By Tyetye

November 4, 2008 3:44 PM | Link to this

Its really sad that this race is based on Obama being black. Out country is in deep trouble. We are all affected. I am a african american, I did not want to vote for Obama because he was black. I listen to what both of the canidates stood for and based it on just that. Get ready people. Change is coming..

By "The Corporal"

November 4, 2008 3:44 PM | Link to this

To JAY

FROM THOSE WHO PROTECT US: 10 TO 1

U.S. Forces Overseas Anxiously Await Election Day Results

Stakes are high for U.S. soldiers as Tuesday’s presidential election will decide the future of their mission in Iraq.

AP

Tuesday, November 04, 2008

MOSUL, Iraq — U.S. soldiers in Mosul awaited the outcome of Tuesday’s presidential election that will decide the future of their mission in Iraq, but most of the dining hall TV screens were tuned to sports, not politics, as they ate breakfast.

Those who voted had already mailed in their absentee ballots long ago, and soldiers at Camp Marez in the northern Iraqi city said nothing special was planned for Election Day.

“We can’t stop doing what we have to do. We got to keep running,” said Maj. Gary Dangerfield of Chicago, spokesman for the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment.

Sgt. James Fowler, 27, of Fresno, Calif., praised the Army for encouraging soldiers to vote and helping them with absentee ballots. He said he voted for Obama but “I am outnumbered 10-to-one, especially among officers” and senior noncommissioned officers who said they wanted John McCain to win.

“FOR THOSE WHO FOUGHT FOR IT, FREEDOM HAS A FLAVOR THE PROTECTED WILL NEVER KNOW.”

By hillbilly ragger

November 4, 2008 3:45 PM | Link to this

Mrs. Gee, about that whole “I figure my mom and grandparents are in heaven smiling down and congratulating Toot” business?

Mine too. Mine too.

By Independent

November 4, 2008 3:47 PM | Link to this

TW -

McCain’s problem is that he voted with George Bush 90% of the time and that he picked an incompetent for a VP.

By Big Jewish Guy

November 4, 2008 3:47 PM | Link to this

Hey bigdawg, take your lyin , “oh the economy’s woes are not George Bush’s fault” spew and stick it where the sun don’t shine. You and your ilk are goin down tonight, like a ho on a hoss! World economies and ours will soon recover as confidence finally returns worldwide and common sense reigns again in world markets under President Obama. The war mongering mentality of the US is tiring; give peace a chance. Just having the GOP out of world politics will send the DOW up 2000 points in the next year.

By BUSHWACKER

November 4, 2008 3:48 PM | Link to this

Its out of our hands, Prophecy says America will no longer be the lone super power in the final days, what will cause that to happen, a collapse of our economic system, what will cause that: SOCIALISM. I’m not saying the world is coming to an end because a black was elected president, I am saying that his obvious socialistic policies may be the starting point of true fianacial collapse of this country. But fear not, we true believers of GOD do not fear the future, we know the LORD will take care of us and leave the non beleivers with exactly what they want, a world where anything goes, anarachy and a total collapse or morality, followed by the death of man as we know it.

GO AHEAD AND LAUGH,

But if you have not yet, you better make your peace with GOD, DON’T WAIT UNTIL ITS TOO LATE!

By James

November 4, 2008 3:48 PM | Link to this

How many times have African Americas voted for White candidates. Qualified or not? How many times have Whites voted for White candidates just because they are White? This election is going to effect how the USA is viewed around the world.

8 years of Bush and people think Obama is a threat. Can people really see Sarah Palin as commander in chief if it came to that? If so do the mirror test. It doesn’t lie.

By Snapperhead

November 4, 2008 3:49 PM | Link to this

Hey Jim: Sam is just stating a fact. More Blacks came out to vote this election due to the fact a Semi Black person was on the ballot. Most elections the brothers and sisters stay home. It is ok for now. When we all get screwed over in the next 4 years things will be all white again.

By Tracy

November 4, 2008 3:49 PM | Link to this

Corporal,

Why is there an assumption that all blacks are going to vote for Obama? I am black, and I am NOT voting for him!

Some of us African-Americans actually do some research on a candidate before we cast a vote for them….guess you never thought of that.

Signed,

A Black Conservative

By WhiteVeteran

November 4, 2008 3:50 PM | Link to this

You know, aside from the fact that I believe in him and his plan, the fact that he is black was a factor in my decision, I think we need this in our Country, perhaps a historic turning point to help us move away from the racially motivated hatred that has plagued this Country since it began. I will have a new found respect for Georgia if Obama carries the state though I would be surprised, but he got my vote.

By Inspired by Hope

November 4, 2008 3:51 PM | Link to this

There are many interesting comments to this post. #1-The key is to vote…no matter who you choose to vote for, voting is critical. In every election. #2-Racism, sexism and name calling doesn’t solve anything. #3-Please know your facts about the people you’re speaking about on the political scene or anywhere else for that matter. #4-Praying to God now…have you been praying your entire life? Even this entire campaign? You should pray for everyone that is running and not your choice because regardless, they will all be working together in the end. #5-Do not quote the Bible if you don’t know what the scriptures mean. Have them translated for you first instead of using them in your own sick and demented ways. #6-All black people did not vote for Obama. #7-All white people did not vote for Mccain. #8-All black people are noty Democrats. #9-All white people are not Republicans. #10-Incase you haven’t noticed, we all live in this world together…all colors, races and ethnicities so stop the hateration.

People are coming out in unprecendented numbers to vote this year because they are sick and tired of the unnecessary risks that have been taken by the current government. They see a real opportunity to make a difference. Yes, you are going to see people come out and vote simply for the fact that they are seeing something that they have never seen before…a Black man is on the Presidential ticket. But instead of being happy that they are voting, you choose to criticize? Get a grip. Be happy that people are waking up to the fact that they can make a difference and that they have a right to help make that difference and contribute to society in a major way.

There are some logical and well thought statements and arguments in this post but they are few and far between. Before you come up in folks face with the racism, the drama and yes, even the form free bullsh*&, make sure that your argument is solid or else you’re just wasating your time. And trust me, I am just fine with those who do not agree with or like what I am saying. You have that right as an American and as a human being.

By Andy in Blairsville

November 4, 2008 3:52 PM | Link to this

Clayton County, with its unaccredited school system, is all the proof you need that blacks don’t vote for other blacks simply because they are black.

By Concerned

November 4, 2008 3:52 PM | Link to this

I did not vote for Obama but the reason had nothing to do with him being black, half-black, or half-white. It had to do with the fact that he is a Muslum, and spent 20 years in a church with a Pastor that preached his hatrid of America. Furthermore, the state of the ecomony had nothing to do with George Bush. It was Clinton who pushed Freddie Mae to make home mortgages to those that could not pay the premiums. Yes, the economy soared with the construction of homes, but now has failed once the homeowners started filing bankrupcy. With it came the decline of consumer confidence, banks and businesses closing, stock market declines etc.

By AmVet

November 4, 2008 3:52 PM | Link to this

Paul,

Racial relations in America is ALWAYS a touchy subject, particularly for those lacking in intellectual honesty and introspection.

There are many, many facets to this discussion of course, but the two that get the most press are:

1) The “conservative’ one - blacks who vote for Obama are by and large stupid and shiftless and looking for handouts.

2) The “liberal” one - that believe the assertion that blacks would only vote for him because of the color of his skin is completely ridiculous.

Both are equally incorrect IMHO.

I just got off the phone with a friend in West Hollywood, Ca. and she said the line was FULL of young people, black and white, who she could tell were likely voting for the first time.

OF COURSE, many of these people are voting simply because BOH is in the running. Would they be there if the race was between McCain and say Chris Dodd?

You tell me, but not likely.

The first position I referenced is not even worthy of discussion except by them, among their circle jerk friends.

I had hoped that our first “black” US President was not going to be just another corporatist toady like this one seems to be. Not a “safe” candidate who doesn’t really threaten the hopelessly corrupted white oligarchy. And not one that the uneducated kids are inanely enamored with.

But a TRUE champion of the under-represented 100 million people in this country, of ALL races, who are simply asking for some economic and social justice….

By BUSHWACKER

November 4, 2008 3:53 PM | Link to this

WHO GIVES A RATS A_ _ WHAT PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD THINK

By McHater

November 4, 2008 3:54 PM | Link to this

Saxby and McGrumpy can hang up Georgia….anybody seen George Bush?

By Paul

November 4, 2008 3:54 PM | Link to this

Mrs. Godzilla

Nice sentiment.

You too, Tyetye.

If I may suggest, when you wrote “Its really sad that this race is based on Obama being black.” that possibly it could be phrased as “It’s really great that Obama ran a campaign that wasn’t about him being black. But others have made it that.”

Change isn’t coming.

It’s here. What form the change takes and how that’s absorbed by certain expectations will be worth watching.

Mrs. G - I’m out to buy a bottle of something sparkling. Red, perhaps. I wish N-GA were still here to make a recommendation.

Tonight, I’d love to hear McCain and Palin both say, as they’re looking into the camera, “And to the rest of the world - eat your heart out. “This” is America.”

By reebok

November 4, 2008 3:54 PM | Link to this

To AtlantaDUDE: You misspelled “Christian,” Brainiac.

By What???

November 4, 2008 3:55 PM | Link to this

Obama is not Black. Hasn’t anyone seen pictures of his Mom?

By kclubmember

November 4, 2008 3:55 PM | Link to this

The American electorate had two compelling choices this year:The maverick senator from Arizona and the upstart senator from Illinois.Barack Obama is clearly the better choice for President because he has great insight and terrific communication skills.John McCain is too much of a lone wolf and a political agitator to be President.Obama’s meteoric rise to power is truly an extraordinary feat.He transcends all races,ages,genders,and political parties.

By AmVet

November 4, 2008 3:56 PM | Link to this

AmVet: Free World? Spreading the wealth you call that free world? What a joke

AtlantaDUD, I wouldn’t mind engaging you, and I only have a very few “rules”.

But communicating in English is one of them.

In other words, start making sense.

Or don’t, it doesn’t matter much to me…

By RB from Gwinnett

November 4, 2008 3:58 PM | Link to this

Jay, from 2:43

Of all those groups you listed, why are only the white males who vote for white males demonized by YOU and your newspaper as racists? Apparently, every other group is allowed to get excited about voting for “one of their own” so to speak, but somehow that rule doesn’t apply to white males. Just a bit hypocritical, don’t you think?

By Greg Mendel

November 4, 2008 3:58 PM | Link to this

If Haliburton gets no-bid contracts, and corporations deduct luxury golf weekends, and salesmen “expense” personal $100 bar tabs, and the “expense” is deducted by the business…

…are these the “handouts” that Obama will steal from hard-working taxpayers?

By David

November 4, 2008 3:58 PM | Link to this

There seems to be a lot of assumption here that many African Americans are voting for Obama just because he is black.

Many are voting for him because he is an excellent statesman, because he is the promise of something better for our country, and because he is not in the party that shucked and jived while Hurricane Katrina decimated cities and towns.

By TN Gelding

November 4, 2008 3:58 PM | Link to this

Sam

November 4, 2008 2:26 PM

You have to consider from where they’ve come.

You can certainly understand their pride in one of their own. He also shares their political persuasion.

By PI$$onaDAWG

November 4, 2008 3:59 PM | Link to this

THE CORPORAL when you quote a Marine please get it right.

“To Those Who Fight For It, LIFE Has A Flavor The Protected Never Know.” USMC Khe Sahn, 1968

Don’t add FREEDOM for LIFE. He was fighting for Self preservation and for his friends Lives. Freedoms in the US became second to his heart still beating and coming home. He would have died for your FREEDOM yes, but he found a LIFE has more VALUE when you actually face death. To FACE that DEATH for another is a burden few should and will know so personally.

By williebkind

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

I love how this gives conservatives the opportunity to respond without being shouted down or things thrown at them. Or groups of racist coming to close an event because they have a different view. Yes, I really love it and it sounds like Ms Godzilla is having an orgasm. Good for her. Sure is nice to see conservatives voice their unskewed opinons. However, there are liberals who want to pass the fair act and take away conservative opinions. Is that ok? The only opinion is the non conservative opinion? Hmmm, Obama is going to spread the socialism around. I love it because that will unite all the conservatives and once again retake what belongs to real Americans. McCain/Palin 08 Thats why we play the game.

By Marge

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

I voted for Obama and I am black. Not because of race. I voted in the last 2 presidential elections too and race was not the issue then either. Mckinney is black but would never get my vote. Palin is scary and full of hate and so are a lot of you. This election is about hope and change!

By lump

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

According to this theory, we vote for Obama b/c he’s black hunh? Do u know how insulting and stupid that sounds. I’ve been voting for 22 years and I didn’t vote for Al Sharpton or Jesse Jackson. Under your theory, we’d be happy to have Flavor Flav in office. Get out of here with that racist loser mentality. No - I didn’t vote for him b/c he’s black but I guarantee you that there are millions like you the will not vote for him because he’s black. America is ready for a change and will not be suckered in again by the republican scare tactics and a hockey mom’s one liners. Get a life!

By ugablows

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

fanatical religeous nuts like the corperal scare the holy hell out of me

Obama fo yo moma baby!

By Monique

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

Thank you Jay, thank you Kid. This is the reason why so many people from all walks of life across this country voted for Obama - WE GET IT. Stop looking back people, and look forward PLEASE!

By TN Gelding

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

“The Corporal”

November 4, 2008 2:25 PM

Maybe the Almighty will prevent the GOP from stealing this one.

By embarrassed by racism

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

As one who was born and raised in Georgia, I’m ashamed by the racist rhetoric that still stubbornly hangs on there. Black people aren’t turning out to vote in record numbers simply b/c Obama is himself black. They are voting because he is the first Presidential candidate in a very long time (I’d argue that Jimmy Carter was one) who actually speaks to people who want a capable leader who actually cares about them as a people more than he cares about the profits of oil companies and weapons manufacturers.

And even if the color of his skin is a motivating factor for some, to compare that to the rampant white racism that is eating our country from the inside out is just stupid. We have NEVER had a non-white President. It’s about time for the diversity of our country to be represented in national office.

By Williebkind

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

Marge: where did you get all these facts about Palin? Did you read more than the liberal media about her? She was victimized by the liberal media. They should be sued for what they did. Just like they did to Plumber Joe. Did you get facts from blogs only? You would not have had that info if she were liberal.

By Kev the Electrician

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

George Bush must be somewhere with Zell Miller, wherever that is, I hope they got room for Sara Palin

By Paul

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

AmVet

Glad you’re here. Reading through some of those other posts was getting to be a bit moribund - especially on a day, regardless of who wins, that’s a celebration of democracy in action.

Nicely summed up. I share your sentiment on ‘hope’ - hope that he isn’t, as Nader said, just another corporatist. That, I think, is more worthy of discussion than much of what’s been bantered about so far.

By Mike D

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

I don’t really care who wins, but please do not allow a run off between Saxby and Jim. The commercials are driving me insane.

By SoUKnow

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

For you knuckleheads out here who continue to spew that trash about Blacks only voting for Obama “simply because he is Black” and that “they cannot explain why they support him”, try this on for size if you will.

Where so many small minded individuals allow a single hot button issue (or two) to cause them feel they are obligated to vote a certain way, a great majority of Blacks (such as myself) see Barack’s ability to lead as the prevailing quality that moves us to vote for him. We look at a country that for the past 8 years that has had sewn into the air a climate of extreme polarization, class-ism, government that has been overreaching - all in the name of national security. We see a country that has isolated itself from effective diplomatic relations with even our so-called allies. I could go on and on…

You will find in all great leaders throughout history an innate ability inspire and move people into action, and they have been able to do so through their ability to communicate and their stature. This is Barack Obama.

Everyone knows that the so-called “experience” argument is a bunch of B-S. I myself served 15 years in the military and well know that my service (in which one specializes in a particular area) does not qualify me for political office any more than the kid who went to college. In the military, you are taught to FOLLOW ORDERS, period. Even as a “leader” you are merely FOLLOWING ORDERS, as mandated by the UCMJ. And I sure as h3ll don’t view an individual who got shot down and got their behind kicked by the enemy as being qualified. You are trained in boot camp to understand that is the reality of war, and you are provided guidelines to follow in the event you become a POW. My father was in Vietnam, he did his job (101st) and didn’t “get caught”. And he was in much more dangerous situations daily in the jungle than McCain.

It really is that simple, an individuals who is intelligent, who dares to think larger than the average person and has vision, who commands respect, inspires, and LEADS. That’s all a president does, and that’s why he (or she) has great minds around them to advise. And let’s not discount the fact that he is a constitutional attorney and Constitutional law professor. It’s about time we have someone in office who actually knows something about the Constitution. Maybe we can actually follow it once he gets into office.

As I know for some of you this explanation will still not be enough. I choose not to take up all the the ALC blog, but it really is that simple.

By CHANGE

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

ITS SAD TO SEE SO MANY PEOPLE WITH HATE IN THEIR HEARTS. YOU PEOPLE NEED CHANGE MORE THAN AMERICA

By areyoukiddngme?

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

@ Justasking

If black folks get what they want and Obama is elected, will they stop dealing drugs,gang banging,knocking up teenagers,looting after storms,living on welfare,making vulgar profane music, and become law abiding respectful Americans??

This is the biggest load of crap I have heard thus far…….there are more white folks on welfare, white people ARE in gangs, You do make hateful and vulgar music, and you break the law as well. When white people were looting in NO it was called “getting things just to survive, with black folks its looting? And lets not talk about the meth epidemic, was that started by African Americans????? Dude, I am all for dialogue, but you sir are completely out of your mind to generalize everyone like that. My wife is white and I am glad to know that not all white people think like you…..WE WOULD REALLY BE IN TROUBLE….

PEOPLE STICK TO THE ISSUES…..LETS NOT MAKE IT BLACK OR WHITE…..

By Lola

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

Bold

Here is a shocker!

WHITE PEOPLE VOTED FOR OBAMA AS PRESIDENT TOO!

He is the best man for the job! Catch up with the times people and stop being scared of skin color. Sad…sad!

By Pam

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

Obama is biracial- NOT Black like so many would like you to believe! He had a WHITE mama!

By "The Corporal"

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

To Tracy

You have me confused with another poster. I never said all blacks would vote for Obama. I have many black friends who won’t.

To PI$$onaDAWG

A couple of points regarding your arrogant post.

1) Google it - it comes up both ways on numberous sites.

2) It was found written on the back of a C-rations box.

3) Since at that exact time (January, 1968) I was fighting as a scout-sniper with the 3rd Marine Regiment about five miles from Khe Sahn I stand by my quote.

4) May I ask where you were that year?

SEMPER FI

By USOKraze

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

You may pray by your McCain Palin sign but I’m praying by my ox tail soup, greens, and afro sheen that I get my cash three on.

Man you sound like a stupid jack a*, praying by your sign.

Really……

Really??????

By Lola

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

Bold

Here is a shocker!

WHITE PEOPLE VOTED FOR OBAMA AS PRESIDENT TOO!

He is the best man for the job! Catch up with the times people and stop being scared of skin color. Sad…sad!

By cab

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

AMEN lump. You said exactly what I was thinking. Thank you. I am in my forties, white, female and terribly insulted at McKains choice of running mate. I also voted for OBama because he is the right man for the job. Not because his skin is brown. What people FORGET to remember is that he is both BLACK and WHITE and he is an AMERICAN despite what Palin would have you believe. I am proud to have voted for him and against Palin.

By ROCK THE VOTE!!

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

I’m still in shock that the state of Geogia is not Democratic, Obama should win by a landslide here! Soon things will be the way they should have been all along; like it or not change is already here. The people have spoken loud and clear; we are all sick and tired of the same government, the same Presidents, and the same “business as usual politics” here in GA. and the U.S. My God even people in Germany and across the globe want Obama to win and are having celebration parties!! If Obama was white, there would be no conversation and he would be winning every state in the country, period!!

By Pam

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

Obama is BIRACIAL- He is not black- He had a WHITE mama!

By Lily

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

I’m an uppity white woman, highly educated and politically savvy. I proudly voted for Obama. This country CANNOT afford another four years of Republican rule. It appears the majority of us get the big picture. The rest of you seem to have a problem looking beyond color, black or blue!

By "The Corporal"

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

To CHANGE

Hate is wrong.

Righteous anger agains evil (i.e., wholesale abortion including those born alive who survive an abortion) is holy and good.

By JeremiahWright

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

Amazing that a Democratic Congress (not Bush) destroyed the economy, and now people are willing to vote for Obama to make it worse. That’s the bottom line.

By Tom

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

When the Republican Party returns to being that again, and not being run by the “neo-cons”, maybe they will catch up to America and the World. John will have retired from the Senate,and Sarah will be working at her favorite consignment shop in Wasila. Being a 62 year old white man I am proud to have voted for a man and a party with the vision for our future. Obama 08

By Tax Me, Obama!

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

President Obama can tax me all he wants, AS LONG AS he wisely uses my tax dollars to build more prisons to hold all the “OBAMA SUPPORTERS” who belong in them.

His hideous, dumb wife Michelle sure is U-G-L-Y, though…. Bless Her Heart.

You’d think a wealthy man like Obama could do better, assuming ladies are HIS THING.

By San

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

You closet racist are hillarious! If black folks only vote for black candidates because they are black, why didn’t Sharpton and Jessie get more votes?????

Last I checked, blacks are only 12% of the population, this tells me that there are MANY intelligent white folks that are going to make Obama the next President of these United States!

Are those millions of white folks voting for Obama because he’s black???

By McHater

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

If you think the country is doing so well with a republican in the white house, why don’t we see George W.,George H.W., or even Jeb Bush anywhere? You “stayed the course” 4 years ago….IT’S TIME FOR CHANGE

By Eric1

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

Hey corporal, you fumb duck, if Obama wins, can we assume that’s God’s will?

By sb

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

I am a Christian, a proud American and a proud Georgian who also happens to be female, white, a professional with a higher degree and upper middle class.

While I’ve always been an independent, I’ve voted Republican more often than not. I couldn’t do it this time.

We can’t afford four more years of failed Bush policies. After being infuriated for weeks by the false, untrue e-mail messages regarding Obama being everything from the antichrist to a Muslim plant to Hitler reincarnate, I spent weeks researching the candidates’ actual platforms.

I voted for Obama.

Was it exciting to go to the polls and see so many people voting? Absolutely.

If Obama wins, will it be a victory for not only blacks, who undeniably have suffered from prejudice regardless of those who would claim otherwise, but also for America and its relations with the world? I believe so.

I do believe that both McCain and Obama are far brighter than Bush and that both truly want the best for our country. Regardless of who wins tonight (or tomorrow a.m.), I pray we will all be in a better condition in 4 years.

God bless.

By Tom

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

When the Republican Party returns to being just that, not being run by the “neo-cons”, they may catch back up with America and the World. John will be retired from the Senate and Sarah will be working at her favorite consignment shop in Wasila. Being a 62 year old white man I am proud to have voted for the man and the party with the vision for America. Obama 08

By GMAN

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

Whether you realize it or not it was the conservative Republicans that played the “race card” and drove minorities to the polls when they claimed that Obama was “elitist”. Those of us who grew up in the 50’s and 60’s new that this was a just a code word for a black man that didn’t know his place and thought he was better than he actually was. You unleashed a monster and President Obama will bring about the change America needs!

By ROCK THE VOTE!!

November 4, 2008 4:39 PM | Link to this

To Pam: When you look at Obama what do you see?

A BLACK MAN!! It doesn’t matter what color his mama is, and that’s exactly what every white person in America sees; “A black man”, that’s why America does not want Obama in the White House because he is a “black man”!!!They don’t care about him being educated and talented and graduating from Harvard; no! All they see Pam is a BLACK MAN!! Wake up and realize that racisim is alive and well and never went away; people just swept it under the rug, it’s sad but true… Maybe oneday, people won’t see your color, but see you for who you are and not judge or make negative sterotypes; but that obviously will not be happening in this generation.. Keep on rockin the vote!

By RB from Gwinnett

November 4, 2008 4:39 PM | Link to this

By machismo 3:26

I can guarantee you God doesn’t want the kind of “change” that would let a child die in a closet after being ripped from it’s mothers womb for the crime of being an inconvenience.

To your point about incomes and taxes. My income is in the range Obama promises a chunk of the evil rich mans money. So why wouldn’t I support that? BECAUSE IT’S WRONG!! Pure and simple. Our government was never intended to be the vehicle the lazy and unsuccessful use to take money from others for their benefit. If you think this “change” rhetoric is about anything more than gettin’ paid, you’re being dishonest. I watched an Obama ad last night that said NOTHING more than “go to my web site, put in your income, see how much more money you’ll get from me than McCain.”

And you “poor” people might be well served to look at where Obama has spent HIS money over the years in support of the poor. HE HASN’T. He gave 5% of last year’s $4MM to a multitude of charities (that includes his church). Prior 7 years averaged 1%. You won’t be invited to the Obama table for dinner…

By PI$$onaDAWG

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

I was in a little different place playing with “MONTIES” and doing things I am not proud of or talk about. It was a bad time for the US and it was a bad time for young males. 61 grad with a butterbar and I knew everything then. After Benning and Airborne school I could eat 16 penny nails and s** barbwire, HAHAHA. K-BAR, greesegun, and a 45, Stand-up, Hook-up, and Shuffle down the line.

By Mr Snarky

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

It’s pretty funny how much hand wringing and outrage is expressed by conservatives about the fact the blacks are favoring the Democrats so heavily. The idea that this is just because of Obama’s skin color is a typical oversimplication of the issue by the right. Obviously the fact that he is black is a highly motiviating factor for turnout. If you identify with someone personally, your going to be more motivated to vote for them. Examples of this would be bush 2 for evangelicals and McCain for veterans. However, if Clarence Thomas were running, I don’t think the reaction by black folks would be the same.

By TN Gelding

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

“The Corporal”

November 4, 2008 3:44 PM

They’re in the business of war.

And McCain has promised to keep them busy.

*Almost 90% think war is retaliation for Saddam’s role in 9/11, most don’t blame Iraqi public for insurgent attacks *

I question their knowledge to vote.

This protected one thinks they are making us less safe with their presence in Iraq and Afghanistan.

By ROCK THE VOTE!!

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

To Pam: When you look at Obama what do you see?

A BLACK MAN!! It doesn’t matter what color his mama is, and that’s exactly what every white person in America sees; “A black man”, that’s why America does not want Obama in the White House because he is a “black man”!!!They don’t care about him being educated and talented and graduating from Harvard; no! All they see Pam is a BLACK MAN!! Wake up and realize that racisim is alive and well and never went away; people just swept it under the rug, it’s sad but true… Maybe oneday, people won’t see your color, but see you for who you are and not judge or make negative sterotypes; but that obviously will not be happening in this generation.. Keep on rockin the vote!

By cab

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

OBama’s message since he graduated from college has been consistently the same, The country needs CHANGE. It saddens me to see people vote for him or for McKain just because of the color of their skin. We have to get beyond this. Vote for or against them because of their politics! Do you want more of the same? or do you want to try and get the country back on track?

By Pop

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

If you don’t want a black President, you better start packing your bags.

The true closet klansmen are being revealed….take off your hoods and make these comments to black folks faces and stop hiding behind your computers.

And for you hillbillies who think blacks will riot and destroy their own neighbor hoods…NOT…from the comments I hear on the streets, this is 2008 if this election is stolen like the last two, the riots will start in YOUR FRONT YARDS!!

By fred

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

we need another holiday

By fred

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

we need another holiday

By Bill

November 4, 2008 5:02 PM | Link to this

Sorry. Theft is theft. The government taking from one person and giving to another for ANY reason is theft, pure and simple. That’s what Obama is all about - he calls it spreading-the-wealth-around. It’s still theft.

By RB from Gwinnett

November 4, 2008 5:04 PM | Link to this

By SoUKnow November 4, 2008 4:11 PM

What has Obama effectively led that shows you he has the leadership to run this nation? Anything? Any bills from his time in Il senate to hang his hat on? Any from his time in the US senate (you know, his current job)?

You’ve coined a well written piece in support of your man, and I commend you for that, but you’re a little short on support for your position. The man’s never led a cub scout troop successfully and you want him to run a nation. He can’t vote “present” in the oval office.

Obama ‘08 - It’s all about the cash

By Billy

November 4, 2008 5:05 PM | Link to this

To “bigdawg” and others —

Blaming our current economic state on the current Democratically-controlled Congress is like blaming a 40-year smoker’s diagnosis of lung cancer on a fart he smelled the day before. Our current state is the product of 30 years of Reaganism.

By FrankLeeDarling

November 4, 2008 5:09 PM | Link to this

Wow the comments from right wing religious fringe do seem to point to a paradigm split I noticed yesterday it seem to be the apocalyptic/end time meme v.s the futurist/utopian meme

I know which one i hope wins

By Tee

November 4, 2008 5:10 PM | Link to this

The reason I voted for Obama/Biden is simple….I expect the Leaders of my country to be smarter than I am.

Magna cum laude vs. #860ish Sounds like most of you are voting for McCain ONLY because he’s WHITE!

How do you explain this to your kids??? Then again, maybe you don’t expect excellence from your children.

By CantThinkForMySelf

November 4, 2008 5:13 PM | Link to this

So many of the McCain/Palin supporters seem to be doing just what their candidates were doing. That is being concerned about painting an erroneously negative picture of the opponent and not focusing on the issues. Some have totally been consumed with the negative information and feel totally confident in repeating it, (Concerned), no matter how it makes them appear.

By RB from Gwinnett

November 4, 2008 5:15 PM | Link to this

By ROCK THE VOTE!! 4:50 PM

“that’s why America does not want Obama in the White House because he is a “black man”!”

Try again. Has it occured to you we don’t want a socialst of any color in the white house? I’d vote for Condi over McCain or Obama, for the record, but I wouldn’t vote for my own father if he was a socialist. Get over yourself with the racist crap. You obviously don’t get out much.

By atruamerican

November 4, 2008 5:16 PM | Link to this

I LOVE GEORGE BUSH AND WISH HE COULD STAY IN FOR 4 MORE YEARS TO STRAIGHTEN OUT THE DEMOCRAPS AND THEIR FAILED CONGRESS. I PAID MY TAXES,BILLS AND AM BETTER OFF RIGHT NOW THAN WHEN CLINTON WAS GREASING HIS PALMS AND THE LIB FREELOADERS.

By "The Corporal"

November 4, 2008 5:19 PM | Link to this

To Eric1

Yes, it will be. Sometimes he allows us to reap the consequences of our actions.

To TN Gelding

You have crossed a line my friend that is so repugnant to me that I choose to no longer converse with you. Questioning whether our troops have the knowledge to vote is about as unpatriotic and shameful as it gets. But of course you have no problem with 18 college kids or convicted felons, or ….. the list is endless.

Good-bye.

By "The Corporal"

November 4, 2008 5:22 PM | Link to this

To fred

You are really stretching it and doing us no good. You attempt at humor is borderline for having the U.S. Secret Service ask the AJC for your IP address so they can ascertain just what you really mean.

I suggest you knock it off !

By SoUKnow

November 4, 2008 5:24 PM | Link to this

Well * RB from Gwinnett* I’m very happy to answer your question before I get on the road heading home.

If you simply go and look up Barack’s Illinois Senate record, you will find literally hundreds of Bills he either authored or co-sponsored. You see RB, you have to meet people “where they are”. I’m sure you caught my statement about serving 15 years in the military.. With that I can tell you,..no I can assure you that in my assignment of duties I have TONS of “leadership” experience, however I am confident in saying that I cannot lead this entire country, even with advisers around me. My mind is not that “big” at this point, and I have not been conditioned to think in the framework that obviously Barack Obama has in his Harvard Education and legal scholarship and political experience.

The very fact that Barack Obama has crafted the campaign that he has shows that he has the mind and fortitude to outmanuever some of the greatest political minds and powers in the world. Money is no substitute for a great strategy (just as people say “money can’t buy you class”) – it’s true. This thing has been no fluke by any stretch of the imagination.

The truth is, the establishment just cannot seem to stomach the fact that this “boy from the southside of Chicago” has run roughshod over the entire political establishment of this country, and so you morph him into some boogeyman as if he is some monster, when it has been proven time and time again that all of these politicians should be considered with a high degree of skepticism, regardless of party affiliation or “experience”.

“What has he led”?

I’ll tell you what RB..he’s got this whole d@mn nation listening and in a tizzy. You draw your own conclusions. I wonder if you actually contributed to the McCain campaign…

By Chris Salzmann

November 4, 2008 5:24 PM | Link to this

By ROCK THE VOTE!! :To Pam: When you look at Obama what do you see? A BLACK MAN!! It doesn’t matter what color his mama is, and that’s exactly what every white person in America sees; “A black man”, that’s why America does not want Obama in the White House because he is a “black man”!!!They don’t care about him being educated and talented and graduating from Harvard; no! All they see Pam is a BLACK MAN!! Wake up and realize that racisim is alive and well and never went away; people just swept it under the rug, it’s sad but true… Maybe oneday, people won’t see your color, but see you for who you are and not judge or make negative sterotypes; but that obviously will not be happening in this generation.. Keep on rockin the vote!

Chris: Dude, you need to chill out. I’m white (not from the South originally) but my wife is a white Southern woman. We’re both Obama supporters. Her mother who I’ve heard using the N-word lives in South Carolina and is voting for Obama. She likes his policies including his healthcare plan and his tax policies for the elderly.

As they say, when you’re drowning, you don’t notice the color of the person throwing you the live preserver. You don’t give many of us folks enough credit. And don’t forget that Obama got his start in lily white Iowa. So chill out, have a beer and enjoy history without the bitterness.

By Brent

November 4, 2008 5:25 PM | Link to this

San,

You are ABSOLUTELY correct..all you racists don’t blame black folks when you wake up tomorrow morning and Obama is the President, they are only 12% of the population. Blame me and other white folks who want to live in a Country thats respected around the world.

Did you see the turnout when Obama visited other countries? McCain can’t get 10,000 folks to come hear him speak.

By CantThinkForMySelf

November 4, 2008 5:41 PM | Link to this

To: SoUKnow

BRAVO!!! BRAVO!!!!

To: The Corporal

On can plainly see why you cannot rise above your current rank

By GOPs got to go

November 4, 2008 5:44 PM | Link to this

Hey Corporal,

I do not mocketh God, I mocketh Thou, a silly scared little man.

By Greg from verginia

November 4, 2008 5:46 PM | Link to this

Cant all you ppl see, we HAVE to vote mccain, he’s the only one who will keep us safe!

if Obama wins it will be the end of the United states as we know it, all morality will be lost.

we will end up like all the other european nations when there empires colapesed.

the republicans are the only ones to ensure that are way of life continues to be the center of polcies the world over!!

Mccain/Palin 08!!!!

By San

November 4, 2008 5:47 PM | Link to this

SoUKnow,

YOU BROKE IT DOWN!! AWESOME..THEY CAN’T HANDLE THE TRUTH!! LMAO

By Greg from verginia

November 4, 2008 5:48 PM | Link to this

Cant all you ppl see, we HAVE to vote mccain, he’s the only one who will keep us safe!

if Obama wins it will be the end of the United states as we know it, all morality will be lost.

we will end up like all the other european nations when there empires colapesed.

the republicans are the only ones to ensure that are way of life continues to be the center of polcies the world over!!

Mccain/Palin 08!!!!

By Tom

November 4, 2008 5:57 PM | Link to this

Greg from verginia

Can you please tell us where verginia is located???

Folks, this is the reason why Obama should be our President…looks like Greg has the education of McCain/Palin!

By Greg from verginia

November 4, 2008 6:01 PM | Link to this

ha ha, well when we become a nation of commies, you be wishing to voted with the right. THE ONLY party with the moral athority to lead, and the ONLY party of true americans!

By HNIC

November 4, 2008 6:03 PM | Link to this

White people - Most blacks do not want handouts or special treatment. We want the opportunity to fail and/or succeed on the same level playing field. We have shed our blood in every war defending our country even though we did not share all the privileges of being an American citizen. There is no hatred for you despite all the evil directed toward us since we arrived on this planet. We love our country without conditions.

Am I proud of Barack Obama as a black man? You damn right I am. You will find that Barack Obama will not offer special considerations to black people. He will make freedom and opportunity a priority for us all. GOD BLESS AMERICA on this the proudest day of my life!!!

By Bill

November 4, 2008 6:04 PM | Link to this

Sorry. Theft is theft. The government taking from one person and giving to another for ANY reason is theft, pure and simple. That’s what Obama is all about - he calls it spreading-the-wealth-around. It’s still theft.

By CantThinkForMySelf

November 4, 2008 6:07 PM | Link to this

Greg from “verginia” Please tell me youre a prank poster…PLEASEEEE!!!!

By BIll

November 4, 2008 6:08 PM | Link to this

Obama has essentially zero experience. He’s not even completed a term in the Senate.

And the comment about similarities to Carter. :D Truer than you know probably. Carter was a horrible president. We had double digit inflation. He’s a constant embarrassment to the country. He means well I think, but he has a messiah complex (sounds familiar).

Obama’s facist ideas will do a huge amount of damage to the country with that harpy Pelosi and Reed to back him up.

Don’t make the assumption that because we don’t want Obama, that we support McCain.

By HNIC

November 4, 2008 6:11 PM | Link to this

SoUKnow’

Excellent post!!!

By Greg from verginia

November 4, 2008 6:12 PM | Link to this

“CantThinkForMySelf”

im not even going to bother responding to you.

i am only helping our people to make the right choice, witch is THE RIGHT and only the right.

our nation would be doing much better if we had never elected a democrat! imagine the 20th century run completely by republicans, we would be in a much better possition then we are now, its all jimmy and clitons fult the nation is the way it is now!

By "The Corporal"

November 4, 2008 6:15 PM | Link to this

To Copy

I know you really don’t understand this but your posts to me are music to my ears.

Matthew 5:11 “Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.”

By John from California

November 4, 2008 6:21 PM | Link to this

Hi. I’m a white dude in California surfing the web unable to work because of the historic nature of tonight’s returns. I stumbled upon your comments from Georgia. Fascinating and educating string. It’s interesting how the internet permits speech that reflects what people truly think, as opposed to what is believed to be acceptable in polite society.

So let’s celebrate tonight and tomorrow that our country’s democracy is still functioning and capable of being self correcting. Whoever wins, we must get past the red/blue dichotomy and the 50% plus 1 style of governance the Bushies never got past. The times demand we Americans relearn how to work together cooperatively and respectfully. I happen to believe one presidential ticket is much better prepared to do that than the other.

So greetings from the other side of America. Are your peaches really that sweet? Did you really invent Coka Cola? Remember it was your Jimmy Carter that first tried to lead us to energy security?

Anyway, congratulations to US (of A).

By "The Corporal"

November 4, 2008 6:21 PM | Link to this

Sorry, this was for GOP’s got to go

I know you really don’t understand this but your posts to me are music to my ears.

Matthew 5:11 “Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.”

By Frederick Douglass

November 4, 2008 6:32 PM | Link to this

HNIC, you might as well just whistle Dixie, I’ve discovered that most of the bloggers here just want to re-hash what they’ve been spoon fed from the cradle. I know so many friends and relatives that gave their lives in the service of this country, who couldn’t buy a sandwich from the front of a restaurant before they went into the service.

By Bill

November 4, 2008 6:46 PM | Link to this

“its all jimmy and clitons fult the nation is the way it is now!”

Hardly. I’d say Bush has done FAR more lasting damage to this country than Carter could dream of.

Carter or Clinton aren’t even in the top three as far as lasting damage to the country. Bush is. I’d say based on everything known at this point, Obama will make his way into the top three as well.

By Bill

November 4, 2008 6:59 PM | Link to this

Well, time will tell.

We may have our first Affirmative Action President tomorrow.

By RB from Gwinnett

November 4, 2008 7:04 PM | Link to this

By SoUKnow

The buzz around Obama’s campaign is from his promise to give people money in exchange for their vote. If you find that deep and thought provoking, I fear for you and for this nation.

You’re obviously much more impressed with the “Harvard Education” than I am. I’d much rather have someone who has a clue than someone who went to some presitigous school.

Can you share with us one of those “hundreds” of bills Obama sponsored from Il? Something other than “name this building or that road” after some canpaign contributor?

You’re voting for a BLACK man who will give you evil rich white people’s money, dude. Pure and simple. Good luck with socialism, my friend. It hasn’t worked ANYWHERE else in the world it’s been tried, but maybe you’ll figure it out. Before it’s too late.

By DebbieDoRight

November 4, 2008 7:05 PM | Link to this

Greetings All from the DoRight house!! I LOVE November!!! And, I think this day will hold a special place in my heart for a long time!!

To Corporal: To paraphrase the words of Jesus as he died upon the cross; this is what I have to say to you and your ideas, “Forgive him. For he knows not what he speaks”.

God Bless!!!

By DebbieDoRight

November 4, 2008 7:17 PM | Link to this

You’re voting for a BLACK man who will give you evil rich white people’s money, dude. Pure and simple. Good luck with socialism, my friend

Isn’t it amazing how someone, who doesn’t even KNOW the person who they’re responding to, can make these blind, insane predictions?

By "The Corporal"

November 4, 2008 7:22 PM | Link to this

To DebbieDoRight

II Timothy 4:3

“For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear.”

Your criticism of me for my Christian viewpoint is music to my ears…..

Matthew 5:11

“Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake”.

so I forgiveyou

By DebbieDoRight

November 4, 2008 7:51 PM | Link to this

“Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake

Corp: Jesus was speaking to his 12 disciples because he knew the ordeal they were about to face upon his death; while they were out and about preaching the gospel. He wasn’t talking about you blogging on a political blog!

Duh!!

By "The Corporal"

November 4, 2008 8:20 PM | Link to this

To DebbieDoRight

Sorry, but I beg to differ. In context, that verse is just one others known as the Beatitudes that Jesus spoke to the multitudes that were listening there on the mountainside. It applies to all true Christians down through the ages. Why do I say true Christians? Because some of the worst persecution comes from counterfeit or false Christianity.

“Not everyone who calls me Lord, Lord shall enter the Kingdom of Heaven ……”

If the shoe fits wear it (that’s not a Bible verse).

By TN Gelding

November 4, 2008 9:03 PM | Link to this

“The Corporal”

November 4, 2008 5:19 PM

How else can you explain so many of them thought they were in Iraq because of Saddam’s role in 9/11?

“Indoctrination?”

Just three last things.

Did you join the Marines because you wanted to serve or because you didn’t want to get drafted into the Army? Did you get an honorable discharge? Since you’re so gung ho, why didn’t you do thirty?

Good-bye, sir.