The Big Cat Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Great atmosphere tonight here in Chicago. At the rally I stood next to a lot of African Americans, and I shared the train home with some too- there was an aura of calmness and relief to all of them. I know some people linked an Obama win to outright arrogance from minorities, but I didn't get that sense AT ALL. There was a wonderful feeling of unity and togetherness tonight and whether or not you agree with Obama's policies, these are the emotions he conjures and that's why he's right for America, right now. I thought McCain's speech was very gracious and I was extremely pleased to hear him hammer home this notion of American unity. When he got 'boo's' from the crowd he was quick to quiet them down, and I liked that. No more divisiveness PLEASE! The entire event was shockingly well orchestrated and it certainly gave Daley a trump card for his upcoming Olympics campaign. Chicago definitely got it right tonight. Ladies and gentlemen, we have a new president. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantelliotoffen Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Was I the only one who noticed how much body armor Barack and Michelle were wearing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Was I the only one who noticed how much body armor Barack and Michelle were wearing? I didn't notice body armor but I did see plexiglass around the stage. Bullet-proof? You have to take precautions. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantelliotoffen Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 I didn't notice body armor but I did see plexiglass around the stage. Bullet-proof? You have to take precautions. PTR I was very impressed with the security. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Was I the only one who noticed how much body armor Barack and Michelle were wearing? Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Was I the only one who noticed how much body armor Barack and Michelle were wearing? Haha my friends and I thought that Michelle looked pregnant. Maybe it was body armor. By the way, fireworks just started going up over Ithaca and I can still hear the whole town buzzing with celebration and it's past 2 in the morning! What a night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede316 Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Was I the only one who noticed how much body armor Barack and Michelle were wearing?Probably because he will need it....I can see him driving around in a "Pope" Mobile every where he goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted November 5, 2008 Author Share Posted November 5, 2008 Probably because he will need it....I can see him driving around in a "Pope" Mobile every where he goes. Am I the only one who thinks this scenario would be incredibly sad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede316 Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Just calling it like I see it big kitty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Am I the only one who thinks this scenario would be incredibly sad? No. This whole abortion our country finds itself in is sad. That sad outcome would only make it more so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Great atmosphere tonight here in Chicago. At the rally I stood next to a lot of African Americans, and I shared the train home with some too- there was an aura of calmness and relief to all of them. Nice to see signs of hope from the progressive left. Imagine that, in 2008, standing next to and sharing a train ride with folk of a different color and nobody was segregated. Is this a great country, or what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wacka Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 What flavor was the KoolAid they served? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Nice to see signs of hope from the progressive left. Imagine that, in 2008, standing next to and sharing a train ride with folk of a different color and nobody was segregated. Is this a great country, or what? Wait, I have a call from John Rocker. He begs to differ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RkFast Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Probably because he will need it....I can see him driving around in a "Pope" Mobile every where he goes. Just like every President since Kennedy has? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wacka Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 When there's a planned motorcade, they weld the manholes shut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molson_golden2002 Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 I loved the show casing of a Northern city. Chicago looked beautiful! Buffalo...ummmmm.....YES WE CAN!!! Who knows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blzrul Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 I am in a meeting with our European and Asian team members and everyone's talking about the excitement worldwide. I have never in my lifetime seen people across the US run into the streets and dance in celebration of an election. I don't know if it's a testimony to the man or the hope that an awful era in American history is drawing to a close. To the guys from EMEA and AJP the world's excitement isn't so much Obama, it's getting back the America that used to stand out as a shining example. They've missed us. 'Basimane Bogopa, from Botswana, said: "Americans have shown once again, why they are world leaders. Obama's victory has shown me that the American dream is real, you just have to dream. My heart is filled with joy."' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted November 5, 2008 Author Share Posted November 5, 2008 Nice to see signs of hope from the progressive left. Imagine that, in 2008, standing next to and sharing a train ride with folk of a different color and nobody was segregated. Is this a great country, or what? You obviously haven't spent much time in Chicago! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantelliotoffen Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 I am in a meeting with our European and Asian team members and everyone's talking about the excitement worldwide. I have never in my lifetime seen people across the US run into the streets and dance in celebration of an election. I don't know if it's a testimony to the man or the hope that an awful era in American history is drawing to a close. To the guys from EMEA and AJP the world's excitement isn't so much Obama, it's getting back the America that used to stand out as a shining example. They've missed us. 'Basimane Bogopa, from Botswana, said: "Americans have shown once again, why they are world leaders. Obama's victory has shown me that the American dream is real, you just have to dream. My heart is filled with joy."' Oh my god! That's terrible! Head for the hills!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kegtapr Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 'Basimane Bogopa, from Botswana, said: "Americans have shown once again, why they are world leaders. Obama's victory has shown me that the American dream is real, you just have to dream. My heart is filled with joy."' Then he asked for your bank account number and a small fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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