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Countdown to the Inauguration: 63 Days — Open Thread
18 Nov 2008 Author: rikyrah
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Miranda
November 18th, 2008 at 4:11 pm
FOR THE LOVE OF MOSES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WHO GIVES A DAMN ABOUT HILLARY'S 18 MILLION VOTERS IN THE DAMN PRIMARIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Even those voters are going WHAT THE HELL?!?!??! SHUT THE HELL UP ABOUT THE PRIMARIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GIVE ME A FREAKING BREAK!!!!! OBAMA DOES NOT OWE THE CLINTONS!!!!!! UUUUUGHGHGGHHHHHHHHH!!!! I could just PUKE!!!!!!!
WHY IS PAT BUCHANAN EVEN TOLERATED?!?!? He's 139 years old!!!! FOR GOODNESS SAKES! WHY IS A MAN LIVING IN THE 18th century allowed to pontificate about TODAY!
My pressure is thru the ROOF right now watching Hardball….SHIT!! It is NOT APRIL!!! Why are we having a conversation from 7 months ago!!!! DAMN!
GreenLadyHere
November 18th, 2008 at 4:29 pm
Miranda: 'CAUSE I'M RUNNING OUT THE DOOR, I”M CO-SIGNING BIG TIME!!
RAT KuKluxKLANSMAN NEEDS TO BE DONE AWAY WITH!! HE ADDS NOTHING SIGNIFICANT TO A CONVERSATION!!
YOU CAN ALWAYS HEAR HIM LEADING WITH HIS RACISM —EVEN IFFFF HE SAYS – YES or NO!! THAT RACIST TONE IS ALWAYS THERE!!! ARRRGGGG!
Miranda
November 18th, 2008 at 4:34 pm
I honestly thought I was gonna have a stroke…..I could feel my pressure rising…and Lord knows hypertension runs DEEP on my Mama's side!!!
Nate_Wesley
November 18th, 2008 at 4:35 pm
A poster detailing progress:
http://www.wallstats.com/blog/389-years-ago/
(I think the blogger responsible for it will make available for purchase eventually.)
Nate_Wesley
November 18th, 2008 at 4:37 pm
Cure: Don't watch Hardball. Just watch the 'juicy' clips on the MSNBC website.
Melinda
November 18th, 2008 at 4:42 pm
Just two weeks since The Election….I'm starting to get used to the sound of the words “President-elect Obama,” but I still smile inside each time I hear them or read them…..
I don't cry happy tears every day, but probably every other day. It's been such an emotional roller coaster, all those months leading up to The Election. I confess I did not truly believe America would do the right thing. I was shocked and surprised and elated on November 4th—-after the polls closed out West—-and I have just been savoring each day since then.
Finding new footing with my Republican friends, finding our way toward a “new normal” wherein their ways of thinking and their choices for leadership in our country are on their way out. And where I can feel more bold, more empowered, and a lot less alone. I live in a Republican area—have to sing the “livin' in a Red state blues” pretty often; but now I feel connected to a *majority* of Americans, who made the same choice that I did. Very nice feeling.
I am certain that I will not agree with everything PE Obama does. But my, oh, my, the difference it makes to be able to trust and respect the President. It's a new day, indeed!
Miranda
November 18th, 2008 at 4:44 pm
Thanks……I see that I will have to do this because I'm not taking 8 or 9 pills a day like half my family does.
CraigHickman
November 18th, 2008 at 4:50 pm
Kennedy taps Clinton for big health care refer job
This makes more sense.
They can't keep her out of the headlines.
darkphoenix
November 18th, 2008 at 4:53 pm
Maybe this has been addressed already, but I am trying to figure out why now there seems to be such a love affair between the Clintons and the Republicans. There seems to be this overwhelming support from everybody that appears on the cable news shows. I know that Hillary aligned herself with McCain during the primaries against Obama, but besides that, what else have the Clintons done to get favor from their party? I really am trying to understand all of this.
Miranda
November 18th, 2008 at 5:17 pm
Alison Stewart will sub for Rachel tonight…just saw it on the website…I had to look because if Arianna was subbing I would be watching a rerun of Law & Order on TNT or slitting my wrists…anything's better than listening to Arianna host a news talk show. Last night was truly painful.
blksista
November 18th, 2008 at 5:18 pm
Clinton's DLC was basically Republican Lite. It was Southern, it was centrist, but it certainly did the bidding of Republicans during the Nineties.
That's why they're nostalgic.
msmartin
November 18th, 2008 at 5:27 pm
Better her than Sarah Palin. I agree the health care reform position makes much more sense.
Miranda
November 18th, 2008 at 5:28 pm
No they can't.
Did you see Lieberman's press conference after the vote today?? Maybe its just me….but I swear he sounded like he KNOWS its coming..”it” not being the vote, “it” being something that he will not see before “it” hits him. The President-elect has Lieberman's testicles in a glass jar of formaldehyde – in his bottom left drawer. Lieberman didn't win anything today….the air all around that press conference was ” Obama's my Daddy”.
Miranda
November 18th, 2008 at 5:48 pm
Nate Silver's interview with that fool John Ziegler – this is HILARIOUS:
http://www.fivethirtyeight.com/2008/11/intervie...
rikyrah
November 18th, 2008 at 5:49 pm
” Obama's my Daddy”.
BWA HAHAHAHAHA
i luv the posters here
Justice58
November 18th, 2008 at 5:54 pm
Teeheeheehee
Breaking News:
MSNBC reporting Mark Begich wins over Senator Ted Stevens! BooYah!!!!!!!!!!!
rikyrah
November 18th, 2008 at 5:56 pm
BOOYAH IS RIGHT
rikyrah
November 18th, 2008 at 5:57 pm
guess this qualifies as gossip
Ced the Entertainer is doing Broadway
http://theater2.nytimes.com/2008/11/18/theater/...
Justice58
November 18th, 2008 at 6:08 pm
Miranda,
….the air all around that press conference was ” Obama's my Daddy”.
ROTFLMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You're too dang funny!
heartsandflowers
November 18th, 2008 at 6:32 pm
It was ridiculous that he was even in contention. Hope he goes to jail for at least a few months.
heartsandflowers
November 18th, 2008 at 6:33 pm
Just goes to show you how corrupt the gov't is and how they work to subvert the citizens of this country. Also the Clintons will do ANYTHING to stay in power. They are Democrats in name only.
heartsandflowers
November 18th, 2008 at 6:36 pm
18 Million and not ONE would help her pay off her debts! I wonder if we could do a recount how many she'd have left?
spirit_55z
November 18th, 2008 at 6:38 pm
Miranda, I've got a crush on Nate. He and I have traveled he galaxies together, thus, his super galacitc specs. Heehehhee!
heartsandflowers
November 18th, 2008 at 6:39 pm
Banner with Cheney Indictment; Stevens loss
http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/11/18/cheney.g...
spirit_55z
November 18th, 2008 at 6:47 pm
Word, H&F. II it's one thing I've learned is labels are oh so limiting. Democrats, Republicans,conservatives, liberals etc.; they are labels. They are used to define and coveup,manipulate and manuever one's agenda. It doesn't matter what you name it, along as you claim it.
spirit_55z
November 18th, 2008 at 6:50 pm
heartsandflowers, Ted won't get any jail time. Bush will pardon him. Ted will take on the job as a Toll Booth attendant for the BRIDGE TO NOWHERE!
Michelle
November 18th, 2008 at 6:51 pm
Miranda: I'm co-signing what Justice 58 and rikyrah said re “Obama's my Daddy”
!!
spirit_55z
November 18th, 2008 at 7:00 pm
Miranda, Nate's right. Take a chill pill and just watch the clips. And yes, these dingbats keep tallkng about Billary making those 18 million cracks in the glass ceiling, and her pantsuit wearing ass is going to fall right through it too.
spirit_55z
November 18th, 2008 at 7:22 pm
Melinda, you work it, girl! I'm feelig you. This is a moment to experience in it's fullest measure. A huge shift in consciousness has occured for America, and now we can truly celebrate a victory!
darkphoenix
November 18th, 2008 at 7:22 pm
Thank you. I guess I shouldn't really be surprised about anything anymore. I just thought that the anti-Clinton sentiment was real in light of the impeachment.
I assume that by doing the bidding, you mean the welfare reform, 3 strikes law, etc?
darkphoenix
November 18th, 2008 at 7:27 pm
I agree that the label that seems to apply the most is opportunists.
spirit_55z
November 18th, 2008 at 7:57 pm
David Schuster on Hardball said that D.C. is expecting 4 milion people to attend President-Elect Obama's inuaguration.
GreenLadyHere
November 18th, 2008 at 8:03 pm
rikyrah: Among Mr. President-Elect's ACTIVITIES 2-day:
1. President-elect Obama calls foreign leaders today.
President-elect Barack Obama today returned phone calls to five world leaders and expressed his appreciation for their congratulations on his election. President-elect Obama spoke with:
* President Fernández de Kirchner of Argentina
* President Bachelet of Chile
* Taoiseach Cowen of Ireland
* President Nazarbayev of Kazakhstan
* President Abbas of the Palestinian Authority
Seeee, THEY called HIM!! :>) :>) He got “juice!” :>)
GreenLadyHere
November 18th, 2008 at 8:06 pm
rikyrah: GOOD ON HIM!! [a little British :>)] :>)
rikyrah
November 18th, 2008 at 8:09 pm
I thought I was the only one about his glasses
Nate cracks me up with them..I'm like Nate…you're making money…what about contacts?
LOL
spirit_55z
November 18th, 2008 at 8:14 pm
Malia and Sasha Obama tour White House
President-elect Barack Obama's two daughters Malia and Sasha have stepped foot inside the White House for the first time.
Last Updated: 9:29PM GMT 18 Nov 2008
The two girls, aged 10 and seven, were taken on a tour of the building that will be their new home.
At the invitation of Laura Bush, the pair got to see their new bedrooms and the rest of the house. The tour was part of a trip to the US capital that also involved visits to potential new schools.
*******************************************************************
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/north...
Obama Kids Visit White House, Schools- Not cameras or photos were allowed
Malia And Sasha Obama Get To Check Out New Rooms And See Potential New Schools In Washington
Comments 14
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18, 2008
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/11/18/polit...
spirit_55z
November 18th, 2008 at 8:18 pm
rikyrah, the glasses are the attraction. I'm a sucker for NERDS!
Justice58
November 18th, 2008 at 8:18 pm
Spirit,
I bet you're right! Bush will pardon him right along with Scooter Libby!
***Sigh***
GreenLadyHere
November 18th, 2008 at 8:21 pm
Nate: THANKS! I'm really calm!! :>)
Hope you ENJOYED your “Special Day!” :>) :>)
nickwah22
November 18th, 2008 at 8:24 pm
Hate the negative news but its good to know what we're up against.
Obama Backlash, Part 2: No Celebrating Allowed
http://www.essence.com/news_entertainment/news/...
200 reported incidents and counting
JJai
November 18th, 2008 at 8:29 pm
I thought it was cute that the Bush twins were apart of the tour.
Nate_Wesley
November 18th, 2008 at 8:30 pm
“Countdown” and “Rachel Maddow” are the only two news shows I regularly watch. As much of a news guy I am, I really can't stand to sit and watch the newschannels much during the day–a lot of their time filling material is absolute dreck. I'd much rather follow it online. As such, I'll subscribe to Talking Point Memo's YouTube channel or other linked video clips I find from reading blogs and various sites.
Don't let a bunch of talking heads get your blood pressure up, Miranda!
nickwah22
November 18th, 2008 at 8:33 pm
Everyone is happy about Obama's election except for avid McCain supporters and Al Qieda (sp). They're trying to get in his good graces early.
nickwah22
November 18th, 2008 at 8:35 pm
Just last week it was at 1mm people. Having a President people like will be good for tourism and the economy that's for sure.
nickwah22
November 18th, 2008 at 8:40 pm
his poor old heart, you know you ain't right =). they'd put him up in one of those white-collar/Martha Stewart prison's if he does get time
rikyrah
November 18th, 2008 at 8:41 pm
I'm glad there were no pictures.
spirit_55z
November 18th, 2008 at 8:43 pm
Sure you're right, nickwah22. Barack, Michelle, Malia, and Sasha are good for the economy right now. Newspaper, magazines, and anything Obama is selling like nobody's business! It's stimulating the eonomy for sure!
Presidnt-ElectBarack Obama!
nickwah22
November 18th, 2008 at 8:44 pm
At least once a day I catch myself shaking my head and either thinking or saying “we have a BLACK president!”
That's crazy to me; I really didn't think it was going to happen and boy was it a hell of a ride.
spirit_55z
November 18th, 2008 at 8:46 pm
Yes, me too. This was a smart and calculate move.
GreenLadyHere
November 18th, 2008 at 8:46 pm
blksista: This is old information. It was in her biography, but she was asked about it -again- and she went into “confession mode”:
Hillary Clinton Opens Up About Being a Republican(VIDEO)
WOW! I went “looking” for the information where she was a “GOLDWATER GIRL.” [SCRUBBED!] Also looking for the information where she was kicked out of a law firm for trying to “take over.” [SCRUBBED!]
Humph!! :>)
Nate_Wesley
November 18th, 2008 at 8:48 pm
Mad that I missed her tonight…I've had a media crush on that woman since her MTV days.
Arianna isn't bad as a guest. As a guest host…not so much.
GreenLadyHere
November 18th, 2008 at 8:49 pm
nickwah22: TRUE DAT!! :>) :>)
Texas_Girl_in_LA
November 18th, 2008 at 8:53 pm
That made me smile
GreenLadyHere
November 18th, 2008 at 8:53 pm
nickwah22: For the past 2 weeks, I have been referring to him as a SINGULAR ECONOMIC STIMULUS PACKET! :>) :>)
That includes the WHOLE FAMILY!! :>) :>)
THIS is SOOOOOO GOOD! PROUD of THEM!! :>)
nickwah22
November 18th, 2008 at 8:56 pm
That was a nice summation of our history in America. A nice poster to put up in the kids' bedrooms.
rikyrah
November 18th, 2008 at 8:58 pm
I know I'm contributing to it….I bought HOLA, cause it had the Obamas in it….and I don't speak Spanish…LOL
I'm a sucker for 'Obama Porn' as Jill Tubman calls it.
How bad is it….
Y'all…
I'm thisclose to spending the bucks to get the framed picture of him election night, with part of his speech on it.
I went by the Brotha's van three times tonight, on my errands..
He's wearing me down……
GreenLadyHere
November 18th, 2008 at 9:16 pm
rikyrah: Go 'head girl! :>) You ONLY go through this world 1 time! BUY whatever!! :>) You deserve it!! :>)
I'm going to contribute to the ECONOMY when I get the chance!! I've already ordered an “album” from powerhousebooks.com. :>)
NO SHAME in MY GAME!! :>) :>)
President-Elect Obama! :>) First Lady Michelle! :>)
darkphoenix
November 18th, 2008 at 9:26 pm
Are you going to have a curio full of Obama&Michelle coins, commemorative plates?
rikyrah
November 18th, 2008 at 9:47 pm
the coins – I might.
the plates – nah
spirit_55z
November 18th, 2008 at 9:50 pm
heartsandflowers, Ted won't get any jail time. Bush will pardon him. Ted will take on the job as a Toll Booth attendant for the BRIDGE TO NOWHERE!
Michelle
November 18th, 2008 at 9:51 pm
Miranda: I'm co-signing what Justice 58 and rikyrah said re “Obama's my Daddy”
!!
spirit_55z
November 18th, 2008 at 10:00 pm
Miranda, Nate's right. Take a chill pill and just watch the clips. And yes, these dingbats keep tallkng about Billary making those 18 million cracks in the glass ceiling, and her pantsuit wearing ass is going to fall right through it too.
spirit_55z
November 18th, 2008 at 10:22 pm
Melinda, you work it, girl! I'm feelig you. This is a moment to experience in it's fullest measure. A huge shift in consciousness has occured for America, and now we can truly celebrate a victory!
darkphoenix
November 18th, 2008 at 10:22 pm
Thank you. I guess I shouldn't really be surprised about anything anymore. I just thought that the anti-Clinton sentiment was real in light of the impeachment.
I assume that by doing the bidding, you mean the welfare reform, 3 strikes law, etc?
darkphoenix
November 18th, 2008 at 10:27 pm
I agree that the label that seems to apply the most is opportunists.
spirit_55z
November 18th, 2008 at 10:57 pm
David Schuster on Hardball said that D.C. is expecting 4 milion people to attend President-Elect Obama's inuaguration.
GreenLadyHere
November 18th, 2008 at 11:03 pm
rikyrah: Among Mr. President-Elect's ACTIVITIES 2-day:
1. President-elect Obama calls foreign leaders today.
President-elect Barack Obama today returned phone calls to five world leaders and expressed his appreciation for their congratulations on his election. President-elect Obama spoke with:
* President Fernández de Kirchner of Argentina
* President Bachelet of Chile
* Taoiseach Cowen of Ireland
* President Nazarbayev of Kazakhstan
* President Abbas of the Palestinian Authority
Seeee, THEY called HIM!! :>) :>) He got “juice!” :>)
GreenLadyHere
November 18th, 2008 at 11:06 pm
rikyrah: GOOD ON HIM!! [a little British :>)] :>)
rikyrah
November 18th, 2008 at 11:09 pm
I thought I was the only one about his glasses
Nate cracks me up with them..I'm like Nate…you're making money…what about contacts?
LOL
spirit_55z
November 18th, 2008 at 11:14 pm
Malia and Sasha Obama tour White House
President-elect Barack Obama's two daughters Malia and Sasha have stepped foot inside the White House for the first time.
Last Updated: 9:29PM GMT 18 Nov 2008
The two girls, aged 10 and seven, were taken on a tour of the building that will be their new home.
At the invitation of Laura Bush, the pair got to see their new bedrooms and the rest of the house. The tour was part of a trip to the US capital that also involved visits to potential new schools.
*******************************************************************
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/north...
Obama Kids Visit White House, Schools- Not cameras or photos were allowed
Malia And Sasha Obama Get To Check Out New Rooms And See Potential New Schools In Washington
Comments 14
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18, 2008
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/11/18/polit...
spirit_55z
November 18th, 2008 at 11:18 pm
rikyrah, the glasses are the attraction. I'm a sucker for NERDS!
Justice58
November 18th, 2008 at 11:18 pm
Spirit,
I bet you're right! Bush will pardon him right along with Scooter Libby!
***Sigh***
GreenLadyHere
November 18th, 2008 at 11:21 pm
Nate: THANKS! I'm really calm!! :>)
Hope you ENJOYED your “Special Day!” :>) :>)
nickwah22
November 18th, 2008 at 11:24 pm
Hate the negative news but its good to know what we're up against.
Obama Backlash, Part 2: No Celebrating Allowed
http://www.essence.com/news_entertainment/news/...
200 reported incidents and counting
JJai
November 18th, 2008 at 11:29 pm
I thought it was cute that the Bush twins were apart of the tour.
Nate_Wesley
November 18th, 2008 at 11:30 pm
“Countdown” and “Rachel Maddow” are the only two news shows I regularly watch. As much of a news guy I am, I really can't stand to sit and watch the newschannels much during the day–a lot of their time filling material is absolute dreck. I'd much rather follow it online. As such, I'll subscribe to Talking Point Memo's YouTube channel or other linked video clips I find from reading blogs and various sites.
Don't let a bunch of talking heads get your blood pressure up, Miranda!
nickwah22
November 18th, 2008 at 11:33 pm
Everyone is happy about Obama's election except for avid McCain supporters and Al Qieda (sp). They're trying to get in his good graces early.
nickwah22
November 18th, 2008 at 11:35 pm
Just last week it was at 1mm people. Having a President people like will be good for tourism and the economy that's for sure.
nickwah22
November 18th, 2008 at 11:40 pm
his poor old heart, you know you ain't right =). they'd put him up in one of those white-collar/Martha Stewart prison's if he does get time
rikyrah
November 18th, 2008 at 11:41 pm
I'm glad there were no pictures.
spirit_55z
November 18th, 2008 at 11:43 pm
Sure you're right, nickwah22. Barack, Michelle, Malia, and Sasha are good for the economy right now. Newspaper, magazines, and anything Obama is selling like nobody's business! It's stimulating the eonomy for sure!
Presidnt-ElectBarack Obama!
nickwah22
November 18th, 2008 at 11:44 pm
At least once a day I catch myself shaking my head and either thinking or saying “we have a BLACK president!”
That's crazy to me; I really didn't think it was going to happen and boy was it a hell of a ride.
spirit_55z
November 18th, 2008 at 11:46 pm
Yes, me too. This was a smart and calculate move.
GreenLadyHere
November 18th, 2008 at 11:46 pm
blksista: This is old information. It was in her biography, but she was asked about it -again- and she went into “confession mode”:
Hillary Clinton Opens Up About Being a Republican(VIDEO)
WOW! I went “looking” for the information where she was a “GOLDWATER GIRL.” [SCRUBBED!] Also looking for the information where she was kicked out of a law firm for trying to “take over.” [SCRUBBED!]
Humph!! :>)
Nate_Wesley
November 18th, 2008 at 11:48 pm
Mad that I missed Alison tonight…I've had a media crush on that woman since her MTV days.
Arianna is alright as a guest. As a guest host…not so much.
GreenLadyHere
November 18th, 2008 at 11:49 pm
nickwah22: TRUE DAT!! :>) :>)
Texas_Girl_in_LA
November 18th, 2008 at 11:53 pm
That made me smile
GreenLadyHere
November 18th, 2008 at 11:53 pm
nickwah22: For the past 2 weeks, I have been referring to him as a SINGULAR ECONOMIC STIMULUS PACKET! :>) :>)
That includes the WHOLE FAMILY!! :>) :>)
THIS is SOOOOOO GOOD! PROUD of THEM!! :>)
President-Elect Obama! :>) First Lady Michelle! :>)
nickwah22
November 18th, 2008 at 11:56 pm
That was a nice summation of our history in America. A nice poster to put up in the kids' bedrooms.
rikyrah
November 18th, 2008 at 11:58 pm
I know I'm contributing to it….I bought HOLA, cause it had the Obamas in it….and I don't speak Spanish…LOL
I'm a sucker for 'Obama Porn' as Jill Tubman calls it.
How bad is it….
Y'all…
I'm thisclose to spending the bucks to get the framed picture of him election night, with part of his speech on it.
I went by the Brotha's van three times tonight, on my errands..
He's wearing me down……
I love the entrepreneural spirit.
All the Brotha did was open up the back of his van on a busy street and had those Obama pictures in the back as advertisements…
LOL
GreenLadyHere
November 19th, 2008 at 12:16 am
rikyrah: Go 'head girl! :>) You ONLY go through this world 1 time! BUY whatever!! :>) You deserve it!! :>)
I'm going to contribute to the ECONOMY when I get the chance!! I've already ordered an “album” from powerhousebooks.com. :>)
NO SHAME in MY GAME!! :>) :>)
President-Elect Obama! :>) First Lady Michelle! :>)
darkphoenix
November 19th, 2008 at 12:26 am
Are you going to have a curio full of Obama&Michelle coins, commemorative plates?
rikyrah
November 19th, 2008 at 12:47 am
the coins – I might.
the plates – nah
CraigHickman
November 19th, 2008 at 12:50 am
Kennedy taps Clinton for big health care reform job
This makes more sense.
They can't keep her out of the headlines.
darkphoenix
November 19th, 2008 at 12:53 am
Maybe this has been addressed already, but I am trying to figure out why now there seems to be such a love affair between the Clintons and the Republicans. There seems to be this overwhelming support from everybody that appears on the cable news shows. I know that Hillary aligned herself with McCain during the primaries against Obama, but besides that, what else have the Clintons done to get favor from their party? I really am trying to understand all of this.
Miranda
November 19th, 2008 at 1:17 am
Alison Stewart will sub for Rachel tonight…just saw it on the website…I had to look because if Arianna was subbing I would be watching a rerun of Law & Order on TNT or slitting my wrists…anything's better than listening to Arianna host a news talk show. Last night was truly painful.
blksista
November 19th, 2008 at 1:18 am
Clinton's DLC was basically Republican Lite. It was Southern, it was centrist, but it certainly did the bidding of Republicans during the Nineties.
That's why they're nostalgic.
msmartin
November 19th, 2008 at 1:27 am
Better her than Sarah Palin. I agree the health care reform position makes much more sense.
Miranda
November 19th, 2008 at 1:28 am
No they can't.
Did you see Lieberman's press conference after the vote today?? Maybe its just me….but I swear he sounded like he KNOWS its coming..”it” not being the vote, “it” being something that he will not see before “it” hits him. The President-elect has Lieberman's testicles in a glass jar of formaldehyde – in his bottom left drawer. Lieberman didn't win anything today….the air all around that press conference was ” Obama's my Daddy”.
Miranda
November 19th, 2008 at 1:48 am
Nate Silver's interview with that fool John Ziegler – this is HILARIOUS:
http://www.fivethirtyeight.com/2008/11/intervie...
rikyrah
November 19th, 2008 at 1:49 am
” Obama's my Daddy”.
BWA HAHAHAHAHA
i luv the posters here
Justice58
November 19th, 2008 at 1:54 am
Teeheeheehee
Breaking News:
MSNBC reporting Mark Begich wins over Senator Ted Stevens! BooYah!!!!!!!!!!!
rikyrah
November 19th, 2008 at 1:56 am
BOOYAH IS RIGHT
rikyrah
November 19th, 2008 at 1:57 am
guess this qualifies as gossip
Ced the Entertainer is doing Broadway
http://theater2.nytimes.com/2008/11/18/theater/...
Justice58
November 19th, 2008 at 2:08 am
Miranda,
….the air all around that press conference was ” Obama's my Daddy”.
ROTFLMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You're too dang funny!
Acts Of Faith Blog
November 19th, 2008 at 2:32 am
It was ridiculous that he was even in contention. Hope he goes to jail for at least a few months.
Acts Of Faith Blog
November 19th, 2008 at 2:33 am
Just goes to show you how corrupt the gov't is and how they work to subvert the citizens of this country. Also the Clintons will do ANYTHING to stay in power. They are Democrats in name only.
Acts Of Faith Blog
November 19th, 2008 at 2:36 am
18 Million and not ONE would help her pay off her debts! I wonder if we could do a recount how many she'd have left?
spirit_55z
November 19th, 2008 at 2:38 am
Miranda, I've got a crush on Nate. He and I have traveled he galaxies together, thus, his super galacitc specs. Heehehhee!
Acts Of Faith Blog
November 19th, 2008 at 2:39 am
Banner with Cheney Indictment; Stevens loss
http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/11/18/cheney.g...
spirit_55z
November 19th, 2008 at 2:47 am
Word, H&F. II it's one thing I've learned is labels are oh so limiting. Democrats, Republicans,conservatives, liberals etc.; they are labels. They are used to define and coveup,manipulate and manuever one's agenda. It doesn't matter what you name it, along as you claim it.
spirit_55z
November 19th, 2008 at 2:50 am
heartsandflowers, Ted won't get any jail time. Bush will pardon him. Ted will take on the job as a Toll Booth attendant for the BRIDGE TO NOWHERE!
Michelle
November 19th, 2008 at 2:51 am
Miranda: I'm co-signing what Justice 58 and rikyrah said re “Obama's my Daddy”
!!
spirit_55z
November 19th, 2008 at 3:00 am
Miranda, Nate's right. Take a chill pill and just watch the clips. And yes, these dingbats keep tallkng about Billary making those 18 million cracks in the glass ceiling, and her pantsuit wearing ass is going to fall right through it too.
spirit_55z
November 19th, 2008 at 3:22 am
Melinda, you work it, girl! I'm feelig you. This is a moment to experience in it's fullest measure. A huge shift in consciousness has occured for America, and now we can truly celebrate a victory!
darkphoenix
November 19th, 2008 at 3:22 am
Thank you. I guess I shouldn't really be surprised about anything anymore. I just thought that the anti-Clinton sentiment was real in light of the impeachment.
I assume that by doing the bidding, you mean the welfare reform, 3 strikes law, etc?
darkphoenix
November 19th, 2008 at 3:27 am
I agree that the label that seems to apply the most is opportunists.
spirit_55z
November 19th, 2008 at 3:57 am
David Schuster on Hardball said that D.C. is expecting 4 milion people to attend President-Elect Obama's inuaguration.
GreenLadyHere
November 19th, 2008 at 4:03 am
rikyrah: Among Mr. President-Elect's ACTIVITIES 2-day:
1. President-elect Obama calls foreign leaders today.
President-elect Barack Obama today returned phone calls to five world leaders and expressed his appreciation for their congratulations on his election. President-elect Obama spoke with:
* President Fernández de Kirchner of Argentina
* President Bachelet of Chile
* Taoiseach Cowen of Ireland
* President Nazarbayev of Kazakhstan
* President Abbas of the Palestinian Authority
Seeee, THEY called HIM!! :>) :>) He got “juice!” :>)
GreenLadyHere
November 19th, 2008 at 4:06 am
rikyrah: GOOD ON HIM!! [a little British :>)] :>)
rikyrah
November 19th, 2008 at 4:09 am
I thought I was the only one about his glasses
Nate cracks me up with them..I'm like Nate…you're making money…what about contacts?
LOL
spirit_55z
November 19th, 2008 at 4:14 am
Malia and Sasha Obama tour White House
President-elect Barack Obama's two daughters Malia and Sasha have stepped foot inside the White House for the first time.
Last Updated: 9:29PM GMT 18 Nov 2008
The two girls, aged 10 and seven, were taken on a tour of the building that will be their new home.
At the invitation of Laura Bush, the pair got to see their new bedrooms and the rest of the house. The tour was part of a trip to the US capital that also involved visits to potential new schools.
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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/north...
Obama Kids Visit White House, Schools- Not cameras or photos were allowed
Malia And Sasha Obama Get To Check Out New Rooms And See Potential New Schools In Washington
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 18, 2008
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/11/18/polit...
spirit_55z
November 19th, 2008 at 4:18 am
rikyrah, the glasses are the attraction. I'm a sucker for NERDS!
Justice58
November 19th, 2008 at 4:18 am
Spirit,
I bet you're right! Bush will pardon him right along with Scooter Libby!
***Sigh***
GreenLadyHere
November 19th, 2008 at 4:21 am
Nate: THANKS! I'm really calm!! :>)
Hope you ENJOYED your “Special Day!” :>) :>)
nickwah22
November 19th, 2008 at 4:24 am
Hate the negative news but its good to know what we're up against.
Obama Backlash, Part 2: No Celebrating Allowed
http://www.essence.com/news_entertainment/news/...
200 reported incidents and counting
JJai
November 19th, 2008 at 4:29 am
I thought it was cute that the Bush twins were apart of the tour.
Nate_Wesley
November 19th, 2008 at 4:30 am
“Countdown” and “Rachel Maddow” are the only two news shows I regularly watch. As much of a news guy I am, I really can't stand to sit and watch the newschannels much during the day–a lot of their time filling material is absolute dreck. I'd much rather follow it online. As such, I'll subscribe to Talking Point Memo's YouTube channel or other linked video clips I find from reading blogs and various sites.
Don't let a bunch of talking heads get your blood pressure up, Miranda!
nickwah22
November 19th, 2008 at 4:33 am
Everyone is happy about Obama's election except for avid McCain supporters and Al Qieda (sp). They're trying to get in his good graces early.
nickwah22
November 19th, 2008 at 4:35 am
Just last week it was at 1mm people. Having a President people like will be good for tourism and the economy that's for sure.
nickwah22
November 19th, 2008 at 4:40 am
his poor old heart, you know you ain't right =). they'd put him up in one of those white-collar/Martha Stewart prison's if he does get time
rikyrah
November 19th, 2008 at 4:41 am
I'm glad there were no pictures.
spirit_55z
November 19th, 2008 at 4:43 am
Sure you're right, nickwah22. Barack, Michelle, Malia, and Sasha are good for the economy right now. Newspaper, magazines, and anything Obama is selling like nobody's business! It's stimulating the eonomy for sure!
Presidnt-ElectBarack Obama!
nickwah22
November 19th, 2008 at 4:44 am
At least once a day I catch myself shaking my head and either thinking or saying “we have a BLACK president!”
That's crazy to me; I really didn't think it was going to happen and boy was it a hell of a ride.
spirit_55z
November 19th, 2008 at 4:46 am
Yes, me too. This was a smart and calculate move.
GreenLadyHere
November 19th, 2008 at 4:46 am
blksista: This is old information. It was in her biography, but she was asked about it -again- and she went into “confession mode”:
Hillary Clinton Opens Up About Being a Republican(VIDEO)
WOW! I went “looking” for the information where she was a “GOLDWATER GIRL.” [SCRUBBED!] Also looking for the information where she was kicked out of a law firm for trying to “take over.” [SCRUBBED!]
Humph!! :>)
Nate_Wesley
November 19th, 2008 at 4:48 am
Mad that I missed Alison tonight…I've had a media crush on that woman since her MTV days.
Arianna is alright as a guest. As a guest host…not so much.
GreenLadyHere
November 19th, 2008 at 4:49 am
nickwah22: TRUE DAT!! :>) :>)
Texas_Girl_in_LA
November 19th, 2008 at 4:53 am
That made me smile
GreenLadyHere
November 19th, 2008 at 4:53 am
nickwah22: For the past 2 weeks, I have been referring to him as a SINGULAR ECONOMIC STIMULUS PACKET! :>) :>)
That includes the WHOLE FAMILY!! :>) :>)
THIS is SOOOOOO GOOD! PROUD of THEM!! :>)
President-Elect Obama! :>) First Lady Michelle! :>)
nickwah22
November 19th, 2008 at 4:56 am
That was a nice summation of our history in America. A nice poster to put up in the kids' bedrooms.
rikyrah
November 19th, 2008 at 4:58 am
I know I'm contributing to it….I bought HOLA, cause it had the Obamas in it….and I don't speak Spanish…LOL
I'm a sucker for 'Obama Porn' as Jill Tubman calls it.
How bad is it….
Y'all…
I'm thisclose to spending the bucks to get the framed picture of him election night, with part of his speech on it.
I went by the Brotha's van three times tonight, on my errands..
He's wearing me down……
I love the entrepreneural spirit.
All the Brotha did was open up the back of his van on a busy street and had those Obama pictures in the back as advertisements…
LOL
GreenLadyHere
November 19th, 2008 at 5:16 am
rikyrah: Go 'head girl! :>) You ONLY go through this world 1 time! BUY whatever!! :>) You deserve it!! :>)
I'm going to contribute to the ECONOMY when I get the chance!! I've already ordered an “album” from powerhousebooks.com. :>)
NO SHAME in MY GAME!! :>) :>)
President-Elect Obama! :>) First Lady Michelle! :>)
darkphoenix
November 19th, 2008 at 5:26 am
Are you going to have a curio full of Obama&Michelle coins, commemorative plates?
rikyrah
November 19th, 2008 at 5:47 am
the coins – I might.
the plates – nah