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Pronto said:
So Mr Glib Empty Suit got up. The hip young black dude from the Stupid Party creamed the square has-been honky from the Evil Party. Well, hooray heaps, and two and a half cheers for the good ol' Hew Hess Ay.

As usual, the triumphant man on the white horse will be found to have the usual feet of clay within twelve months.
The crowd now singing the loud hosannas will be among the first to be shouting 'crucify him'.

Oh dear, we've seen it all before...:rolleyes:
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What is it with you conservatives? You can never give credit where credit's due. Sheesh!!
 
theasxgorilla said:
Finally we get back to grown-ups and men that can be respected...finally.
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Obama certainly has a statesmen-like quality about him; a huge departure from GW's insular, self-aggrandizing bumbling.

I hope Obama has the economic and foreign-policy skills to go with his public-speaking talents.
 
Well.....there's not a lot of difference between McCain and Obama, apart from age and race. Their policies were/are very similar. I don't have much hope that Obama will save America.

Why didn't you elect a true man of strength, integrity and ability? Ron Paul!
 
I'm glad the American people got the leader they wanted - but I have a suspicion that they would have been happy either way. I think the main issue here was to rid themselves of Bush.
 
theasxgorilla said:
Wasn't it? I've felt so embarrassed for Americans these last eight years. Finally we get back to grown-ups and men that can be respected...finally.
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Yes I always watch Bush looking for the fool mistakes where as I listen to Obama and enjoy the class
 
If there's one bit of great news it's that he's not a Warpublican. The last thing we need is another war. :)

Now we just need to stamp out the religious fundamentalists. Unortunately that's not so easy...
 
Buddy said:
Well.....there's not a lot of difference between McCain and Obama, apart from age and race. Their policies were/are very similar. I don't have much hope that Obama will save America.

Why didn't you elect a true man of strength, integrity and ability? Ron Paul!
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Ron Paul has said that he considers himself a constitutionalist.

It's interesting to note that Barrack Obama taught constitutional law from 1992 to 2004.

So I think you'll find they have much in common.
 
Pronto said:
As usual, the triumphant man on the white horse will be found to have the usual feet of clay within twelve months.
The crowd now singing the loud hosannas will be among the first to be shouting 'crucify him'.

Oh dear, we've seen it all before...:rolleyes:
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I, and many others are well aware of this. Your cynicism is antagonistic.
He said he may not be able to change in one year maybe not in his 4 year term but he will ibegin change. He is has been open about this many times.

I said months ago that who ever took this on had a huge mess to clean up. Especially the Iraq War, which he apposed in the first place.

I also mentioned that who ever was elected would be given a hard time - don't need a crystal ball.

Why can't you just be happy that he has made a huge historical change in many ways - a true inspiration. Are you racist? Constant pessimistic outlook?

You need reruns of the NRL to keep you happy. Not an intelligent word from you, always criticism. Let's see could you turn it around in 4 years?

He has taken so much abuse during this campaign and always held his dignity. I pretty sure world leaders are ecstatic and will enjoy conversing with a President of intelligence over the last 8 years a huge relief from GWB.

Prawn, it will never really be over if people keep looking to the USA as The Financial Centre of the World of Dow, NASDAQ and NYSE.

2020 - we were celebrating the second is was announced, why not indulge in some happiness for a change! GWB is going that has made my day.
 
sam76 said:
Chuck Norris would have had it in the bag if he ran.
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Too busy with all those Miss World contestants? ;)

Green08 and others, don't bite the bait, for if you can't see GWB was the best leader in Earth's history, then you are clearly delirious. Yes, GWB was by far an inspiration and will be loved for his peaceful ways and ability to use diplomacy.

Yes, indeed.

I feel sick for having typed that up.

Good riddance to GWB, he can't leave soon enough, and I truly look forward to hearing from an American President that can actually pronounce vowel's and doesn't use war as his first option.
 
There are similarities between Obama and the greatest president that America has ever had, namely Abraham Lincoln, including the fact that they both came from Illinois.

One difference however is that Abe Lincoln was actually in politics for less time than what Obama was before he was elected.

My :2twocents
 
I've been so distracted by the occasion of Obama's win that I hadn't really thought about Bush's demise. The contrast between the two men is remarkable. Good riddance Dubya.
 
Boggo said:
There are similarities between Obama and the greatest president that America has ever had, namely Abraham Lincoln, including the fact that they both came from Illinois.

One difference however is that Abe Lincoln was actually in politics for less time than what Obama was before he was elected.

My :2twocents
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boggo
and a brilliant 2 cents as well :)
 
A very definitive win.

He'll make a great President and be an inspiration to millions in his own country and around the world.

Obama's victory speech was excellent, as was McCain's gracious acceptance of defeat.

gg
 
Green08 said:
2020 - we were celebrating the second is was announced, why not indulge in some happiness for a change! GWB is going that has made my day.
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Ummm, hate to break it to ya, but GWB is leaving in Jan, no matter who was voted in...

Did u only find out today that GWB wont be the US pres after Jan?
 
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