I have to go into work for a few hours right now. I'm having a hard time focussing. Thankfully, it's pretty easy work.
Tara ,'Empty Places'
Natter 61*
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
I'm just so bewildered because I was a little afraid to have that much faith in the country. I don't know what to do with a hopeful outlook. Must contrain Grinch heart from growing.
David Gregory: "Senator Obama's motorcade, excuse me, President-Elect Obama's motorcade is proceeding to Grant Park..."
Weeee!!!!
I just saw a shot of Oprah and Steadman(!) celebrating.
I wish the popular vote showed more of a mandate.
California, Oregon, and Washington will help with that, I think.
I have the feeling that getting booed at his own rally a few weeks ago for calling his opponent a decent man was a bucket of cold water in the face for McCain, and he began rethinking how he wanted to conduct his campaign and be remembered. Everything I've seen him say and do since has helped restore my respect for him.
So so HAPPY right now! Anxiously awaiting the speech now...
Ack! Buffistas should not disappear when I am this excited! Watch and post is necessary!
Think about the popular vote result in context--the last time a non-incumbent president has won 55 percent was 1932.
If McCain really wants to leave a legacy as a 'maverick,' he'll start a splinter party. At age 72.
'All of you who aren't lunatics, come with me.'
Man, people's faces. So beautiful.