November 5, 2008
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Was that so hard?
photos (c) AP
It’s about time. What a difference four years makes. America, you did good last night. I wasn’t sure you had it in you; I always hoped you did. You picked the best PERSON, regardless of ethnicity, gender, or religion, three things that should have never mattered in the first place.
This is the most proud I have been of my country in my lifetime. Now, I am always proud, but I am always disappointed at the same time. At this moment, the pride is at my highest level ever recorded.
To all whos thoughts are pessimistic, remember this: 1) where can we go but up? 2) any hatred that may come from this is dwarfed not only by the hope of many minorities and millions in a new generation, but also by the hatred of the current administration. Now THAT is hate. 3) the inspiration that he will give, wheather he fails or does well, will give people of all colors and all backbgrounds a reason to believe, and what is that worth? That could influence people for generations, because it is hope that is and has been the driving force for Americans and their success forever. I do not think anyone should have voted for him for this reason, but it is a nice side effect.
Hope… It’s back.
Now that this is over, yet take a look ahead, with help from my favorite political website, electoral-vote.com
2012: Palin, Huckabee, and Romney are the favorites, though they all have issues. Palin… you know, don’t need to elaborate. Huckabee is a good guy, who I personally like, but he is a 6000 year creationist. That is scary. Also, he is a populist economically, which the fat cats hate. Romney’s issue is his religion… people are biased, especially with the deep south, against the Mo’s.
By the way, look out for the AK senate race. Sooner (Stevens resigns after winning, leaving the gov [guess who?] to pick the next one [her]) or later (He gets expelled by the senate and she runs in 2010), Palin might be in that seat, that is if the Democrat Begich loses. It is still very close.
The person, or at least type of person, that would scare me as an Obama devotee, is someone like Tim Pawlenty, gov of MN or Charlie Crist, gov of FL. They are both kinda boring, but they are not crazy in one way or another (at least for now with what is known). They could be dangerous of things are not doing well.
2016: All you Hillary honks, you may get a women here, but not who you think. Let me be the first to introduce you to Janet Napolitano. She is the most (or one of the most) popular govs in the nation (yes, more than Palin, especially now), from AZ. Electoral-vote.com says she has a really good chance of running and beating McCain for the senate in 2010, and if she does… watch out! She could be quite a force. For the GOP? Who knows. Chances are that 2012 will be a struggle to see if the party leans toward the religious right or the economic right (i.e. Huckabee vs. Romney), and this fight could be epic in 2012 and could shape the GOP for 2016 and beyond. It could be fun to watch…
Comments (15)
sorry matt, but janet is not as hockey-mom hot as palin … though being smart definitely earns you some points, as was hypothesized during SFW 1.
Time for a break, Matt. But first, a vote for Hillary in the primary wasn’t a vote just for a woman, any woman…got it?
@sheilster - I know that, and I didn’t accuse that…. but my comment was that Barack was the better person to be president now (we must agree to disagree here), and Hillary will be too old in 2016 to run, though she still might try.
Yeah I heard that Palin might take Stevens place. Crazy. At least she could put her $150,000.00 wardrobe to use in DC.
@rooney -
http://www.theonion.com/content/news_briefs/hillary_clinton_resumes
@sheilster -
The onion is so awesome…
I’m glad Obama won. I think we can finally move forward. I’m ready!
Good grief!
I’ve never seen a more blatant display of “sheep-ism.” I’m thoroughly sickened–I can’t wait for you all with blind faith in ‘change’ to find out that Barry can’t make good on his promises without fundamentally ‘changing’ the way America works.
Then again, you seem fully indoctrinated in socialism and work for a State, so I suppose its not as much “sheep-ism” as it is, “falling in line.” Be glad for your .gov job, I know I am–they will soon be the only way of making money in Amerikkka. (sorry for the quote from Barry’s pastor, I couldn’t resist!)
@rockcollector208 -
Wow Adam… You act as if change is a bad thing, the last time I looked, things didn’t seem like they were on a good track, and change seems like a great idea. I want to change the way America fundamentally works.
I have been a supporter of Obama since 2004, so if anything, people are falling in line with me, not the other way around.
About socialism- I, nor the president-elect, are in favor of socialism. But think about this: IN the early days of our country, everything was private, even the fire department. So, as your house burned down, you would negotiate with the fireman for a reasonable price. Somehow, you didn’t have good leeway in the negotiations, and the people always get screwed. I believe that things that are involved with life and limb should be provided free of charge and profit should never, ever be involved. So, are you in favor of private police and fire, where a profit my get in the way of the protection of your family or property? Why would your health not fall into this category?
By the way, all he is offering is a chance for everyone to voluntarily opt into a government health insurance, with subsidies for those who can’t afford it. There is nothing in Obama’s plans that will limit the free market from operating besides closing tax loopholes and raising taxes on those who can afford it to help those who can’t. If you call that socialism, then you need to rethink your definition of that word.
Seriously, realistically, to contenders? Obama is absolutely the better candidate out of the choices we were given, despite the seemingly lightness under his belt. Put aside all the politics and what not, age is the major risk factor for health issues ie. strokes, visual loss, dementia, etc; compound that with a melon of stress and what we likely will be seeing is President Palin, and that is not who we wanted to vote for. And, it’s too late to change things, we need to support our president, regardless of who he is, because it is the only patriotic thing to do – critique comes later.
(thanks matt, you always know the right things to say, i only wish the world isn’t so superficial, but i guess there are people like you and I to keep it interesting)
@Nomad_skies -
I agree, and assuming we are in better shape in four years (how can things get any worse?), there will be little competition in 2012.
Thanks for your thanks! And I concur, there are at least some good people out there.
hey matt,
a couple of responses…
1. trudy’s halloween costume was detachable. she put it on for photo ops and showing off, and removed the tail for hanging out around the fire, or just standing around in the house.
2. i agree that adam’s site was a little shocking. but i don’t really mind. if everyone agreed with the government, and what was going on (whether they perceive it correctly or not) then this wouldn’t be america, right? and i am still just in shock that the democratic process ended up with someone I wanted to win! that is a shocker to someone who lives in utah. i still don’t believe it.
3. what are you doing for thanksgiving? going to california? i am staying in logan and wouldn’t mind if you dropped by. (i would go to arizona, but there was something about a broken subie, tow truck, etc that i don’t really want to get into… long story short, i am logan locked)
peace
liz
I WISH Obama was in favor of socialized healthcare. It’s one of the few stances where I disagree with him!
BTW, I’ve started a political blog on another site. It’s still very rambly, but with more readers I’m hoping I can reign it in. Any time you’re interested in a good discussion, drop by:
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Glad you’re celebrating with me!
@FreeNotFurry -
Yeah, the health care is an issue with me too. I mean, we have single payer fire and police, and we’re not commies because of it. ANYTHING that is essential to your existence should NEVER have a profit associated with it.
Obama’s plan is a good bridge… a straight change to single payer, regardless of how beneficial it would be, would cause so much confusion and chaos that I am happy to take this path now.
I agree with you, from another angle: no one should be able to profit from that which is minimally necessary for the survival of individuals and of country.
I don’t mind a middle road, but I dislike the specter of fines for families who don’t buy in. I’ve never understood monetary fines for things like that, though. Why not penalize with community service hours instead? Charities are already hurting, a little extra help could be in order for them as well.