Weathering the post-election emotional storm

I cryed last night when I watched the down fall of America happen.  All of you liberals and blacks believe that he will be your savior and the savior of America, well u know the old saying becareful what u wish for u just might get it could not be more true.  When u r no better off then u r right now who will u blame then? I really believe that the end of the world has come.  God help us all!!!

I agree with Patty Walker, he is not a "black" man he is half white, pictures of his grandmother and grandfather we just in news.  Why is "black" america so elated?

Halle Berry is also half white and is always talking about her stuggles as a black woman and was ecstatic to be the first "black woman" to win an oscar, then she had a child with a beautiful white man????????

I'm sorry you're so frightened, Julie. It must be awful to live that way. But, you know, fear is just a thought, and you *choose* what you think.

I supported McCain ....but knowing that the biggest American moron will be out of the Presidential drivers seat come January, keeps me from being depressed!

You have to be scared though.  Replacing a moron with a terrorist has to leave you wondering which is worse.  I guess we will all know the answer in four years, if not sooner.  After GW's and his cronies agenda, my future is pretty well shot.  So I am not going to worry about me, but I will worry about my daughters future.

Folks, the good ol' USA has survived Republican and Democratic presidents in the past and we will keep doing so. The same goes for Congress. ********** We, the people, hopefully voted on the issues, competency, and the direction we want our country to take. (Competency as is having the intelligence and common sense to be president or VP who may become president.) ********* Now we must go on with our lives...and have hope that our new president will do a good job.

We are ALL Americans and as a people we WILL survive! Peace, people.

 Yes you can what ?? get something for free.. and his mother was white ..grant you half african american

Ugliness. Nothing more than ugliness, Rich. Thanks a lot.

looking in the mirror >>sunny t

Byee!!

We will now become a Socialist America.  Hold on to your seats because the Crazy People of America, who apparently drank the kool-aid, voted for an inexperianced man who will lead us all down the wrong path and ultimatly we will implode.  Good luck to you, just remember I did not elect him, you did so deal with your decision!

Don't you think are being a bit dramatic. Take the words of McCain into consideration and move forward. Most of the country voted for him because they believe in him, because they want something new and positive. Maybe it's about time you stop hating him and learn what he is about- with a different view than you did during this whole race. Most of this country and all the countries around the world believe that he is the best leader- this is still your country. Stop dwelling and become a postive energy that this country needs. If it was the other way around I bet you would tell all the Obama supporters to get over it and move on..... so move on.... negativity won't help this country, it's already had too much of that!

Jack,

I know how you feel. That's how I felt in 2004 when GWBush was re-elected. I remember at the time how I wondered how my Country would survive 4 more years. But we made it (barely). I hope you are able to move forward. Take heart that your Country has proved itself to be as perfect a democracy as is possible. Be gracious, and thoughtful. Look inside yourself and think about what you believe, and ask why. It's ok to be disappointed, but you should never think the grass is greener somewhere else, because we as Americans know better. Insist that the Republican party cleans itself up, and stops the divisive tactics that has worked in the past but blew up in their face this time.

I am in agreement, this is a sad day for the USA.  Obama was not the answer he was the choice of a generation who thinks they can spend foolishly and have a new age president turn everything around with his false promises.  It will not happen.

Elzabth, no he is not being dramatic.  The problem is that we HAVE learned about Obama, and it scares the hell out of us.  Be a positive force this country needs??  How can I possibly be a positive force when everything I believe in is considered "extremist" by Obama and Biden and their congressional puppets?  How can I possibly be positive in a country that is embracing socialism and divisive policies?  Look at how Joe the Plumber was treated for simply questioning Obama.  Look at how any media who didn't embrace Obama was treated.  Look at how Obama and his minions want o silence dissenting voices by the "fairness" doctrine, which is aimed ONLY at conservative radio, not all media.  My family has worked for the last 12 years to pull ourselves up from being dirt poor, and when we finally get our heads above water, here comes Obama to push us back down again.  We are nowhere near the rapidly dropping wage considered "rich" (what was it last time, 120k?) but we don't want any Obama socialist welfare, and even so, I think Obama is a liar who will raise taxes, he's letting the Bush cuts expire which will raise our taxes more.  I'm tired of working and working and now to have it all be for naught.  I'm tired. 

yes, i wish that i was young enough to leave with you.  he " obama" is not black, he is a half-breed,  white mother, black father.  he can be president but  he will never be my president.

If you consider making a quarter of a million dollars just making it- then you have no clue. This won't effect the majority of the population and is only so it can strengthen our economy to allow people to spend and get things going- so everyone makes money! Don't you see.

I voted against Bush the last two times, and for 8 years I had to live with his policies... look where we are now. They didn't work. But, it's my country and the country voted for him (well, sort of) and I had to deal. To move on. Now it's our turn for a change. And the people chose that change. Maybe not you. But a majority of the people. And for a reason.

Yes taxes suck and I'm sorry for all of you who are making so much money will have to be taxed extra. But what about all the other great things in his plans, education, health care. It's no longer about I..I..I... it should be about we... and that's why we voted for him. Either you can be bitter for the next 4 years or you can move forward and believe that this country has made the right decision. If it hasn't, it's not like we haven't already had the worst president ever in history leading us for the last 8 years....

My flag has been upside down for the last 8 years,  get over it.  The next President of the Untied States of America is an intelligent,  thoughtful man.  George Bush had taken our Country into the gutter,  we have lost individual rights and he has ruined our reputation in this great World.  President Obama will restore our standing in the World,  improve the economy for the vast majority of Americans and will do so by working with the GOP.  So, get over yourself.... or leave.  We'll keep the light on for you so when you realize that you were wrong you can come home.

The crazy people of America will continue to be crazy, no matter who's in office, Christine.

People who are angry or afraid will continue to choose the thoughts and emotions that feed their fear and rage.

Conflict, or peace, begins within.

Hey Patty, at least you are an honest out in the open racist. Sorry to tell you that "we" half-breed families have JUST as much right to be here (USA) as you do. If you don't like it....tough!

Remember, one party will win and one party will lose...any two party election. I can feel for the losers....whether in 2000, 2004, or 2008.

Nobody can win every time. Some people (of both parties) need to get over it when their candidate loses.

Don't let the door hit you in the azz on the way out.

That is a awful thing to say.  You should be a proud American regardless of the outcome of the election. Be glad you have the right to vote.

People need to learn to be gracious not only in victory, but also in defeat. 

That is a awful thing to say.  You should be a proud American regardless of the outcome of the election. Be glad you have the right to vote.

People need to learn to be gracious not only in victory, but also in defeat. 

Obama is not a proud American!  Look at his wife and preacher!

Christine, its time for the DSA (Divided States of America) movement to become an obscure footnote in our history books. It failed and will always fail.

fm1010, for the last 4+ years we've seen stickers and shirts with "Bush- Not My President" worn proudly by liberals everywhere.  And now the shoe is on the other foot, but conservatives should be ashamed???  WTF??

How about giving the guy a chance before you condemn him. Honestly, do you really think he could make things any worse than they already are?

I'm a liberal, and I always thought that sentiment - 'Bush- Not My President' was a horrible thing to say. I was not proud of Bush, but I was proud to be an American regardless, and I wore my stars and stripes pin happily when visiting abroad.

However, the 1st Amendment does give us the right to say what we want. So I suppose we should be glad we are still free to do so. It brings to mind 'I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.'  Written by an English woman, yes, but still very apt.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!

LOSAH!!!!!!!!

We have had a Democratically run House and Senete for the past 2 years.  That means tha if we have been suffering for the past 8 years, the Democratic party has done its fair share to contribute!  We can not lay all the blame at the feet of one man.  The reality is that we are the only Nation thathas successfully proven this system we have been using and put in place low these many years ago, can and has worked.  We are all forgetting or maybe have already forgotten that it can only work if we are a UNITED NATION. 

We all need to put our now deeply rooted partisan aside and become a UNITED NATION again.  We have had Great Republican Presidents and we have had Great Democratic Presidents, NO ONE PARTY is any better than the other, what has made great presidents and prosperous times for America is when we have put aside, trying to prove that one party is better, smarter, more worthy and worked together as a Nation for all people. 

Republican and Democrat are words now being spewed at each other with the same hatred, that has made a gulf between races, sexes and creeds.  It needs to end we all need to put down our arrogance that "we" are right and the "other" side is wrong, that "Left" or "Right" is the only way to go and find the middle ground that this Nation was built on, rediscover our American Pride, and build bridges that help, not valleys that destroy.   We have to lay down the stereo types that all Liberals are bleeding heart socialist, who what something for nothing, and all Conservativeses are racist, narrow minded people who care only for themselves, so that we can marry the GOOD from both sides to create the Strong America that we all want.  I am a Republican, I have many Democratic friends, I did not vote for Obama I do not believe in him.  But I do Believe in America, in the American system of checks and balances, and I believe in all of the people both Military and Civilian that have sacrificed and even died to make this country great!  It is those persons I believe in, we are larger than a single President, we are the American People, we are the Voice, we have the power to change.  If you not happy with the way things are, find out what you can do to help make the changes you believe in, but never forget to build bridges behind you so all persons can follow.   

The Democrats had a majority of one...and that ONE was flip flop Leiberman. The Democrats could NOT stop a filibuster. Or a presidential veto. ******************* At the same time...ALL the politcians of BOTH parties share blame... It goes without saying....

There is always 2012 if the people do NOT like what Obama is doing.

I've been hoping the US would give Texas back to Mexico for the past 8 years. Can you help with this?

Boy, if you get your wish Fred, I'm moving to Texas.

Rob,

You are what gives Texans a bad name.

"Our loyalty is to be to the South..."

What?  Are we back to the confederacy now?  That says quite a bit about you.  Would you like to return to slavery as well?  It is you who should leave the Union, sir.  As fast as you can.  And take all your bigoted friends with you.

Have a good trip.  Buh-bye.

SEE YA!  Don't the door hit you in the ass when you go! 

How about giving the guy a chance before you condemn him. Honestly, do you really think he could make things any worse than they already are?

To those of you telling us "buh-bye"--just one question?  If we're gone, whose "wealth" will be left to "redistribute"?

Colleen,

Wow.  I love your response!  I mean it, I'd shake your hand if I could......NO one could've put that so truthfully and to the point.  That's the truth.  Thank God we all haven't lost our minds here!

Colleen, I would shake your hand too :)

Are you a secessionist like Todd Palin? (No, I did not base my vote or lack of it on Sarah's hubby, but I couldn' t resist the dig.)

No matter who is president...we are still ALL Americans.... My candidate doesn't always win...yet I would NEVER consider leaving the good old USA. Gripe a little once in a while...YES...leave....NEVER! I am proud to be an American regardless of WHO is president!

Colleen, take your wealth with you....LOL.

Erin, I'm sorry to say this but your comments sound like regurgitated propaganda from Caribou Barbie and Joe the Nazi. What do you really know and think? Do you think anyone but Republicans work hard for a living, and have a right to the American Dream?

Stop being selfish.

We ALL have the right to the American dream.  Republicans just expect o attain it through hard work, not by the fruits of someone else's labor.  I live in Maine and have seen this state become Taxationland, and the Welfare State.  The system here is abused in horrible ways, so that those who choose not to work have more luxuries than those who DO work.  When you live through such abuse, and see hard working people get the shaft time and time again, you become bitter toward a liberal system, especially the extent of "spreading the wealth" that Obama advocates.  Don't judge until you are in the shoes of those of us who deal with this garbage day in and day out, and now are expected to dole out more and more. 

You know, if I believe the Republicans were the "hard work" party I'd be a Republican. I think we share the same frustration with working hard and getting the shaft, but we seem to have a difference in who we feel is working against us. By the way, I am neither Republican nor Democrat. I chose to vote for the better person regardless of affiliation. If I vote for a person and they fail to live up to their promises, I tend to vote to fire them the next time.

I could have lived with McCain as president, but that was before Palin came along. Think long and hard if you find yourself leaning her way in 2012.

Sounds like Maine and New York share an equal lack of values.  I'm disgusted with how much of my hard earned money goes to people who have multiple generations on public assistance--with no plans to come off it anytime soon.  They'll even tell you it's a better deal for them--free everything. And don't think they don't have sources of income--a lot of them don't report money they're making under the table; I worked with a woman once who used to brag about how her sister knew how to "play the system".  It's a real "treat" to see them in line using food stamps, with their fur-trimmed leather coats, dripping with gold, then getting into their $40K Escalades. 

"Spread the wealth" is about as insulting to the middle class as the golden parachutes these CEOs of failed companies are getting.  When are we going to elect someone who actually cares about the middle class--the people that really keep this country going?

Again Colleen, I'm on the exact same page as you, I feel exactly the same way.  We'll get another shot at this in 4 years.....hopefully we'll all make a better decision the next time.

You're on the ball, Christine and I couldn't agree more.  It's obvious that none of the individuals on this blog have ever lived in a "socialist" country.  I have!!  The population lives in desperate but quiet depression.  They work hard, ride the trains to work and pay 70% of it to their government to "disperse the wealth".  The alcholics and addicts are paid by the government so they don't have to steal to maintain their habit, thus reducing the crime rate.  Socialism is "soft Communism".  We are quietly and subverisivly headed there.  It's not any motivation to achieve or better ones self.  The government will pay you...you'll be feed, housed and medicated...and maybe educated, if you're motivated enough to get up and go to school.  While our Freedoms quietly go down the drain, those who work hard and achieve success will be milked dry.     It is sneeking up on us...believe me...and will happen.

Personally, I was adamantly against the war in Iraq before it started, and I've maintained that opinion through all these years. Obama was against the war from the beginning and spoke out against it publicly when it was not politically expedient to do so. He also knew, as I did, that the surge was another White House deception.

The death and mutilation of so many American troops and Iraqi civilians is outrageous, staggering, considering it was a war of lies.

I admire Obama's judgement on this war, which has been supported by the Iraq government and many military leaders, including Colin Powell. I support ending the war, ending the corruption of American dollars being "lost" in Iraq, and ending the idiocy of a dismal and embarrassing foreign policy. I want our troops more intelligently deployed, equipped, and taken care of when they come back home.

You are a good man Brian.

Brian - you are a perfect example of a good republican - the evil and hate of a few speaks so loud now that it is drowning out the voice of all of the good fair peace loving republicans who make up the majority of the party.  Hate will never win us anything.

That's all we can do, Brian.  Hope and PRAY. 

So much hate for so-called welfare queens.... Why not turn some of that hate on the guys and gals at the top who lied, cheated, and stole....and ran Wall Street and banks into the ground? ********** As far as I am concerned a conniving crook is a conniving crook...poor or rich.

How about all the money lost in 401Ks, pension plans, stocks to fund retirement, etc.? Such worry about a so-called "socialist" president...when ordinary people have ALREADY taken what may be the biggest financial hit in decades.

Corporate "raider" or welfare "queen"....both are poison to the hardworking workers.

((Corporate "raider" or welfare "queen"....both are poison to the hardworking workers.))

Peanut, I don't disagree with you.  Like I said earlier--we're getting squeezed from both ends in the middle class.  It's costing us more to be insured, to put gas in our cars, food on our tables.  To enjoy the life we've worked hard for. 

Colleen, you are beyond help if you seriously think the few at the bottom (who generally DO work but don't make enough to survive) are ANYWHERE NEAR the caliber of leeches at the top who have run 150 year old companies into the ground with their greed and malfeasance.  The majority of crooks responsible for this economic disaster have already cashed out, and are holed up somewhere nice and safe.  They don't care if your 401k gets trashed or if your parents die from lack of medication.  They don't buy american goods, they don't fuel the american economy.  They have done you no favors, yet you rush into their defense like a cornered bull.  Take a step back, get some fresh air, and take a good hard look at who has really been ruining this country for 8 years.  Quit listening to hannity and coulter, get some real news, preferably international, and actually do your homework on the topic.

Stu--I live in a city that is impoverished--not because there are not jobs, but because we have generations of people who not only suck the life blood out of us by living off of government assistance, but bring their family members from not-as-generous states to come her and reap the same benefits.  75% of my property taxes go to pay for public assistance.  YEAH--I don't have to list to Ann Coulter and Hannity to know where my tax money goes--I just have to drive a 5 miles away to see it first hand.

Well then be glad that you did your charity for the year and helped out your fellow man.  At least they aren't dying in the street.  I doubt they are living with crystal and red wine every night.  I doubt they drive brand new mercedes or have brand new furniture.  If they are content to live as low on the totem pole as possible then good for them.

BTW, how about the 105 Billion of the 700 Billion that is going to the executives of these companies getting bailed out?  Wheres your outrage at that?

I will sit here all morning and cry into my cereal bowl and pray to "Jesus" that Romney runs in 2012.... Today sucks!

Take solice (Republicans) in knowing that pretty much 1/2 of the country didn't vote for Obama, so if he doesn't fix things like he says he will then it'll be easy to flip back over in 2012... Oh wait, I think he already said he wouldn't fix things in the next four years.... wow that's promising!  

Hit the road then,  there is not an anchor tied to your ass,  get out of here!

you're not alone ajg13......there are many of us that feel the same way.  i felt incredibly overwhelmed this morning, alone, like i was the only one who felt this way.  but i know i'm not.  the electoral vote per state represents how many seats and representatives that state has in the house and in the senate.  the popular vote gives you a better idea how many people were upposed to the president elect.  although the electoral votes appear to be a landslide, popular vote is much closer to the reality of the overall population...even though mccain was approx. 6% lower in the popular vote (46% to 52%......2% undecided or third party).  so obama was only in favor by 4%.......there are 48% of americans who are feeling the same way we are today.  good thing about this country.....we get to do this again in 4 years.  if things don't look good before our next election, that 4% will easily be won in favor of a new president.

Romney is a worse crook than W, I would vote for a baby-eating fire-spewing monster before him.   Gotta go with the lesser evil there.

well said. This shouldn't divide us. It would be sad if the world lets that happen.

Yeah--well, when the media makes them look like saints in this economic mess, and places the blame, unfairly, on one man's head--no one seems to remember.  

Now we have a Democratic, liberal president coming in with an equally liberal Congress--where are the checks and balances now?  And just wait until another Supreme Court Justice is picked...youwch!  On the upside--in two years, when things aren't any better (or even worse), we can at least make changes with Congress.  The dems will have no one to blame but themselves now.  And the rest of the country will see for themselves they just got hoodwinked.

What was "suppressed"?  The fact that you happen to listen to liars like Rush and Bill Cunningham make you the kool aid drinker.  The people who spread fear andf hate are republicans and you are WAY out of step honey,  watch and learn how our Country should be run and when the next election rolls around vote with YOUR OWN brain,  not the voices on the radio.

First of all MK--I'm not your "honey".  Second of all--I don't listen to Rush or Bill Cunningham. I listen to all sides and make up my OWN MIND. And I still dont think the media fairly investigated Obama's ties to ACORN.  Or looked carefully into Rev. Wright; How much influence will he have over Obama once he's in the White House?  And as far as watching and learning how our country should be run--yeah--just you wait until some foriegn power tries to test the US--your presidential choice isn't going to be able to charm his way out of that. 

If Obama really was concerned about appealing to all Americans--why were three conservative media outlets tossed from covering his campaign?  What information were they afraid of being leaked?  Why was Fox News not allowed close to a voting location in Philadelphia--they were a legal distance and were getting threatened--and yet a Blank Panther was "guarding" the door???  Don't think that's a bit of voter intimidation?  Not a rumor--watched the coverage myself.  And yet, no one questioned that....

If there had actually been a scandal - a REAL one, not just a pretend one - concerning Obama and ACORN or Bill Ayers or any of the smear accusations used against this decent, hardworking man in this campaign, the media would have been all over it.

The charges were investigated long, long ago before Obama even ran for the U.S. Senate, and there was nothing to them. Nothing. Sorry you're not satisfied with that, but that's how it is. False, baseless, untrue.

On the campaign trail, many times, Obama was caught in more lies for one to count, but the media never said anything about it. Rather, they focus on the cost of Palin's wardrobe. Obama is the darling child of the liberal media. He has appeared on more magazines, newspapers, TV shows and websites than anyone in history. If he had to pay for all the publicity he received freely, it would have cost billions. All to put a man in the whitehouse who has never had to lead anything. I ran a tire shop for a year during college and that gives me more executive experience than the next president. Obama owes his election to the blacks, who would have voted for Satan if Satan were dark-skinned and running for office. Youth were brainwashed by the media into thinking Obama was the saviour. Fact is, Obama is inexperienced and when the time comes to make tough decisions, he'll go looking for the "present" button, just the same way he did in the senate. He's a coward who can talk a big game. I just hope America is still around in 4 years to vote him out. This time next year, I'm willing to bet that most Obama supporters will be regretting this decision. Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large numbers.

I would shake your hand too as well as Colleens if I could :)

Suppressed? SUPPRESSED? What the h*ll was suppressed by EITHER side?'

Acorn, The Alaska Independence Party, Wright, the Alaska preacher (name?), Joe the Plumber, You Betcha, Hockey Mom, socialism fears, robo-calls, birth certificates, money spent on clothes, unwed motherhood, racism...... Jeez folks, there is just too much cr*p to remember!

Lies, half-truths, exagerations.......and BOTH sides carry some guilt. It is called mudslinging politics.

Pick YOUR poison...and vote for the OTHER candidate...LOL. **** Somebody HAS to lose....and sometimes it is YOUR party and sometimes not..... We are STILL all Americans.

WOW!!!! Some of you writing on here are completely out of your minds! 

There was slinging of mud all over the place the last 2 years, and then there were fact checks... and then... people made a choice!  Deal with it! 

My one comment that I must make... a bunch of people are condemning the Obama camp for anti-amercian rederic etc... BUT isnt saying that "HE is not my president" just as unpatriotic!   It is aweful!  You should be ashamed!  And for the record... if you feel that way honestly, then you should LEAVE!   Honestly, we all had to deal with 8 years of not liking the POTUS, but we supported him, and stood strong as Americans!  I didnt pick up my family and move!     We need to stand together regardless and move forward!  All I see here is fear... it is very sad! 

Just remember that is we elect our officials by popular vote  - New York and California will determine the winner in every election and those two states are bluer then the sky could ever be

Uh....wouldn't McCain still have lost?  Last time I checked, Obama won the popular vote too.   I believe last count was 52% to 46%.  It is time to stop moping and bring this country together.  Stop being such a sore loser.  We are no longer Blue States or Red States...we are the UNITED States of America.

Chuck,

Apparently you haven't been paying attention.

He did win the popular vote by 7 million, so even if the Electoral College was done away with , he would still be the president, doesn't matter how many states went McPalin.

Quit your whinning...................and deal with it for 4 years.

That's the way to succeed Stu. Suppress, intimidate, and deride anyone who thinks about being fair and optimistic. You say "For the first time in my life I am not proud of my country.", but I have to wonder if there ever really was a time when you did take pride in your country.

Hey Fred--it was OK when Michelle Obama said it?

Yep Colleen, it's ok for an American to express feeling less than proud of his or her country, that's what sets us above the rest, the right to say so, to question, to demand change. I happen to question the sincerity of a whole lot of flag waivers who think that is what makes them true Americans, and gives them the right to question another American's patriotism.

Hahahahaha! 

To many of us Obama will never be a great president --- his beliefs are totally contrary to what we believe.

And with Obama's election, I doubt that God will ever bless America again. 

Hmmm?  Well maybe not your god.  Evolve people, evolve.

Bush's beliefs were contrary to what I believed...not religious but in running the country. I survived, LOL.

The only difference between a Democratic and a Republican win...is that aprox. half the country will be p*ssed off when their side loses. ****** Personally, I hate the parties and candidates that preach such hate and division...and that is basically ALL of them. They want to get elected and get power....and anything goes, no matter how good a leader they would be running on their merits alone

We are ALL real Americans....no matter who wins.... At least I am..