The 1st African-American General Election Nominee!!! This is Huge!!

[Roxy66]

I think this is the BIG story....not Hillary's exit. For me...I see no color. He moved and inspired me. Thank you Obama....and thank you Hillary, for fighting a good fight....now it's time to UNITE!!!!!

[babylonsister]

I am so happy and excited! This is HUGE! Finally! nt

[K Gardner]

99. Pic for everybody...>>>

[Voice for Peace]

171. song for everybody

So long sad times
Go long bad times
We are rid of you at last

http://kids.niehs.nih.gov/lyrics/happydays.htm

(courtesy Jack Rabbit)

[glowing]

1. both are historical.. the entire race was historical with the candidates..

proud time for dems.

[BlooInBloo]

16. True that.

[oldpol]

27. hope is on the way!!

[oldpol]

28. hope is on the way!!

[EnviroBat]

2. WOOOHOOOO!

:bounce: :headbang: :woohoo:

[sloppyjoe25s]

138. ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE HISTORY

He came from nowhere!!!

He did the impossible!!!!!!

[Shae]

145. When I heard that . . .

an African-American named Barack Obama (I didn't know about the Hussein then) was running for President,
I said, "No way!!"
But American Democrats said, "WAY!!!"
American Democrats are the greatest!!
Good on us all!!

[Coexist]

3. its very big news - and great news.

although I voted for him because I think he would make the best President.

[Roxy66]

7. For me....I see no color. He moved and inspired me.

[Erin Elizabeth]

157. I know you're saying you see no color but you said in your title

that he's the first AA nominee and you're right. It's ok to see race, everyone does. What's not ok is discrimination, prejudice. And I don't see any here, so it's ok to celebrate both the historical fact and the fact that he's so incredibly awesome!

[BklynChick]

4. I'm buying some champage on my way home from work...woohoo!

This IS the real story. :party:

[galaxy21]

6. Doesn't his speech at the convention fall on the anniversary of the I have a dream speech?

I read that somewhere. Can anyone confirm?

[DWilliamsamh]

147. "I have a Dream" was 28 August 1963. I don't know when the acceptance speech is Scheduled.

[eagertolearn]

194. My daughter is going and yes it is that night as far as I can tell from here schedule! n/t

[Skidmore]

5. Yes, it is! Yes, we did! I know you aren't a Freeper troll because

you can spell "huge!" :)

[Roxy66]

11. lol....no, no freeper here. Dem to the core of my soul.

[genna]

8. Hallelujah!

:bounce:

[Johnny Shear]

9. Yes it IS!!!

And for the first time in a long time I can say...

MAY GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!

:toast:

[calimary]

179. Welcome to DU! A VERY nice night for all of us, after a horribly long time wandering

in the wilderness in the freezing cold.

We made history tonight. DEMOCRATS made history tonight.

Which party put a woman on the ticket first? The Democrats - with Vice Presidential candidate Geraldine Ferraro.

Which party brought us the first female Speaker of the House? The Democrats, with Nancy Pelosi of San Francisco.

Which party do ALL the African-Americans in Congress belong to? The Democrats - all the members of the Congressional Black Caucus are Dems. JC Watts is long gone - he was the lone GOP'er. That's the best they can do.

And which party has elevated the first African-American as its nominee for President of the United States? THE DEMOCRATS, with Barack Obama!!!

[goclark]

10. As an African American woman it gives me pride to be Rec. #5!

Yea!

One of the thrills of this campaign is to see that there are millions of people who have judged him on "the content of his character."

I wish I could hug everyone here who is not African American but the tears are all over my keyboard right now. :cry: :hug:

[babylonsister]

13. Awww, goclark, it's a beautiful day, and

the start of a huge challenge I think we can surmount! Here's a hug:hug:, friend!

[goclark]

36. Your hug means a lot to me

It's hard to describe the feelings that I have, it's very emotional.

I think of how hard all the Obama supporters have worked on this board, many far harder than I have to see Obama be the nominee.

I never imagined in my life time that an African American would ever get this close to being the President of the United States.

Some people have said that all African Americans just voted for him because of his Race.

Just the opposite. The people that I know were strong Clinton supporters. I mean strong!
It just evolved that when we saw "the content of his character" most AA voters were drawn to him.

Funny, because he promised us NOTHING, absolutely no favors, no money under the table to vote for him, no legislation that would only benefit us.

That's why we love him so much ~ he wants everybody to be color blind.
That's what we want too.

When you are a minority, sometimes your dreams don't reach as high, no matter how much education or how many materials things that you achieve. You sometimes feel that you are still, "A Raisin In The Sun."

Today the sun is shining so brightly for me.

Thank you everyone who seeks to have a Color Blind world.

[babylonsister]

41. Now I'm crying!

What a lovely post, so heartfelt. I love the man, too, and have always believed he has all of our best interests at heart. He's been color blind, how could any of us with a thinking brain not be? Here's to President Barack Obama! :toast: And another hug for my friend! :hug:

[goclark]

42. I am touched beyond words

This is a historic election because the world should also be ....not women vs.men but we are just people that want to see justice in America.

[Kaleko]

118. Let me tell you, millions and millions around the world

are celebrating Obama's victory with tears and hugs, and big smiles, boogeyin' on down the streets from Helsinki to Capetown.

As human rights fighter Bono sings in ONE

"We got to carry each other, sister and brother."

And we did!!!!

[goclark]

131. yes.we.did!

[grantcart]

95. Count me out on color blind

I love every color and every shade, every dialect and every village

Its the differences that make this such a fun rock to live on.

You got a color? That's my favorite color!



:hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug:

:hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug:

[goclark]

149. Me too grantcart

I love all the colors of the rainbow.

Barack Obama does too.

Sometimes I listen to the "MSM" talk about red states blue states and it makes me ill.
We need to see a VOTERS MAP with everyone mixed up.

Instead they talk about HC winning the Women's vote!
That makes me so angry because I AM A WOMAN who happens to be African American,
When they talk about the "Women's Vote" they aren't talking about me!!

How dare they not count me in those numbers... I am counted as African American only, I don't have a gender in the Red/Blue Map.

Grantcart, I want you to work your Numbers Magic Map during the General and figure out how Obama can win the vote of the PEOPLE. :)

I know that Obama has a vision of how he can win with the votes of everyone -- young,old,rich,poor,
N/S/E/W.

That is what my dream would be for the November election. :patriot:

[unapatriciated]

181. Grant you have been one of the nicest Obama supporters on this board..

I have read many of your responses in the last few weeks and found them to be supportive of Obama without being rude to Clinton or her supporters. I went from Kucinich to voting for Edwards, and did not chose between Obama and Clinton until late April(health care issue is important to me and I found both candidates plans lacking but I can hope for a change in his plan :)). It is indeed our differences that make this such a "fun rock to live on". It also inspires us to strive for a better world not just for us, but future generations.

:toast: to President Obama.

[Number23]

98. I know exactly how you feel

I'm sitting here crying too. And I'm so jealous of you because you get to be there, in the States, with a ring-side view of history while I'm in Australia and it's 7 AM and I'm crying my eyes out and my husband just came in looking at me like "heffa, have you lost your mind??"

(laughing and crying at the same time)

:cry: :applause:

eta: When you are a minority, sometimes your dreams don't reach as high, no matter how much education or how many materials things that you achieve. You sometimes feel that you are still, "A Raisin In The Sun."

Girl, just preach!! I'm really bawling now.

[dixiegrrrrl]

106. what made me cry was the picture last week of that

little girl's face...think it was on Time?
Cnn?
anyone know?

Her total sheer blissful delight at seeing him...all the magic and wonder and possibilities were in her eyes and for the first time I felt that maybe, just maybe we all had a chance to continue the great strides that were made in the 60's...

a saying I read on some sign:
Rosa sat
so that King could march
so that Obama could run.

I am thrilled at the idea of President Obama.

and I am Irish...:7

[eagertolearn]

195. Whats even more wonderful is a whole generation of kids

in WV and other states like that will see that being black is not bad. We may be able to stop the cycle of prejudice!!!!! Just like Obama says we're not a blue or red or white or black America we are the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (and hopefully become the united people of America)!

[Roxy66]

125. Beautiful...just beautiful. My heart is welling up....

I give my heart to you and all who believe in "The Dream"

[HooptieWagon]

139. Such eloquence...

I hope you don't mind if I save your words.

[grace0418]

173. Beautiful post. Can I get in on this hugfest?

:hug:

I'm feeling pretty emotional tonight.

[Roxy66]

18. Heres one....... of many.

:grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :)

[BlooInBloo]

19. This white man is proud to be the 13th rec....

And happy to hug my sister of another color. :)

:hug:

[goclark]

46. Txs BlooInBloo

I love your name!

[Roxy66]

22. You really just chocked me up.......crying now

:loveya: :loveya: :hug: :cry:

[goclark]

48. It's funny when I saw the post, I didn't believe it

It still is surreal to me.

But, I'll bask in the glow and enjoy with everyone else! :hug:

[goclark]

49. Duplicate ~ sorry

[Doityourself]

26. I feel ya sistah! I wore my "it's obama time" tshirt to vote in local elections today..and the

chatter and goodwill out there towards Obama by a mulitude and mix of people was just unreal. Not one bad or snarky comment. Two people even gave me a high five, both white!!!

This is amazing and I'm glad I'm here to witness it. I'm grateful, I'm alive to see it happen, so many that worked hard for this moment in our history, are no longer here to see it..but we shall celebrate for them as well.

[Born_A_Truman]

45. Historic day my sister!

I have tears too. I have been color blind my whole life. When my youngest daughter dated her AA BF in junior high school, he was terrified to meet me. She told him, "My mother taught me that people should be judged on who they are not what color they were born." It was one of the proudest moments of my life.

I am so proud of my party. On to November!!

[myrna minx]

61. It's a beautiful day, my friend.

:hug:

[racaulk]

73. This white man wishes he could hug you back!

So I guess I'll have to give you a virtual one instead: :pals:

I share your excitement and your tears. This has been a truly groundbreaking primary season, and I can't wait to see that African American man inaugurated next January, having received the majority of the votes in this mostly white nation! Who would have thought that was possible just 50 years ago? What an amazing time in the history of our country!

[Flying Dream Blues]

76. Here's a hug...from me to you for Rev. King...yes, and for Obama, too.

The content of his character is fine, indeed, and what a happy day this is for us all.

[drm604]

129. Now you've got me crying.

And I'm a middle aged white male.

[DeschutesRiver]

132. As an older tough non standard kind of white woman

this moment has brought me to tears and with a big smile on the side for the hope I feel right now.

I just almost have no words to express what I am feeling. You are correct about what has impressed me about this young man, from the start when I had no clue who he was, to what I watched as he grew into this role of nominee. It was about character, a candidate that at times in my own personal life has caused me to reflect "well, this situation I am facing stinks. How would a smart and gracious guy like Obama, who I know would recognize the injustice in what I see and be just as angry, handle this better than what I've come up with?"

What a gift to be able to inspire people to be just a little better, just a bit more even handed about things. It is a quality I just haven't seen in a presidental candidate in my lifetime, how about that? And what he will say to the entire world about not where America is at right now, so much as where we hope to go with every citizen participating without regard to color. An America where we can all be the color we were born (or like me, the color I was born without!) and let it be something that we are happy about and damned proud of being, not something that targets us or makes life hard and unjust in one way or another.

I am proud of this young AA man who is wiser than his years, grateful that he ran for office, and I hope to stick around long enough that someday as an ancient woman, I can still think back to what this felt like, and smile even more about what has come to pass by then.

Special congrats to you on this moment - it is so very big.

[Erin Elizabeth]

158. Awwwww

much much love right back to you. :hug:

[Aloha Spirit]

12. It's also exciting to have the first biracial nominee!

Now if only he were transgendered, we could do away with a whole bunch of stereotypes all at once O8)

[NatBurner]

21. lol

[goclark]

57. I'm with you

When I hear all the talk about Religion and Gender and Race and Age I want to scream:

"CAN"T WE ALL GET ALONG!"---- Rodney King

[unapatriciated]

182. lol we could truly be all inclusive

It is a very good day indeed.

[powergirl]

14. Amen - and for those of you who are prayerful

we should give thanks for this miraculous breakthrough. God Bless America.

[goclark]

59. God Please Continue to Bless America

[Shakespeare]

15. This is VERY exciting! My whole office is excited, too.

Including a few people who are normally apolitical (it's good to work with a bunch of fellow liberals).

Can't wait for the speech tonight. :woohoo:

[TwilightGardener]

17. This is indeed huge. After all this time, I still can't get my brain fully wrapped around it.

[Jersey Devil]

20. A coming of age for America at long last

A wonderful day indeed

[Doityourself]

23. Oh man! This so huge..just off the chain, off the chart HUGE! I'm so ..i don't know..DAMN!!!!!

SPEECHLESS...

[tekisui]

24. It is amazing, the great story is

that the progressives, backing Obama(not necessarily a Progressive, yet!), took control of the Democratic Party from the DLC. And, with a candidate that can win, we are taking the Country back from the NEoCOns!!!

And, we have our first Black Nominee!!!

[crankychatter]

25. keepin it kicked... BBQ time... nt

.

[Hamlette]

29. For the first time in my life, I'm really proud of my country.

and fighting back tears.

[oldpol]

31. i've been in tears for about the last 30 minutes

happy ones for my country :)

[Scurrilous]

30. K & R

:thumbsup:

[NatBurner]

32. so if i celebrate, am i a racist all of a sudden?

since i'm Black & all?

that's what some folks on here are saying-

somebody PLEASE let me know, so i can warn all of my white friends

[EFerrari]

34. LOL! You have the wrong people on ignore, NatBurner.

:toast:

[NatBurner]

38. lol i took em all off ignore and guess what happened?

i noticed it's the same seven or eight people doing all the yapping

so fuckit; let's celebrate!

:toast:

[goclark]

63. Cel a brate Good Times Come on!

[EFerrari]

65. goclark! I'm SO happy, lol, I have to stop snivelling and walk my puppy.

:woohoo:

:hug:
:grouphug:

[goclark]

146. I just pinched myself to believe that it is true ~

:woohoo:

[oldpol]

43. i'm white and getting emotional, I can't imagine what a minority would feel

incredible!

[EFerrari]

55. I know. Me, too, and my champagne is still chilling.

:)

[NatBurner]

60. it's fucking SWEET!

i just love progress-
Black man
white woman
whatever-

it's so satisfying seeing progress in your own lifetime

[goclark]

77. It makes me feel

that all things are possible for everyone of every Race/Creed/Gender if there can be a President of the United States named Obama with a funny middle name.

And why should we care how "funny" his name is?

Who some want to think is Muslim and he is not.
And why should we care?

Who had a White Mother.
And why should be care?

Who had a father from Africa.
And why should we care?

Who had a minister that screamed and said "crazy" things.
And why should we care?

Who "misspoke" and said there were 57 states when we know he knows the real answer.
And why should we care?

He CARES DEEPLY about each one of us and he is a TEACHER that wants the best for each of his students.
He has worked night and day for this nomination and for our children to dream that all things are possible.
That we should care about ~ that is important!

[ieoeja]

70. That's "blackey" for you. Always keeping the white man down.

For the record: that is a joke.

[NatBurner]

79. your post is offensive

for assuming that i don't have a sense of humor :)

i call my best friend "cracker jim", and he calls me l'il rayray

and then we :rofl:

we're a happy couple of neo-racists, i guess

[BlooInBloo]

103. hahahaha!

[unapatriciated]

187. celebrate! celebrate! You can bet the guy with the big smile is......

celebrating big time and he has been looking for a new best friend.





:party: :toast: :party: :toast: :party: :toast: :party: :toast: :party:


:woohoo: :patriot: President Obama :woohoo:

[EFerrari]

33. It's gigante!

:party: :woohoo: :party:

[Kaleko]

120. Es ist absolut WUNDERBAR!

Hear them yodeling from alpine mountain tops?

Jawohl, wir schaffen es.

[Roxy66]

35. HISTORY in the making!!!!!

:party: :toast: :dem: :kick: :grouphug: :headbang: :yourock: :patriot:

[underpants]

37. This *IS* huge

We are really doing it

[mmonk]

39. Yes. An historical moment.

[Willo]

40. Barack and Roll!!

[chill_wind]

127. Ah man. Be still my HEART! John McCain-- you are Soooo scrood! :-)

eom

[democrattotheend]

44. Did you know that his convention speech

will be delivered on the 45th anniversary to the day of MLK's "I Have a Dream" speech? How cool is that?

[EFerrari]

64. A lot of great omens for us this week.

:grouphug:

[reggie the dog]

81. really cool

when we let freedom ring.;; all of gods children black men and white men, Jews and gentiles, protestants and catholics will be able to join hands and sing in the words of the old negro spiritual free at last free at last, thank god almighty we're free at last.


I have MLKs I have a dream and Vietnam war speeches on my computer and on CD. The man brings tears to my eyes and I was born in 1979. His dream was so basic, such a basic dream for an American. When will we all be able to join hands and sing free at last?????

What, a man is dreaming of unity, peace, a post-racial USA????? Mr. Obama you say...???? Will he cash the check? Will the promisory note be honored???? Are the funds insuficient? The risk he is taking, risking a bullet from a racist... what a man. He puts his people, the American people, ahead of himself......wow....

I have supported Obama since the day Edwards dropped out, having supported Kucinich first.

[reggie the dog]

47. If only

Martin Luther King Jr. could have been here to witness this event......

Aside from his promise to change things in DC this is a huge symbolic event for "colored" people around the world (I say colored because I mean people of all colors other than white).

[EFerrari]

50. Bobby Kennedy, gone forty years on Friday, is smiling.

:toast:

[unapatriciated]

188. Reggie I prefer pink....

during the winter and light brown during the summer, we all have a little color in us.;)






:woohoo: :patriot: President Obama :woohoo:

[Independent-Voter]

51. That's an understatement. Obama is simply a wonderful candidate for the Dems. Thanks for not fucking

this up!

[Eurobabe]

52. Won't it be nice to have a president who can speak and spell again?

WOOT!! GOBAMA!

[EFerrari]

54. And CATCH!

[msallied]

58. Personally, that is the most exciting part for me!

I'm looking forward to not being embarrassed for my country every time our leader opens his mouth. lol

[BeyondGeography]

53. He will accept the nomination on the 45th anniversary of the March on Washington

I defy anyone not to be moved.

[Aloha Spirit]

62. From the steps of the Lincoln Memorial all the way to Denver, 45 years later.

[Aloha Spirit]

71. And I can only guess what this country will be like on January 19, 2009... Martin Luther Kin Jr Day!

[Withywindle]

56. I'm really starting to let myself feel it.

It's pretty overwhelming.

[RUMMYisFROSTED]

66. Ugly.

[uponit7771]

67. K&R

[Califooyah Operative]

68. Indeed.

It hasn't sunk in yet.

[Swamp Rat]

69. k&r k&r k&r k&r k&r k&r k&r k&r k&r k&r k&r k&r !!!!!

:bounce:

[EFerrari]

90. LOL!

:hug:

:grouphug:

:bounce:

[Auggie]

72. A BIG K&R!!!

[ElkHunter]

74. For those of us who were alive in the 1960's...

...and can remember Martin Luther King and the civil rights movement, this really is a big thing. Frankly, many of us wondered if this day would ever come. Personally, I feel privilaged to have lived long enough to see this day.

[RUMMYisFROSTED]

75. "The 1st African-American General Election Nominee!!! This is Huge!!"

Bullshit demographic headline. Try this: "43rd consecutive white dude elected!!!!!"

Demographics= wedge.

[unapatriciated]

197. Bullshit he wasn't elected, remember these guys?

[Cathryn]

78. YOU'RE SO RIGHT!

This really is a moment in history we can look back on and be proud that we were a part of it. Hillary was history-making as well. I'll be glued to the TV tonight for the speeches. I'm so proud!!! GOBAMA '08!!!

[Lisa0825]

80. It is a proud day for America!

Years down the road, school children will read about this day, and we'll be able to tell them all about it.

[eppur_se_muova]

82. Wasn't it once "inevitable" that that nominee would be ... Colin Powell ?

Makes you glad it didn't happen, doesn't it?

I'm sure the Repugs would have another AA candidate within my lifetime. :sarcasm:

[Sunnyshine]

83. Long time coming. Freedom rings in the name of hope today. Millions more worldwide.

I am crying/laughing reading this, because I am so happy for all of us. This is a big step towards demonstrated equality from the top down. Leading by example, Barack Obama will inspire millions of children of all races, but certainly for those who share his heritage.

I'm of a mixed heritage myself, a family of Irish-Appalachian-Indian ancestry. My daughter is bi-racial just like Barack. She is 10 and Oh so amazing. On the verge of life in every way.

Same could be said for our nation. It is on the brink of making history bend towards justice! This is what we have been talking about and working for the decades. Truly, I have waited for this hour.

My baby girl made a photo of the Obama Family, put it in a 3X5 frame, placed it amongst all of our family photos. They've become honorary members of our family. We are tremendously proud and excited today, and for tomorrow. We had to dance. We will throw a party in Nov. and Jan. Yes, we will.

Long live the people who contribute and invest in the posterity of perfecting the imperfect United States of America. I hope 08!:patriot:

[Sunnyshine]

85. And K&R multiplied by infinity and beyond. Of course.n/t

[Heather MC]

84. He is Biracial

So black and whites can have a piece of him
he was raised on the Islands so
all the Island people can claim him
He is a wonderful family man
so all the happily married men and women can claim him
He is a great father so all the parents can claim him
Oh and all the unhappily married people who have been praying for a happier marriage can claim him
He is FINE so all the ladies and gays can claim him
He has great teeth so all the dentist can claim him
He is tall
plays ball
speaks well
I bet he smells good
And most importantly, HE WOULD NOT HAVE SENT 4085 SOLDIERS TO DIE BASED ON A LIE
Anyone who agrees with that can claim and vote for him too!!

If I left you off the list you can claim him toooo

[Sunnyshine]

91. Yes, but bi-racial includes the identified heritage such as African/Irish.

My daughter is bi-racially African/Indian with some Irish thrown in. Dreams of my Father goes into the national cultural shift that will come from embracing our mixed heritage, but celebrate the victories of those people who have had to overcome suffering from inequality and injustice, to rise up into action for advancement. Very progressive!

I agree with you here:

And most importantly, HE WOULD NOT HAVE SENT 4085 SOLDIERS TO DIE BASED ON A LIEText

You can say that again.

[Heather MC]

101. I don't understand your "but"

I am celebrating everything that makes Obama who he is
and why he is all inclusive for everyone.

and since you said say it again
I will
And most importantly, HE WOULD NOT HAVE SENT 4085 SOLDIERS TO DIE BASED ON A LIE!

Also
my little guys are biracial as well
My 6 year old told me it would have been better if Obama's Mother was black
and his father was white
like out family, but he will still vote for him!

[Sunnyshine]

110. It was just a reminder of what bi-racial heritiage he shared, in reference to my post.

Looks like our families share much in common, and I celebrate right along with you. Our kids can directly identify with the POTUS. That has never happened before and it is something that we have struggled with in our own lives. Positive roll models to inspire us and lead the future generations. No matter who we are, or where we come from. Human potential is awesome.

[Melancholic Toaster]

164. I'm much more glad

To see a biracial president than a black one. Not because I think that neither ones are the victims of racism, but simply that the extreme hate that some people turn toward biracial children is much less reported in the media and much more ignored than racism against a person of one race.

A nurse told my aunt that she had to pick "either white or black" at the hospital for her baby. That is just ridiculous. And even worse, it was a black nurse. I think it really says something much more that we are about to have a biracial pres. than merely a black one, considering a biracial pres faces racism from both races.

[Sunnyshine]

180. I would be just as much glad if Barack was black as night. It's his character I am voting for.

I just mentioned it because of my bi-racial daughter is able to identify with Barack in that aspect. I know way too many people of all kinds face prejudice and inequality for no valid reason.

I get what you are saying about being hit with racism from both sides. Barack is uniquely qualified to speak out and help us heal these long standing divides so that our nation can move toward demonstrated equality. Regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, class, creed, or non-creed.

Yes, it is true in many States they do not allow births to be recorded as bi-racial. I think there are some States that do allow it now. It is ridiculous, no matter what color the nurse was. I'm sure she was just doing her job. That law should change for sure.

[democracy1st]

102. thats what i tried to tell those people in WV he's got their back too

but no they're to dayum hard headed

[Heather MC]

105. My dad's ex-girl friend said, she didn't think blacks should be in charge

for the record she is black
I had to tell her, but he was raised with his white family, so he is as close to white as a white person, she said oh, I didn't know that, this was 3 weeks ago!!!

I am sooooo glad she is my father's EX-girlfriend
:rofl:

[democracy1st]

113. I know what you mean Heather she sounds crazy,good for your dad

[noel711]

86. And they say there are no miracles any more...

When I think of the implications about this, I get very emotional...

In my lifetime.. I am privileged to see this.
The healing this will give to our scarred history is incredible.

I am so proud to have voted for him.

When I look at the faces of the people attending his rallies and speeches,
they are transformed by hope.

Oh, make fun of it all you want,
but there has never been a presidential candidate in the past century
to do this for this nation.

NO matter what happens, the moment is now.
It's for all of us, and it reveals that we have come such a long way.

Congratulations and blessings to you and your family, SEnator Obama.

And hope and light to our country.

[Doityourself]

87. Uh huh...

FUCK YOU..








We've come along way baby!!

[knixphan]

88. and thank you, fellow dems!

:bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:
:bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:
:bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[DeposeTheBoyKing]

89. I am a very proud and happy American today

Some of you may know me as a Morrissey freak. Read these lyrics from "America Is Not The World." I'm hoping that America will have something to say to him in November!



America your head's too big, Because America, Your belly's too big
And I love you, I just wish you'd stay where you is
In America, The land of the free, they said, And of opportunity, In a just and a truthful way
But where the president, Is never black, female or gay, And until that day
You've got nothing to say to me, To help me believe
In America, It brought you the hamburger, Well America you know where, You can shove your hamburger
And don't you wonder, Why in Estonia they say, Hey you, Big fat pig
You fat pig, You fat pig
Steely Blue eyes with no love in them, Scan The World,
And a humourless smile, With no warmth within, Greets the world
And I, I have got nothing, To offer you
No-no-no-no-no
Just this heart deep and true, Which you say you don't need
See with your eyes, Touch with your hands, please, Hear through your ears, Know in your soul, please
For haven't you me with you now?
And I love you, I love you, I love you, And I love you, I love you, I love you

[Teaser]

92. It's HUGE!! alright. But is it HUGH!!!111!! too?

.

[shadowknows69]

93. Yes it is, It is more important now than ever that the US is seen as being true to it's ideals.

[cbc5g]

94. #61 Rec. says K&R for history in the making

:kick:

[Number23]

96. Pardon me for getting deep for just a second,

But I truly wish my grandfather was alive to see this. My grandfather had a brother lynched in Florida when he was a child. After they killed him, they went and found my great-grandmother and told her that they'd killed her son because "no n*gger should be that pretty."

My grandad was a 21 years old when he graduated from high school because when he was growing up, black kids could only go to school 3 months out of the year. The rest of the time, they had to work in the fields. He not only finished high school anyway, he joined the army afterwards and then went on to graduate from COLLEGE. Morehouse College in Atlanta to be exact. He was 36 when he graduated, but he graduated nonetheless. And even with his college degree and his service to our country, he was still only allowed to hold certain jobs at certain places and only allowed to go so far within those jobs.

As far as I was concerned, the sun didn't shine until that man woke up in the mornings. He died in 2003. If you had told him that there would be a black man who could possibly be president of this country, he would have looked at you like you'd lost your mind. I sincerely regret that he is not here to see this. So many times, I've wondered what he'd have to say about this election.

I am very, very proud of Obama.

[dixiegrrrrl]

114. I'd like to share this with y'all.

been playing it for weeks...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtmmgR-CaFU

It's Sam cooke's song with Obama video...


( yeah, I'm old...I admit it...old and seen lottsa changes...
we sure were in need of a good one of late.)

[NatBurner]

124. *adds to favorites*

that did it-

tears flowing for real now

[NatBurner]

121. wow... i mean, really- wow...

i ain't no punk, but i got misty reading that-

stories like this illustrate what the "slavery is over get over it" crowd doesn't get:

our scars are still fresh; these things happened RECENTLY, as far as the history of mankind is concerned-

and if we still feel some growing pains, and we can't "get over it" fast enough for u, then please go fuck yourself-

excuse my french (u speak french, right?)

but yeah, this is for the ancestors:



:toast: :party:

[HooptieWagon]

143. He knows, he knows,

Somehow, he knows.
Peace.

[aaronbees]

177. Beautiful post

Thank you!

:hug:
:headbang:

[unapatriciated]

189. You have a lot to be proud of....

Your Grandfather was a remarkable man. :hug:

[Number23]

200. Thanks, everyone

For the kind words about the most loving, wonderful man I've ever known. I could fill this board with stories about my love for my grandfather, but I'll be kind myself and spare you all from that. :)

[Gman]

97. Why do you see no color? Obama is an African American man

to "see no color" is to deny this. White people full of guilt and trying to overcompensate often say that. In fact for a white person to say they "see no color" is to demean the AA person you are talking to as if to say, "You're not anything to me." YOu may be white, Obama is Black, someone else is something else.

Obama is likely to be the nominee and who just so happens to be an African-American.

Don't treat people of color that way. Obama isn't ashamed to be Black. You shouldn't be ashamed to see that he is Black.

Jeez, why do I have to teach these Obama surrogates these things?

[Roxy66]

128. .

[Wizard777]

160. That's what I love about Obama. I can see he's a black man.

But I don't HEAR a word about that from him. That's why I believe he can be everybodys President. This is a victory for all people of all colors. But I wouldn't blame the African Americans for partying a lil harder than the rest of us. :toast: Obama is someone we can all be proud of.

[polichick]

100. I'm thrilled about reaching this milestone!!!

[Politicub]

104. I'm energized by such a strong dem nominee!

And I honor Hillary's tenacity and fight that she demonstrated in trying to win the nom. We're lucky to have her on our side.


:bounce:

[fishwax]

107. a day to remember, for sure

:toast:

[Roxy66]

108. Kick!!!

[slinkerwink]

109. I'm near tears just thinking about our first African-American nominee.

Martin Luther King would be so proud.

[Basement Beat]

111. Never would have thought I would get.....emotional

from a political victory. My eyes are seriously getting a tad bit moist here. Of course, my excuse is allergies! lol

I've grew up hearing people say..."Its never going to be a black president in our lifetime.." (i'm a 24 y/o black male for the record) and its incredible that we together as a nation could witness history. To see so many people come together and support someone who just a year ago was told.."America isn't ready for your kind..." get this close is just blowing my mind.

I'm probably making no sense whatsoever...but i'm just too excited. :)

[Kaleko]

126. You're making perfect sense

to anyone who has a heart :hug: :grouphug: :pals:

Congratulations to US ALL.

[Kajsa]

112. " Our party will make history"

--- John Edwards.

We just did!

Congratulations, Senator Obama!!

:D :dem:

[helderheid]

115. It's History Makin', baby!

[RL3AO]

116. A black man and a woman went tooth an nail for the nomination of a major political party.

Who would have thunk it possible 40 years ago?

[Georgie_92]

117. I'm all choked up, what a great day in History!

[barack the house]

119. The real story is the various colors he brought out in our hearts. Time to paint the world

a more beautiful place.

[FrenchieCat]

122. This says it all!

[az chela]

123. This is such an important time for our country

I love OBAMA and will do everything I can to help get him elected
GOBAMA
I am so proud of you

[ChimpersMcSmirkers]

130. Hugh! Change is on it's way. I've never been so proud of America!

[Riverman]

133. As A White Guy from a Pennsylvania Blue Collar Family, I Am Having

a Peak Experience with the prospect of having a Black person about to become the presumptive candidate of the political party that I have been part of all my adult life. I am old enough to remember John Kennedy being elected - as an Irish-Catholic that was huge in our neighborhood. For the history of this nation this is Bigger! If Hilary, or any woman were in the same position, it would be Bigger than Kennedy. This is bigger than Jesse Owens in the 1936 Olympics, Bigger than Jackie Robinson, Bigger than Thergood Marshall on the Supreme Court. But, Barack Obama, as he has said, stand on the shoulders of all who came before him - who resisted and fought and died against the evil treatment of black people enslaved and impoverished in the United States of America, the segregated neighborhoods, miserable housing conditions, separate schools, and purposely limited access to the ladders of success - jobs, lending, medical care on and on. Black people have been treated so miserably in this country (and many other countries)that for any Black American to rise above, not accept it, not internalize the racism totally, to say, "I am a person equal to all others - I matter, I deserve as a human being to be treated with dignity and respect." To have the audacity to say, Yes, I too can be President - then go out and boldly without apology do the grinding work to make it happen, rallying many people of all backgrounds with his words and organizational abilities - gives me goose bumps. I love that Chris Matthews and his guests are speaking to this. I saw the tears in his eyes trying to express his sentiment and get the network to focus on this momentous event in our history as a nation, rather than focusing on what Hilary is doing or not. This is Chris at his best, showing our better angels! I will cry tonight, or whenever Barack Obama declares his claim on the Nomination for the Democratic Party for President of the United States of America!

[Honeycombe8]

134. HUGH HUGH HUGH HUGH!!!!!! Historical night! nt

[KSCFAN]

135. I can't understand the racism in here!

I don't get it. Shouldn't we be happy that a person who was consistantly right on the Iraq war won the nomination and we have a great chance of bringing all of our troops home from around the world? All of this "I'm so happy an African American won" makes me cringe to my core. We are supposed to be color blind. On this day of MLK's speech we still haven't learned. His dream wasn't "I dream a black man can become president". It was that we are judged on the content of our charecter not the color of our skin. Let's be glad a person of charecter won.

Peace.

[EFerrari]

154. So sad for you. n/t

[Riverman]

162. Not Racism to Address Race! It is Racist to mistreat people as

let than human, or less than other people because of their race. Republicans like to say that is it racist to refer to another person's race. Yes, it more important to vote for the candidates with the best policies - stop the war, end corporate welfare, move the country to a green society not dependent on oil, provide health care for all, etc. AND, it is historical, given the history of the USA that a Black person, or as I said, it would be, and is fantastically historical and wonderful that a woman almost got the nomination. I am proud to be a life-long Democrat, because we have since the days of the 1920's - 1930's (but not so much before that) fought for the rights of working people for women to get to vote, the the 40 hours workweek, for Social Security,and eventually for the rights of black Americans in the '50's and 60's and for environmental justice and green energy, etc. We see it and we fight for it, including all of the Democratic candidates - some better than others. But, how wonderful and inspiring it is that the Democrats have ad the courage to stand behind a woman with over 17 million votes and a black man with over 17 million votes in a primary election season! Martin Luther King never meant to ignore who a person is, what their color may be! What he so eloquently and bravely spoke for was that we can walk hand in hand as equals respecting who we are as a person and as a people. Chris Matthews read the commentary from Bishop Desmond Tutu, the black minister who fought along side Nelson Mandela to free the people of South Africa from the racist apparthied system that dehumanized the vast majority black population as well as the whites who enforced it. Bishop Tutu acknowledged with amazement how it could be that of all the majority white nations on earth, the United States of America's democratic voters have gotten behind a black person to be nominated as President. He surmissed that only in America can that occur right now. What hope this historical event brings to people around the world who look to the US for inspiration and leadership. After the last seven years, the US needs to be seen for the people we really are, as exemplified by what we fight for as Democrats.

Peace to all.

[emilyg]

136. A big congratulations to Obama.

[TeamJordan23]

137. yeah, CNN was just reporting a lot of people are bringing their kids to the event.

To witness History.

[mvd]

140. Congrats to Obama!!

I was a Kucinich supporter, and differ on some issues (I more strongly oppose the death penalty, for example: I'm indifferent to whether they deserve it or not but am against for moral and other reasons, and I REALLY want single payer health care) but Obama should be pretty liberal as President.

And this milestone is a very nice thing! Either way we would have had a nice milestone.

[stillcool]

141. This is our night...

I mean Americans! I am so proud of my country tonight!

[nadinbrzezinski]

142. Yes, it is historical and at the risk of annoying some folks

this is the same kind of history made when a certain Irish Catholic won the nom...

This is OUR moment in some ways... and if you have kids, make sure they watch.

This is history. And I'd say the same if it was here taking the nome

In fact, this whole campaign has been historical at so many levels

[EFerrari]

155. If anyone isn't annoyed by now, they're beyond helping.

:evilgrin:

[Peacetrain]

144. Yes it is!!

Yes it is!!

[Phx_Dem]

148. I'd love to hear from

African Americans about what they are doing tonight. Are you gathering around your TV sets with the whole family to watch this historic moment? What do the kids think?

We're glued to the TV and I will always remember this great night. I'm not African American, but I don't need to be. I'm so proud.

I will say that McGrandpa is getting on my last nerve. Isn't it past his bedtime? :banghead:

[qanda]

151. I didn't see your post before I posted below

But, I have heard from so many members of my family tonight and they are all so excited about the historical nature of this moment. It really is amazing how Martin Luther King's name always comes up. This is an amazing time!

[qanda]

150. I have tears

I just brought my children in to watch them announce the historic moment. We all hugged and tonight I have even more hope for my AA children to achieve everything they set out to do.

[apocalypsehow]

152. President Obama. It has a beautiful ring to it.

:thumbsup:

[Th1onein]

153. AND SO THE PENDULUM SWINGS BACK THE OTHER WAY!

And boy oh boy! Did it SWING!

I am SO proud of my country!

[Erin Elizabeth]

156. I think it's amazing and I get goosebumps to think

that in November I'm going to get to vote for the first African-American US president ever. I'm going to tell my grandchildren and great-grandchildren about it.

Goose bumps.

[Wizard777]

159. Democrats Lead America Out Of Infamous Times Into Truly Historical Times

This what living in Historical times is all about. Not Bush's infamous crimes.

[defendandprotect]

161. At a time when we need to be delivered to freedom, perhaps this man can do it---???

After all, African-Americans in this nation had to deliver themselves to freedom ---
and they've done it --

without violence ---


ONLY FIVE MONTHS TO GO --- !!!

[Cassandra]

163. I'm thrilled.

Unfortunately, i am visiting my parents, who are less than thrilled. They've bought into Hillary's argument that she is more experienced.

[trickyguy]

165. I got gay goosebumps. And the hairs are standing on end. Congrats to my brown brother.

[myrna minx]

166. This is such a historic day! WhooHooo!

:woohoo:

[mcollier]

167. Obama is a leader I can believe

The world has witnessed a great moment in history. Thanks for your support.

[Lady-Damai]

168. Oh my gawd....WE MADE HISTORY!!!!!!!!!

:patriot: :patriot: :patriot: :patriot: :woohoo: :patriot: :woohoo: :patriot: :patriot: :patriot: :patriot:

[workinclasszero]

169. I grew up in the 60's and 70's

I remember hearing the stories about the freedom riders being beaten in the south. The three young kids murdered for helping blacks. All the deaths, lynchings..the little girls blown up at church, Medgar Evers shot down in his driveway. MLK at the hotel.

So many terrible things, so much racial hatred. I never thought I'd live to see the day a black American would win the nomination of a major political party. And it just happened!

Now I hope I live to see the day that Obama takes the oath of office and becomes the next President of the United States!

Maybe there is a little more hope in this world tonight. Maybe, just maybe we can leave the past behind and look towards the future. I hope so.:)

[debunkthelies]

170. HEAR! HEAR!

I am very pleased but, also fearful to hope, to dream, of a better future. The other side has so much to loose, and I don't mean Hillary. Hopeful:thumbsup: :patriot:

[suffragette]

172. K&R

:kick:

[maxpower]

174. You're right this is hugh

N/T

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[mrreowwr_kittty]

176. Yes, it is historic. Let us celebrate, and unite.

:woohoo:

[sonias]

178. I am so happy to be alive today

And I can't wait until 2009 to get this country back on track!

:woohoo:


Sonia

[DUlover2909]

183. I don't care what color or gender he is.

I voted for Hillary Clinton. She lost. That's ok. Obama is certainly qualified and ready to be POTUS. My support 100% for Obama. A Dem in the White House is what's important. I'll be sending him some money today. =)

[The Wizard]

184. I can see the GOP 527 ads now

In a foreboding voice with background music from a cheap horror film, the threatening voice says "Barack Obama: half white, half black. Do we really know which one is watching our women and children?"

[Darth_Kitten]

185. Why? It should be a big story because of what he plans to do.

Geez.

[Hugabear]

199. Why does your response not surprise me?

Why am I not surprised to see a few negative comments from Hillary fans in here? Can you just not help yourself?

Throughout the entire campaign, we've been told how great it is that we finally have a strong female contender, and most Hillary fans were ecstatic about the possibility of a female president. And I do not fault them for that. So why is it wrong for Obama supporters to be excited about the possibility of an African-American president?

[Lerkfish]

186. I think his nomination is HUGE, regardless of color, frankly.

what his nomination represents is the success of grass roots organizing over fatcat corporation funding.

[happygoluckytoyou]

190. BUSH, WE'RE GOING TO MISS YOU...OKAY, I'M OVER IT!!!!!

[psychopomp]

191. A "Washington Outsider" (relatively) who has an uncanny political savvy

His Presidency will be remarkable in more ways than one, that's for sure.

[Imagevision]

192. Imagine the morning after Obama is elected President...I can ;-)

[Willo]

193. Testing out my PShop attempt

[melissinha]

196. I have mixed feelings on the importance of his being the 1st..

I'm a white female who fully believes in the need for reparations and affirmative action....however..

I think it really shows alot that the people of this country are moving ahead in race relations..... I think that the central message of the Civil Rights Movement was that African Americans and people of other races should stand equal and be judged on their deeds and character.... I struggle with affirmative action plans because I do believe African Americans do need a leg up to catch up when they have been kept down for centuries.

I am finally glad that we have a candidate that does not engage in ad hominem negative campaigns ... but engages in a campaign of progress and hope...

I think this whole first woman or first African American viable candidate thing has gotten people to lose sight of what is important. I think Hillary was not the right candidate because of her campaign and her experience, when a viable woman becomes a candidate again, I would like for her to win on her own merits not that she is a woman.

it is historic in the sense that we are moving forward but the real progress should be what Obama and a Democratic Controlled Congress can accomplish.

[crankychatter]

198. Have I kicked this yet today? nt

.