Check in if you're PROUD TO BE AMERICAN right now-

[asdjrocky]

I know I've never felt this proud before.

[DinahMoeHum]

1. Fuck Yeah !!!!

:kick::kick::kick:

[cutlassmama]

224. ditto

[youthere]

249. ditto ditto

[Swamp Rat]

2. Geauxbama!!!

[asdjrocky]

8. Ah Rat, I love that man. Very cool.

[Swamp Rat]

17. dupe

[Swamp Rat]

19. dupe

[Swamp Rat]

dupe

[Swamp Rat]

27. WOOOOOHOOOOOO!!!!

:bounce:

[Egnever]

223. I will be buying a flag tomorrow

I am in love with my country again

[Lifelong Protester]

3. So proud!!

Damn straight!!!

[CreekDog]

4. THE USA has still got it

:rofl:

[asdjrocky]

14. The world will never look at us the same.

[TimeChaser]

5. Oh hells yes.

I think I'm going to cry again
:patriot:

[asdjrocky]

26. Imagine how the rest of the world now sees us.

Everything changes now.

[txwhitedove]

6. Never prouder than this historic moment.

[saltpoint]

7. by god yes.

Great post. Just the right thing for right now.

Thank you.

[asdjrocky]

31. I can't stop laughing and crying.

[saltpoint]

42. It's stupefying. I look at the returns and I can't believe my eyes.

What a wonderful night.

[4_Legs_Good]

9. HELL YEAH

Heeeellllll yeah!!!!

David

[chieftain]

10. Absofuckinglutely !!!

[AuntPatsy]

11. Checking in.....very proud..

:toast:

[Jack Rabbit]

12. !!

:patriot:

[peace frog]

13. Right there with you

I'm so proud and happy for us all!

[Sebastian Doyle]

15. As long as I don't have to sing that wretched fucking Lee Greenwood song.

I'm in. :patriot:

[yellowdogintexas]

16. yes yes yes nt

[vanderBeth]

18. Right Here!

[adigal]

20. Yes for the first time in many years

I cannot believe my country could get over their racism and hatred.
Thank God.

[pink-o]

21. Remember the darkest hour is always right before the dawn

I cautiously believe we're heading out of the darkness of eight long years!

[Borgnine]

22. America: I never doubted it.

Let's never let the last eight years happen again.

[bowens43]

23. You betcha!!!

[camera obscura]

24. Will I get in trouble if I say

"For the first time in my lifetime..." :rofl:

okay, it's not the first time, but it's definitely the most powerful feeling I've had in my heart. People are really acting on their interest!

[liberal1973]

25. Here

[Compline]

28. SO FUCKING PROUD

I am so absolutely proud of my country! Please let the world know that this is the end of the neocons hold on this nation. Enough of us have FINALLY seen the light.

[frogmarch]

29. Hi, rocky, count me in! nt

[asdjrocky]

36. FROG!!!!

Damn it's good to see another fine American like yourself. Feeling good?

[frogmarch]

52. YES! Hope you are too! WOOT!

[MarkInCA]

30. I've always been proud to be an American

Yes, more so now.

Even during Shrub.

My biggest emotion now is Hopeful.

Man I'm feeling good!

[Clio the Leo]

32. THE LAND OF THE FREE AND THE HOME OF THE BRAVE!!!! NT

[WV_Biker]

33. YESSS...I haven't been...

...in a long time. Snoopy Dance time!!!!!!!!

[asdjrocky]

38. Welcome to DU on this historic night!

[goletian]

34. WOOOOOOOOOOT CHECK IT

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[asdjrocky]

50. That is so cool.

[cbear70]

35. hell yes!!!

I am so proud....crying here...

[Frank Booth]

37. Now we'll change it for the better!!!!

:patriot:

[medicswife]

39. USA USA USA USA!!!!!

:patriot:

[Raine]

40. I've NEVER been so PROUD before...

finally we can hold our heads high among the rest of the World!!!! :bounce:

[avaistheone1]

41. Dargone it. You betcha.

:kick:

[sosilly]

43. More than anyone can know,,,,,

[ChimpersMcSmirkers]

44. I shed a few tears..America has made me proud.

:patriot:

[spanone]

45. 2002

[secondwind]

46. Yeah, baby!!!

[GreenPartyVoter]

47. You bet!

[RidgeDweller]

48. What a great

world....what a great country!

[Kind of Blue]

49. Too proud!!! As an immigrant kid from the late '60s and hearing from relatives

in the old country, All Of Us Our Proud that my Dad brought his family to he greatest country, EVER!!! Lai Ati Lai Lai, in mother tongue, as it was so shall it ever be.

[polichick]

51. Yep - and it feels great! k&r

[Dr. Death]

53. Just coming on to salute President Elect Obama!

:patriot:

[bamacrat]

54. Proud since I filled in the bubble on my ballot.

[union_maid]

55. Absolutely

And possibly for the first time in my adult life.

[Keanna1]

56. Words cannot express how I feel

I work on a military installation, so on Jan 20 2009 when I see President Obama's picture on the wall it will make going to work everyday so much better!!!

I'm Speechless!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:bounce:

[asdjrocky]

Welcome to DU!

I will hang Obama's picture in my home!

[Lucian]

57. I finally have faith in this country again!!!

[bluedawg12]

58. USA, USA, USA, OBAMA,USA, USA,USA

[Fire Walk With Me]

59. I haven't been, since Reagan. In fact, I've managed to be very dark as a result of their CRAP

but now, especially right now, I feel absolutely elated. None of the dirty tricks I'd feared have come to pass. Things are going in the right direction and it feels GREAT. It feels RIGHT.

[GetTheRightVote]

60. Finally I can say it, Yes I am pride to be an American, that feels so good !!!

and I am pride to be a Floridian as well !!!

:kick:

[pointblank]

61. yes

lovin it!!

[FrenchieCat]

62. Too Proud!

[asdjrocky]

80. I can't stop crying.

[genna]

63. Land where my forefathers died. The end of the Middle Passage.

This is the second time I have been truly glad to be an American citizen! My first time was when I was 22 or 23 abroad.

:kick:

[Azlady]

64. Oh Yeah!!! Oh man!!! SOOO PROUD!!!!! :0)))))))))))))))))))

[sakabatou]

65. Sou yo! Hell ya!

[wordpix]

66. first time in 8 yrs., YEAH!

[racaulk]

67. I'm so proud of the USA right now.

So very proud.

:patriot:

[Bobbie Jo]

68. We're Back Baby!

:patriot:

[asdjrocky]

73. Man, I like the sound of that.

[gademocrat7]

Yes I am

[Smuckies]

69. IM PROUD!! IM PROUD!!!!

:patriot:

[gademocrat7]

70. Yes I am

[Demi_Babe]

71. WOOOOOHOOOOO

[Maeve]

72. We did it...thank all that's holy, we finally did it

We dug our way out of the crap and found the pony.

[Top Cat]

74. This is proudest I've ever felt to be American

[FunkyLeprechaun]

75. I am SO proud

We've taken America back. We will repair our image at last.

[trayfoot]

76. The most proud I've been in a long time!!!!!!

[TheKentuckian]

77. Fucking A Bubba

[bklyncowgirl]

78. Absolutely, phew I won't have to move to Canada!

[victoryparty]

79. Absolutely

[jwirr]

81. Very proud.

[Hansel]

82. I am!!!

Going to buy an American flag and put it in that empty flag holder on my house.

[Barrymores Ghost]

83. I'm proud to be a part of THIS AMERICAN EXPERIENCE.

I'm proud to have helped usher in a new era of American politics.

[stillcool]

84. Everytime I see an Obama crowd...

I see the America I want us to be.

[asdjrocky]

86. I feel exactly the same way.

Hope is not just a slogan.

[fizzgig]

85. i feel like i'm about to explode

i have never felt like this in my life

[La Coliniere]

87. Checkin' in

Never have I felt this proud of my country. Period. Never.

[ThatsMyBarack]

88. Ohhhhhhhhh!!!! YEEEAAAHHHH!!!!!!!

:patriot:

[northernlights]

89. very proud

first time I've felt real hope since RFK.

[asdjrocky]

95. I saw RFK when I was just 8 years old.

He touched down briefly in my town, on his was to LA, and that night.

[MrSlayer]

90. I am. I really didn't think the American people had this in them.

I'm so happy that I was wrong.

[llmart]

91. Count me in....

I can't believe how emotional this is making me. And all this happiness from so many people can only mean good things for our country. Let's keep our optimism alive and help President Obama all we can. Don't give the naysayers a voice any more.

[lilsourgoose]

93. super super proud

Has any other country elected someone to their top position who was not of that countries' "traditional"/standard background?

USA! USA!

[myrna minx]

92. I'm SO proud, I can hardly contain myself.

:patriot: :grouphug: :cry:

[AllyCat]

94. Can't believe this long nightmare is almost over

So many of us have worked so hard for this. Everyone deserves a round of applause. And a new President

[Arugula Latte]

96. We took our country back from the extremist dickheads!

Finally! :toast:

[CitizenPatriot]

97. prouder than EVER

and also proud of Americans.

This IS my country!!!!!! finally!!!! the * years are OVER!

in this red state, I experienced so much healing -- we are truly headed for great things. We are going forward at warp speed to make up for the past 8 years of backwards.

Thank you, America, thank you President Obama:-)

yeah, I said it.

[asdjrocky]

100. We do so rock, don't we?

[CitizenPatriot]

114. Oh, yeah. We rock!

Look at this country....look at the people who voted for this man.
The world loves us right now.

We are redeeming ourselves.

We did it first!

[aWaKeNow08]

98. Super proud!!!!

GOBAMA!! I can't even explain the happiness and butterflies I had in line to vote today! (and I live in SC!!!!!)

[NutmegYankee]

99. Very Proud!

[Chrisnreno]

101. I'm so incredibly proud to be an American tonight!

I couldn't possibly begin to describe how proud I am. God bless this country. Watching the history being made in Grant Park tonight is bringing tears to my eyes too. Wow...just wow...

[asdjrocky]

103. Tomorrow is today.

[MassLiberal]

102. Bursting with pride

It looks like we have done it!

[JustJeking]

104. Oh HELL yes!!!

[CADEMOCRAT7]

105. Have our Flag ready to hang, I am very proud, God it feels good !

God Bless America !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[democrat2thecore]

106. A M E R I C A - President Barack Obama!!! -nt

[jayfish]

107. In The Words Of Our Next First Lady:

"For the first time in my adult lifetime, I’m really proud of my country … not just because Barack has done well, but because I think people are hungry for change," Here f'ing here Mrs. Obama. Here, here.

Jay

[ladym55]

108. BOO-YAHH!!!

Proud to be an American tonight!!!

[azmouse]

109. Of course!

[Greyskye]

110. Incredibly PROUD!

The contrast is incredible, as I was so ashamed of this:



and this:

[BreweryYardRat]

111. Yes. It's a nice change.

Hallelujah!

[bobd0]

112. Proud American checking in.

[bunny planet]

113. First time in a long time.

Proud as can be.

[Bluerthanblue]

115. for the first time in my life, I'm TRULY 'proud' of the way our country has

has proven the fear/hate mongers to be genuine losers.


And glad to have lived to see this day arrive.

[Skittles]

116. TAKING MY COUNTRY BACK

yes INDEED

[Nedsdag]

117. Yes, I'm very, very proud!

:bounce:

[mtnsnake]

118. Proud American here, Rocky

Flag will be flying off our porch tomorrow and probably for the rest of the week. :)

[asdjrocky]

121. Damn good to see you Snake!

My flag goes up at dawn.

[bullwinkle428]

119. This land is my land, this land is your land!!!

:toast:

[asdjrocky]

122. Oh you know it!

:toast:

[tledford]

120. I've always been proud to be an American.

It's just the shit-for-brains assholes *running* America for most of the last forty years that I've been ashamed of.

[beaglelover]

123. Very proud here!!

For the first time in a LONG time! Thank you USA!

[livedemocarticordie]

124. proud before

Much PROUDER .... after

:)

[FloridaJudy]

125. Happy, happy! Joy, joy!!!

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[akbacchus_BC]

126. Hope I will not get into trouble as a Proud Canadian who wants

to say that am Prouder of the American People who have united to vote for Change in America. I am looking forward to a new America under President Obama and VP Biden.

Senator Obama's headquarters look like a Festival of Lights aka the Diwali season.

Well done Americans and congratulations to all DUers who are rewriting history and yes, the world is rooting for President Elect Obama.

Peace

[nyrnyr1994]

127. SIGNED, SEALED...

DELIVERED!!!!!!

[Breeze54]

128. I am overwhelmed by this and very proud !!!

:woohoo: :applause: :applause: :woohoo:

[wicket]

129. God bless the USA!!!!

:woohoo:

[JimWis]

130. Oh hell YES.

[Sparkly]

131. Couldn't be prouder!!!

:woohoo:

[joop]

132. Goddamn right that it's a beautiful day!

SO PROUD OF ALL WE DID TO MAKE THIS HAPPEN!

GO EVERYONE! WE DID THIS, YES WE DID!

[asdjrocky]

133. We did it.

It's a whole new ballgame now people.

[vaberella]

134. I'm so fuckin' HAPPY!!!

[ShenandoahAspen]

135. Oh yeah! nt

[jzodda]

136. So proud I am reduced to tears

n/t

[TankLV]

137. FUCKING YES! FOR THE FIRST TIME IN A LOOOOONG TIME!

PRESIDENT OBAMA!

YES YES YES!

WOOHOOO!

[Roland99]

138. Fuck yeah!! And fuck Lee Greenwod! We're taking it back!!!!

[adigal]

139. For the first time in 24 years, I am proud to be an American

Yes, I am.

[jakem]

140. for perhaps the first time in my adult life.

:cry:

[TankLV]

141. FUCKING YES! FOR THE FIRST TIME IN A LOOOOONG TIME!RESIDENT OBAMA!

PRESIDENT OBAMA!

YES YES YES!

WOOHOOO!

[bluedawg12]

142. Proud and Strong! President Obama - God Bless You!

[bdamomma]

143. me.

[hulklogan]

144. This is truly a great country.

President Obama!

[BlueInPhilly]

145. Champagne has been popped!

President Elect Barack Obama Jr. !!!

[Sugar Smack]

146. YES.

I've never been this proud either.

[psychobueller]

147. America...FUCK YEAH!!!

[Liberal Mommy]

148. Hell ya I'm PROUD!!! n/t

[sixmile]

149. yo!

[coffeenap]

150. I AM NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[iceman66]

151. Yes!

For the first time in 8 years, yes!

[Left Brain]

152. SO damn proud!

Indescribable.

[Honeycombe8]

Right here! Present and accounted for! A proud American! nt

[aaronbees]

153. Never been as proud of this nation....

as I am now. We took a major step today in fulfilling this country's promise.

BLESS YOU, PRESIDENT-ELECT OBAMA!!!!

:grouphug:

:patriot:

[swishyfeet]

154. Proud

[asdjrocky]

157. Thank you!

I'm saving that!

[drumwolf]

155. You know, I think I should buy a US flag and wave it around.

And I suggest that we can fuck with Freepers by waving Old Glory in their faces.

AMERICA FUCK YEAH!!!

[LostinRed]

156. Never ever in my adult life have I been so proud n/t

[workinclasszero]

158. So Proud!

:grouphug:

[JawJaw]

159. Welcome Back, USA !!!

I'm not an American, but I'm proud to be a DU'er, and proud that you guys have WON the arguement and the American electorate have seen sense at last.


GREAT JOB GUYS !!

[windbreeze]

160. Absofuckinlutely.....!!...

never thought I'd see the day...almost can't believe this...(notice I said almost)

[erinlough]

161. yup

[Danger Mouse]

162. HELL THE FUCK YEAH I AM PROUD

[GinaMaria]

163. We are on our way Progressive not Regressive

[ncliberal]

164. yes!

[OneSelf]

165. Absolutely!

For the first time in a long time.

[Strawman]

166. hell yeah! America for all of us!

[Azathoth]

167. I'm beyond words

:bounce:

[handmade34]

168. I can fly my flag again

[Chorophyll]

169. Say it loud!

I'm American and I'm proud. :patriot: :woohoo:

[asdjrocky]

170. We need that horn section!

I'll say it loud. American and proud!

[Poseidan]

171. definitely

Obama Hussein, President of the United States. Does the world now understand?

[Chovexani]

172. Hell yes.

[mvd]

173. I am!

:patriot:

[bj2110]

174. Indescribable pride

[Coexist]

175. me.

[kalibex]

176. Yup! /nt

:grouphug:

[Juche]

177. Right here

I am proud we woke up and realized we needed a new direction. I"m proud we had the courage to elect a black president. I'm proud that we rejected the bigotry, division and hatred that tried to drag us down.

[JJ]

178. Oh, hell yeah.

[Libby2]

179. I am, I am!!

[lady raven]

180. AMAZING n/t

[LisaLynne]

181. YES! I am so proud!!! nt

[rexy]

182. HELL YEAH I AM!! nt

[ThatsMyBarack]

183. Ohhhhhhhhh!!!! YEEEAAAHHHH!!!!!!!

:patriot:

[apnu]

184. Poud. My faith in America's honor is restored. I nolonger have to appologize for my country (nt)

[EastTennesseeDem]

185. I sure am

[Kajsa]

Oh Hell Yes!

I'm very proud to be American now!

:patriot:

[leftofthedial]

186. Finally

Again.

It's been so long.

[michaz]

187. So very, very proud!

[Life Long Dem]

188. It feels so good right now!

[cjsmom44]

189. Unfold the Flag

Our US Flag will be flying tomorrow

[TheReckoner]

190. Hooray for Fake America!!!!!

:)

[asdjrocky]

204. LOL!

You know what President Obama would say, there's no real America there's no fake America there's only the United States of America.

[LonghornJack]

191. Never Been Prouder...

I thought this day would never come.

Free at last, free at last, thank God Almighty, we're free at last!!!

(on Jan. 20, that is).

'night, all.

Pleasant dreams.

It's been a great night.


Longhorn Jack

[asdjrocky]

199. From 68 to 08, and here we are.

I'm still in happy shock.

[Arkana]

192. For the first time in eight years, I am immensely proud to be an American.

[ulysses]

193. yes I am.

[KathieG]

194. Hell yes!

:patriot:

[swishyfeet]

195. I look forward to "world have your say" on NPR tomorrow

I'm so proud.

[LiveLiberally]

196. Yes ... Oh Yes.... n/t

[tilsammans]

197. Can't remember the last time . . .

. . . I could say I was proud to be an American.

Happy days are here again!

:patriot:

[AspenRose]

198. I am.

We did the right thing.

[Tight_rope]

200. Yes...I am...America has made me Proud!

[BootinUp]

201. Raises hands and jumps. :)

Great speech. Wish he could start his new job sooner.

[abburdlen]

202. head held high

cut out from a celebration party to make it home to hear Obama speak and on the way 3 young, yuppy-looking guys stopped me as we past on the street and asked, "Excuse me sir, McCain or Obama?"
"Obama all the way", I cheerfully replied
"go to hell" one muttered as they continued sulking down the road.
More truthfully than I could have said in the past 8 year, with more conviction than when I wore an Army uniform, with the realization that tonight history was being written I shouted back "I am PROUD to be an American!"

Damn winning feels so much better than losing!

[asdjrocky]

211. I can't wait to see my first McCain bumper sticker.

[emdee]

203. Yes. I was so worried because...

here, in TN, so many did and still do believe the lies.
Yes, I'm so proud and happy and humbled (((and afraid of local conservatives)))
:hide:

[voteearlyvoteoften]

205. Feeling very red white and blue

[johnaries]

206. I have never been prouder, not even when we landed on the moon. nt

[Zookeeper]

207. I am relieved and very proud of my country!

This is the promise of America that my ancestors have fought for since the founding of the nation.

[agentS]

208. It feels good to be proud again

I haven't been this proud since volunteers came to Louisiana to help rebuild after Katrina.
We were due for good times at some point.

[GrannyK]

209. Our flag will fly again - tomorrow it goes back on the pole!

I'm so proud and so grateful,that the America I believe in spoke up for unity, integrity and intelligence.

[redwitch]

210. Yes.

Yes, yes, yes.

[Sparky 1]

212. Welcome back, America! n/t

[maddowfan]

213. Yes, BUT Stripping Civil Rights, Incredibly No.

[greenmutha]

214. Never prouder!

[buzzycrumbhunger]

233. Not just proud. . .

. . . but not ashamed for the first time in years. And apparently on the verge of hysterics now the top's off the pressure cooker because GM's graphic has me on walking the line between tears and a giggle fit. :woohoo:

[WillYourVoteBCounted]

215. I cried for about 2 hours

couldn't stop. Tears of happiness and also sadness for the past 8 years and the
horror, shame, and evil they wrought.

Tears of thanks to Obama for managing to beat the republicans. I credit Obama with
this win, he is a true leader.

[Danzo]

216. Future Looks Bright!

Lovin' it.

[Thegonagle]

217. Hell yes! We needed this so badly, in more ways than one. Thank you America.

[liskddksil]

218. I will only if I never have to listen to that Lee Greenwood song anymore

[Cronopio]

219. For the first time in eight years, yes. nt

[AyanEva]

220. YES!

I've never been more proud!

[Mollis]

221. So proud

So happy to be 18.

[Mollis]

222. Dupe

But still happy to be 18.

[Kitty Herder]

225. For the first time in a long time, I'm genuinely proud of my country.

I have no words.

[bugisbug]

242. Same here.

[thoughtcrime1984]

226. I'm ready to burst I am so proud

Great President and VP, great State and local leaders, West-Central Wisconsin is rolling in it right now! Our Assemblywoman won in the last percent counted, beating a local business-owner hero. Wow!!! I helped a little for the first time ever, and I feel so damn happy!!

[AsahinaKimi]

227. Proud, yes!

Yes, very proud to be an American today
:patriot:

[downeyr]

228. I'll definitely check in here.

I never thought I would be able to say that I was proud to be an American again after these last 8 years. But after listening to Obama's speech, I felt moved and cried tears of relief, joy, and pride.

[DeposeTheBoyKing]

229. ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME

:patriot:

[Sunnyshine]

230. K & R - Bursting at the seams with pride!

It feels so amazing. I had to drink just to calm down. :toast:

[devin1965]

231. Amazing!

I am 43 years old and I have never felt so proud of my country. I have always found racism to be despicable. Tonight gave me a lot of faith back in America. I am still a bit choked up-must log off it will be hard to sleep tonight.

[WinkyDink]

232. Proud to be a Democrat.

[illuminaughty]

234. I'm proud that I can say I'm proud n/t

[carnie_sf]

235. You're damn skippy

btw is there an official WOO-HOO we did it thread?

[WheelWalker]

236. I am humbled by the pride I feel tonight.

Er, this morning.

[asdjrocky]

237. How's your head? Mine won't stop buzzing.

[fifthoffive]

238. Oh, yeah!

My foreign travel plans are back on.

[OneGrassRoot]

239. yes, Yes, YES!!!!! n/t

[ShortnFiery]

240. Here!

:patriot:

[MJkcj]

241. yeah I'm proud and humbled too. its awesom

[Citizen_Penn]

243. Are you kidding?

I'm having a passionate love affair -

with democracy!

Deep in the heart of Texas.

You must be the change you want to see in the world - Ghandi

[BPHusker]

244. I am so proud... NT

[asdjrocky]

245. Hey BPHusker!

Welcome to DU :hi:!

[bkcc]

246. I've always been proud to be American...

However, now I'm also proud of the direction that America is headed.

[JackCo]

247. It is Awesome!!!

I'm always proud to be an American but I just can't wipe the smile off my face. :)

[codjh9]

248. I guarantee you I haven't been this proud in AT LEAST 8 YEARS!

[Mad_Dem_X]

250. I am extremely proud!

[WillyT]

251. You Betcha !!!

:evilgrin:

:rofl:

:hi:

[ronnykmarshall]

252. Hard for me right now .... my rights have been taken away from me.

But I am so happy we have President Obama.

[asdjrocky]

255. ronny, I'm so, so sorry right now.

My daughter fought against it and she's heartbroken. It effects my niece, and so many friends. What do we do now? How do we change this? When and where does the fight start? I voted, gave some money (I don't have much) and had a sign but it wasn't enough. I want to beat this back, and I want to know how to help.

[flygal]

259. I'm so sorry

This really dampens the day. This has to be undone.

[budkin]

253. So proud! So proud!

[No Elephants]

254. I am always proud to be an American. I cast my enthusiastic vote ever yester-

day, with tears afterward. I would be much prouder if so many states had not been so awful to our GLBT sisters and brothers. Dealing with one form of hate is great, but it is not enough. NO MORE HATE. Not for members of the GLBT community, not for Arabs, not for Muslims, not for any group. STOP THE HATE.

[Sorceress]

256. I am so, so proud! So, so proud of my country and my fellow citizens.

I feel like, at last, we can begin to move towards becoming the nation we claim to be. This country was able to select the best man for the job and minimize superficial issues such as race for the sake of the whole. As a result, minority children will grow up being told that if they work hard anything is possible. From now on, that lesson will not be a myth, there will be evidence.

[SallyMander]

257. We done good, guys

:cry:

:hug:

[gkhouston]

258. Yup -- just as long as I don't have to sing that dipshit song. n/t

[renate]

260. hell yeah

Down to the marrow of my bones, I feel proud. I feel washed clean. I am so proud that a majority of American voters rejected racism and the politics of fear and divisiveness.

[reflection]

261. yep!

[Waiting For Everyman]

262. Oh, yes!

This 58-yr.-old white woman (on the south border of the Mason-Dixon line, the previous blue edge of the South - hey there, VA! & FL! & NC?) thinks Michelle was right-on when she was the first to express the same thing - I couldn't agree more.

[EstimatedProphet]

263. We fought the meanness, and we won.

[trashcanistanista]

264. I am proud to be an American now. A Californian, though, not

so much. This part need a lot of work. I am so disgusted with my state today.

[MelSC]

265. I have never been so proud to be an American :)

n/t

[hedgehog]

266. This is almost as good as Christmas!

[grannylib]

267. So proud I can hardly express it in words...but I tried to in another thread

here in GDP...

[JuniperLea]

268. JuniperX reporting for duty!

[ballardgirl]

269. ..and full of hope for our country

It's so wonderful to see all of the positive reactions across
our world.  Gotta go buy some more tissue.

[SalviaBlue]

270. I am Proud to be an American!!

[Anwen]

271. I haven't been able to say that for 8 long years...

But today I am more proud than ever to be an American!!!!!!!

[asdjrocky]

272. Welcome to tomorrow!

[Splinter Cell]

273. I'm with you.....

America took a huge step forward yesterday, and I now believe anything is possible for her. :patriot:

[denese]

274. at long last

Proud again :-)

[woofless]

275. Yup.

Feelin' freer by the minute. Whew.

[sloppyjoe25s]

276. Proudest Day As An American

Ever... By Far.

GOD BLESS AMERICA.

[Mudoria]

277. I am indeed

but I was proud before this too

[TTATWORK]

278. Oh Hell Ya!

I am so proud today!! I was never one to not be proud, even in our darkest hours, because I knew in my heart that sanity would eventually prevail. My heart is swelled with pride today, I have a spring in my step, a smile on my face and hope in my heart.

[Nightjock]

279. happy for the first time in 8 years

but I will be proud and ecstatic to be an American if Obama takes care of our gay brothers and sisters and their rights....

[Dragonbreathp9d]

280. agreed

[Aloha Spirit]

281. Check... to NH

[Ignis]

282. Oh HELL yes!

We have our faults and our flaws, but god DAMN it's good to see progress for a change!

:patriot:

[BREMPRO]

283. U. S. obamA!!! feels GOOD!!!

[WebeBlue]

284. An America I can again recognize - checking in n/t

[petgoat]

285. Proud of what? I'll be proud when Bush is impeached.

If he's not impeached, I'll be ashamed.

[Lifelong Protester]

286. K & R

This is one of the best moments I can remember of my public life. I recall JFK (I was only 5) and I recall the man on the moon, but this tops all, as we have shown we are still the land of the dream.

[Acryliccalico]

287. Proud Here!

:)

[cliffordu]

288. Yo!