friends,

[ulysses]

as we anticipate a Democratic victory tonight, let us move forward in the spirit of humility and brotherhood with our Republican brethren, and...

Oh, fuck that noise.

Y'all, if we do win big tonight (and I'm still holding on to my "ifs" while polls are open - GO VOTE!), it'll only be the beginning of our fight. A lot of damage has been done to our country, and while we have the opportunity tonight to begin repairing it, it will be the work of years to complete the job, maybe the work of generations. You don't cure cancer by merely bringing the doctor into the room.

In almost five and a half years on DU, I've directed a lot of flak at elected folks and officials in my own party. I don't intend to stop that, whether we control all, part or none of Congress this January. If we're on autopilot, nothing that got fucked up in the last six years will be fixed.

This isn't a game, and winning elections isn't ultimately what it's about. Heavy shit is at stake, and I don't want to see the forces the work against the American people embraced and given a generous say. I want the neocons, televangelists, warmongers and raptureheads rooted out of the political mainstream like the snakes that they are.

Two years ago, we spent election night and had that heartbreak at the house with CatWoman and by phone with NSMA. This is my third election cycle with DU, but the test of whether or not a big Dem win was worth it is in the months to come.

Peace.

[lazarus]

1. Hey, Uly!

:hi:

[ulysses]

4. LAZ!

Where the hell have you been?

[lazarus]

6. I've been lurking some

My arthritis is getting worse, it's hard to stay on the computer for more than a half hour or so, but I needed to check in and see how the place was holding up with the election and stuff.

[CatWoman]

34. THE NOTORIOUS L-A-Z!!!

:hi:

[demo dutch]

2. Aye!

[ulysses]

7. glad to see you back around, old friend.

How's Notorious? :D

ed. Ok, that was supposed to be a response to Lazarus. Sorry.

How are you, demo dutch? :hi:

[Rick Myers]

3. Amen!!! Excellent thoughts!

You are so very right... It's NOT a game! And it's NOT over, it's just beginning...

K and R :kick:

[ulysses]

5. 1992 taught me a hard lesson

about going to sleep with a Dem in high office.

[melody]

8. Oh, fuck that noise! AMEN! LOL

My favorite post of the day so far.

[ulysses]

9. :)

[NoSheep]

10. K & R

:kick:

[The Magistrate]

11. Indeed, Sir

With majorities, it will be time for firebrands. We muct act like majorities, and actively damage the opposition. There can be none of this bi-partisan co-operation noise: we must fight, and fight ruthlessly.

"No quarter!"

[ulysses]

15. it should be that the next

Republican administration has a generations' worth of work ahead of it to undo the progress we've made.

[Tom Yossarian Joad]

12. It's been some times here...

Wish we were all at Manuel's to see the results together. :hi:

[ulysses]

16. would that we were, indeed.

:toast:, my friend!

[GOPisEvil]

13. We owe it to our government and ourselves to hold their feet to the fire.

Making them accountable is the best way to ensure a better government.

Today is hopefully the first step in a long journey, but it might be a much better journey after tonight. :)

[ulysses]

18. thought about you today.

I came across the "Republic of Cheap Drinks" flag on my hard drive. :D

Peace and strength, David. Hope you're well. :hi:

[GOPisEvil]

23. LOL! I totally forgot about that.

I'm doing pretty well. At the very least, I'll have plenty of Democratic representation here at Casa Evil. The state as a whole...we'll see. Better than '04, I bet.

:hi: I wish you and your whole family well.

[WilliamPitt]

14. Good to see you, man

Holding the line here.

[ulysses]

19. tainted love

:D Hi, Will. Peace and appreciation to you, brother.

[WilliamPitt]

27. Oh, don't make me smash you.

:P

[ulysses]

29. someone had to do it.

I drew the short straw. :D

[enki23]

17. Amen.

.

[ulysses]

20. thus spake enki.

:hi:

[CatWoman]

35. Rev. Enk!!!

:hi:

It's great to see so many old timers on this thread :)

[donco6]

21. Cleanin' house.

neocons, televangelists, warmongers and raptureheads OUT - yes!

[ulysses]

26. when they can play nice,

which is pretty much out of the question by definition, they can come back to the table.

[CatWoman]

22. i wanna see a picture of Chris!!!!

:hi:

PS - See my thread on this page about past election evenings :rofl:

[ulysses]

24. just posted to it.

:D Here...

[CatWoman]

25. look at that face!!!

:loveya:

he is just so ADORABLE!!

:loveya:

[ulysses]

31. he wants to know why the cat speaks so highly of you.

:D

[CatWoman]

33. ROFL!!!

BTW - you should just see Catrina.

She looks like a beach ball with ears and a tail. :rofl:

That cat sure is living the high life: tuna, fancy feast, 24-7 :rofl:

[ulysses]

36. see? I told you she'd be better off with you!

:D

The cat wants to know when you're coming to pick up the baby...

[CatWoman]

37. LOLOLOLOLOL

:rofl:

poor Mr. Kitty :)

[Pithlet]

28. Hear, hear.

If we win big, it will be a great time to be a part of DU. After the past three dismal cycles, it will be great to celebrate with DU. But, this is only the beginning. We make them work for the votes everyone worked so hard for.

[ulysses]

30. heard some funky stuff about Memphis today.

How did things go at the polls? :hi:

[Pithlet]

39. They were fine where I voted.

But, I'm in a more conservative area. Apparently a lot of crappy stuff happening in the city. :hi:

[brook]

32. You're a smart man, Uly.

Well said. I've been voting for a bit over 50 years. This cycle (through '08) is the most critical time I've witnessed - because the damage is so great and from within. Undoing the damage will take vigor and vigilance. We have to do it for your beautiful child -all the beautiful children - and we have to "teach the children well" - so they can live in and work themselves to protect the best America that America can be.

[ulysses]

38. I'd take "persistent".

:) :hi:

For all children, yes.