lightningandsnow
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Sun Nov-02-08 08:03 PM
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I think this is what Obama means when he talks about hope. |
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I'm 16 years old, almost 17. I'm Canadian, with an interest in American politics. Ever since I've been old enough to follow elections, at least the federal ones, I've only seen them have bad results. Bush. Bush round two. Stephen Harper. More Stephen Harper. Stephen Harper yet again. It's been intensely frustrating and disheartening.
There's something different about this election, though. There's been lots of nastiness and divisiveness, yes. But I think Obama will be elected president. Scratch that. I KNOW Obama will be elected president. And, maybe this is just me having way too much humanity, but I feel like Prop 8 will be defeated too.
I know, sometime around midnight, on Tuesday, November 4th (or, rather, November 5th), I will hear that Barack Obama has been elected president of the United States. And that Proposition 8 has been defeated, one step on the long journey towards equality.
That's an amazing feeling.
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MarianJack
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Sun Nov-02-08 08:20 PM
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1. This 53 Year old fud wishes you... |
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...MANY years of HOPE. Be Happy!
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MamaDem
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Sun Nov-02-08 08:26 PM
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2. You are wise beyond your years and that gives ME hope!! |
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Your post brightened this Floridian's day! :toast: (those are root beers!)
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Sun Nov-02-08 08:29 PM
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Sun Nov-02-08 08:43 PM
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4. And on that night we will all finally be able to sleep well. |
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Sleep well that night my dear. And I'll know my 14 year old son will sleep well too. Took him canvassing with me today and now he can't wait to go back out tomorrow!
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Sun Nov-02-08 10:38 PM
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5. Thanks, and watch CTV tonight. |
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One of their news trucks was in downtown Cleveland for the Obama rally today. Went right past my bus stop.
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