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Red-headed bookworm
11/05/08

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I'm just still stunned Indiana went blue. And Porter County, where I live, went blue! That's just...wow! You have to understand that this is a majority White, still racist county. A county that kept Blacks out of it until 1970. For them to go Democrat and vote for a Black man means maybe we can start to change the way people think about race.
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Leucadia
11/05/08

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Anyone know where I can read a transcript of Obama's victory speech? Google just gives me his DNC speech.
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Khrushchev
11/05/08

@Leucadia: [edition.cnn.com]
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Devonna
11/05/08

@Leucadia: Here is a transcript. I had to stop reading it because I was tearing up again.
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Khrushchev
11/05/08

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Hi guys. I am still grinning.
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Ascendo_tuum
11/05/08

@Khrushchev: Me too! And I'm so glad I got to share this historic moment with all of you.
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Lizawithazee
11/05/08

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The pundits are opining that Prop 8 lost because of the unprecedented turnout among (presumably church-going, socially conservative) minorities in California. Irony. It's so ironic.
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Devonna
11/05/08

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I'm ELATED over an Obama win, but sad that it appears Al Franken has lost by just under 800 votes.

Also, Proposition 8 in Cali makes me sad I don't still live there so I could have voted that fucker down.

And I started crying again at 6AM when they replayed Obama's speech on MSNBC. It's a good thing work is slow right now.
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Lizawithazee
11/05/08

@Devonna: Startribune.com is reporting that there is sure to be a recount in the Frank/Coleman race.

But 800 votes is tough to make up, especially in Minnesota where they're probably very careful to do it right the first time.
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Devonna
11/05/08

@Lizawithazee: I was pretty sure last night there would be a recount, because it was terribly close. But oh well. MN still has Amy Klobuchar and she's pretty awesome.
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Spot.Collins (the new soyvey)
11/05/08

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i love me some Obama, but i am heartbroken over Florida and still unknown California.

It is an unbelievable feeling to have such great pride and hope while also feeling disappointed and upset. This is the perfect example that no matter how far America has come, we still have not come far enough. The fight is not over and I have great faith that President-Elect Barack Obama, although stated would not support gay marriage, would lead a country that provides equality to all and hopefully recognizes love between all people as a marriage.

Sorry to be a major ladyboner killer over here, just stuff on my mind!
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brendastarlet is on it
11/05/08

@SoyVey: I know you feel bad, but look at it in context: we first had the civil rights movement, and half a century later, a black president. We had the woman's movement, and 40 years later, almost a woman nominee. Gay rights has really only been fought for 30 years, and certainly less on a national level. Give it a little more time, you'll get there.
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brendastarlet is on it
11/05/08

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I couldn't really feel it last night (I had a sleepless night on Monday because I was so keyed up over the election.) But I feel really great about it this morning. Let's get going!
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BeAgrestic
11/05/08

@brendastarlet: I know what you mean. I went out early this morning to pick up an NY times and couldn't stop smiling. It feels like something shifted overnight.
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eleanorstrousers
11/05/08

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As a swing state voter, I will be glad to accept gifts and thank you cards here in Pittsburgh.
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Lipstickiller
11/05/08

@eleanorstrousers: Ditto here in Northern Virginia!
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brendastarlet is on it
11/05/08

@Lipstickiller: cases of Rolling Rock are being sent your way.
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dearheart
11/05/08

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I voted for Obama (in my mid 20s, it's both with pride and shame that this is the first time I've voted), my mother (a conservative Christian) voted for Obama, and my father (libertarian-ish) also, voted for Obama.

I will always love my family, but tonight? There was fucking joy in our household.
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Waterlily
11/05/08

@dearheart: Once again, from a non-American...thank you, to you and your family for being among the people who voted to make us believe that your country isn't all screwed up and running amok- because its people know better than to let it be that way.

That said, I hope Guantanamo Bay gets shut down, and SOON.
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brendastarlet is on it
11/05/08

@Waterlily: keep up the voting, Dearheart! I feel like we got a do-over on 2000 and this time, we got our act together.
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Wendy Marie Testaburger
11/05/08

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I just read an update on the voting on Prop 8 and unfortunately it looks like it's gonna pass. It's so disappointing because on a night when the US made such a giant step for change with the election of Barack the passing of prop hate shows that we've really missed the point of Barack's message.

Prop hate is the equivalent of the Jim Crow laws where one set of people decides to suppress the rights of another, just to make themselves feel superior and revel in their ignorance. WTF? How can we not see this? How can you call yourself "christian" when the fundamental message of Christianity is to "love thy neighbor as thyself". Ridiculous!
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aspiringexpatriate
11/05/08

@Eaten not Slurped: Yeah, very bad. I wonder if the reversal of it will/can be on the next ballot. And if people will vote.

Civil Rights took the federal government to act/force it upon the states. No reason it should be different now. Though we might have to wait til 2013.
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msredshoes
11/05/08

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Congratulations on your choice America! I am so proud of you!
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musicpup
11/05/08

@msredshoes: We're proud of ourselves, too!
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countessian
11/05/08

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I ran like a lunatic down Santa Monica Blvd after Russian class looking for a TV and ended up among the crowd spilling out from the Fiesta Cantina gay bar just in time to watch the victory speech.

When it was about to start, someone yelled "Listen! It's the president!" and everyone was silent except for cheering.

People were pulling over in their cars, parking anywhere, and jumping out to join us. Random strangers were hugging me and everyone was teary.

I'd never seen anything like it. I'm not from this country but I've lived here for my five post-education years and really do feel a bit like an honorary American.
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aspiringexpatriate
11/05/08

@countessian: Awesome on three counts, the random bonding, the Russian class, and being in Los Angeles (though I'm not sure on that last one).
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Cesybabe or Nirvanah Crane
11/05/08

@countessian: Wow. What an amazing story. What I would have given to be in the States tonight.
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tish
11/05/08

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Morning all - I have had two hours sleep and am back at my desk. Well done America! Was so great to stay up and watch it all unfold. And thanks to all the Jezzies who kept a UK Jezzie company through the night - spending Election Night with you guys made it all the more exciting. *fist bump*
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Cesybabe or Nirvanah Crane
11/05/08

@tish: Shit you've done well! I havent been to sleep yet, but its only 11pm where I am :). But I am planning on being silly and getting up at 5.30 to join in the post-victory celebrations. What a brilliant day!
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tish
11/05/08

@Cesybabe or Nirvanah Crane: I am powered by CHANGE and HOPE.

Incidentally, I love the fact that in this great slideshow of international reactions to the Obama win, the guy in London is the one drunk on the floor - [www.huffingtonpost.com]
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Cesybabe or Nirvanah Crane
11/05/08

@tish: Bah haha. Yes for drunk British people. The collection of emotions in those pictures is just.... inspiring, fantastic, real, (add any adjective you see fit here.......).

Do ya know whats really fun? Its our election on Saturday (in NZ)so I have to sit up and watch all the polls AGAIN. It won't be as exciting, but I'm not sure my poor body can cope with more elections and booze.
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deltabella
11/05/08

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I've been sick all day, and my boyfriend's grandmother died this afternoon. I went to the polls this morning, but I went to bed at seven tonight out of sheer exhaustion. I just woke up to read the news here, and I am SOBBING with relief and joy. This is the best thing that's happened to me all day. Thank you, America. Thank you so much.
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Cesybabe or Nirvanah Crane
11/05/08

@deltabella: I'm so sorry to hear you had a day of ultimate extremes! Condolences to you, your boyfriend and his family.
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BeAgrestic
11/05/08

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Just in case anyone wants to follow the prop 8 results

[vote.ss.ca.gov]
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aspiringexpatriate
11/05/08

@BeAgrestic: Thanks. This is really pissing me off.
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aspiringexpatriate
11/05/08

@aspiringexpatriate: If only because I voted absentee in Texas.
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musicpup
11/05/08

@BeAgrestic: Thank you! And these people have GOT to be kidding. C'mon, Cali - if Florida could pull its head out of its ass, so can you.
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BeAgrestic
11/05/08

@aspiringexpatriate: yeah, it's really pissing me off too. I honestly have no words. It blows my mind that anyone would vote in favor of such a discriminatory law.
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aspiringexpatriate
11/05/08

@BeAgrestic: I mean just look at LA County's returns.
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