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    The Country's Columnists Spill Inspiring Ink On Historic Victory

    Special Election Edition: It Was All Good At Chicago's Grant Park

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    Image of alouette alouette
    11/05/08

    In reply to The Country's Columnists Spill Inspiring Ink On Historic Victory
    In my poetry class, before trying to teach, my prof goes "So does anyone want to share any feelings about the election?" and everyone did that awkward-silence-look around the room, and a kid walked in with an Obama shirt and she asks him and he goes "it's HISTORIC!" and sits down.
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    Image of KillMeNow no longer has a future in journalism KillMeNow no longer has a future in journalism
    11/05/08

    In reply to The Country's Columnists Spill Inspiring Ink On Historic Victory
    Dems shouldn't "overreach?" So should they stay in their place? Not act uppity?
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    Image of ZLevee ZLevee
    11/05/08

    In reply to Sarah Haskins Targets The View
    loved that line about Sherri's political decisions being formed by "latching on to anecdotes that really don't matter"
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    Image of Alexis Alexis
    11/05/08

    In reply to Special Election Edition: It Was All Good At Chicago's Grant Park
    Seriously Jezebel, I've been trying to avoid this blog for the past 12 hours in fear of unending tears. I take a glance and what do I see? A beautiful sign of the times. Thank god for waterproof eyeliner.
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    Image of undomesticgoddess doesn't sleep a wink undomesticgoddess doesn't sleep a wink
    11/05/08

    In reply to Special Election Edition: It Was All Good At Chicago's Grant Park
    I was crying last night, and I'm crying again now.
    The baby is adorable, all of the people in that crowd are beautiful, and Michelle looked FIERCE.
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    Image of PhillyLass PhillyLass
    11/05/08

    In reply to Special Election Edition: It Was All Good At Chicago's Grant Park
    How about some pics of our beautiful new first family? How adorable were Sasha and Malia? And Michelle looked fierce in her red and black dress.
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    Image of Princess Leela Princess Leela
    11/05/08

    In reply to The Country's Columnists Spill Inspiring Ink On Historic Victory
    I know the Sun-Times can be loopy but they did a mighty fine cover this morning:


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    11/05/08

    @Princess Leela: I don't know why, but that cover just made me tear up again! It's beautiful in its simplicity.
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    Image of gerbilsoutofexile...is cheap and easy gerbilsoutofexile...is cheap and easy
    11/05/08

    In reply to Special Election Edition: It Was All Good At Chicago's Grant Park
    The best thing? I had to explain to my son this morning why electing a black man to the Presidency was such a big thing. Color is such a non-determining factor for him that he didn't get it. I took him to see Obama last week at a rally and he really got into it. Hooray for our youngest up-and-coming generation!
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    Image of suck_it_monkeys suck_it_monkeys
    11/05/08

    In reply to Special Election Edition: It Was All Good At Chicago's Grant Park
    And I'm crying again. Absolutely beautiful. Neither my hangover or the bitter, grumbling Republicans at work can take this joy away guys!
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    Image of geckospots geckospots
    11/05/08

    @suck_it_monkeys: haha same here. I keep looking at these posts and they keep making me tear up! :D it's awesome!
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    Image of suck_it_monkeys suck_it_monkeys
    11/05/08

    @geckospots: Oh god, my supervisor just found me sobbing at my desk while looking at a slideshow of joyful reactions around the world on HuffPo! I definitely should have taken today off. :)
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    Image of Kilotwat Kilotwat
    11/05/08

    In reply to The Country's Columnists Spill Inspiring Ink On Historic Victory
    Another critical reaction, from Kenya:


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    Image of hussein persepolis hussein hussein persepolis hussein
    11/05/08

    @Kilotwat: This might be the most wonderful picture ever.
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    Image of Kilotwat Kilotwat
    11/05/08

    @hussein persepolis hussein: Like Obama, I have foreign parents. And like Obama, I was born in America and raised abroad. I feel intensely sentimental towards America, and idealize it in ways a long distance lover does. And yet I do often feel caught between worlds, fitting into neither and accepted by neither. Last night, vindication for this former expat. Seeing how Obama was loved by two countries touched me more than anything.
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    Image of PhillyLass PhillyLass
    11/05/08

    @Kilotwat: The Times reports that Kenya has declared today a holiday. How awesome is that?
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    Image of Kilotwat Kilotwat
    11/05/08

    @PhillyLass: I almost wish I could be there!
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    11/05/08

    @Kilotwat: Well said!
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    Image of Dr Steve Brule Dr Steve Brule
    11/05/08

    In reply to The Country's Columnists Spill Inspiring Ink On Historic Victory
    This is absolutely awesome. However, I don't see what you mean by the WSJ's 'sour grapes and w(h)ine'. At least from the excerpt I'm reading, the author seems to be expressing our feelings, how angry and distrusting we are of the government right now, and how badly we were burnt the last time we ushered in a regime promising 'reform' and change. I think the author simply wants responsibility and accountability from the government, no matter which party is in control. I haven't had the time to read the whole article because I'm in my organic chem class, but that's what I gleaned from the paragraph offered above.
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    Image of Jessica Jessica
    11/05/08

    @Dr Steve Brule: You're right -- I meant to add more than one editorial from the WSJ, and because I was rushing I left out the whiniest stuff, also left out the part from that editorial where he spends the entire first paragraph dissing Obama's oratory. I added some stuff above.
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    Image of NYGal81 NYGal81
    11/05/08

    In reply to The Country's Columnists Spill Inspiring Ink On Historic Victory
    I am super excited about this election, but I'm kind of over the hyperbole. Yes, this is historic, and I strongly appreciate that and celebrate it. Yes, the candidate I voted for won, and I'm very happy about that. But this is a marathon, not a sprint. Electing a person of color as President does not end the racism in this country. It's certainly a huge step, but it doesn't magically make America a tolerant nation. Electing a man with high ideals for our country does not mean that they'll all come to fruition. As truly excited as I am about everything this election means for so many people, I feel like we need to slow down before we anoint Obama as the savior of this crumbled nation. If anything, there are forces in action right now (economy, jobs, world sentiment, etc.) that are beyond the reach and control of any one man.
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    Image of Kilotwat Kilotwat
    11/05/08

    @NYGal81: Nobody ever came to be regarded as a great president for ruling over a stable, prosperous and peaceful America. FDR dealt with the Great Depression and WWII. Lincoln, the Civil War. Great presidents all came that way from crises. Obama has proved himself to be smart, wise and kind. He will be forged. He will be a great president.
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    Image of laureltreedaphne laureltreedaphne
    11/05/08

    In reply to The Country's Columnists Spill Inspiring Ink On Historic Victory
    Awesome, but I say bleh to Rolling Stone. We won - no need to be bitter and nasty. I actually found McCain's speech last night to be incredibly heartfelt and moving.
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    Image of Kilotwat Kilotwat
    11/05/08

    @trakkie: Oh, come on. That was not nasty. That picture is not about to have to call Janet Jackson Ms. Jackson.
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    Image of laureltreedaphne laureltreedaphne
    11/05/08

    @trakkie:


    Not nasty, you're right, but kind of unnecessary. We won. Let's take the high road.

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    Image of Kilotwat Kilotwat
    11/05/08

    @trakkie: Oh, come on part II. It just says Obama/Biden won and McCain/Palin lost with pictures. Those are just simple facts. And facts only offend the dishonest.
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    Image of Lisabel (ne: Dagnabbit) Lisabel (ne: Dagnabbit)
    11/05/08

    In reply to Special Election Edition: It Was All Good At Chicago's Grant Park
    Oh hai. I'm crying. Wow.
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    Image of dirtybee dirtybee
    11/05/08

    In reply to The Country's Columnists Spill Inspiring Ink On Historic Victory
    I am still hungover from last night, my allergy infection flared up again and I am gassy. However, this has got to be one of the happiest days of my LIFE
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