Yes, we can. - Page 279

innerSpaceman · 11-05-2008, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

The best thing is going up the center of the stairs. You will see Lincoln staring at you. It's a powerful feeling. I love it.

I remember we were doing the Patented Zlick Circlevision Thingie TM on the Mall when we caught sight of Lincoln staring at us through the columns of his Memorial. It was awesomely powerful and fantastic.

And I'd never before read or heard the 2nd Inaugural Address ... reading it for the first time with each letter 2 feet high incised in Marble in the temple filled with Lincoln's presence moved me to tears.

I'd love to go back to D.C.

Cadaverous Pallor · 11-05-2008, 09:19 PM

Yup, I'm still addicted.

Lovely photos. Just look at these ridiculous crowd shots. Wish I could have been to at least one rally.

CoasterMatt · 11-05-2008, 09:26 PM

If things keep up they way they have been lately, I'll be in D.C. a few times next year.

Gemini Cricket · 11-05-2008, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

Yup, I'm still addicted.

Lovely photos. Just look at these ridiculous crowd shots. Wish I could have been to at least one rally.

Thanks for posting that link, CP! I'm like in love with our President elect.

innerSpaceman · 11-05-2008, 11:40 PM

Will Bow Biden at least get a cabinet post or something?

Then we can all be in love with various members of the administration.

Tenigma · 11-07-2008, 03:11 PM

A couple of things folks might enjoy:

First, a Flickr set of behind-the-scens photos from Grant Park on Election Night (http://flickr.com/photos/barackobama...7608716313371/)

Second, a 10-minute YouTube video from the Jed Report that encapsulates the most exciting parts of Election Night, including all the major networks calling the win for Obama (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qiRwCuQmZA).

Enjoy!

Gemini Cricket · 11-07-2008, 03:12 PM

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Obama told a group of reporters in Chicago on Friday that since his 10-year-old daughter, Malia, is allergic, the Obama family is looking for a hypoallergenic breed. But Obama also said the family wants to adopt one from a shelter.

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Yay!

Chernabog · 11-07-2008, 03:18 PM

Honestly, the Prop 8 stuff absolutely killed any enthusiasm I had for Obama. It isn't a bittersweet feeling at all.

Not that Obama or his campaign had anything to do with Prop 8. But hearing him talk about a new era for America, when we get our rights ripped away, is sickening.

The black community is understandably ecstatic about Obama, but they should be horribly ashamed that the very laws and sentiment that led to our first non-(completely)white President they are more than willing to rip away from other communities. I simply cannot be excited about this, it's like a slap in the face.

Ghoulish Delight · 11-07-2008, 03:29 PM

I know where you're coming from, Chern, I've had similar thoughts. It doesn't solve anything, but I found the historical perspective I brought up in this post somewhat comforting. It's a long painful struggle, and people are going to make the wrong decisions along the way. But the war can and will be won.

Ghoulish Delight · 11-07-2008, 04:30 PM

Obama's first press conference as President Elect.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22425001...97527#27597527

11-05-2008, 09:19 PM	#2782
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Yup, I'm still addicted. Lovely photos. Just look at these ridiculous crowd shots. Wish I could have been to at least one rally. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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CoasterMatt BRAAAAAAAINS! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: One Step Beyond... Posts: 8,802	If things keep up they way they have been lately, I'll be in D.C. a few times next year. __________________ Do you like my photography? Visit photosbymatt.tumblr.com to purchase prints!
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11-05-2008, 11:40 PM	#2785
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Will Bow Biden at least get a cabinet post or something? Then we can all be in love with various members of the administration.
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11-07-2008, 03:11 PM	#2786
Tenigma Fired up, ready to go! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: BarackObama.com Posts: 235	A couple of things folks might enjoy: First, a Flickr set of behind-the-scens photos from Grant Park on Election Night (http://flickr.com/photos/barackobama...7608716313371/) Second, a 10-minute YouTube video from the Jed Report that encapsulates the most exciting parts of Election Night, including all the major networks calling the win for Obama (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qiRwCuQmZA). Enjoy! __________________ "Tradition in America is a progression of individual freedoms. You know what the tradition of America would say? Gay marriage is the next step in the progression. That's the tradition of America." - Jon Stewart, talking to Bill O'Reilly on the Daily Show, November 13, 2008.
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11-07-2008, 03:18 PM	#2788
Chernabog Biophage Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Moon Posts: 2,679	Honestly, the Prop 8 stuff absolutely killed any enthusiasm I had for Obama. It isn't a bittersweet feeling at all. Not that Obama or his campaign had anything to do with Prop 8. But hearing him talk about a new era for America, when we get our rights ripped away, is sickening. The black community is understandably ecstatic about Obama, but they should be horribly ashamed that the very laws and sentiment that led to our first non-(completely)white President they are more than willing to rip away from other communities. I simply cannot be excited about this, it's like a slap in the face. __________________ And they say back then our universe Was a coal black egg Until the god inside Burst out and from its shattered shell He made what became the world we know ~ Bjork (Cosmogony)
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11-07-2008, 03:29 PM	#2789
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	I know where you're coming from, Chern, I've had similar thoughts. It doesn't solve anything, but I found the historical perspective I brought up in this post somewhat comforting. It's a long painful struggle, and people are going to make the wrong decisions along the way. But the war can and will be won. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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11-07-2008, 04:30 PM	#2790
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Obama's first press conference as President Elect. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22425001...97527#27597527 __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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