Decision 2008: Check Here For The Latest Results
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Posted by: Unknown Location: North Carolina on Nov 6, 2008 at 06:45 PM
To "Obama Snake Oil" you are PATHETIC!! just look at how bad the economy is right now. Black or White we need a change, just give Obama a chance, please. We're in this together. Let's think positive, don't make this a black and white thing. To all of the positive ones, as long as you are fussing back and forth with the negative ones, its going to continue. So let it go. Thank you
Posted by: Obama Snake Oil Co Location: Washington on Nov 6, 2008 at 08:31 AM
Some of you think the last 8 years were bad, well, wrong, the last 6 years were bad. The last 2 years have been brought to you by Pelosi and Reid, the next 4 years will be brought to you by Pelosi, Reid and now Obama. Change, you are right, higher taxes for all to cover heathcare, higher taxes to cover mortgages, taxing small business? Well there will be change, the stuff you dig out of you pocket to see if you can afford a hotdog. Change was Jimmy Carters platform too. If he goes after big oil, boy are you going to like that change, instead of $2.29 a gallon, will you be able to afford $7.99 a gallon. Well, welcome to change. Both houses and the pres will have a spending spree at your dime, get used to it, this is what you said you wanted, you bought the rhetoric and were suckered in to believe it. Just, don't complain about it when it starts happening. I hope you can keep your job, one local company has already layed off 70 people in anticipation of people not buying boats. Well?
Posted by: ryan Location: greenville on Nov 6, 2008 at 12:51 AM
i voted for obama but i am saying this to all---even if he flops (which he wont) it wont be any worse than the last horrible 8 years we have already had..
Posted by: DW Location: N.C. on Nov 5, 2008 at 11:11 PM
I am still in shock about obama winning! I know and work with doctors and professional people and the tax on people he (obama) wants to try and make them pay..... They are saying that they are going to close their offices and work only 2 days a weeek! Lay off the extra worker's and stay home. They will do without if they have to give their money away! Try to get a doctor's appointment and oh yeah... prices will go sky high,and people will lose their jobs! Thanks alot obama supporters our country is going to h--- and the safety of our country is gone! God help us! S that work for them. They are NOT going to give there hard earned money away !
Posted by: Change Location: Lewiston NC on Nov 5, 2008 at 07:55 PM
We! We the people are the ones who elected Obama as OUR new president, so what’s all the commotion about He did not chose him self Embrace the change and stop tripping we are all grown here! Just sit back and watch the man make a CHANGE not just for you but for me as well. We are in this world together so we need to get it together. Divided We Fall but Together We Stand. Republican or Demarcate. He’s not going to do these things over night it’s going to take time. Watch the CHANGE!
Posted by: susan on Nov 5, 2008 at 06:35 PM
Why are more precincts reporting than there are? Precincts reporting 311 of 265 100% This is one of several such numbers.
Posted by: Blog Refuter Location: NC on Nov 5, 2008 at 05:07 PM
Some of you need to wake up. You've been sleeping like Rip Van Winkle. This is a new age! It's spoken of in the Bible! Let's welcome in the new government!!! Out with the corruption, in with the justice!!!
Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 5, 2008 at 04:37 PM
Actually the stock market dropped 300 points today because the investors have no hope in Obama either. That is the how the stock market works. Get over it! Also, Bush did not get fired. To Melissa- A president can only be in office for eight years. This is the end of his 8th year. Please educate yourself!
Posted by: dh Location: Greenville on Nov 5, 2008 at 04:21 PM
They are already starting to challenge us one after the election. See Link http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,447204,00.html
Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 5, 2008 at 04:18 PM
Canada is looking good right now. At least their money is secure. Stock market down. "O" for pres. elect.
Posted by: Obama Snake Oil Co Location: Washington on Nov 5, 2008 at 04:13 PM
You know some people blogging here are still singing the ole blame Bush game. Well, you may find out he wasn't so bad after all, just remember these words. You ignored the facts and chose either Obama for being black or liberal. Well, the stock falls only because people are now concerned about their money. When you have a president that says he will tax the rich, just like Jimmy Carter, the stock will drop, interrest rates will rise and jobs will be lost. It will really depend on this is what I am really going to do versas what really happens. Of course you Obama Supporters were expecting this as many of us warned you. We lived the Jimmy Carter years. Next is energy, I hope you like lines and high gas prices, Obama doesn't want to drill, neither does Pelosi or Reid. Great idea for you though, no one ever thought of the hot dog cart to serve people waiting in the lines, oops, that is small buisness, isn't it.
Posted by: Don't Hate! Congratdulate! on Nov 5, 2008 at 02:04 PM
Hey the stock market has been dropping for the past few weeks, I wonder why? Your boy Bush has been in office for eight years with the stock market dropping and Wall Street execs stealing. So how is that situation better than this? It is not just african-americans that are happy and want a change, it is all nationalities that want a change! Did't you see the rainbow of colors at Obama's acceptance speech? How can you be so negative?
Posted by: Melissa on Nov 5, 2008 at 01:59 PM
Bush, you're fired!
Posted by: Brenda Location: Newport on Nov 5, 2008 at 01:16 PM
God is awesome! God is in control! That is a good thing, bc if Obama is left to control on his own with his liberal 'yes' men and women then this USA has NEVER been in more trouble than it's about to be in. He could be purple and it would not matter - it's his cunning, sly demeanor that has swallowed up America. He's a charmer.
Posted by: chipsNsalsa Location: emerald isle on Nov 5, 2008 at 12:54 PM
VICTORY!!!
Posted by: John Location: New Bern on Nov 5, 2008 at 12:48 PM
Hey, the stock market dropped 300 points! Isn't that the first time in history this happened on the day the new president is announced? Wonder why.....
Posted by: walt Location: washington on Nov 5, 2008 at 12:45 PM
All of you people that supported our new president elect, remember who is to blame when life in this country, that we vets fought hard to maintain, changes for the negative. Purchase your ammo now.
Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 5, 2008 at 12:09 PM
To Jay...I am with you all the way. I won't support him either. The problem with this election is that it was not about the best man for the job, it turned into "let's elect the first black president". I have no problem electing a black president as long as he is the best person for the job. I guarantee the majority of the people that voted for Obama couldn't tell you any hard evidence about the man or his policies. All they cared about was electing a black president. This election is a true travesty. I have lost faith in the judgement of the American people.
Posted by: Still Mad Location: Greenville on Nov 5, 2008 at 10:57 AM
Keep screaming "WE DID IT!" Open your eyes and see his true race! Better start building your bomb shelters and worry about protecting your family bc he is opening the borders and that war is coming over here!
Posted by: Republican Location: Greenville on Nov 5, 2008 at 10:53 AM
I am a republican and I am glad we kicked that carpetbagger Dole out of NC.
Posted by: ~Vultures @ My Back~ Location: Obama 08 4 Prez! on Nov 5, 2008 at 10:45 AM
I don't remember seeing a barbed wire, electric fence with armed guards surrounding the United States...anyone who doesn't like the leadership can leave! As the Mexicans jump the boarder...some of you guys and jump the other way. I won't miss not one of you. It will make the state less crowded...make sure you take your friends and family. This might be the best 4 years yet. Send me some coffee from Juan Valdez! I think he's Mexican?
Posted by: Dont hate! Congradulate! Location: NC on Nov 5, 2008 at 10:32 AM
GOD IS AWSOME!!! Americans showed up last night, so plz don't hate. God is not pleased with the hatered you speak. And to Jay, if Obama is not your President, have you chosen a country that are going to move to? Give the man a chance, if you feel you could have done better, why didn't you run for office! God Bless America!
Posted by: GoPirates Location: GVegas on Nov 5, 2008 at 10:23 AM
Well, I think I will quit my job now and become lazy and poor!!! then i can be taken care of finally!!!! yea, what a great idea
Posted by: ~Vultures @ My Back~ Location: Obama 08 4 Prez! on Nov 5, 2008 at 10:15 AM
I see you desperate simple nit wits are posing as me....Posted by: Obama 08 Iz Prez! on Nov 5, 2008 at 06:29 AM.....cute! I've never be oppressed. I was born a century after slavery. And guess what dummy? Slavery isn't going to happen again! That's not something a bucket full of rednecks what to try! You're right..we did win. But before trying to imitate me..watch my style, lingo, the time I post. At 6:29....I'm putting muffins in the oven for my kids and taking a shower...I don't even have my computer on. Try again foolio!!!
Posted by: stunned Location: eastern nc on Nov 5, 2008 at 10:14 AM
I'm sick to my stomach. America will continue in the wrong direction...The direction of this country is shaped by the lawmakers ( Democrats ). Bush did not have line item veto. Now Obama, one of the MOST liberal senators, has control of the Oval Office. America is doomed.
Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 5, 2008 at 10:14 AM
Then Jay, go somewhere else. It's a big world.
Posted by: LYNETTE Location: GREENVILLE on Nov 5, 2008 at 10:00 AM
TO JAY...U DON'T HAVE TO SUPPORT HIM BUT IF YOU LIVE IN AMERICA HE WILL BE YOUR PRESIDENT, GET OVER IT ALREADY, HE WON BY A LANDSLIDE, WHICH TELLS ME THAT HE HAS ALOT OF SUPPORT ALREADY, I AM VERY EXCITED TO HAVE HIM AS THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. I SUPPORT HIM 100%!!!
Posted by: Kathy Location: Washington on Nov 5, 2008 at 08:38 AM
To call in the dogs: Remember from you childhood, a bad winner is worse than a bad loser. Your comments are useless and only seek to further the divide, so stop it before you get the dunce hat.
Posted by: Jay Location: Winterville on Nov 5, 2008 at 08:38 AM
He's not my president. He stands for everything I'm against! I will not support him.
Posted by: Obama Snake Oil Co Location: Washington on Nov 5, 2008 at 08:32 AM
Now, the ball is in your court. This will be a measure of how not only Obama runs the country, but how the houses pass legislation. Obama did swing center and he knows he will have support there. The houses are what surprise me most. That is where we have the worst approval record in history yet they were put in. Lavon, don't gloat, show some respect you your brothers and sisters. This victory is proof that the racial accusations were wrong for white Americans. Now its up to him to prove his ability to all no mater who would have won. You and I have battled together but there are times when humble can be more value to others. Its about respecting opinion even if it is contrary. Yall have a nice day.
Posted by: Anonymous Location: Greenville on Nov 5, 2008 at 08:24 AM
"Now we will not be oppressed anymore as a race." Give me a break. You're showing your race right now. No one has been oppressed in years. That kind of statement is exactly why more people didn't vote for Obama.
Posted by: call in the dogs Location: nc on Nov 5, 2008 at 08:01 AM
YEAH!!!!! Thats right I told you people this man would be our President!!! Thank God for change!!!! We Did IT!!! Our voice was heard!! See even poor people can be heard!!!LMAO!!!!!! I am loving it!!! Eat your words guys I hope they taste good!!!
Posted by: Jeff Location: Washington on Nov 5, 2008 at 07:49 AM
BO will get the same respect Bush received. No more, no less... so let's get the 4 yrs started now...no more media bias..let the fury fly..put the shoe on the other foot...this will be fun. because he'll do just what he promised...so, let the game begin.....
Posted by: Kathy Location: Washington on Nov 5, 2008 at 06:59 AM
As a staunch republican, I am very upset that McCain lost. HOWEVER, we now have a new president. We should ALL get behind him and support him. We can wave our flags and be as patriotic as we were before. We should not badmouth him in any way. He is the president of the greatest nation on earth and we should give him his due respect. Anything less, is treason.
Posted by: lavon Location: kinston on Nov 5, 2008 at 06:35 AM
Ahhhh!!! I feel so much better this morning knowing that we have a much better president. It feels soooo good!!!
Posted by: Obama 08 Iz Prez! on Nov 5, 2008 at 06:29 AM
I just said that to gloat a little. You would too if you had just won.The Republicans are not losers, well I guess thay are. LOL. WE DID IT!!! now we will not be oppressed anymore as a race!
Posted by: lin Location: martin county on Nov 5, 2008 at 05:09 AM
using biden's words: MARK MY WORDS! what the terrorist failed to do on 9/11/2001, the democratic party will do in less than two years. Get ready for the civile militia obamah wants. get ready for the debt to rise. get ready for the small business man to close his door. get ready for the major business to close. get ready for the free media to be silenced. get ready for YOUR taxes to increase. DO NOT FORGET, Bush was president, but congress was the one who passed the laws. clinton was the one who began the housing woes. MARK MY WORDS: GET READY TO BE ----------
Posted by: To Obama 08 Location: enc on Nov 5, 2008 at 04:16 AM
You did NOT respect John McCain before, why now???
Posted by: mamma for obama on Nov 5, 2008 at 03:33 AM
How proud and happy I am as I woke today to check all results. Everyone of the major races fell in favor of the best candidates. america did get a chance to speak out. LEt's all get to work now. I am proud to support my choices in office, and have harmony again.
Posted by: scared voter Location: nc on Nov 5, 2008 at 02:56 AM
Get ready for that International Crisis! Got get a gas mask and where are those fallout shelters from the 50's at?
Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 5, 2008 at 01:20 AM
God help us
Posted by: Christian in Prayer Location: Eastern NC on Nov 5, 2008 at 01:01 AM
Now that it's over, let's all do what this country was founded on. . . respect each others right to disagree, and prayer that ALL of our leaders make smart decisions. It's hard to get knocked on your face when you're already on your knees.
Posted by: Sharon on Nov 5, 2008 at 12:27 AM
I was hoping WITN would have changed their results layout from last election. It is the most difficult because you can't scroll and look, you have to select each race
Posted by: Obama 08 Iz Prez! on Nov 4, 2008 at 11:56 PM
Obama won...give it up already! LOL
Posted by: travis thompson Location: goldsboro nc on Nov 4, 2008 at 11:44 PM
HALLELUJAH!! GOD BLESS!!
Posted by: CeCe Location: God's Land on Nov 4, 2008 at 11:43 PM
None of you are God and none of us know when the end is coming, we can say that the end of days are close based on the teaching or interpretation we take from the bible or those who are annoited to teach us about the bible. God does not have a select party (D or R), so just because you feel a conservative is more Christian like than a Liberal Demorcat, remember that the Pharisees of Christ's day were also considered conservative and Christ himself was considered a lilberal. WELL, THAT SHOULD REALLY MAKE YOU THINK!!!!! If not I will remember to say an extra prayer for you tonight and every night I lay my head down as a Christian that loves all not based on race or polictical party(conservative or liberal). GOD BLESS the USA!!!!!!
Posted by: Obama 08 4 Prez! on Nov 4, 2008 at 11:30 PM
I am so proud to be an American...and I respect John McCain so very much. If these two men could have worked together...we would have had the yin and yang. To my republican friends...you never gave up...that I admire. To my democrat allies...Good Job!
Posted by: XnDemocrat Location: Raleigh on Nov 4, 2008 at 11:17 PM
You got it, Joe. Jesus came to replace the ways & laws of the Old Testament. The Bible is more about love & helping others than punishment & condemnation. So says my NIV Bible. The whole point of the Sabbath was to take a day out of the week to rest and worship. Doesn't say anything about playing sports. Open your minds and STUDY the Bible and Christianity.
Posted by: Anonymous Location: Martin County on Nov 4, 2008 at 11:11 PM
If Obama wins, maybe some of us republicans can sit on our front porch and get a check. There may be a catch though, you might need to have a few more kids to be able to buy your beer & cigarettes.
Posted by: XnDemocrat Location: Raleigh on Nov 4, 2008 at 11:11 PM
A socialist society? How about a Christian society that follows the lead of Jesus, ministering to the poor, the downtrodden, kicking the money changers out of the temple? We can begin working on the 11 trillion dollar deficit George Bush has left us. We didn't have these economic problems when Clinton was president & we will come back. It will take more than 8 years to turn America around economically. Bush created many of the problems by invading Iraq without being prepared & without having enough military intelligence to do it right. We should have been out in two years, not continuing to spend billions/month. God BLESS America for waking up and voting for two intelligent, competent leaders. Now we can restore our reputation as an honorable nation. I respect Sen. McCain who has served his country well, but he used BAD judgment in selecting a VP and continued to lie during the campaign after being given the truth, the facts. I'll pray for all the smallminded people writing here tonigt
Posted by: Joe the Plumber Location: Martin County on Nov 4, 2008 at 11:01 PM
Barbara, there is some credence in what you're saying...just a little. But neither you nor me, or anybody is in a position to judge another on the basis of being "evil." That is the duty of the LORD, and the last time I checked MY bible, the good ole' King James version, God doesn't need ANY help in the judgement department, and NO ONE walking this green earth is qualified to "assume" the role, unless of course you think you can do a better job than the LORD. It is true that the removal of prayer from schools has had a profound and devastating impact on the moral capacity of our youth (in my opinion), however, playing sports on Sunday does not weigh critically into the equation. As a matter of fact the actual Sabbath, as practiced in the bible occurs beginning sundown Friday through sundown Saturday.By that argument, every red-blooded American who works, watches TV, fishes, hunts, etc. on Sunday is a sinner. We should focus more on practicing the Bible's principle of love,and Luke 6:42.
Posted by: Scared Location: NC on Nov 4, 2008 at 10:54 PM
Lavon,you are right. God has sent us Obama, to punish this national for the sinful place it has become. I'm scared for what is in store for us now.
Posted by: dissapointed Location: eastern nc on Nov 4, 2008 at 10:42 PM
I am watching the results come in and am terrified to wake up tommorrow, knowing what is to come. EVERYONE has a right to their opinion and a right to vote, but you have a responsibility to educate yourself. Barack Obama is going to be the next president, and those who voted for him are going to get EXACTLY what they deserve, a socialist society and a whole lot of trouble. Unfortunantly for the rest of us we will suffer too. If your think the last eight years were tough, and the economic downturn we are in now is bad, the next four years are going to be much, much worse.
Posted by: XnDemocrat Location: Raleigh on Nov 4, 2008 at 10:40 PM
To Barbara, Children can't play organized sports on Sunday unless parents allow them to do so. (PS some church services are on Saturday night or very early Sunday morning. Not everyone goes at 11 a.m.)
Posted by: Upset in Greenville Location: Greenville on Nov 4, 2008 at 10:40 PM
We are in for hard times for the next year no matter who wins tonight. Our Democraticaly majority Congress has been for the past two years driving the country in the direction that it is in now. We all hear Bush's economic plan has put us here and McCain has help along the way. Last I checked it takes a majority vote Hint Hint A good portion Dem. voting to accept any LEGISLATION ( that is the guys in the senat and house) to pass new policies and laws. The Pres. ( Executive) doesn't make these he accepts or veto's. So now her we are present day getting ready to celebrate our new elect hopeful Obama ( who cares if what color he is ) with his now soon to be filibuster proof senate to run freely to give to the lazy what they can't do for themselves. The incintive to work hard will soon be gone and the lazy will sit and complain there isn't any more free handouts. The new tax increases on the wealthy ( Businesses will now be passed on in our consumption of goods. They will get us to pay thxs
Posted by: Anonymous Location: Eastern NC on Nov 4, 2008 at 10:36 PM
I'm reading these comments regarding Obama, and I have to say beneath the cloak of excuses and reasoning for dissention of his possible victory is the same foul stench of ethnic hatred that has persisted on these lands for over 400 years. As far as the argument on the executive experince of Obama, history, I believe weighs in his favor. I am reminded of another man, who was more or less a failure as a lawyer, who after running for the senate successfully for his first term was soundly defeated for his second term bid. However, only just approximately six months later the same man became the Republican nominee for president and was eventually elected. This man would go on to become arguably one of the greatest presidents in the history of the United States. Who was this untested, naive, neophyte...Abraham Lincoln. Incidentally, before Lincoln was ever sworn in as president he was faced with his first serious crisis..the American Civil War, the most devastating crisis in American history.
Posted by: XnDemocrat Location: Raleigh on Nov 4, 2008 at 10:36 PM
To American First, I can think for myself, therefore I'm called a Liberal Democrat. I can't believe the people in my former home voted for McCain and a women who knows NOTHING about being national/foreign issues. The people make up America, Democrats serve the people, so we are the ones putting America first. God created us with the ability to make choices, including abortion. Should women, of both parties, return to using coat hangers to abort or getting one in some sleazy back alley room? Since Roe v. Wade those women, who are going to abort anyway, have been able to do so in a sterile environment. They will have to live with their choices & God will be the Judge, not Republicans. Gay people in monogamous relationships deserve the same rights as all Americans, and one of those is to be able to marry. The Constitution doesn't have to be changed & Obama hasn't proposed changing it. The only people who want it changed are Republicans who want to deny equal rights to loyal Americans
Posted by: Lavon Location: Kinston on Nov 4, 2008 at 10:32 PM
Barbara, why don't you just stop it with all that nonsense your spewing. You should be ashamed misquoting the bible verses. Just stop it will you
Posted by: lavon Location: kinston on Nov 4, 2008 at 10:30 PM
I would like to welcome President Barack Obama!!! as our next president. God has held his hand through all the lies and attacks and he has led Obama to victory. At this point im just about in tears. I really hope you guys learn a very important lesson from all this. Im so proud of america, Im so proud that america let their prejudices go and voted for the better candidate. Im so proud to have lived to see history made tonight.
Posted by: Sandra Outlaw Location: Hertford County on Nov 4, 2008 at 10:26 PM
It might not be as bad as we think. Just quit your jobs and get one of those checks he promised.
Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 4, 2008 at 10:22 PM
if everyone did leave the country, who would pay all of the taxes so that the obama supporters could make their livings from home?
Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 4, 2008 at 10:10 PM
if everyone did leave the country, who would pay all of the taxes so that the from home?
Posted by: Barbara Location: Martin County on Nov 4, 2008 at 10:07 PM
If you have been reading your Bible you know that God allows a nation to be taken over by evil rulers for punishment when the nation gets too far away from God. Our country is not a Christian nation any more according to what Obama said on TV. All of us are more liberal and we have allowed our leaders to take away prayer in the schools, to approve same sex marriage and much more that God doesn't approve. Do we go to church or teach our children Christian principles? Our children now play organized sports on Sunday morning. Our teens are into sex, drugs, and alcohol. I don't think God is pleased with the direction our country is going. Do we ever take a stand for what is right? The pendulum has swung mighty far to the left. We have to go back to the basics and listen to our creator if we believe there is a God or else we and future generations are going to suffer now and eternally.
Posted by: OilMan Location: Odessa, Tx on Nov 4, 2008 at 10:04 PM
Obama may become President. I'll still fly airplanes and drive a gas guzzler and any tax increase will be passed along to the consuming middle class as promised. Never fear, after 4 years of misery America will vote in another first. The first female President. A Republican by the name of Palin.
Posted by: Anonymous Location: ! on Nov 4, 2008 at 10:00 PM
i'll have to put in my resignation and move to canada! at least i'll get free healthcare too!
Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 4, 2008 at 09:59 PM
this is disheartening... i don't want to give away any more money. i'm afraid obama will aid the already way too lazy. good grief. i think i'll jsut stand outside of the grocery store and ask customers if i can just hand them some of my paycheck. well, that's what obama wants me to do.
Posted by: I Voted Location: Eastern NC on Nov 4, 2008 at 09:56 PM
Just wanted to share the link of what I was talking about with Obama not providing his birth certificate. I really think you should see it! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gA6_k3NtXZs
Posted by: Obama 08 4 Prez! on Nov 4, 2008 at 09:54 PM
The people are saying no more 8 years. So as you have you last paranoid rants...we welcome our new president Obama. You have called us all kinds of names...but the tail has become the head...the minority is now the majority. We have taken back control of OUR America. And how I do hope that all of you that claim you're leaving America...please do. If you can tell..no one cares and no one has asked you to stay..not even your own party. So ADIOS!
Posted by: An American Location: USA on Nov 4, 2008 at 09:44 PM
Was there this much hate when Clinton was voted in as president? It is said that there is so much hate of color:-(, GOD help all of you that are b/c GOD's not white. BTW, I am white and I get it!!!!!
Posted by: heavyhearted Location: NC on Nov 4, 2008 at 09:18 PM
God help us all.
Posted by: INFORMED Location: Belhaven on Nov 4, 2008 at 09:17 PM
"The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself." - John Stuart Mill (1806-1873) “There at the end of the world you are not what you were born but what you have within yourself to be.” My friends and neighbors look deep within yourself. We will still have to live after this election and yes, life will go on. You can effect a change by making changes in your life and others will notice. This is how we can make the changes needed to improve ourselves first (selfrespect) then it will spread outward. Lead by example. This means you. Don't expect someone to do it for you. Forgiveness is a GIFT, not earned or deserved. Accept it.
Posted by: kala Location: nc on Nov 4, 2008 at 08:58 PM
the thing is mac is back to serve the usa he is #1 thats what we all sat ......duh
Posted by: American First Location: Carteret County on Nov 4, 2008 at 08:53 PM
You won't be able to blame Carteret County. We voted country first. So, as gay marrage and abortion become constitutional rights, as God is outlawed, as your hard earned money is stolen from you, as drug abuse and crime become rampant and as this country is vanquished by domestic and international terrorist.......don't blame us we weren't suckered!
Posted by: Concerned Location: NC on Nov 4, 2008 at 08:43 PM
If Obama becomes president tonight, hope he knows what he's doing considering he's only been in government for a few short years. If not, I'm sure he'll learn but just at our expense. We all know he can talk a good talk. We've heard him over & over & over. With all his good friends in the middle east I'm sure we'll all be ok. God Bless us all... I'm afraid we're going to need it!
Posted by: INFORMED Location: Belhaven on Nov 4, 2008 at 08:11 PM
I have fasted today and prayed for our nation today. I know that God's will shall be done. I only hope that the American people will look way back to why this Great Country was founded and what has happened to it since we as a Nation have strayed away (or turned a blind eye) from our core and moral values. Look to history for statistics and your eyes will be opened. Please don't believe everything you hear and look in your heart of hearts with an educated opinion to make your decisions. This election will not fix what we have denied/ overlooked for so many years. We have to start at home with ourselves. NOT what is socially acceptable but what really matters to you. Then go out and voice your opinion locally. We must crawl before we walk. We can and will fix this nation but it must first start at home with you and let us not forget where we came from and what we can do to make it better for our children.
Posted by: Moderator Location: witn.com on Nov 4, 2008 at 06:22 PM
Please note, while the school system broke down individual schools, our results summed up the votes from ALL schools in Beaufort County.
Posted by: mamma for obama on Nov 4, 2008 at 05:55 PM
I will be so happy to wake up to have Obama Biden be our new President and VP. God help us with more republicans if it were to go the other way. I will move to Mexico or Canada..because our country will continue in the downward spiral as it has been during the bush cheney reign.
Posted by: I Voted Location: Eastern NC on Nov 4, 2008 at 05:32 PM
I am curious to know why Obama is still even aloud to run for President. What about the requirement of being a NATURAL BORN CITIZEN.. he has yet to provide his birth certificate to prove this and even has a law suit against him because of it... WHY is HE getting away with this?? I am praying hard for our country today.
Posted by: David Location: Grimesland on Nov 4, 2008 at 04:57 PM
I'm not an Obama fan but anything is better than another eight years of the republicans draining us dry.
Posted by: Auntie on Nov 4, 2008 at 03:54 PM
Nana, you are right. There are a lot of scared American's in this country right now, while one group of people cheer on about how "WONDERFUL" Obama is... when in all actuality - they don't know who Obama really is!
Posted by: Bushy on Nov 4, 2008 at 03:49 PM
Got to chuckle about all the McCain-ites saying they'll move out of the U.S. if Obama takes office. Turn about is fair play...how do you think we felt in 2000 and 2004. Thank god the past 8 years are almost over!
Posted by: Nana Location: Southern Pitt on Nov 4, 2008 at 03:35 PM
LOL SadbutTrue and Tony....My husband and I had a similar discussion this morning. I'm leaning towards Canada. All joking aside, we're not going anywhere. We'll stay right here in Eastern NC and do the best we can while the Obama-ites "spread the wealth". Maybe we'll get lucky and a little bit will blow our way.
Posted by: Alli on Nov 4, 2008 at 03:26 PM
Kathy you are VERY right! God Bless Fox news!!!
Posted by: Me... Location: Here.. on Nov 4, 2008 at 03:02 PM
I am a registered Democrat but voted... for the Republican's this time around!
Posted by: Kathy Location: Washington on Nov 4, 2008 at 02:44 PM
Are you folks keeping up with the news on voter intimidation by the democrats? How about the Nation of Islam outside of traditional white polling sites? How about the traditional black polling sites giving the election board members a hard time and not allowing them inside to monitor the polling? This is only a sign of things to come. You will only see this on Fox news because all other news organization are much too liberal to print any of this. This is how an Obama presidency will act, with complete thuggery. God help us all.
Posted by: Sad but true on Nov 4, 2008 at 02:24 PM
Tony, you are right! My husband keeps saying that we are going to move to Mexico! Unfortunately, the democrats are going to prevail over the U.S. and it will end up becoming a very SICK place...
Posted by: Tony Location: GVegas on Nov 4, 2008 at 02:05 PM
My wife and I have hda a very heated debate about the election.Wether we should move to Canada or Mexico when it's over.
Posted by: bg4l Location: bear grass on Nov 4, 2008 at 01:54 PM
I think McCain is a secret terrorist that loves socialism...
Posted by: mjb Location: windsor on Nov 4, 2008 at 01:51 PM
McCain/Palin supporters haven't done anything to discredit Obama. He's done it to himself. You should have already seen it. As usual you won't believe. Have you already got the computer chips implanted so you can't think for yourself?
Posted by: Onyx Location: Greenville on Nov 4, 2008 at 12:48 PM
I'm in the Chicod district, and am supposed to vote at the Blackjack FWB Church Gym. There is no one there. Have the polling places changed in any district?
Posted by: Devil Dog Location: New Bern on Nov 4, 2008 at 12:44 PM
To Obama Snake Oil...I see where the "Lemmings" are lined up and voting for OBAMA. Thousands of military absentee ballots, in Virgina, are being contested. You'll see CHANGE...It's called MARXISM. I hope the young generation likes it. When more people are taking out of the pot of money, than those putting in, this once great nation will be sucking canal water. Maybe it's time that the "I hate America, it's all about me crowd" experiences some severe PAIN...
Posted by: What? Location: Pitt on Nov 4, 2008 at 12:21 PM
Tiffany what are you talking about. Obama has been negative from day one. He will not even cooperate and show his birth certificate. He is nothing but promises he can't even come close to keeping.
Posted by: NA Location: GREENVILLE on Nov 4, 2008 at 10:11 AM
i WILL BE GLAD WHEN TODAY IS OVER WITH. GOD KNOWS WHATS GOOD FOR US AND GETS THE FRIST AND LAST VOTE.HE KNOWS WHATS GOING TO HAPPEN.
Posted by: WOLFGANG Location: CHOCOWINITY,NC on Nov 4, 2008 at 09:53 AM
Welcome to the www. Our Country Deserves Better.com website. We are a national effort focused on defeating Barack Obama's presidential campaign because Obama would be a disastrous president. The Our Country Deserves Better committee is determined to tell the truth that is not being told by many in the media and among our national leaders: Barack Obama is an inexperienced, far-left, naive, "Blame America First" arrogant liberal, and that our country deserves better for our next President and Commander-in-Chief. Our Country Deserves Better than Barack Obama - and with your help we can ensure that Barack Obama is defeated on November 4th.
Posted by: Obama Snake Oil Co Location: Washington on Nov 4, 2008 at 09:17 AM
Hey Devil Dog, unlike Tiffany, this election will go down in history as the most corrupt one to take place in the history of the US. I caught the story about the detective and wonder why only Fox did the story. I think the liberal media is afraid of being accused of being racist as most of the posters do here on this blog site. If you vote for anybody but Obama, you are racist. Well, I voted for country as race is only part of the ticket. I also know many democrats voting republican this year since they don't want a socialist running the county with a "very hidden" agenda. You would think that people would be more intelligent than that, however, sheep stay in flocks. I will still be here when all this is over to remind the bloggers that "I told you so". When their tax bills show up they will be in for a new awakening, it will really cost them some money. If you don't believe it, you should have read his book. See ya comrads!
Posted by: Tiffany Location: Greenville on Nov 4, 2008 at 08:25 AM
I think that Obama has run a good campaign and it has been very ethical. However, I can not say the same for his opponent. Insenuations about McCain's signs being stolen are not to be taken seriously. After all, McCain and his supporters have tried everything in the book to discredit Obama, I guess this blog is their final attempt! Pathetic, I say!!
Posted by: Devil Dog Location: New Bern on Nov 4, 2008 at 08:15 AM
I see where 55,000 people registered and voted early in Wisconsin. They came from neighboring States. The lead Detective, who discovered this, was told to sit in his office and keep quiet. He just resigned/retired from his post. I'm sure someone will point this out after the election. It sure won't be the LIBERAL news media. GOODBYE AMERICA.....
Posted by: pirate Location: greenville on Nov 4, 2008 at 07:56 AM
why is it that when I voted the other day, the only McCain sign at the voting place was covered up by 5 Obama signs... I should have brought all 7 of my signs and covered up the Obama signs, but then again, we are better than that and won't stoop to the left wing level...
Posted by: Me on Nov 4, 2008 at 07:19 AM
Wonder who stole all of the McCain signs down G'ville Blvd last night and replaced them (in the same spots) with Obama signs? Is the Obama campaign THAT sorry??? Oh yeah... they are! That's just sad! REALLY, REALLY sad!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: To Alfred on Nov 4, 2008 at 07:17 AM
Alfred: McCain has addressed this. He wants to get illegal immigrants out of the U.S. and send them home. Obama on the other hand wants to give them welfare and health care. I am serious... look it up on the web!!! VERY sad, but true!
Posted by: Connie Location: Washington on Nov 4, 2008 at 06:51 AM
I agree with Jim and the other voters/viewers whatever will be will be. Be sure to cast your vote and hope and pray for the best. And enjoy the normality after today.
Posted by: Alfred J. Cedeno Location: 330 Chebistal Dr. Grifton on Nov 4, 2008 at 06:16 AM
I am disapppointed with both presidential candidates because neither candidate discussed illegal immigration. There were 3 presidential debates and no questions on the subject. We have a President building a wall to keep people out of the USA and these 2 presidential hopefuls did not discuss the issue. They are both reading from written scripts, like a play and are not tell us how they feel on this issue. Illegal immigration must not be happening any more, since no one is talking about it!
Posted by: voter Location: Greenville on Nov 4, 2008 at 06:04 AM
I have to agree with Jim Howard. I will be glad when today is over because I am tired of all the phone calls and junk mail.
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