Wednesday, November 5, 2008
E-mail From The President-Elect
From: Barack Obama
Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2008 12:18 AM
I'm about to head to Grant Park to talk to everyone gathered there, but I wanted to write to you first.
We just made history. And I don't want you to forget how we did it.
You made history every single day during this campaign -- every day you knocked on doors, made a donation, or talked to your family, friends, and neighbors about why you believe it's time for change.
I want to thank all of you who gave your time, talent, and passion to this campaign. We have a lot of work to do to get our country back on track, and I'll be in touch soon about what comes next.
But I want to be very clear about one thing...
All of this happened because of you.
Thank you,
Barack
Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2008 12:18 AM
I'm about to head to Grant Park to talk to everyone gathered there, but I wanted to write to you first.
We just made history. And I don't want you to forget how we did it.
You made history every single day during this campaign -- every day you knocked on doors, made a donation, or talked to your family, friends, and neighbors about why you believe it's time for change.
I want to thank all of you who gave your time, talent, and passion to this campaign. We have a lot of work to do to get our country back on track, and I'll be in touch soon about what comes next.
But I want to be very clear about one thing...
All of this happened because of you.
Thank you,
Barack
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
"Dear Red States:"
One of my Facebook buddies posted this earlier and I found it amusing. Enjoy!
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Dear Red States:
If you manage to steal this election, too, we've decided we're leaving. We intend to form our own country, and we're taking the other Blue States with us. In case you aren't aware, that includes California , Hawaii , Oregon , Washington , Minnesota , Wisconsin , Michigan , Illinois and all the Northeast. We believe this split will be beneficial to the nation, and especially to the people of the new country of New California.
To sum up briefly: You get Texas , Oklahoma and all the slave states. We get stem cell research and the best beaches. We get the Statue of Liberty. You get Dollywood.
We get Intel and Microsoft. You get WorldCom.
We get Harvard. You get Ole' Miss.
We get 85% of America 's venture capital and entrepreneurs. You get Alabama .
We get two- thirds of the tax revenue, you get to make the red states pay their fair share.
Since our aggregate divorce rate is 22% lower than the Christian Coalition's, we get a bunch of happy families. You get a bunch of single moms.
Please be aware that Nuevo California will be pro-choice and anti-war, and we're going to want all our citizens back from Iraq at once. If you need people to fight, ask your evangelicals. They have kids they're apparently willing to send to their deaths for no purpose, and they don't care if you don't show pictures of their children's caskets coming home. We do wish you success in Iraq , and hope that the WMDs turn up, but we're not willing to spend our resources in Bush's Quagmire.
With the Blue States in hand, we will have firm control of 80% of the country's fresh water, more than 90% of the pineapple and lettuce, 92% of the nation's fresh fruit, 95% of America's quality wines, 90% of all cheese, 90% of the high tech industry, 95% of the corn and soybeans (thanks Iowa!), most of the U.S. low-sulfur coal, all living redwoods, sequoias and condors, all the Ivy and Seven Sister schools plus Stanford, Cal Tech, UCLA, Berkeley and MIT.
With the Red States, on the other hand, you will have to cope with 88% of all obese Americans (and their projected health care costs), 92% of all U.S. mosquitoes, nearly 100% of the tornadoes, 90% of the hurricanes, 99% of all Southern Baptists, virtually 100% of all televangelists, Rush Limbaugh, Bob Jones University, Clemson and the University of Georgia.
We get Hollywood and Yosemite, thank you.
Additionally, 38% of those in the Red states believe Jonah was actually swallowed by a whale, 62% believe life is sacred unless we're discussing the war, the death penalty or gun laws, 44% say that evolution is only a theory, 53% that Saddam was involved in 9/11 and 61% of you crazy bastards believe you are people with higher morals then we lefties.
Finally, we're taking the good pot, too. You can have that dirt weed they grow in Mexico .
Peace out,
--Blue States
If you manage to steal this election, too, we've decided we're leaving. We intend to form our own country, and we're taking the other Blue States with us. In case you aren't aware, that includes California , Hawaii , Oregon , Washington , Minnesota , Wisconsin , Michigan , Illinois and all the Northeast. We believe this split will be beneficial to the nation, and especially to the people of the new country of New California.
To sum up briefly: You get Texas , Oklahoma and all the slave states. We get stem cell research and the best beaches. We get the Statue of Liberty. You get Dollywood.
We get Intel and Microsoft. You get WorldCom.
We get Harvard. You get Ole' Miss.
We get 85% of America 's venture capital and entrepreneurs. You get Alabama .
We get two- thirds of the tax revenue, you get to make the red states pay their fair share.
Since our aggregate divorce rate is 22% lower than the Christian Coalition's, we get a bunch of happy families. You get a bunch of single moms.
Please be aware that Nuevo California will be pro-choice and anti-war, and we're going to want all our citizens back from Iraq at once. If you need people to fight, ask your evangelicals. They have kids they're apparently willing to send to their deaths for no purpose, and they don't care if you don't show pictures of their children's caskets coming home. We do wish you success in Iraq , and hope that the WMDs turn up, but we're not willing to spend our resources in Bush's Quagmire.
With the Blue States in hand, we will have firm control of 80% of the country's fresh water, more than 90% of the pineapple and lettuce, 92% of the nation's fresh fruit, 95% of America's quality wines, 90% of all cheese, 90% of the high tech industry, 95% of the corn and soybeans (thanks Iowa!), most of the U.S. low-sulfur coal, all living redwoods, sequoias and condors, all the Ivy and Seven Sister schools plus Stanford, Cal Tech, UCLA, Berkeley and MIT.
With the Red States, on the other hand, you will have to cope with 88% of all obese Americans (and their projected health care costs), 92% of all U.S. mosquitoes, nearly 100% of the tornadoes, 90% of the hurricanes, 99% of all Southern Baptists, virtually 100% of all televangelists, Rush Limbaugh, Bob Jones University, Clemson and the University of Georgia.
We get Hollywood and Yosemite, thank you.
Additionally, 38% of those in the Red states believe Jonah was actually swallowed by a whale, 62% believe life is sacred unless we're discussing the war, the death penalty or gun laws, 44% say that evolution is only a theory, 53% that Saddam was involved in 9/11 and 61% of you crazy bastards believe you are people with higher morals then we lefties.
Finally, we're taking the good pot, too. You can have that dirt weed they grow in Mexico .
Peace out,
--Blue States
The ELECTION DAY Edition of the Video Vault
No time for smart-aleck comments today ... so we'll head straight to the videos!
Today's Links (11/4) -- The "Yes-We-Can!" Edition
A Sea Change for Politics as We Know It
I sure hope so -- because we need it. Badly.
Everything You Need To Know About the 2008 Presidential Election
The basics: vote for Barack Obama. :-)
Polls Show Obama With Clear Advantage
Someone once said that the only poll that counts is taken on Election Day. Well, we're there ... so it won't be too much longer until we have the results.
What the Presidential Polls Say About the States in Play
There are going to be some really tight states, but I still don't think that the overall total will be that close.
The Final Push
It really is too bad that Obama's grandmother didn't survive to see this day.
Things to watch on Election Day
Lines at the polls, a lot of talking heads on TV -- and an Obama victory. ;-)
Alaska Board Clears Palin in Trooper Case
Right -- a board that she appointed. So forgive me if I don't exactly believe she's innocent of any wrongdoing.
McCain Makes Seven-State Swing In Bid for a Come-From-Behind Win
Nice effort, but ultimately an unsuccessful one.
The sad campaign of John McCain
It really has been quite pathetic at times.
America is jittery as election's outcome draws near
I understand the sentiment, as I won't be 100% confident until the results are announced. Right now, I'm probably only at around 95% or so.
Finally, election day
Thank. The. Lord.
ACORN: We're patriots, not frauds
The GOP slimed ACORN mostly out of desperation, of course.
Negative campaigning -- what's new?
This election didn't have to go negative; John McCain and Sarah Palin pushed it in that direction.
A New Kind of Pride
I'm proud of the direction this country appears to be heading in these days. We seem to have had enough of conservative policies, haven't we?
Five Election Myths
I'm not sure that I buy all of this, but it's interesting stuff.
Election Night (Popcorn Included)
A guide to the night's festivities!
So Little Time, So Much Damage
Dick Cheney and George W. Bush still have a lot of time left to continue their job of screwing up this country as much as possible. If that doesn't scare you, I'm guessing that you voted for John McCain!
How Many House and Senate Seats Will the Democrats Gain?
My guess is 8 in the Senate, but I honestly have no idea about the House. Should be substantial, but I don't have an exact number.
Networks ready Election Night gizmos
Oh boy -- NEW TOYS! :-)
Rove predicts Obama landslide
Well ... duh.
E-Day Is Here -- My Final Predictions!
It's Election Day, fellow citizens! Get a few hours of sleep ... and then get your butts out there and vote (if you haven't done so already).
Obviously, I would prefer that you vote for Barack Obama and Joe Biden, but the more important thing is that you exercise your right as an American citizen to participate in choosing our leaders.
Okay, here they are: my final predictions ...
Obviously, I would prefer that you vote for Barack Obama and Joe Biden, but the more important thing is that you exercise your right as an American citizen to participate in choosing our leaders.
Okay, here they are: my final predictions ...
I also predict that Sen. Elizabeth Dole (R-NC) will go down in defeat, as will Sen. Ted "Who's My Cell Buddy?" Stevens (R-AK). My guess, however, is that the Democrats will fall a little shy of the 60 seats they're looking for in the Senate.
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