Interactive Graphic: Swing States on the 2008 Electoral Map

and mya I will email you....and gleeson if thats okay with him...I know you guys havent heard from me in a while, I have a big speech coming up in speech 111 and I have been working my ass off on it. Its about the economic downturn that recently happened and I am a little nervous. As to setting up a blog that sounds...awesome. Mya and gleeson are two of the most intelligent members on this site. Maybe we can do something like that..anyway mya ill be speaking to you as soon as I get home.

Well, you guys Obama was elected 3 days ago and guess what NO APACOLYPSE! No demons coming to earth or christians ascending to heaven, no earthquakes, just an economic mess. I hope his administration can help fix this, if not I will be sorely dissappointed. Congrats to Obama for being elected.

Gleeson: As expected, the classic "my way or the highway". Very "enlightened"! And since you refuse to come right out and make the accusation, I will tell you straight up. I AM NOT A RACIST! Principled reasoning is color-blind. In fact, your thinly veiled accusation demonstrates your own prejudice.

As for me, despite the fact that the world is still not Rainbows and butterfiles with ice cream falling from the skies as everyone seemed to expect, I will pray for OUR new President-Elect and his family. I will pray for wisdom and discernment for him and for the people he chooses to help him govern. I will also pray that he proves me wrong because THAT will be good for our country!

Finally, I will pray for peace, safety, and security for you and your family.

Redlabel

RL #1 You've had a "born again Christian" in the white house, and a republican led congress for most of the past eight years, and Roe v Wade has not budged one thin inch, and yet, for some reason that I will probably never understand, you allowed the abortion issue to muddle your thinking about this presidential election. A man of your intelligence should have known, that you should take it to the state level, one state at a time, and perhaps gotten some results.
#2 I live in the sticks, own and love many guns,and appreciate my gun rights as much as anyone. It takes the cops three hours to get to my house. Question. Do you really believe, for one second, that Obama wants to go down in history as the first black president, who overturned the Second Ammendment? I highly doubt it.
As for more restrictions on guns goes, I doubt we'll see a lot of changes there either, but in any case, these issues PALE in the face of the issues that we actually did face in this election. Let them change gun laws in a way that they think will help in urban areas. If it might mean lower murder rates, I'm willing to give it a try. They'll pry my guns out of my cold dead hands either way RL, and no, I don't need to read any more NRA articles, or hear any more information on the subject. I subscribe to several gun mags, have read them cover to cover, and understood what I read.
And Last, and I do mean last, when I finish this post, and log out, I won't be back to read your reply.
I believe this post should make it clear to you, that I believe that you cast your vote based on non presidential election issues and propoganda produced by the NRA, instead of thinking things through, and helping the rest of us to actually change the insane course our country has been on. So for all your high intellect, research and study, you failed to be relevant, in my view, because you failed to search out the big picture, and vote for a better future for our country. Doesn't matter now anyway, does it ? Have a nice life RL. I wish you luck.
Gleeson

OK MYA, I've got a new gmail account. Just sent you a note from there. Hope we connect this time.

Does this mean we will strive for universal health care? Or, will we have to go to Cuba for that?

Hey Mya, I'm having trouble even posting here, so I'll be brief. My wife has me set up with a hotmail account wich has been working flawlessly up until now. We don't get it. Tonight we're gonna set up a gmail account, and I'll be trying to reach you via my current e-mail account as well. We're both hoping that we can connect. When not running naked in tha backyard going "YES !! eeeeyYES !! eeeeeyYES !!! woooF woooF" , she's a very smart woman. I'm sure you would like each other. See ya, I hope. Gleeson

Hey, Starnoble. Haven't seen you on the blog for a couple of days. I know it may be hard to accept what has happened given the fact that this is your first election as a legal voter. However, keep your chin up and remember that God is always in control!

I'm sure your parents are proud of the efforts you have made to be an informed voter. They certainly should be proud of your willingness to endure the slings and arrows of this blog and engage others in the arena of ideas. In my experience there are very few folks that are willing to do that at any age. Your posts give me reason to be encouraged about the future of our great Nation.

Keep fighting the good fight and don't let anyone steal your passion. I am proud to call you my fellow American!

Gleeson: You didn't really just tell me to "lighten up", did you? This from the guy who was yelling "Eat a bullet" at folks on this blog just yesterday.

I have at least been civil throughout my short time on this blog. I may not agree with the view of a lot of folks, but I never screamed at them or told them they were wrong just because they happened to disagree with my line of reasoning. I just laid my reasoning out there and allowed others to evaluate as they saw fit.

Just because I didn't choose to join the "millions who want change" group that you joined doesn't mean I am wrong. History is full of examples of majorities of people who believed something only to find out they were incorrect. Millions of people thought the world was flat until men of courage ventured out to prove they were wrong. For hundreds of years the majority in the US believed that slavery was acceptable until men of courage took a stand and proved them wrong.

The voice of dissent is always scorned.

Finally, my tag name is not a tribute to the whiskey. It is a reference to my days as a competitive shooter using a Ruger Red Label shotgun.

Enjoy your fishing. Any time spent in the great outdoors is good for the soul.

Okay Robert7ca! Are you able to set it up? I think that would be great! If you do, come back here with instructions. Yeah, that would be great! Thanks! Mya

Hey Mya, Quite a night huh. I need to tell you something. I really don't have a clue about computers yet. In fact, I just bought this, my first computer, a couple of weeks ago. Actually I should say, my first real computer. I had webtv for several years, and I miss it ! Ever seen it ? Very cool, for me anyway. Designed for seniors who don't have a clue ! Anyway, I guess I don't understand how this page we're on really works.
You say it might not last long ? Too bogged down to handle an e-mail ? Hmmm. I was wondering, because I sent an e-mail to the address you posted, addressed to me. I figured you were too busy running this page to deal with e-mails. ( I did figure that much out ) .....I'm really paranoid about posting my e-mail address.....
I was pretty sure we had a conection. Should I enter the e-address that I thought was yours here to see if I got it right ?... (My wife keeps me worried about identity theft. We had a problem once.) Lemme know.
I really would like to keep in touch. I can't tell you how much we miss talking to people who aren't
"RIGHT!!" about everything...I'll check back here tommorow, and we'll see about making a connection. Or if you can find the e-mail I sent you, then you could just reply, and we'd have it all together.....Computers still make me feel stupid. Yes !! That was a great speech !! We could hardly believe it. President Elect Obama !!
What a night ! Get some rest kiddo. You surely deserve it. GLEESON

Hey Mya, Quite a night huh. I need to tell you something. I really don't have a clue about computers yet. In fact, I just bought this, my first computer, a couple of weeks ago. Actually I should say, my first real computer. I had webtv for several years, and I miss it ! Ever seen it ? Very cool, for me anyway. Designed for seniors who don't have a clue ! Anyway, I guess I don't understand how this page we're on really works.
You say it might not last long ? Too bogged down to handle an e-mail ? Hmmm. I was wondering, because I sent an e-mail to the address you posted, addressed to me. I figured you were too busy running this page to deal with e-mails. ( I did figure that much out ) .....I'm really paranoid about posting my e-mail address.....
I was pretty sure we had a conection. Should I enter the e-address that I thought was yours here to see if I got it right ?... (My wife keeps me worried about identity theft. We had a problem once.) Lemme know.
I really would like to keep in touch. I can't tell you how much we miss talking to people who aren't
"RIGHT!!" about everything...I'll check back here tommorow, and we'll see about making a connection. Or if you can find the e-mail I sent you, then you could just reply, and we'd have it all together.....Computers still make me feel stupid. Yes !! That was a great speech !! We could hardly believe it. President Elect Obama !!
What a night ! Get some rest kiddo. You surely deserve it. GLEESON

HIYA GLEESON!

My dear Gleeson! Please give your wife a big hug from me, I am right there with her! Streaking the neighborhood...not! I meant the tears of joy! Now I'm in hysterical laughter! I like your wife!

A humble thank you for the compliments, it means so much to me, coming from you, a very bright mind indeed! You did more than your share of intelligent, tireless, passionate work here. Glad to see you were able to keep your humor today! Wow, when I was able to check the board tonight, I saw it had been slammed. I knew it didn't matter anymore and fate would prevail. But, I did have a good laugh to see another post about "no birth certificate." Gee-whiz! In this day and age of information, and after two years of information! Next time I'll step into the world of shedding light on disinformation at the onset. I didn't dare mention it before, since there was enough confusion to dispel, but there is a tough road ahead. We must pledge to meet for the second term too! I haven't received an email yet. This blog is too bogged down and no telling how much longer it will exist. Don't forget me. I have learned so much from you and look forward to furthering my education!

Great minds are already talking about our guy being considered the de-facto President Obama now! I couldn't agree more! I am ready for him to start work now!

It has been a great pleasure to have been able to share this experience with you, and I am proud to know you too! Is it bass season yet? Have a well deserved light-hearted week! Heck, go streak with your wife, we only live once! You can then go fishin' the rest of the week!

Big Hugs, Mya

P.S. I'll check back in tomorrow. Did you see Oprah in her impromptu interview in Chicago? She was great! So was President Obama's speech! Wow...Powerful! Yup, President Obama Inspires People! :-) (Like the Kennedy's did!)

YES OBAMA TAKE OF THOSE AMERICANS IN IRAQ AS YOU PROMISED.

YES THAT WAS WHAT OBAMA DESERVES. CONGRATULATIONS

...........uh oh. I gotta go !! My wife's runnin around neked in the back yard..
Later all !
Gleeson

CHEERS JPEP !! THANKS FOR HAVING A BRAIN !!!

YES WE DID! OBAMA BIDEN08