How He Did It

« Return to Article

Discuss

Member Comments

  • Posted By: PaulAL @ 11/06/2008 1:51:27 AM

    even if hes not a christian so wat ?,,, even if hes a moslem, as long as he does justice to the United States its alright.. not all moslems are bad, a few have tainted the real beliefs and values of the preachings of the koran,,,

  • Posted By: Hope at last @ 11/06/2008 1:49:51 AM

    this article is great reading for a layperson to know the drama that unfolded in both DEM camps before the nomination. But finally it is good that a fresh, young person with a new vision,mindset has made it to the White House. It is refreshing to hear the mantra yeswe can echo in our ears each time we attempt something uphill. If the power of this clarion call is sustained by OBAMA the next four years each time he is wavering, confused and searching for the right decision to make, he will be truly a great president, who with his people worked to make the American dream come true. Even he does not succeed much , he would set the ball rolling sincerely to make it happen.

  • Posted By: ritz17 @ 11/06/2008 1:48:53 AM

    Hey "100%American", what do you define as Christian? Do you think you're perfect or something? Perhaps you're better than everyone and you know more than all of us put together. Were you personally hand chosen by Jesus? Or does he speak to you personally? Maybe you're a saint on earth! Have you even read the Bible and how do you interpret it? Which Testament to you ascribe to? Do you know how many times the Bible has been written and re-written and by whom, and for what reasons? Study up historically. Oh and, get off the righteous soap box. It's all a matter of interpretation and personal preference. Stop judging and presuming.

  • Posted By: SAMYZFR1 @ 11/05/2008 11:04:28 PM

    Obama won..I voted for McCain...but just like both canidates said "America chose" So be proud to be American and support our newly elected President, and show the world what make our counrty great!

    Operation Enduring Freedom Veteran

    • Posted By: Legendary @ 11/05/2008 11:18:22 PM

      Thank you! This is the best comment here! <<<< This person has heart!! Well said!

      • Posted By: hermanangela @ 11/06/2008 1:48:28 AM

        Couldn't agree more. We as a country made our choice.

  • Posted By: chazkinbote @ 11/06/2008 1:40:00 AM

    He probably wouldn't take your call anyway, 100%. And I do believe he is a Christian. I mean at least in the sense that he wants to help people and sees the need for the sick to be healed. I think Jesus would be down with that.

  • Posted By: ritz17 @ 11/06/2008 1:09:05 AM

    Independantmind: Apparently you're too young to have known the years of backroom abortions and of women dying, bleeding to death because they couldn't get proper medical help through discriminatory laws, or of babies they were unable to take care of for various reasons ranging from being too young, too impoverished, alone and afraid, having been raped, a victim of incest and yet being forced to have bring a child into the world that would be discriminated against in society for life and always wondering: "Why me?" It is far better not to bring a child into the world when it is not going to have a fair chance in life and when it puts the mother, a fully developed human being at risk. People are only human and women deserve to have rights and choices. We've worked and fought hard for those rights. Educate yourself on the facts and real issues here. It always amazes me when women, especially younger ones act so righteous in thinking they know what is best for others. We should all have progressed beyond a patriarchial society in this country, by now. It's a new day, a new era; and there are far too many unwanted children.

    • Posted By: leepdx @ 11/06/2008 1:30:12 AM

      I didn't find Independantmind's comments so bad, she was just relating her story.

  • Posted By: mikemurt @ 11/06/2008 1:05:04 AM

    I think this is not oly the first time we have a HALF AFRICAN AMERICAN as president, hes not black btw, but also to have a world wide celeb. as president.

    • Posted By: leepdx @ 11/06/2008 1:13:10 AM

      With a global economy our president, whoever he is, will be a celebrity of sorts. Whether he is respected or tolerated depends on the individual.

  • Posted By: Debbie Blevins @ 11/05/2008 10:51:26 PM

    Obama was created by the liberal media. The media in America has become far too powerful ! They manipulate the weak minded . Those that have no faith or Christian beliefs. Those that are willing to jump on the change bandwagon without investigating for themselves if this change is change for the better. This country will now head in a new direction, away from GOD, away from morality. This will be the beginning of the downfall of America, and Americans did it to themselves!

    • Posted By: leepdx @ 11/05/2008 11:19:26 PM

      The corporate controlled media? I always felt they let Bush slide too in the beginning until his policies were failures.

      • Posted By: madison2 @ 11/06/2008 1:13:08 AM

        debbie why did you vote for all those white men [just take a look at bush] most white men that has ever been in the white house has f--k up this country. so maybe it's time some one of different color get a chance to be president. i'm tired of seeing white faces in the white house .i love all colors.. and i love you to debbie and i'm praying for you

      • Posted By: DigitalDazed @ 11/06/2008 12:57:05 AM

        are you kidding, all but Fox News. Bush might as well be God Almighty to those nutjobs.

    • Posted By: DigitalDazed @ 11/06/2008 12:18:43 AM

      sorry Debbie Blevins, but your an idiot. Obama can not destroy this country on it's own. So quit trying to blame one guy for your fears. why don't you just go watch some more Fox News. If you feel this is the downfall of THE UNITED STATES. Then move out of the country please.

    • Posted By: summer4077 @ 11/05/2008 11:21:10 PM

      The beginning of the end? No, that was when the rules on torture were relaxed. That was when domestic gestappo laws were passed in the name of "security", like the Patriot Act. That was when wall street fat cats got 21 million dollar severance packages for running their companies into the ground and putting thousands on the streets, jobless with no retirement. That was when people went bankrupt or died simply from not having adequate insurance. That was when hardworking Americans couldn't even afford to go to college or put their kids through college.
      THIS is a new day.

      • Posted By: me now @ 11/05/2008 11:43:43 PM

        No, It IS the beginning of the end. Just wait. Time Will Tell. Watch the news. Nuff said.

    • Posted By: captainn8 @ 11/05/2008 10:56:15 PM

      i couldn't agree more Deb.

  • Posted By: warriorone @ 11/05/2008 10:19:54 PM

    The things Obama stands for do not line up with the word of God so I have difficulty agreeing with that comment. Change is coming that is for sure. May God have mercy on his people.

    • Posted By: DigitalDazed @ 11/06/2008 1:03:30 AM

      how in the hell do you know exactly what the word of god is? did god not say that we are our brother's keeper? or do you not realize that we are all god's children, not just the one's who voted for McCain.

    • Posted By: neos @ 11/05/2008 10:28:02 PM

      Only a fanatic believes that he can speak for God. Are you a fanatic?

  • Posted By: khasroo29 @ 11/06/2008 12:54:05 AM

    The Amrican have earned the well deserved admiration of people of the world. This is a country of immigrants and settlers and they have proved that anyone of them can sit in the White House and become the leader of the peace loving people of the world. What Americans have proved there is no example in any other country. The reaction to Obama victory all over reflects peoples desire for peace.

  • Posted By: ritz17 @ 11/06/2008 12:53:21 AM

    Be at peace within yourselves, as a new cycle is starting, in which people won't be just out for themselves, but will be willing to help one another and work together, side by side no matter what they're background or beliefs are. This dramatic shift will be reflected through our new president and positive role model.

  • Posted By: A1sweete @ 11/06/2008 12:48:09 AM

    Well guys enough of the slamming. It doesnt matter if you are democrat or republican, black or white, we are the United States of America. We need to all come together and help rebuild this great country. I think President Elect Obama will do all he can to get this country back to where it should be. Granted it isnt going to happen over night, but we all need to work together to make this happen. In Mr Obama's speech he said this victory wasnt for him, it was for us. Guys we need to give this man a chance. He is our new president for the next 4 years wether some of you like it or not. I think he will be a good one for the job.

  • Posted By: chris@home @ 11/05/2008 10:25:58 PM

    Barack is a socialist. Just look up in webster's dictionary the term "socialism". It means spreading the wealth. Barack is just like Hitler. He has all these OBSESSED FOLLOWERS. People are calling him the "Savior". Thats just taking it to far. Even children (Just like the in the uprising of Hitler), are being brainwashed BY PROPAGANDA to think Obama is almighty. They just like him because he is black and young. Yes he is bringing change, but change for the worst. Congragulations America! You really are idiots.
    Epsecially you Nyc4Life. just because we bring up his race, doesnt mean were racist. Its ignorant for people to assume that at all with out a person actually saying "im racist".

    • Posted By: DigitalDazed @ 11/06/2008 12:44:39 AM

      Socialists mainly share the belief that capitalism unfairly concentrates power and wealth among a small segment of society that controls capital and creates an unequal society. With Bush/Cheney administration at the helm or this country I would say this obviously true. They have brought about an unequal society where the rich get richer, and the poor, get poorer. If you think we're idiots for voting for Obama cause we believe he can bring about changes that will help the middle-class (the working class) to make life better for them, than call me a socialist. If you really don't like it, then move the hell out of the country. Cause your comments are completely anti-american. I have no problem paying higher taxes considering I am one of those that makes well over $300,000.00 a year.

    • Posted By: rhoades1990@ @ 11/05/2008 10:31:44 PM

      hey chris@home if obama's a socialist then so is McCain i mean think about he also voted for that 700 billion bailout to bring the banks back to order now here's a really interesting thing dont get ur panties in a bunch but that makes him a socialist as well

    • Posted By: summer4077 @ 11/05/2008 10:30:26 PM

      Uh, one major difference: Hitler preached an ultimate race and extermination of an entire religion. All I've heard from Obama is preaching unity, acceptance, and progress. So yeah, your Hitler argument? Not so much. But wow are you out there...

  • Posted By: A1sweete @ 11/06/2008 12:40:24 AM

    Well guys all of this slamming is about enough. I think we all need to come together as a country, and give President Elect Obama a fair chance. In Mr Obama's speech, He clearly stated this victory was not for him, it was for us. Things are such a mess right now, and it isnt going to happen over night. Yes we need a change for our country,and we need to come together not as democrats or republicans, but as the United States of America and help to make this change possible. Give the man a chance.

  • Posted By: nobama2012 @ 11/06/2008 12:31:59 AM

    You are all crazy!! I feel bad for you...he brainwashed you.Anyways, I hope for the best and hope that he can truly help America, and come through on all of his B.S. lies!!

  • Posted By: greatmidwest @ 11/06/2008 12:26:40 AM


    President-elect Obama won the election because the American people judged him to be the better candidate with regards to knowledge base, leadership qualities, and his clear vision for change in America. Senator Obama planned his campaign well by surrounding himself with the very best advisors that a presidential candidate could ever desire. Obama learned from the mis-steps of his predecessors, and learned how to take control of his own campaign, rather than let it be controlled by his opponents. Obama let the nation's issues remain the focal point despite his opponents' desperate attempts to hide their own weaknesses by attacking Sen. Obama's character in the most negative of ways. Little did they realize that the American people had learned from the previous 2 presidential elections that by NOT focusing on the issues was one of the very reasons why our country's economy is failing amidst other serious issues here at home. The American people have spoken, and soon it will be time for our next President to set America back on track.. God Bless America

  • Posted By: f688xt6 @ 11/05/2008 10:37:41 PM

    Ok, I have a simple question. What does anyone in this discussion think about Isreal? Will an Obama presidency be business as usual with them? Or will Isreal not be able to rely on the US anymore? Do they independantly launch on Tehran? Just curious for opinions. Please keep the namecalling to a minimum.

    • Posted By: DigitalDazed @ 11/06/2008 12:25:47 AM

      I thought he has already said that Israel has every right to it's own independence?

    • Posted By: E-caza @ 11/05/2008 10:42:27 PM

      Obama and Congress may not be as supportive of Israel as they have been in the past, but they won't abandon them either. I believe that one of the reasons we initially invaded Irag was so that we would have another stable ally in the region and be less dependent on Israel. Unfortunately, Bush's policies managed to royally screw that goal up.

      • Posted By: f688xt6 @ 11/05/2008 10:48:14 PM

        Fair enough. But if the administration and Congress both back off from Isreal, how do they take that? That is, do they go rouge and kick some rear end because they have nothing to lose? Or go to the UN? Or do the enemies of Isreal take advantage of softening support in the US? Just something to ponder...

        • Posted By: E-caza @ 11/05/2008 10:55:53 PM

          Israel is smart enough to back off and play the peace game for a while to see how much support they can expect from the US. The enemies of Israel may try to take advantage of softening support, but it won't soften to the extent that Israel will be left to stand completely alone. Obama and a Democratic controlled congress can't survive abandoning Israel altogether, so I don't think that they have TOO much to worry about. Yet.

          • Posted By: dsamsil @ 11/05/2008 11:20:02 PM

            Honestly Israel can take care of themselves. They have a nuclear arsenal. They have had it for decades. They have one of the most competant armies in the world. Israel supports Obama more then they did McCain.

            Getting rid of Saddam benefited terrorists and Iran then having Saddam in power. Honestly Saddam was for more democratic and the people of Iraq better off then most countries in the Middle East. The people of China are far more free and able to have a life then the people of Saudi Arabia.

            • Posted By: E-caza @ 11/05/2008 11:40:52 PM

              Oh, I agree. Saddam was better politically for the region than the chaos that came about when Bush decided to invade and enact "regime change". Some bright boy in the US foreign policy department needs to realize that not everybody wants or is ready for "democracy", and it certainly isn't something that you can force on people. You have to crawl before you can walk.

          • Posted By: f688xt6 @ 11/05/2008 11:06:53 PM

            True true. I guess it's a wait and see thing, like everything else going on right now. But I do think that the likeliest scenario is Isreal's enemies using a moment of softening support against them. And when they've got their back against the wall, look out! But as you said, it's not likely for the immediate future...

    • Posted By: leepdx @ 11/05/2008 10:59:07 PM

      I think Obama will still support the right of Israel to exist but he will probably try harder than the last administration to forge some kind of agreement for peace.

  • Posted By: NYC4life @ 11/05/2008 10:42:43 PM

    wow...what you just said right now is so not relavent AGAIN. lol
    dude your a joke...and evidently your pissed off.
    ur like an angry man. chill out.. its a discussion not an argument.
    BTW your the source of entertainment for everyone here by the rediculous gibberish crap.
    your just dumb. go to bed.

    • Posted By: DigitalDazed @ 11/06/2008 12:23:49 AM

      well said NYC4LIfe. Does anyone else think it's a bit ironic how at McCain's concession speech last night people started booing, and at Obama's, as he mentioned McCain, everyone actually showed respect. for McCain. Funny how the same thing is trickling over to the internet

  • Posted By: nobama2012 @ 11/05/2008 11:54:05 PM

    He is not black. Why can't people understand that... Come Jan. 20th we are in for a rude wake up. Thanks America...

    • Posted By: pixy454 @ 11/06/2008 12:09:09 AM

      He is half african american, but above all else he is an AMERICAN!!!

  • Posted By: RAJAGURU @ 11/06/2008 12:02:23 AM

    WE ALL CONGURATULATE THE GREATE AMERICAN PRESIDENT OBAMA
    RAJAGURU COIMBATORE INDIA
    N.PETCHIMUTHU, NEELAMALAIKOTTAI, DINDUGAL-Dt INDIA
    T.SENTHILKUMAR,KOTTAIPATTI,THENI-Dt INDIA
    M.K.R.KUMAR,OOTY,INDIA
    I.DEISY,COIMBATORE,INDIA
    IRUTHAYARAJ COIMBATORE,INDIA

Reply

Report Abuse

Enter comments if any for reporting abuse