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Originally Posted by ghosthousecorns
Well, it is over and like him or not he is our new pres. I had hoped those who voted against him could be as gracious about the defeat as McCain was in his concession speech, but I guess that is asking too much.
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Congratulations to Mr Obama. My thoughts and prayers will be with you over the next 4 years that you will make decisions that will be in the best interest of the American people.
How's that?
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Originally Posted by HanneysCorn
Internationally, the U.S. has taken a huge step towards gaining more respect and assuring the world that democracy does work. Our neighbours to the south have chosen a new leader; there are many folk in peace loving nations around the world that will now sleep much better at night knowing we won't be called upon to engage ourselves in combat to support our ally simply to satisfy the 'whims' of self serving politicians south of the border.
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Hopefully our 'friends' to the middle east will see it the same way.