130 million flocked to polls on a historic day for America

Well, he said he would be your president too :)!

I'm not black. Apparently now black people can tell their children they can be President because of Obama. Sad that one would take this time to state that and taint Obama's win with a racial statement like that. Really how is one to think that he won because people like his policies and not because of the color of his skin to make a historical moment. It's like buying a historical moment.

I guess I can't tell my kids they can be President because there hasn't been a Japanese President yet. This is not a victory for race relations, if we are to be nitpicky about things, because he's not my race.

Obama won the popular vote by 7,077,731. The numbers you give state that 12,013,189 people didn't vote for either candidate.

I guess I'm surprised that Obama's radical supporters didn't vote more than they did.

43% McCain
48% Obama
9% Other

JJ, do you actually live in America? Do you have any idea of the history of Black America. If you cannot see the historical relevance of electing a Black American to the Big Chair, you are either ignorant to a ridiculous level, or willfully trying to down play what is going down. I realize talking about race isn't one of your favorite topics, but it is a very real situation in the States, as this last election cycle revealed. B.Ob's victory was a victory for ALL people of color who live in America, not just Black Americans. Why? Because we all pulled together to make it happen. Sure he got votes because of what color he is, but he lost quite a few for the same reason. And let's be honest. This isn't the first time a candidate got votes because of his skin color. Haha, come on dude. You just sound like your whining...

When someone tells you "This movie is so awesome movie you gotta see" and they nag you and tell you over and over again about how awesome it is and then you see it and it isn't nearly as awesome as they state....

.....2 years of hearing them talk about how historical he is has the same affect.

Rosa Parks sat at the front of the bus because she was their first. She was not going to move for the white person. She didn't sit there for historical reasons. She sat there because it was her right to stay there.

Abraham Lincoln didn't run for President to make history. he ran because he thought he could do a good job. His terms were meant to heal a country not become historically the best President the United States WILL EVER see.

Boston Tea party was done to make a point not to be historical.

The American Revolution was because of people sick and tried of being taxed to death and ruled over as if they were slaves to the isle. The historical mark wasn't a key.

Obama winning the Presidency has far more to do with marking history than it does for his policies and what he stated he'd do.

That is why I cannot view this as a historical moment...and to hear people state that now they can tell their kids they can be President because a black man is now President Elect...is ridiculous. That's stating that black people are kings of minorities here in America. That if they can make it then surely the rest of us non-white folks can do it...when that would NOT be the case had it been a Mexican President, Asian President, Middle Eastern President. This was something THEY (black people and those that see them as victims) wanted FIRST.

I cannot view this as a historical moment because of that.

I see Obama as any other man and I shall not remember this as a moment where there was improvement in race relations....because of comments like "Oh now I can tell my kids they can become President." That's so asinine comment that is wrapped up in fake sentimentality it's disgusting. It devalues everyone else that isn't Black and isn't White. It is insulting....it could be. I don't take it that way but if I were to wear my race like some black people then I would defiantly see it that way.

To vote to make history? Who are you thinking of? Certainly not the future.

Well said Jammer. ^_^

Hm, where to begin. I think your (and those that agree) inference that Black Americans view themselves as the 'kings of minorities' is short sided and based in your own insecurity as a separate ethnic group. It is arrogant presumption to assume that ALL Black Americans feel that they should be at the head of the table. This statement alone reveals how much contempt you hold for Black Americans, ha, which is a conversation in itself. I mean, if you have a relevant point about B.Ob and his politics, then cool. Let's rap about it. But you constantly reference the fictitious idea of race on multiple occasions to devalue this last election cycle. If you feel slighted because your not part of the same ethnic group, that's your problem because I have yet to hear any Black American make the proclamation that they are the 'top minorities' in America. Again, that is a statement that you infer from you biased perspective.

Furthermore, you assume again that a large majority of the voting public simply did it to make history. This statement is erroneous. I still have yet to see you make a valid statement concerning Obama's politics, so making wild assumptions about the voters, is, once again based on your biased perspective. Not to say this is not the case at all, because I'm sure it happened, but last I checked, being a Black American does not afford any advantages in our country. Quite simply, you have no idea why people voted, other than what people have told you directly. Of course you are free to speculate, ha, as you do, but your perspectives are just personal musings.

I appreciate your comments, JJ. I think your speaking honestly, and I always dig that. However, I really do think you lack the ability to think objectively about situations that involve Black Americans. The multiple inferences that you make against them concerning their 'minority ranking' if you will, and they wanted the presidency first just sounds like sour grapes. I find it interesting and somewhat disappointing that you wish to continue keep us divided on ethnic lines. I think striving for equality for all is not a race to see which color can get there first or to prove which one is better. When it comes down to it, all minorities have experienced oppression in our country. It's sad that your insecurity will not let you see how this is good for all and just not Black Americans.

Pay attention.

I'm not the one that has to make comments about what I'll be telling my children and how they can NOW think about being President. That was several black people. That's division within their comments.

Crying that he became president...more division.

Don't play the victim card with me for them. Don't sit there and state that they've been through so much as if they have had it the worst.

I have talked about what Obama plans to do several times. You just don't read that. I've stated that his fisical plans are impossible. He has to get so much money to do what it is he wants to do and the only way people think he can get it done is by taxing. WRONG. Taxing is the stupidest idea to gather more money. Use the money you get wisely. If Americans have to budget to get bread and milk...so do the government have to budget to get that War plane or that Education plan.

I don't like this idea that "OMG it's not about race" then right after that statement "OMG this is so historical he's the first BLACK President." Make up your minds. It either is about race or it isn't. It can't be one way this way and another that way. That's what's frustrating.

If a white president can't be for Black people and now they feel they have someone who represents them, then no Obama is not representing me. He's not Japanese.

Come, JJ. Your doing it again. Your taking what a few people say as representative of what an ENTIRE group of people think. It's not division. Haha, different people say/thing/feel different things man. Some you may like, some not so much, but none completely represent an entire group of people.

And you reveal your contempt for Black Americans again by singling them out from a general statement I made. As I said ALL minorities have experienced oppression. At no point did I say that Black Americans had it harder than anyone else. Once again, that is coming from YOU and your bias against Black Americans.

I have read many of your statements concerning B.Ob's politics actually. However, as I said before, you still have yet to make a relevant point as far as I am concerned. Let's take your tax statement for example. If taxing, which is a the back bone of government funding, is not applicable, what else would you suggest? You say it's 'stupid', and that's cool cause that is your perspective, but I would prefer to see some type of data or perspective from someone who knows something about macroeconomics as apposed your general commentary on the subject. Throwing a temper tantrum at something you don't like may count as relevant to you, but I guess my standard is just different.

Ok, I know this a tough concept for you, so I'll take it slow. Ha, yeah, I do think it's pretty significant that Obama was elected. He looks a bit different from what we usually get, which is pretty significant in this country. And as much as we don't want it to be about that, quite simply it is. However, this election shows that we are at least trying to get away from that. That's why this is significant. Of course, there are many who did vote for his color, ha, but this is nothing new in this country, as history has shown.

And this last statement is ridiculous. This is just an insecure statement coming from an insecure person. Not ALL Black Americans feel as though our previous presidents did not represent them. Your continuous inference that all Black Americans feel the same way will always undercut the validity of your statements. And honestly, you sound like any other bigoted person in America. Only your Japanese.

My questioning people's intent and statements is valid.

And don't ask for me to speak about his policies and then throw a curve ball and go "I rather hear experience person's view on that". That's a set up that I knew you were trying to pull.

Don't be the people you complained about....you know, those that stood up for Bush blindly...because that's what you're starting off doing for Obama.

and you may take many jabs as you wish about where you think I hold contempt, but that will be all they are: Jabs.

Ok, now we're making some progress. You didn't use the words Black or race this time.

If you were questioning then cool. It's always good to question people's motives. However your focus was a bit heavy on one particular group of people, which is kind of a red flag. Justifying bias with another bias never gets anyone anywhere.

Ha, and I didn't ask you to speak about Obama's policies. You submitted a thought and I responded. You set yourself up, my man.

Before you misquote me, let me clarify. I have a problem with people who ignore the data, which was pretty prevalent in the Bush administration. He was given support in spite of his horrible track record of management. That's what I have a problem with. And perhaps it is you who should read what I say. I've stated many times that I do not agree with everything Obama subscribes to, but I am willing to give him the chance because I think his policies give us a better shot to fix our ills, as opposed to McCain. So, no actually. I am not doing the same with B.Ob. If Obama turns out to be a bad leader, he will get the same treatment as Bush.

And it's not hard to see what you hold contempt for if you are posting your honest opinions. It wasn't just Black Americans that got Obama in, nor was it just Black people celebrating his victory, yet you choose to focus your statements on that group of people. If you're going to call someone out, let it be everyone who have subscribed to the behavior you are describing, not just the brown ones.

Thank you. I agree.

I am afraid that you might be riight, but for now, ,,,,,.. HIP HIP HOORAY?

wait, has it been 10 min already??? I just want to know if I'll have twice as much money in my wallet tomorrow! That's what they promised right?!?

Get em' Delia.

And what do you suggest instead?

Why isnt a guy like Ron Paul being elected for president? You tube him..the only candidate that spoke the truth and actually knows what needs to be done in order to put america back on its feet..problem is..YOU NEED TO GO INTO RECESSION FOR THINGS TO GET BETTER AGAIN...and no candidate is willing to admit to that.I wish it would be the oposite but it wont...the worse is yet to come.I´m sorry Delia...but this is the truth. You can check out some of the stuff i have posted before...if the implementation of the Amero is too far fetched for you just watch the rest of the video i post in this article and you judge for your self..

I have heard Ron Paul, and just heard practically the same earful from a friend of mine who is a Nader supporter...you make the mistake of thinking that those who support main stream candidates are somehow stupid...You think your politician doesn't lie? We ARE in a recession, and we've seen pretty bad for years...if you want to think the worst is yet to come, fine, but please don't assume the only reason Ron Paul isn't being elected is because everyone's uninformed.

Read the email i just sent you and watch the clip at the link then get back to me :-)

Ready your pallet for some Crow Stew.

This picture was relevant in 2004. I wasn't aware we where voting for Bush again...