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I am a Republican...voted Obama this time around...I don't think Obama is as bad as the right makes him out to be...nor Bush is as evil as the left makes him out to be....

Bottom line is this: That we all love this country.

Through all our differences, we have that much in common.

So, I have no trouble in wishing all the luck to Obama and may God give him wisdom and bless him, and the U.S. as well.

@ Marge

Bitter bitter bitter. People shoudl be more concerned with whether he is picking THE MOST QUALIFIED people for his cabinet...not what party those people belong to or the nature of their genitalia. Grow the F- up.

And if you had any true faith in Hillary, you'd know there's not a bus on the earth that could run her down.

You all should be ashamed of yourselves! This country is supposed to be a melting pot of different people. That means different race, opinions, jobs, etc. The Obama supporters are definitely not taking the high road by wiping the noses of the McCain supporters in this victory. Your approach is not one that inspires unity.

I also cannot stand the disrespect of our current President. President Bush is still our President and deserves the respect that is attached to that office. He is also human and makes mistakes like the rest of us. Let he who is innocent cast the first stone!

Now for those who supported McCain, it goes both ways. We need to respect the future President as due his office. We may disagree with him, but he will be the President. I dare say don't move away as some have suggested, but pray to the LORD God Almighty!

God bless Obama, God bless America. Indeed change has come to America

Good Grief!!! When are you guys going to get a life? Instead of sitting on your butts blogging all the "nyah, nyah, nyah" comments from both sides, why don't you do something useful that might help this country?

The election was 2 days ago. It is done and life goes on. Get a life!

I am about as excited as anyone about President Elect Barack Obama being elected as our next President. However, doesn't CNN understand that African Americans aren't the only ones happy about his election? Jeeeeez where are the images of the MILLIONS of White People that voted for him and believed that he was the best man for the job. Although Black Americans are understandably extremely proud of Obama, to only show images, interview, and highlight African Americans after Obama's election, seems ridiculous!

He is the President Elect of all Americans and even if every Black person in America voted for him it's only a small percentage of the total number of Americans that voted for him including Whites, Latinos, Asians, etc... How about showing images of them happy about his election, how about interviewing them about their feelings, about the reasons why they voted for him and what they expect him to do for them?

It seems like you guys are already working on scaring White America and especially Republicans so as to make sure this doesn't happen again 4 years from now. The images of people that Republicans thought, hoped and expected would vote for them and didn't, would better represent the Change that America voted for.

"Guess it just goes to show obama is prejducied also….he isn't appointing ANY WOMEN to his cabinet. " Really, Marge? Do you know something none of the rest of us know? Or is this just some wild-eyed speculation (aka sniping) of yours?

There are a bunch of cabinet positions, and only a couple have been mentioned. Most of the positions are non-cabinet level staff. The White House probably has something like 300 senior staff positions. I sincerely doubt there will be no women in those slots. I even doubt it for the Cabinet. Don't forget, Obama has to answer to his boss: Michelle.

To all the African Americans, when will "African American" stop being used before addressing Obama?

If you want equality, why are you still saying "Afrcan American," it's this "in your face" mentality that will simply cause people to disrespect you and regret their vote.

...by the way, do you actually believe that by Obama being in the White House, YOU as an individual will all the sudden be attending ivy league universities, be moving into the elite suburbs in droves and suddenly finding yourself working in corporate america, with a GED?

Be realistic, he is one man, and everyone's President, the African community will NOT be his main/only agenda.

Charles:

Are you sure that an inordinate fear is all that's causing McCain and/or Palin supporters to whine....?

The left needs to stop blaming Bush for everything.

Confirmed by economists (one in a top financial firm I PERSONALLY heard from) say that the economy was on its way into the toilet as far back as 15-20 years ago due to bad policies, which *ahem* Clinton admitted had gone past him.

Clinton was warned about Osama in 1996 and had over 3 years and 3 documented chances to get him but failed. Bush had 1 month of warning, but automatically the left blamed Bush.

Bush didn't invent Atlantic hurricanes, yet the left blamed the aftermath squarely on him.

Bush did not cause the problems above, but he did make matters worse on all of them. For that, I do hope Obama can turn a deaf ear to those who will ride his coattails, and just move to the center and do it right.

The one thing is for certain – the McCain/Palin campaign brought out all the closet and openly racists in this country. You people are a disgrace.

Catholic Mom for Obama. You are no moral ground to judge anyone. True, hate is not Christian but neither is abortion. You won the election and just can't stop complaining can you?

It's very nice that Pres Bush is being gracious to the Obama team. It's about time that he does something right. I think the ladies will get along well, and from what I have seen of Obama, he will be a great listener and as gracious as possible.
Good going Bush! I applaud you.

Bush go ahead and give 'em the keys during the visit. Your one-way ticket to Crawford is on the way. We have about 65 million volunteers to pack yo' stuff. Leave now and we'll ship it to ya COD.

I hope they have the adult version of the data for Obama so he doesn't have to use the pop-up-books and speak-and-spell Bush needs.

This president will bring no change. You people who throw your virgin daughters to him will be paying the highest taxes in 9 months. During the speech, he continued to tell the sheep "We will get there". Where in the hell is "THERE". Even the liberal anchormen are saying they are unsure what he is going to do, and he looked somewhat creepy on stage. You wanted all of this "CHANGE" but what change? This entire election was very comical. What are you going to do when he puts together his "militant army". Well the guys in the south just laugh at the sheep. i'm sure this won't make it past the moderator. I can't wait for him to bankrupt the coal industry in the North, and you guys will be unemployed, but you guys will still chant, "WE BELIEVE, CHANGE, CHANGE, WE BELIEVE" its comming. I'll post again
post this Mr. Moderator

Let the far right keep talking. I don't want the good people of America to ever forget why they need to continue to vote in Statesman like Barack Obama.

President-elect Obama, be sure to speak slowly in short sentences for the Crawford Mensa!

There is nothing worse than I sore loser. Grow up people.

President Obama will win the trust of those people who did not vote for him. Accept the results and mandate given to him, and work with him for the benefits of the nation.

Give him the chance to prove himself before condemning and throwing negative remarks on him.

CHANGE====HIGHER TAXES, BANKRUPT COAL INDUSTRY, UNEMLOYMENT, MILITANT ARMY, HELL YA BRING IT ON.

Bush better get some good hip hop music. hahaha

Oops is an idiot and his mother should have did the world a favor and aborted it.

Mike posted
November 6th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

Mike I just read your post. As a Obama supporter from the beginning I have one thing to say to you;

HAHA

If Bush provides a smooth, gracious transition, it will do much to burnish him image as he leaves office.

Sure is a lot of hate in here, on BOTH sides..........

ONE AMERICA, UNITE, UNITE , UNITE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mike posted
November 6th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

Mike I just read your post. As a Obama supporter from the beginning I have one thing to say to you;

HAHA

that is so wonderful how gracious the Bushes are being.

Reading the comments on this page makes me wonder what the heck planet I'm on. Surely all these comments from those that feel they are 100% perfect, aren't human beings.

It is truly sad that some people here (and there are no labels to any of them, they know who they are) just have an OCD for being ignorant towards life. I guess the only friend they have is their computer and they just don't get it. Life is ment to be wonderful! Try losing yours for just once and you will be more than thankful for it. Open your eyes, look at all the wonders around you. If you can't do that, leave the rest of us alone in order that we may live a fruitful life without your prejudice thoughts. Some people will always be unstable and I feel sad for you. Life is truly too short to have so much hate fulled bones. Go out and do something good, not only for yourselves, but, for others. See how GOOD you feel for a CHANGE...Sad...

mhg November 6th, 2008 2:19 pm ET

Yes Jody this is true on both statements.
The Amero Dollar is something that "they" are working on like the Euro Dollar,

OMG- there is a sucker born every minute.

What a shame that the far-right in these blogs are continuing the vile campaign of the Republicans! How sad that most of you, far-right people, attend church and call yourselves, Christians. Yet you spew hate, vile, lies and division! HOW IS THIS CHRISTIAN?

To OBAMA supporters: Folks, we need to tone it down. We need to show the "other" side what civility, decency and WHAT GRACE IN VICTORY looks like. Let's just let them continue to spew hate and vile, they HAVE reaped what they have SOWN! Trust me!

PEACE BE WITH EVERYONE! GOD BLESS OUR PRESIDENT-ELECT BARACK OBAMA AND HIS BEAUTIFUL FAMILY!

If I were Obama I wouldn't turn by back on Cheney during this meeting.

Well Jody,

To answer your China question we already owe them in excess of 500 Billion and apparently we are planning on borrowing 535 billion more dollars (either from China or somewhere else), and they have bought up a lot of American infrastructure the past 10 years so it's safe to say the Chinese have a huge stake and/or share of America which is frightening in itself. As far as China owning the American monetary system, I wouldn't argue with it. We are so far in debt you'd think at some point China is looking to collect on debt owed.

Make sure everything is nailed down and definitely insured!

I'm glad Bush is making this transition easy. Obama needs all the help getting ramped up he can get.

If Obama supporters want to unite this country they should stop being ungracious winners. It will only make it harder for President elect Obama to govern. Mccain supports/republicans are whining from fear. What's your excuse?

I don't think we can wait until January. I suggest that Obama somehow lure Bush out of the Oval Office and then shut and lock the door behind him so he can get to work. That'll give Bush more time to pack his things.

To all those who replied to the disgusting blogs on here from CubAmerica and his disgusting ilk- Don't worry or waste any energy on them, they officially dont count anymore AND THEY KNOW IT They have been silenced by this historic election. They can continue to bleat on, but noone is listening anymore they are just pathetic, inbreed redneck trash! They are a dying breed and even the Republican party looks likely to reject them to get back on track as McCain's speech clearly indicated.

Guess it just goes to show obama is prejducied also....he isn't appointing ANY WOMEN to his cabinet. He is looking at all men. How about those female governors who worked their butt off for him...guess he is throwing them under the bus like he did Hillary.

although my respect for the Clintons has been restored, I recall their words, HE,OBAMA, CANNOT WIN.....
Thank god they were so wrong.

McCain and his crowd ran such an ugly, nasty campaign, even George Bush's conduct looks good in comparison. Never thought I would see that.

To all those who replied to the disgusting blogs on here from CubAmerica and his disgusting ilk- Don't worry or waste any energy on them, they officially dont count anymore AND THEY KNOW IT Finally they have been silenced by this historic election. They can continue to bleat on, but noone is listening anymore they are just pathetic, inbreed redneck trash! They are a dying breed and even the Republican party looks likely to reject them to get back on track as McCain's speech clearly indicated.

This is SO GOOD! I can't wait until 1/20/2009!!!!!!!!

@1/20/13 - Really? You're about six years behind most of the country.

Anyone that continues to spew negative bloggs against President-elect Obama is either an immature child …. or a TERRORIST wanting America to continue it’s slide away from greatness. I say continue because Barack has been handed a ROYAL mess.

Sensible posters (Republican, Independent or Democrat) … get behind your President … get behind your country … get behind your flag & your Constitution … if you don’t you are UNPATRIOTIC .. UNAMERICAN …you know, all those labels the GOP tried to smear the dems with during the campaign. Folks, hold those that try to undermine the Obama Administration responsible for their treason. Castigate them.

For if their hatred, if their mean spirited words succeed in ANY WAY in hampering the effectiveness of our NEW PRESIDENT … and let’s say another terrorist attack occurs … in some small way, they have contributed … they have conspired … with the enemys of the state.

Democrats are often labeled as soft of crime. Well this is a new day and Obama has my backing to lock up anyone that can even be remotely tied to showing moral or financial support to those that would set our country back.

Bloggers … you will either be a helpful part of the solution or a harmful part of the problem … take your pick. We can’t afford to tolerate children or terrorists any longer.

I think Bush wishes he could let Obama take over today. He just seems to happy to be finally seeing the end of his term. I may not have much to say that is good about Bush...but he actually doing a good thing by making this as easy and smooth as he can.

As far as Obama...I am so proud of him. He showed what hard work can do and that anything is possible. I have a four year old daughter. She already knows who he is. She will grow up and having a President who is Black will be normal. All the small children will see it as normal and that is the truely beautiful thing. That Latino, Asian, Black, Biracial and White children can KNOW that anything is possible in this country. Thi is beyond words.

Re: White-girl, in Iowa

Did you "get over it and move on" in 2004 when Bush was re-elected, or did you vow to continue to fight for what you believe in? I would guess the later. Dont expect the conseravtive movement to roll over for the next president, since the liberal movement did not do anything close to that for Bush.

G. Bush made such a mess of this country that we knee-jerked to an Obama. Either Obama does what he says he will and get canned in '12, or he will be a person who is smart enough to learn that Capitalism and the free market will get him farther than his current socialistic beliefs.

Mr. Obama, 47% of us are not on board yet....be smart.

Those who tell other Americans to leave if they don't like it are ignorant. People have every right to disagree. It is afforded them in the Constitution. Get real. Dems have complained the past eight years. Just be prepared to have this guy scrutinized the same manner as the last eight years.

No weapons formed agains us shall prosper...

YES NOW HE CAN MEASURE THE DRAPES!!!!!!!!

LOL!!!!!!!

YES WE DID....BARACK THE VOTE AND WORLD.............

These Obama wing-nuts think BHO is going to pay their mortgage and fill their gas tank. As POTUS, BHO will have his hands full running the USA. GWB did not cause all the problems and there are many trouble makers in this world.

Why don't we get to the bottom of this and ask us Rep why we didn't vote for Sen John McCain. I can tell you why I, a fellow Rep didn't. He wasn't the correct hotheaded man for the job. I had concerns with his long road in the senate and didn't show me in the last couple of decades that he was the man to lead us up out of this mess. I thought Mrs Palin was a great pick but it didn't change my view on him one bit, the man who would be leading our nation. Stop blaiming her! I have a great deal of respect for John McCain and his life long dedication to our country. As John McCain said he has no one to blame but himself.

"For the first time in my adult life I am NOT proud to be an American"

If trying to unite and make harmony makes you not proud to be an American you were never a real good one anyway.

Very gracious of you Mr. President.

I'm not a fan of yours and I don't care for your shoot from the hip style but this is a perfect, relationship building move on your part.

Someone needs to tell Mr. Obama to dumb it down a bit for Georgie though he can still speak like an adult to Laura.

No change coming.

dear – 1/20/13 –

our country's borders are open from both sides – feel free to move across ... why on earth would you feel sad to be an American..?? what, your guy didn't win.. after the past 8 years and horrible campaign by THAT side.. I'd love to hear your justification for being negative today..

if the 1/20/13 is your birthday, then you of all people should realize how far this country has come.. what are you afraid of.. ??

speak up.. !!

Some people thrive on hate and division. Fortunately, Barack Obama was elected because the MAJORITY of the people have rejected this small-minded approach to our country.

God bless Obama.

Unfortunately White-girl in Iowa, they are on both sides. Not just Republicans being sore losers, but Democrats being sore winners. Sad huh?

Whatever you all want to say, you should all thank President Bush for keeping you all safe. Do not be so ungrateful. Give thanks for small mercies.Give praise where it is due. Everyone has a weak and strong point, he may have been weak in some areas, and strong in others.

As a matter of fact, you should all have a little respect and address him as President Bush no matter his shortcomings. May God continue to bless PRESIDENT BUSH and his family. Since you all do not want to wish him well I will.

NO CHANGE

the thought of that ignorant hateful ugly woman living in americas house is revolting.

CHANGE====HIGHER TAXES, BANKRUPT COAL INDUSTRY, UNEMLOYMENT, MILITANT ARMY, HELL YA BRING IT ON

3strikes, you say Obama is not ready for the world stage? You haven't been reading what world leader's have said have you?

They can't wait to meet him. He's a huge blessing for us.

To The National Nightmare is Over!

I have you moron, I am in Iraq defending your right to make bad decisions

AGB:

You mean, "Sam the plumber", right....?

I don't think he can afford the ticket to get there....in his present financial state. That is, if he didn't strike a deal with a sucker, er, I mean investor....

LOL

MY FRIENDS – REPUBLI-KLANS JOA$$HN McINSANE/PAIN-LIN ARE SPREADING HATE & BIGOTRY IN AMERICA?????

What the heck is this? Are you serious? It's crap like this that keeps racisim alive in this country. I am Republican and I voted for them, does that make me racist?

computer + low self-esteem = internet tough guy

Even Obama would find this deplorable.

How many of the people here calling for unity now that Obama is President were the same people that talked about how much they "hated Bush" every chance they got? What a bunch of hypocrits.

Bush's last gasp to save face before he pardons everyone under the sun, including Stevens. Do not doubt that he's setting up something underhanded for Obama to deal with.

This president will bring no change. You people who throw your virgin daughters to him will be paying the highest taxes in 9 months. During the speech, he continued to tell the sheep "We will get there". Where in the hell is "THERE". Even the liberal anchormen are saying they are unsure what he is going to do, and he looked somewhat creepy on stage. You wanted all of this "CHANGE" but what change? This entire election was very comical. What are you going to do when he puts together his "militant army". Well the guys in the south just laugh at the sheep. i'm sure this won't make it past the moderator. I can't wait for him to bankrupt the coal industry in the North, and you guys will be unemployed, but you guys will still chant, "WE BELIEVE, CHANGE, CHANGE, WE BELIEVE" its comming
post this Mr. Moderator

Wow, amazing events. I am no Bush fan but great that he is reaching out. These are truly historic events and could only happen in America. remember all the GOP rancor and hate just a few weeks ago?

Again, I here racism and bigotry.

Can this never be overcome in this country?

Obama won, he won because people want to believe in and hope for better for this country. I really do not care about how little experience you think he has. The way he ran his campaign and beat two powerful political types proves beyond a doubt just how "experienced" he is.

He is well educated, smart, and intelligent man who can think for himself. He was right about many issues in the past and what America is facing today. He has a lot of foresight and a keen ability to look into the future and make decisions that will not only affect America today but in the years ahead.

Rise above your gutter talk. Become a better person by engaging in constructive criticism or what will be better is to think how you can move the country forward. One way you can do that is by not being so bitter and negative.

Be a constructive player in rebuilding and moving this country forward. McCain will work with Obama so why can you Obama haters not try and do the same.

I made an informed decision and voted accordingly. I'm not stupid and neither are those who voted for McCain. Choices are made and that is it.

Hatred, negativity, racism and bigotry do nothing but make you a lesser of a person and someone who needs to grow up!

1/20/13:

Like I suggested to the other Obama hater(s) ==>> Feel free to find another country in which you may live for the next 4 – 8 years if you're not proud to be an American....simply because Barack Obama is the President-elect!!

Those who didn't vote Bush, the village idiot into office put up with a ocean of his CRAP for the past 8 years and we stuck it out.....!!

Now THAT'S AMERICAN!!

Some of the comments on this blog, are very childish, first, everyone should commend Pres. Bush for inviting the Obama family to the whitehouse, second, all of you have to remember, they are politicians and they have to work with one another to bring this country together, this has been done by each President and President elect for ever, third, we need to stop the hating, the election is over it is time to come together as a NATION, not be divided by party afiliation.

I voted for Ron Paul, so I knew my candidate wasn't going to win. But I must say it's pretty disappointing to see people like "proud american!!!" saying:

"YAAAAAAAY!!! obama is getting ready to start changing our country and its really funny to listen to the republicans whine and cry about their candidate loosing….didya catch fox news during Nov. 4? They all seemed pretty bummed…"

This is not unity. Obama himself is respectable and preached unity, but many of his followers are divisive and enjoy seeing McCain supporters upset. That is not unity any way you slice it. Vast numbers of divisive Obama supporters make Obama look bad the same way the handful of racist McCain supporters make McCain look bad.

If you voted for Obama because you wanted change and unity, then don't be like "proud american!!!"

re:
"For the first time in my adult life I am NOT proud to be an American"

Answer:
Then pack your bags and leave.

WOW... some really evil and narrow minded posts here. I don't know about you, but I'm sick of all this hate and want to see this Country back on the road to greatness again. But with this sort of rhetoric it just isn't possible.

How can people be so vile towards someone they don't actually know and have only heard second hand information about?

Guess we can thank our Constitution for the Freedom of Speech (which obviously implies freedom to sound ignorant)

I'm sorry, but President Bush (whom I love but disagree with on the issues) looked happy when he talked about President-Elected Obama in the Rose Garden on yesterday. Regardless of how much his Presidency messed up the Country, he is a good man with a beautiful heart and wonderful soul.

People forget that he tapped two African-Americans for positions that were never held by African-American's before. He is a uniting guy when it comes to race. His policies just didn't work.

I can't wait to see these two very handsome fellas come out and speak after their meeting. The ladies in their lives are beautiful too.

To those who are concerned about the Amero..you're about 2 years behind in your knowledge. This is OLD news. Do some research before you go all hysterical.

Rahm Emanuel is certainly qualified but he is also a very partisan Chicago politician and Washington insider!

No change here!

Well this will be awkward. I have no reason to trust Bush, but I hope he does make the transition smooth.

Jimmy D. :

GREAT SUMMATION, SIR!!

Come on folks. It doesn't matter whether your a Democrat or Republican or even an Independent. This article is about the current President and First Lady reaching out to President elect OBama and the next First Lady so that a smooth transition can occur.

Stop all of the negativity. I believe enough is enough now that the Election is over. In all of my life involved in the numerous Presidential Elections, I have never read such hateful words from folks who visit CNN's web site. You should really think about what you're going to say before you actually write it. Let's move forward as a country and get over all of the bitterness and ugliness.

Come on CNN...you should at least post this blog..

WOW!
WHAT A FIRST FAMILY – WHAT A PEOPLE WE ARE! LONG LIVE FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY!

KEEP PRAYING FOR OUR FIRST FAMILY, THE OBAMA CAMPAIGN STAFF AND OUR COUNTRY!

Four more years!

I agree – the President and Mrs. Bush have been very gracious to the Obama's and sincere.

He was not be a great president, but from all the tidbits I've heard, supposedly a very nice man and his wife has never been anything but gracious.

For the first time in my adult life I am NOT proud to be an American

Hopeful for Tomorrow:

I agree with you. I, too, don't believe that Bush went into the White House with mal-intent.

However, we knew Geo. W. Bush and we knew his mindset. Despite him having wise counsel around him, his arrogance and immaturity neutralized and nullified said counsel.

So, let's not attempt to portray Bush as an innocent by-stander.

I'm so happy that President Bush isn't acting like the McCain supportes that blog on CNN. Maybe you sore losers should go to the FoxNews site. It seems like you're not trying to unite the country, instead waiting for the bottom to drop out. He will surely make mistakes bcz he's not perfect but, he's our president now, so get over it and move on!

God Bless President Obama and his family. May he keep them safe from all seen and unseen hurt, harm and danger in Jesus precious name.

YES WE DID!!!!!!!!!

This is entirely appropriate and I'm pleased that the Bushes have been not only civil, but cordial.

Free at last! free at last! of the vanity, ignorance, and incompetence that has come close to totaling the country.

I think President Bush is doing exactly what he is supposed to do. The election is over and this country has to heal and move forward. President Bush will leave the White House on a very high note especially for the way he handled the transition.
Wishing President-elect Obama much success in the next fragile 100 days and the best four years of any President in the White House. Sir, you have the majority of this country behind you and the world is behind you also. Forget those who want to dwell and wallow is hatred and biogtry. Eventually, they will find their way and hopefully change their minds for the better before they leave this world as we know it.

Obama supporters – When will the screeching end? You'd think the victory this week might have calmed your derangement – apparently not frmo these posts...

Excellent – nice to see civility coming back in style!

The best to OBAMA, BIDEN, & families, and the new cabinet – they have their work cut out for them.

I am very pleased.

I'm so happy that Bush isn't acting like the McCain supportes that blog on CNN. Maybe you sore losers should go to the FoxNews site. It seems like you're not trying to unite the country, instead waiting for the bottom to drop out. He will surely make mistakes bcz he's not perfect but, he's our president now, so get over it and move on!

Should I send my check to Obama at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave or should I just find a local family that expects handouts and give them my money?

Sheila Bear for Secretary of Treasury

How about the Obama supporters start showing a little shred of the dignity, grace and humility that their candidate and our President elect shows daily. Though he may not have gotten my vote I'll give him that compliment every day.

Keep the one thing in mind that the military teaches you (granted most here havnt served their country and make no plans too): you do not have to respect the man but respect the rank. Extend that out to opinions, just because a person doesnt buy into Pres Elect Obama's messgae hook, line and sinker does not make them any less of a person.

So even if Pres Bush is a complete tool, recognize the office and pay it the respect it deserves, maybe not the person. Its the same thing you all expect from Republicans as far as their treatment of Obama.

To Gloating, Gutless & Girly:

Prayerfully, Barack is too wise and too intelligent to take any advice from the worst president to ever step foot into the position as the President of the United States of America!

You and the other haters are funny. If liberals are so "retarded" (i.e. lib-tards), I have some questions for you:

1. How is it that the Republicans FAILED to win the election?
2. Why wasn't the election even close?
3. Given the present situation and your accusation, if the liberals
are retarded and they won the election, what does that make
the Republicans?

NOTE TO OTHERS: I'm making no statements against Republicans. I just want to see how this "genius" rationalizes their comments.......

This sounds GREAT! America should be proud of herself and in the words of our new first lady; I must say "this is the first time in my life that I am REALLY proud of my country".

Obama/Biden

I'm sure Mr. Bush is more than anxious to turn over his mess for somebody else to clean up. How nice to be able to wash your hands and tell the next guy: Welcome! It's all yours (the huge deficit, the economy in shambles, the US reduced to a joke in the world, a more influential Iran, the whole enchilada my friend!!!). Not too many of us get to do this if we've messed up badly on our job. We would have been kicked out the doors a long time ago.

Welcome to CubAmerica November 6th, 2008 2:06 pm ET

Your comment is utterly disgusting.

obama is NOT "the one", he is goin to FAIL. just as you naysayers of palin said, obama is also not ready for the world stage.

Governer Palin stated, "I know at the end of the day, putting this in God's hands, the right thing for America will be done at the end of the day on Nov. 4."

Amen, Sarah... Amen.

Has "Joe the plumber" been informed of this meeting?

Racists, Ignorant Men & Women, Inbreds, Trailor Park Dwellers, Second Cousin Marrying-type: All of you – you can call Obama whatever your little black, ignorant hearts desire – but the fact is this: The only name that counts and is TRUE: PRESIDENT ELECT OBAMA..... that just sound BEAUTIFUL!

Obama do not take any suggestions, pointers, notes, advice, etc. from Bush!

How exciting to see this happen in our Country. How sad that some of the people in this country prefer hate, anger, division and exclusion over acceptance, trust, happiness, hope and vision.

How sad that people celebrate the exclusion of gay people. How sad that anyone celebrates the hate of blacks, hispanics, or asian people.

How sad that today, when my white 86 year old granmother cried and said she has now lived a full life can anyone have anger towards this moment in our country?

Racists, Ignorant Men & Women, Inbreds, Trailor Park Dwellers, Second Cousin Marrying-type: All of you – you can call Obama whatever your little black, ignorant hearts desire – but the fact is this: The only name that counts and is TRUE: PRESIDENT ELECT OBAMA..... that just sound BEAUTIFUL!

Colin Powell was right: President-elect Obama is going to be, and already has been, a transformational figure. We are ready to heal! It's been so emotional and uplifting to see the reaction around the country and around the world. I'm so very proud and hopeful.

i dont know I just think there is alittle bit more tothis than meets the eye. After going into Iraq...I would not put it past Bush to try to strong arm Barack into continuing the war...and tring to treaten him in some way or another if he does not hear what he wants to hear as an answer. UUUmmm. I just hope we end this war ASAP... Before we end up regreting not having our troops at home..building the strenth of our Army..is very important.

How exciting to see this happen in our Country. How sad that some of the people in this country prefer hate, anger, division and exclusion over acceptance, trust, happiness, hope and vision.

How sad that people celebrate the exclusion of gay people. How sad that anyone celebrates the hate of blacks, hispanics, or asian people.

How sad that today, when my white 86 year old granmother cried and said she has now lived a full life can anyone have anger towards this moment in our country?

Obama do not take any suggestions, pointers, notes, advice, etc. from Bush!

The idea of the AMERO predates this election

Actually, its been floating around for a couple of years. As long as oil is priced in USD, the AMERO won't gain much traction.

However, if the EUR becomes the "currency of choice", and the CAD stays almost on par with the USD, we might see a move to a regional currency.

I'm with AJ – "Now they can bask in the warmth of each others arrogance"

I'm sure Laura is looking forward to the visit. Not!

I can't wait to see this beautiful family and their new puppy in our White House.
I also look forward to Bush moving out!
It can't happen soon enough for me.

The best thing about this whole election is this: BUSH IS GONE, OUTTA HERE. I will not have to keep trying to dodge him during the evening news and changing the stations to avoid him. Cannot stand that man.

Watch the keyboards for missing Bs, Hs or Os!

74 days, 21 hours and 26 minutes until Inaguration Day!

Colin Powell was right: He is going to be, and already has been, a transformational President. We are so ready to heal! It's been so emotional and uplifting to see the reaction around the country and around the world. I'm so very proud and hopeful.

The best thing about this whole election is this: BUSH IS GONE, OUTTA HERE. I will not have to keep trying to dodge him during the evening news and changing the stations to avoid him. Cannot stand that man.

How exciting to see this happen in our Country. How sad that some of the people in this country prefer hate, anger, division and exclusion over acceptance, trust, happiness, hope and vision.

How sad that people celebrate the exclusion of gay people. How sad that anyone celebrates the hate of blacks, hispanics, or asian people.

How sad that today, when my white 86 year old granmother cried and said she has now lived a full life can anyone have anger towards this moment in our country?

I can't wait to see this beautiful family and their new puppy in our White House.
I also look forward to Bush moving out!
It can't happen soon enough for me.

FINALLY AMERICA CAN MOVE FORWARD!!!

@country first - I agree with you, completely.

While I was never a fan of the policies and acts that were endorsed or achieved through the actions of George W. Bush, I still understood that he was (and still is) our President, and that in order to have my opinions taken seriously I would have to not rant and rave and craft radical stories about his character, but present my arguments honestly and logically, and be prepared to achieve compromise instead of the result I desired.

It's a tough job, and everyone watches everything you do. I don't think anyone went into this job with malicious intent, including George W. Bush.

come onpeople, lay off the smart cracks.If you don't like the way this has gone, live with it like the rest of us havefor eight long years. This is a new beginning, a chance to start over.The majority of our people feel positive about it, so give ita chance this is our future and can well be the beginning of something big.

Oh my word!!!! Obama is not nearly as dangerous as his hate-filled supporters! END IT NOW!!! Please! You have won the election now PLEASE stop your disdainful remarks!

And Al in NY, NY the word is NUCLEAR not nucular.......
That was yesterday. I just couldn't let you go on in ignorance of the correct word. I am a teacher.

To Welcome to CubAmerica), it's a shame that people like you still live in this country. If you don't like PRESIDENT OBAMA, you'll get over it, b/c all those presidents before him were not that all great, just look at the idiot that's in the White House now, Bush. That idiot has run this country into the ground and you see nothing wrong with that. He lied about the invasion of Iraq, thousands are dead, trillion dollar spend, mortgage collapse, banks collapse, jobs are gone and his rating is 23%, so tell me, you must be an RETHUG, NEO-CON Conservative who thinks there's nothing wrong, idiot

I am sooooooo looking forward to January 20, 2009!!

To Welcome to CubAmerica), it's a shame that people like you still live in this country. If you don't like PRESIDENT OBAMA, you'll get over it, b/c all those presidents before him were not that all great, just look at the idiot that's in the White House now, Bush. That idiot has run this country into the ground and you see nothing wrong with that. He lied about the invasion of Iraq, thousands are dead, trillion dollar spend, mortgage collapse, banks collapse, jobs are gone and his rating is 23%, so tell me, you must be an RETHUG, NEO-CON Conservative who thinks there's nothing wrong, idiot

Amazing man.God bless him and his beautiful family.

CubAmerica...

What is disgusting is your 20th century bigotry. Democracy is what makes this a wonderful place to live.

Allow me to re-use an old conservative line:

If the thought of an Obama presidency bothers you, why don't you just move to another country?

We delivered and NC is blue for the first time in 32 years!!!!!

To: CubAmerica , Barack Obama will be a great leader .He has to clean up the sorry mess that "W" has left these Untied States in. As always the conservatives point fingers else where to hide their failures. Unity and Change is here. God Bless President Elect Obama and the United States of America. .

Why would this administration be any different? It must have been very difficult for President Bush to realize his low approval rating: As it must be painful for Mr. Bush to acknowledge a change of power to the Democrats primarily because of him. I have no doubt that these two men and their spouses will conduct our business in the way we expect them to.

Once Obama gets in I do not want to hear any more speeches or hear "how change is coming". Just do it.

@Jody Monroe who posted the following:

"Will they discuss our failing economy? Has anyone heard that our dollar is going to "bust" and will be replaced with the new coin, the AMERO coin?"

Jody, there's a great website called snopes.com. Whenever you receive some much-forwarded email with a story like this, visit the Snopes website and see if it's fact or fiction.

If you search "amero dollar" on Snopes, you will find the email you've received. It's a false rumor.

Use your delete key often and wisely.

To Welcome to CubAmerica), it's a shame that people like you still live in this country. If you don't like PRESIDENT OBAMA, you'll get over it, b/c all those presidents before him were not that all great, just look at the idiot that's in the White House now, Bush. That idiot has run this country into the ground and you see nothing wrong with that. He lied about the invasion of Iraq, thousands are dead, trillion dollar spend, mortgage collapse, banks collapse, jobs are gone and his rating is 23%, so tell me, you must be an RETHUG, NEO-CON Conservative who thinks there's nothing wrong

I bet that President Bush wishes President elect Obama would stay when he and the new First Lady visit. That way President elect Obama can start work early.

I know I would not object to Obama starting early. LOL In fact, I suspect that president Bush might have voted for President elect Obama.

"The Sheik Obama is going to be in the same house as so many of this countries best leaders once resided.

Utterly disgusting."

Ahhh, the smell of ignorance. OK, for all you bigoted Obama-haters out there, just give him a chance lead. He will be *your* president, whether you like it or not. If after a year or so he's anywhere near the f-up that W has been, then you have some ground to stand on – but in the meantime, stop the ignorance and let him lead.

I've got high hopes but I do know that it will take all of us some work. I believe that we also need a Secretary of Main Street in his cabinet. Someone who is not a political insider or from the Fortune 500 crowd.

Thanks President Bush for helping to make this a smooth transition.

Go President Elect Obama !!!!

Can he start early?

Congratulations PRESEDENT OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!! YAHHH

do like Jayz says and get the dirt off your shoulders
brush them haters off they are just seething with jealousy

I hope you no you will bring respect of the us in the world

much love to the obama family from MInneapple gal

AMERO coin? Sheikh Obama? America turning into Cuba?

You right wingers have all lost your minds along with the election...

Do you all really think that the sun will turn black as sackcloth on Jan 20?
I mean, come on...

And to my liberal progressive friends: Obama's just a man. Just one man. And he can't do this alone. So cut the gloating, and if you think we're out of the woods, then just wait...

Welcome to CubAmerica: Best leaders? So I guess you're including leaders like George W. Bush and George H. W. Bush? Two Presidents who have singly steered our country's economy into recessions. I guess they deserve to live in the White House.

Your comment is offensive, racist and ignorant. I'm surprised at CNN for not censoring your remark.

Of course President-elect Obama will live in the White House – possibly for 8 wonderful years.

Be careful – there might be a rat or two hanging out there!!

Now they can bask in the warmth of each others arrogance.

Bush shouldn't give Obama any pointers. After all, the lib-tards (including those posting on this page) didn't seem to care that he has ZERO qualifications and experience to be president so screw it. Let him start from scratch and see how well he does. Republicans are TOO NICE.

Welcome to CubAmerica:

You're more than welcome to leave the US for the next 4 years if you cannot live up to being an American simply because Barack Obama would be YOUR president!! There are plenty of countries in the world....

** OBAMA / BIDEN 2008!! **

Welcome to CubAmerica November 6th, 2008 2:06 pm ET
The Sheik Obama is going to be in the same house as so many of this countries best leaders once resided. Utterly disgusting.
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Welcome to CubAmerica,

You Don't Count Anymore....Poor White Trash went out of style on November 4th, Friend.

I did not vote for Obama . But I cannot wait until Bush is gone. The sooner the better. Please! He can do more damage in a few months there. He should go clear brush at the ranch the next few months.

It will be a great day when we see President Barack Obama sitting behind the desk in the oval office.
Until then, let's hope Bush is not allowed to make any decisions
concerning the future of our country!!

Welcome to Cubamerica: Shut the hell up! You don't seem to have a problem with being racist do you? What an awful thing to say. Go crawl in a hole somewhere where you belong! BIG MOUTH!

You're right, CubAmerica. It disgusts me that Obama is going to be in the same house as Nixon, Taft, Harding, Johnson, Bush and all the other "great leaders" who have lived there.

Michelle will make an awesome first lady! Maybe she'll spruce the house up a little more contemporary

There are some very ugly and cruel people in America. Please go to church and pray that your cruelty is forgiven. It's time for this nonsense to stop.

My what other countries must be saying about us. No wonder some countries hate us. But who needs others to hate us when we have so much hatred in our own country for our own fellowman

I am really tired of all these Racist and down right mean comments like "Shiek" and of those that want to see this man fail in order to be vindicated somehow.

Let me break it to all of you...If this man fails WE ARE ALL IN DEEP S**T. So for everyones sake I pray to God that he Succeeds.

God Bless America and God Bless The President of These United States!!!

Some ignoramus just posted something disparaging about President-elect Barack Obama. That's PRESIDENT-ELECT, not sheik, genius.

But you're partially correct. Not only will Barack Obama and his family be residing in the former residence of some of this countries former great leaders, he'll also be residing in the former residence of some of this countries GREATEST FAILURES....namely, George W. Bush!!

While you're there, Barack, please get some people to inventory the White House china and silverware and make sure that all of the "O" keys are intact on all of the computer keyboards.

(You rightwingers who dogged that story to death in 2001 – care for some payback?)

However, there won't be such a story. Bush and his people aren't going to loot the place (well, might want to watch Cheney) and Obama's people aren't going to fabricate such a story to further stoke the right-wing echo chamber.

And THAT is a change we all need. Thanks, Barack.

I LOVE IT. I pray for divine protection for the Obama family.

@Welcome to CubAmerica– If you're going to troll, at least do it right.

wow... after all the Bush trashing that the Obama campaign spit out, i cant beleive that Bush is actually agreeing to this...

Pres.Obama please bring in a U-haul truck so that "other guy" can drive out in it.

Welcome to CubAmerica

Suggestion: Cleanse your sin by drinking the Holy Water, you need it...very obvious this is all about race. What goes around, comes around and I hope it is 100x worst off. You deserve it.

BTW: News on Sarah Palin. She is not hockey mom or Wal Mart Mom.
NEWSWEEK has also learned that Palin's shopping spree at high-end department stores was more extensive than previously reported
Vice presidential nominee began buying for herself and her family–clothes and accessories from top stores such as Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus. Palin also used low-level staffers to buy some of the clothes on their credit cards. One aide estimated that she spent "tens of thousands" more than the reported $150,000, and that $20,000 to $40,000 went to buy clothes for her husband. Some articles of clothing have apparently been lost. An angry aide characterized the shopping spree as "Wasilla hillbillies looting Neiman Marcus from coast to coast," and said the truth will eventually come out when the Republican Party audits its books.

Response to Welcome to CubAmerica: To quote Thumper's mother: "If you can't say somethin' nice, don't say nothin' at all."

We're sick of you and your cohorts. There's work to be done, and your kind of help we can do without. Revel in your ignorance quietly, please. Better yet, study up on contractions, plurals and possessives. That ought to keep you busy for a year or so.

Yes Jody this is true on both statements.
The Amero Dollar is something that "they" are working on like the Euro Dollar, this is why this election was so important and now that a "global" president has been elected, get ready!!
You and I are about to lost all our rights and become part of the world system.
We owe our souls to China, they own us.

All you Neo-Con's need to get over it. We just had to suffer 8 terrible years under the worst REPUBLICAN President ever. You had 8 years...that was more than enough.

@WELLCOME TO CUBAMERICA:

I WANT TO ASK YOU A QUESTION....

WHY IS SO DISGUSTING NOW? IT WASN'T DISGUSTING TO HAVE AFRICAN AMERICANS IN THE "WHITE HOUSE" AS SLAVES TO CLEAN & COOK!!!

I AM WAITING FOR YOUR ANSWER...AND MAYBE YOUR REAL NAME OR YOU ARE ONE OF THOSE HATERS WHO HAVE HIDE BEHIND THEIR RACIST REMARKS....HOW COWARDLY!!!

CNN PLEASE POST..THANK YOU

What could Obama and Bush possible discuss when they meet next week? The imbecile Bush's mentally challenged intellect cannot compete with Obama's superior intellect. Obama will only have to make nice for the duration of the visit.

I hope the Obama's will be fasting that day...

There are no two persons more sincere or gracious in their hospitality toward others, or two finer people, than Laura and George Bush.
It is sad that the Democrats have carried on such a hateful and vicious smear campaign for 8 years against one of the greatest Presidents of our time. There is no acceptable reason for Pelosi to have made the disrespectful and egregious remarks in her speech against the President of the United States. This is a situation that Obama should address immediately, if not sooner. Pelosi should be removed.

I'm ready for the Obama revolution, and so are my investments.

I bought a lot of ammo. Should appreciate nicely in price once the Dems follow through on the plan to ban ammo sales as a way around the Heller decision. Cash sales, of course. No taxes there.

Dear "CubAmerica" ....

You have reminded me that even in the midst of excitement, glory and HOPE ... misery, hate & sour grapes still thrive.

May your racism keep you warm at night.

Finally Americans woke up from the bad dream!! Let see how this plays out, I have a good feeling that Obama will continue to inspire not just Americans the entire world.

God Bless America!!
Obama for America!!

What I really can't believe is.....after 18 months of censoring anything negative about Obama on these blogs.....he has now won....and CNN is still censoring.

Wow....really America we need to wake up and take control of our airwaves back before this place turns into Cuba

You

Welcome to CubAmerica

People like you are responsible for dividing this world.

Poor Bush....I will be praying for him

The Obama Family are a blessing to this fractured country.
May they reside happily, and healthfully at 1600 Penn Ave for the next eight years.............we all worked hard to put them there.......

The Repubs had their chance and messed it up.
McSame had his chance and messed it up.
They have no one to blame but themselves......

Let the healing begin.

GO OBAMAAAAAA~!HHHHHHHHHHHHHH

Obama please show the "C" student how to run a country. May god continue to bless and guide you MR. PRESIDENT OBAMA!!

Whatever we would like to say about GWB – I believe that he will welcome the Obama's warmly and do his best to make the transition possible.

I hope and trust Obama will see through all the lies Bush will undoubtedly tell him! There is no way Bush can ever tell the tyruth-he never has yet.

Call him Shiek Obama, call him President Hussein, I don't care. I'll call him Mr President any day of the week. Nothing's going to change the fact that the majority voice spoke. Proud to have him on board!

bless both of these leaders, united we stand.

BREAKING NEWS!!!

To ALL non-believers and doubters it is now OFFICIAL.

Obamas Total SO FAR is 364 electoral votes. That makes it an

OFFICIAL LANDSLIDE VICTORY!

Landslide = 360+

With Bush and republicans gone, all that liberal anger has to go somewhere now.
Look at Waxman's position, they're alreay eating their own.

I Think Bush is happy Obama won he is being too Cooperative Betcha he voted for him lolo

I wonder how much this is a social visit and how much is a business "here's this and that and those people" kind of visit. What could Bush show him that someone else could (and do a better job at it)?

evict GEORGE BUSH NOW.

To Welcome–are you still buying the lie that Obama is a Muslim? Are you always so willing to just accept what you read on the internet? He is a Christian and he's an inspiration to millions of Americans. Your candidate lost. Get over it.

It is actually nice that everyone is sharing the sandbox (at this moment anyhow)

I also think it is great that the Obamas realize that the girls don't need to be dragged all over hell's half acre everytime they go somewhere. I bet the Palin children can't wait to get home and just go to school and stuff. I felt so sorry for them during the campaign, always trailing along behind Mom. Did she not realize that there are schools in the lower 48?

I am not a fan of the Bushes (of any generation). But I think both W and Laura have been very gracious over the last few days.

good showing of unity

This is highly commendable for Laura and President Bush to facilitate a speedy and effective transition.

Moving to the white house may sound exciting, but I venture to guess that, in fact, Michelle and her daughters are sacrificing much of their current freedoms, familiar friends and their preferred surrounding to accompany Barrack to the white house. I recall that initially she did not want Barack to run for president – understandably.

Michelle has impressed me as a strong person who will work effectively to make a home for her family and help support Barack as he carries the weigh of the world on his back. I hope to see Michelle take an active public role in her per own pet projects and develop to be more then just a fashion trend setter.

I can hear Laura Bush now: "Now, play nicely boys!!" (jj)

Hope the meeting goes well – in true spirit of cooperation.

Will they discuss our failing economy? Has anyone heard that our dollar is going to "bust" and will be replaced with the new coin, the AMERO coin?

I saw a video from Hal Turner and wondered if it was true that China practically owns the U.S. monetary system? Please clarify

I can't wait for President-elect Obama to get in there and work out the problems that this idiot Bush has created!

It'll be nice to have kids (and a puppy) in the White House again....and frankly, it's inspiring to see a good family led by two intelligent, successful parents juggling the responsibilities as parents and their jobs. A true American family.

This is awesome!

YAAAAAAAY!!! obama is getting ready to start changing our country and its really funny to listen to the republicans whine and cry about their candidate loosing....didya catch fox news during Nov. 4? They all seemed pretty bummed...

I think Bush is secretly HAPPY that Obama won...he probably wishes they could move in over the weekend so he can hurry up and leave....

This should be an interesting meeting, given that both men are acutely aware of how big a role the failures of George W. Bush have had in the success of Barack Obama.

Bring some RAID with you because that place is filled with roaches.

O.K. President Obama let's get busy. The world is has witnessed the victory of positive. Lets go in history as the best Presidents ever. Take your time and fix what the republicans have messed up. We will all help, just keep being visible and keep talking to us on the Micheal Basinden show. We are inviting you and your family to Baton Rouge, La. and the Biden family.

Obama 08'..............................................................................