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RE: Say something to anyone and no need to mention the Turkey....... Thanksgiving style!!!!!

Trust you to want to 'bare' yourself on some thread or other!

Obama has been declared the 44th President of the United States

I have the morning news in the background. They had segment on Michele Obama, the new First Lady. Gorgeous in looks and gorgeous as a person. Wow, again. What a wonderful couple couple they make. And both such intelligent people. How refreshing.

On a much smaller scale, they are likened to our new Prime Minister here in Australia, Kevin Rudd, and his wife Terese, who runs multi million dollar emplyment/recruitment services companies, both here and in the U.K. And they are young, and have a fabulous relationship. Hugely inspiring!

But a fabulous outcome for the U.S. and the world. Such positivity in the air.

Oh, dear, they are showing 'Bushisms' on TV right now!

Obama has been declared the 44th President of the United States

Yet, with all the obstacles that are ahead for the President elect, many Americans (yes, including some Republicans) and the world, have been given a renewed sense of hope and optimism as this wheel of history, yesterday turned and made a stop at Barack Obama.

The dawning of a new era. And may this also mean less young men and women having to die in needless wars, as we look towards a more cooperative coexistence in this world.

Obama has been declared the 44th President of the United States

I like that. Well said!

RE: how will having a black president of america help change the world ?

Oh, but the entire world sees his colour. THAT is the wonderful thing. And that is what has stamped 4th November 2008, so firmly into history. But in electing Barack Obama as President of the U.S., people disregarded his colour.

But that is NOT what got him elected. We all know that. But his colour so prominently and beautifully stands out. And all Black Americans in particular, appreciate the incredible symbolic nature of this achievement. JMO.

RE: Which do you prefer?

Well, now that I am a citizen of the EU, I suppose it does.

RE: Are We Really That Shallow

I would never have thought any of this was ever an issue. People are people. Of-course I would not treat that person in any way that is different from someone of a smaller size. How lovely it also is, as I look on and see my son who turns 23 in three weeks, relates equally comfortably to women of any size. He can form good friendships with them irrespective of size. And I can tell you, some of them have been very large young ladies,lol. I am proud of him for many things. And that is definitely one of them.

RE: who is taken???

I still would like to wish you both all that you hope for and more, for when you meet soon. You seem obviously pretty committed to each other already, irrespective of not yet meeting face to face. To the degree that you can be, it is still lovely that you have chosen to share that with us here. I applaud you for doing that.

Obama has been declared the 44th President of the United States

Yes, I hear you

RE: how will having a black president of america help change the world ?

OK..... I'm taking a deep breath, and counting to 10.

One...two...three...four...five...six...seven...eight...nine...ten

Whew. Made it.... this time!

Obama has been declared the 44th President of the United States

No Shiraz yet But thanks for reminding me. Might just go and enjoy one such glass with my meal at the local hotel near my workplace. Great idea, thank you!

The "Jackie-O's" (interesting, someone else referred to them as that, but they are not the right size. JO's are MUCH bigger, but I digress). Sorry, can't oblige. I purchased them in Italy on my recent trip there. They are Miu Miu's by Prada Milano. Shoulda bought some more. But can do that next year, when I expect to go back again. Happy to ship some to you from there!

RE: WOOOOHOOOO!!!!!

Congratulations to the American people for this momentous outcome!!!!



BTW. How did you perfect the skill of "transmutation" (being in more than one place at once)

Obama has been declared the 44th President of the United States

Hi Ocee,

How wrong you are! Statistics is a riveting topic! If you are a statistician!

Anyway, how come you're not dancing in the streets, too?

RE: Time of the Democrats!

Your point for the quote is???

And quoted from the New York Times bestseller : "How to make inane comments 101" ???

Obama has been declared the 44th President of the United States

Calculators not required, thank you. Hang on. If good quality, happy to take them off you and put a healthy mark up on them. Just write on there for customs that the entire value is only $10.00!!!

As Ocee pointed out, there are different stats, dDepending on electoral vote (landslide) or popular vote (non-landslide). As with all stats, I guess it depends on which one suits your purpose at the time,lol.
I'm afraid that for me, this is where the fascination with stats ends regarding this issue

Keep on celebrating, you shouldn't be posting so much. Thought you were out dancing in the streets.
I would be if I were there!

Obama has been declared the 44th President of the United States

It is, and who would blame the U.S. people for being emotional in their voting in this occasion in particular!

Sometimes, it is hard to know when someone posts, if they are being cynical or not, especially when previous posts indicate that is their tendency. so my comment was made based on not knowing for sure what the 'landslide' actually actually referred to, and probably took it more as leaning to the 'cynical'. Glad to be wrong. I therefore definitely concede in this particular election it is regarded as a landslide!

RE: Obama won't get a second term!

So. It's now all about pulling puuuuurrrrr-se strings for the CS mods, is it???

Obama has been declared the 44th President of the United States

No, neither am I surprised. Had I placed any bets, it would not have been on McCain!

Yet, to have the result of the now President Barack Obama, all signed, sealed and delivered,
is indeed one magical moment in time.

RE: Obama won't get a second term!

To all you cool "cats" out there. What gives? I got word from CS that I am not allowed to post the photo of a landscape scene as my main pic. And that only photos of ourselves, clear ones at that, can only ever be posted as the main pic.

Surely they don't for one minute believe that you and many others on CS actually look like cats???

Obama has been declared the 44th President of the United States

As far away as I am, geographically from the U.S., I nonetheless felt such a sense of pride.

Pride, because the global community has inherited a true leader, who will no doubt do his very best to contribute in making the world a better place for our children.

Obama has been declared the 44th President of the United States

Fear not.

People that make such comments, merely make themselves look stupid.

Obama has been declared the 44th President of the United States

And you have much to be excited about.

How refreshing that your new President embraced and included the broader global community in his acceptance speech. At last a U.S. President who can lead by example.

May those who could most benefit, hear his message.

Obama has been declared the 44th President of the United States

very disappointing response

for you

Obama has been declared the 44th President of the United States

No doubt today, the way has been paved for huge change in our world.

I do believe that!

Obama has been declared the 44th President of the United States

Hi gilly

Yes, I, too caught every word. I popped into my parents' on my way (finally) to work, and we ALL caught every word. We were mesmerized at the sense of occasion and absolute pride to know such things can and DO happen.

And "YES WE CAN" do anything we set our minds to do. The point has been proven today, beyond any shadow of a doubt!

Obama has been declared the 44th President of the United States

As one of your 'foreign friends', may I say I have a wonderful life. I have also just returned from overseas.

Again, and for the fifth time, across more than 12,000 miles each way. I travel often within my own country, too.

Where have you been lately, other than on your Obama threads?

Obama has been declared the 44th President of the United States

Well said

Obama has been declared the 44th President of the United States

What a fine speech McCain is giving.

Quite something in the way he is urging all Americans to congratulate President Obama, and support him on the road to rebuilding America!

Good for him!!!

Obama has been declared the 44th President of the United States

Me neither.

And I am an Australian/Italian!

Obama has been declared the 44th President of the United States

I am feeling just SOOOOOOOO emotional right now.

What history that has just been made!

WOW and more WOW!!!!!!!!