Today, the citizens of the United States cast (and the broader world witnessed) a repudiation of stupidity and intolerance. Tonight, we heard a noble conciliatory speech from John McCain and rousing, sober oratory from President-Elect Obama. I’m left with only one word: Hope.
Hope
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#1 by Chad on November 5, 2008 - 5:20 pm
Stupidity was never more prevalent than the McCain supporters who booed Obama’s name during McCain’s concession speech last night. McCain is talking about uniting behind our newly elected leader and moving forward as Americans, and a couple of these yahoos thought they were still at a campaign rally in Florida. For the first time in a long time I slept like a log last night. I will surmise that it was a sleep enjoyed in utter relief that our country has at least taken the first step in an effort to live in a country for the people, not a country for the fear mongering “values voters” that seem to interpret the term tolerance in a very different way than my parents taught me.
#2 by Patrick T. Lafferty on November 5, 2008 - 7:15 pm
I was really disappointed to hear the booing during McCain’s speech, too. I was very glad to see him trying to heal the chasms he and Palin just finished creating. While I hold him completely responsible for the tenor of his campaign, deep down I don’t believe he is the divider that his campaign would make him seem. I think it really goes back to what Gail Collins said: he was obsessed with the precious. His followers, on the other hand, seem much more interested in signing up to be the rabid, “brown shirt” types favored by Palin. The GOP has lost its way. It is time for them to wander in the desert (I hope not the tundra) for a to-be-determined period of time. Thanks for the comment!
#3 by Cooper on November 9, 2008 - 7:35 pm
McCain finally looked realxed during his concession speech. This, plus his appearances at NAACP during the campaign and his work on major domestic issues were good signs that he was unconfortable with how he was being handled.
Newsweek just came out with their post-election insider guide. My favorite quote from a GOP insider, “Wasilla hillbillys looting Neiman Marcus.”
#4 by Patrick T. Lafferty on November 10, 2008 - 1:52 am
Thanks for the comment, Coop! I’m going to write up something about that Newsweek series soon. Great stuff there. Keep the comments coming!