Dear Bitter Obama Haters

[Anonymous]

Give it a rest. He's your president-elect,. Even his political rivals are asking for the nation to support him during this transition. Why aren't you?

[Anonymous]

what is this all about? It's people like you that create hostility.... Move on

[Anonymous]

Dear worshipful cultish Obama disciples,
First of all, oh, do dab your eyes with a Kleenex and get over it.
Yes, he's our President. I will support him, and hope for the best.
You might note that supporters of candidates who have lost to Democratic candidates do not sit en masse and block the way of those Democrats trying to get to their seats for the Inauguration Speech. We didn't riot on election Night (the other party promised to do just that should McCain win). We believe in the peaceful transfer of power and to that end would never sabotage or vandalize the property of the Federal Government (as did members of an administration which preceded President George W. Bush)
We, unlike you, are realists; pragmatists; believers in the American dream.
We believe in a healthy balance of power, which is why the Pelosi/Reid/Obama whopper combo might be a bit difficult to handle.
We are very happy that our country elected a biracial candidate to the highest office of the United States.
We are just a bit troubled by liberal hypocrisy (for forther information, please see JIM JOHNSON)
There are legitimate reasoms why the Obama "media love-fest" Presidency might trouble those who don't sign papers on mortgages they can't afford and expect the taxpayers to bail them out.
Gee, to call us "Obama haters" isn't quite fair. He seems quite congenial--particularly with the leaders of Iran, Cuba, Venezuela, Bolivia,and N Korea--all of whom have professed their disdain and hatred for our country--
Well--I'm sure the next 4 years will be just peachy. If not, we can blame George W Bush! Hooray for O!

[Anonymous]

It's cute how provocateurs on both sides try to oudo each other. Politics as spectator sport would be ever so dull without them. Perhaps there should be a forum called XTreme-Politics?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's cute how provocateurs on both sides try to oudo each other. Politics as spectator sport would be ever so dull without them. Perhaps there should be a forum called XTreme-Politics?

haha..that slayed me...

[Anonymous]

I'm a dem. But I do remember that website from 4 years ago, something like, "Dear World, I am sorry...." Pictures of some of the fifty percent or so of americans who did NOT vote for GWB and were holding up signs to the world about how sorry we are that our nation is a bunch of idiots who elected an idiot - AGAIN.

So I won't be throwing stones at the bitter Republicans. I understand how they feel. I think they're wrong, but I get where they are coming from.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm a dem. But I do remember that website from 4 years ago, something like, "Dear World, I am sorry...." Pictures of some of the fifty percent or so of americans who did NOT vote for GWB and were holding up signs to the world about how sorry we are that our nation is a bunch of idiots who elected an idiot - AGAIN.

So I won't be throwing stones at the bitter Republicans. I understand how they feel. I think they're wrong, but I get where they are coming from.

You may be the nicest person on DC Urban Mom's. Thanks

[Anonymous]

As a McCain supporter, I would describe my feelings as disappointed, not bitter or hating. I disagreed with Obama - but hate? Come on, that is way too strong. This is politics, not personal. Here's hoping he exceeds my expectations!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm a dem. But I do remember that website from 4 years ago, something like, "Dear World, I am sorry...." Pictures of some of the fifty percent or so of americans who did NOT vote for GWB and were holding up signs to the world about how sorry we are that our nation is a bunch of idiots who elected an idiot - AGAIN.

So I won't be throwing stones at the bitter Republicans. I understand how they feel. I think they're wrong, but I get where they are coming from.

I'm with you, PP. I guess those throwing stones haven't seen all the "Impeach Him" signs in my neighborhood, or the anti-Bush bumper stickers that are ubiquitous around here. I too am a Democrat and a proud Obama supporter. But the notion of bipartisan support goes both ways, and I suspect plenty of those who've flamed Republicans on here participated in plenty of bitter bitching over Bush's two wins. Maybe if they peel the "W is not my president" stickers off their cars Republicans will find it a little easier to move on.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm a dem. But I do remember that website from 4 years ago, something like, "Dear World, I am sorry...." Pictures of some of the fifty percent or so of americans who did NOT vote for GWB and were holding up signs to the world about how sorry we are that our nation is a bunch of idiots who elected an idiot - AGAIN.

So I won't be throwing stones at the bitter Republicans. I understand how they feel. I think they're wrong, but I get where they are coming from.

I'm with you, PP. I guess those throwing stones haven't seen all the "Impeach Him" signs in my neighborhood, or the anti-Bush bumper stickers that are ubiquitous around here. I too am a Democrat and a proud Obama supporter. But the notion of bipartisan support goes both ways, and I suspect plenty of those who've flamed Republicans on here participated in plenty of bitter bitching over Bush's two wins. Maybe if they peel the "W is not my president" stickers off their cars Republicans will find it a little easier to move on.

My neighborhood is full of "Impeach Him" signs too. I just laugh though, because it shows that people are idiots and overlook the obvious. The Anti-Christ would then be the one in power.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm a dem. But I do remember that website from 4 years ago, something like, "Dear World, I am sorry...." Pictures of some of the fifty percent or so of americans who did NOT vote for GWB and were holding up signs to the world about how sorry we are that our nation is a bunch of idiots who elected an idiot - AGAIN.

So I won't be throwing stones at the bitter Republicans. I understand how they feel. I think they're wrong, but I get where they are coming from.

I'm with you, PP. I guess those throwing stones haven't seen all the "Impeach Him" signs in my neighborhood, or the anti-Bush bumper stickers that are ubiquitous around here. I too am a Democrat and a proud Obama supporter. But the notion of bipartisan support goes both ways, and I suspect plenty of those who've flamed Republicans on here participated in plenty of bitter bitching over Bush's two wins. Maybe if they peel the "W is not my president" stickers off their cars Republicans will find it a little easier to move on.

My neighborhood is full of "Impeach Him" signs too. I just laugh though, because it shows that people are idiots and overlook the obvious. The Anti-Christ would then be the one in power.

I grudgingly like Cheney, but this made me laugh out loud! Thank you PP!

[Anonymous]

In my neighborhood, most of the signs say "Impeach THEM". I don't have one because I did not think impeachment was practical, but I feel guilty about being such a wimp.

[Anonymous]

I WILL support him and give him the benefit of the doubt even though I did not vote for him.

But let me ask you this. Did you do what you are asking others to do? Did you give your support to Bush "for the good of the country"? That's the hypocrisy I see in all of this that I keep hearing.

[Anonymous]

OP, maybe you should give the same advice to the democrats out in California who are protesting Prop 8 around the clock. It was voted on, it passed, get over it. Ironically, it was the African-Americans and Hispanics who came out to vote for Obama who also pushed through Prop 8. Funny, how that democracy thing works, huh?

[jsteele]

Anonymous wrote:OP, maybe you should give the same advice to the democrats out in California who are protesting Prop 8 around the clock. It was voted on, it passed, get over it. Ironically, it was the African-Americans and Hispanics who came out to vote for Obama who also pushed through Prop 8. Funny, how that democracy thing works, huh?

There is no comparison between the election of a president and a ballot initiative that actually takes away rights from US citizens. The ballot initiative may well be illegal. Far from getting over it, anyone concerned with basic civil rights has a duty to protest the vote.

Moreover, your suggestion that the passage of the initiative was owed to African-Americans and Hispanics is a wide-spread, yet false myth. The best debunking is here:

http://www.fivethirtyeight.com/2008/11/prop-8-myths.html

Note that the author of this article had one of the most accurate predictions concerning the outcome of the presidential election, having a more accurate prediction than most major pollsters. He knows what he is talking about:

"it would be premature to say that new Latino and black voters were responsible for Prop 8's passage. Latinos aged 18-29 (not strictly the same as 'new' voters, but the closest available proxy) voted against Prop 8 by a 59-41 margin. These figures are not available for young black voters, but it would surprise me if their votes weren't fairly close to the 50-50 mark."

"At the end of the day, Prop 8's passage was more a generational matter than a racial one. If nobody over the age of 65 had voted, Prop 8 would have failed by a point or two."

In sum, had it not been for the black and Latino voters coming out to vote for Obama, the proposition would have been defeated by a wider margin.