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YAY! “)
lostinjrz on November 3, 2008 at 1:25 PM
The real communist movement in the US really started after the second World War. The primary effort by comunism was to infiltrate american universities with communist professors to brain wash american students. We are now seeing that their effort was a sucess. Many americans are now US haters and really want a communist society in the country.
tocoloro on November 3, 2008 at 1:27 PM
I’ve lurked long enough. Tomorrow night should be interesting, and I’m at a business conference all week. Hopefully we don’t have any mandatory meetings after 8 pm!
Catawba on November 3, 2008 at 1:27 PM
Finally got a membership. Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!
TrickyDick on November 3, 2008 at 1:28 PM
Hey everyone!
I will NOT be watching any TV until Wednesday…
-o0- on November 3, 2008 at 1:30 PM
whee
At last people on this site will be subjected to my opinions! I am one step closer to world domination. =)
tyrfing on November 3, 2008 at 1:30 PM
Yay!
coldblossom on November 3, 2008 at 1:31 PM
we cubans can smell a communist rat from far, Obama is one of them
tocoloro on November 3, 2008 at 1:32 PM
Welcome to all the newbies.
Torch on November 3, 2008 at 1:32 PM
So excited to not lurk anymore!
tmq on November 3, 2008 at 1:35 PM
Oh great.
LOL-This place will be crawling with trolls soon.
-Dave
Dave R. on November 3, 2008 at 1:35 PM
Greetings, new commenters.
TexasDan on November 3, 2008 at 1:35 PM
I will keep my bullets dry and my guns well greased in case Obama loses. We will be ready for them.
tocoloro on November 3, 2008 at 1:36 PM
Hello, I’m finally in.
Couldn’t wait.
Another Cuban American for McCain.
Cuban4McCain on November 3, 2008 at 1:36 PM
I will.
Schadenfreude on November 3, 2008 at 1:39 PM
What’s going to happen to the Stock Market on Wednesday if Barry is elected? Drop down 2,000 points?
Sheoncebelieved on November 3, 2008 at 1:43 PM
Oh yes I’ve been waiting for this for a long time.
jimsarr on November 3, 2008 at 1:44 PM
I signed on earlier this morning. Just wanted to say how much I’ve enjoyed reading all the terrific comments these last few months, but I have to give a special shout out to ManlyRash.
And thanks for all the kind comments welcoming us newbies.
Just btw, McCain/Palin are going to win tomorrow!!!
califcon on November 3, 2008 at 1:44 PM
Very excited Newbie! Thanks guys for helping me these last
few weeks. It’s been hell. It’s no picnic in NY
Rightwaywin on November 3, 2008 at 1:46 PM
SAWEET!!!
E on November 3, 2008 at 1:47 PM
Well I have to go work. Thanks for the comments. Please take the time to explain to your children what is happening. If the big O wins the U.S will forever be worse. Make sure your children are not brain washed and vote for Mcain.
VAworker on November 3, 2008 at 1:47 PM
Where in Va?
Henrico County here.
BacaDog on November 3, 2008 at 1:49 PM
Joy, more Eeyores, and liberals to contend with.
Enoxo on November 3, 2008 at 1:49 PM
BacaDog
Same here off pump rd.
VAworker on November 3, 2008 at 1:49 PM
hehe Its great to finally be able to post with some of you whom I have been reading for so long….
McCain/Palin are gonna take this thing home!
TR-808 on November 3, 2008 at 1:51 PM
Whew! It’s good to finally be a member and be amongst political friends.
Daft Punk on November 3, 2008 at 1:51 PM
Hello everyone!!!
I’m a lonely conservative from MA. Great to be here.
DJ from MA on November 3, 2008 at 1:52 PM
BacaDog
Perhaps I will see you at the polls. SP elem…
VAworker on November 3, 2008 at 1:53 PM
cubans got a change in 1959: 5o years of communist dictatorship; smae will happen here if the black racist communist Obama wins.
We cubans can smell a communist rat from far
tocoloro on November 3, 2008 at 1:53 PM
explan to me why most atheists, drug users, black racists, ilegal aliens, US haters, idiots, ignorants, pro abortionists, criminals, losers,homosexuals are for Obama.
I want to know why?
tocoloro on November 3, 2008 at 1:56 PM
Sweet.
romanianhacker on November 3, 2008 at 1:57 PM
Bwahahahaha! Ok, this cracked me up. But also made me just a little sad. I think of people I know. Normally intelligent, literate people. Who are voting for this…er…candidate. This little commercial so represents their approach to the lemming syndrome. All the kids and first time voters who have swallowed the hype. My best friend is not voting. And I actually respect her for it (I didn’t realize she was unregistered until after the deadline). She admits that she doesn’t know enough to vote intelligently, so she exericises her right not to vote. I’d rather have 100 people like her than all the masses of morans who registered at free concerts so they can vote for the candidate that hired the people signing them up. Sigh. Here’s to hoping that this “limited time offer” expires before we’re all stuck with an inferior product and no warrentee.
FinallyRight on November 3, 2008 at 1:57 PM
Fear not! I’m a Floridian and there is NO way it’s going to go blue! It may be close, but if we GOTV, this state belongs to Mac ‘n ‘Cuda!
Kirin on November 3, 2008 at 1:57 PM
Crap! Didn’t do the link thing right!
FinallyRight on November 3, 2008 at 2:01 PM
Heh. Practicaly neighbors.
Off Causeway for me. Vote at Nuckols Farm Elementary
BacaDog on November 3, 2008 at 2:04 PM
Thank you for opening up registration!
Now, could someone official take an interest in real voter suppression? Deployed military voters are getting screwed. Again.
tuffy on November 3, 2008 at 2:05 PM
My seven year old is such a political hound. She polled her speech group of 5 seven year olds, 3 for McCain and 2 for Obama. In the primary my daughter wanted me to vote for Hilliary. I guess she’s a future Puma!
NavyWife on November 3, 2008 at 2:06 PM
Bless You!
Rightwaywin on November 3, 2008 at 2:08 PM
I am watching Sarah-Cuda on Fox news right now. She is a great inspiration of what we have to look forward to in 2012. Although I was originally a Fred-head, then a Romniac (who I voted 4 in the primaries), I am pleased with the Maverick’s choice.
I am constantly asked if I still believe McCain can win and I say “HELL YEAH!!!” Just look at his past!! This war hero is like a cat!! I think he’s pretty much used up 5 of his 9 lives left??
Being a 3rd generation Democrat, this CA voter was real grateful we had a Republican in the oval office on 911. I converted from D to R in 2004, disappointed some family & friends, but I haven’t looked back.
I want to thank all of you who have educated me and made me laugh out loud in front of the screen.
I especially want to thank ManlyRash for my daily pep talk. He’s exactly what the doctor ordered: “Read MR’s last posting and call me in the morning” :)
P.S. How do I start a new paragraph on this frickin’ thing?? (I am a bit computer illiterate).
Country First on November 3, 2008 at 2:09 PM
Yippie Skippie!!!! I have been waiting like forever for this. Thank you, thank you!
McCain/Palin 08
Mn Senator Coleman 08
Sweetness0726 on November 3, 2008 at 2:10 PM
Glad to be on Board? Go McCain/Palin!
micderek on November 3, 2008 at 2:11 PM
Howdy neighbor! I’m a South Carolinian who enjoys hiking in Georgia. You’ve got some beautiful country over there. Welcome aboard!
backwoods conservative on November 3, 2008 at 2:16 PM
Waited a lonnnnnnng time! Thanx!
prkw on November 3, 2008 at 2:18 PM
Should be Glad to be onboard!
micderek on November 3, 2008 at 2:19 PM
So happy to be able to post instead of just reading. I have never posted on any blog until this election cycle. Just had to get my word in too. Other than my one vote, maybe I can make a point to convince some Independent to swing to the conservative side. But you all do such a good job all I can add is “Ditto”
granna on November 3, 2008 at 2:19 PM
As long as you’re not bored!
backwoods conservative on November 3, 2008 at 2:23 PM
MAC IS BACK!!!!
STAND UP & FIGHT!!! AMERICA IS WORTH FIGHTING FOR!! WE NEVER QUIT!! WE NEVER HIDE FROM HISTORY…WE MAKE HISTORY!!!”
AHHH!!! I love my daily dose of American pride!!! Can’t everyone see the contrast with MO’s “America’s a mean country??” COMMON AMERICA!! Get your butts up and VOTE!! Do it for our troops who are in harms way today defending your right to safely leave your front door and go to your local polling place. Remember the “PURPLE” fingers!!! Remember, the only poll that REALLY counts is on Nov 4th.
Country First on November 3, 2008 at 2:24 PM
If this is true… There really is a god and that god loves america.
BrianVII on November 3, 2008 at 2:25 PM
Thanks for the membership! Long time conservative lurker in Florida on board.
Chris37 on November 3, 2008 at 2:30 PM
Wow I finally get to register? My computer was down for repairs the last time so this is a stroke of fortune. Hopefully the future topics won’t be about what an idiot President For Life Obama is!
sharrukin on November 3, 2008 at 2:31 PM
Thanks for having me! I’ve been a long time lurker.
Brat4life on November 3, 2008 at 2:33 PM
Thanks for the opportunity to comment.
sgm
Sergeant Major on November 3, 2008 at 2:33 PM
I am in. Hello to all from the land down under :)
nyong_kupang on November 3, 2008 at 2:35 PM
I got in.
Please tell me that no one is really buying these polls and you think McCain can pull this out. I am so afraid for our Country.
shoregulls on November 3, 2008 at 2:35 PM
THE SURGE WORKED!!! Daggum it!!! THE SURGE WORKED!!!
So, let’s reenact THE SURGE!!! and show up to your voting place. McCain was “TIED UP” for 5 years, what’s YOUR excuse??
Country First on November 3, 2008 at 2:36 PM
My 9 year old came home from school Friday and said they had a Pres.Election. He was happy as could be and kept saying over and over, “I can’t believe McCain won 363 votes and Obama won 146 votes!” I knew who he was going to vote for and it was not Mr.146! I said,”Believe it!”
During the few times that the o was on the television both of my children said, “Turn it off, he can’t even talk right.” Never underestimate the angels that walk the earth! :)
Coastal Paradise on November 3, 2008 at 2:37 PM
Yea!! I’m finally in!!
BiasedGirl on November 3, 2008 at 2:38 PM
Awesome, welcome everyone! Based on some comments here, we’re getting a good new bunch of people.
Grafted on November 3, 2008 at 2:38 PM
Hot damn, I’m no longer just a lurker!!
ThatAmericanGirl on November 3, 2008 at 2:39 PM
Yeah! I’ve been reading HotAir for a couple of months and was so bummed I couldn’t post. Thanks for opening it up. I am a definite political junkie – don’t know what I’ll do after Tuesday, especially if Nobama gets in. I am praying the McCain/Palin win!
MomintheFlyOverZone on November 3, 2008 at 2:40 PM
Thanks for the opportunity to comment. I discovered this site about a month or so ago. It’s always a great read.
MaverickMeg on November 3, 2008 at 2:41 PM
I know 2 things:
I don’t believe the poles
I’m voting tomorrow
Bhagwani on November 3, 2008 at 2:41 PM
The polls are garbage and McCain will win the election.
backwoods conservative on November 3, 2008 at 2:43 PM
Hello All! My name is Ben and I am a student at Texas Tech University. I know I speak for many of my conservative friends when I say that we have enjoyed this website for sometime now! Although Lubbock is the one of the most conservative cities in America I still find myself getting in the facs of Liberals on campus everyday ;) .I am eager to contribute to healthy and polite dialogue in the coming months.
“Humilty defeats Hubris.”
quakerfrat on November 3, 2008 at 2:45 PM
This is a test of the Hot Air Comment System.
This is only a test.
GrayLoess on November 3, 2008 at 2:51 PM
Had this been an actual comment, I’m sure you would have had something pithy to say. Welcome to the party!
backwoods conservative on November 3, 2008 at 2:56 PM
That is what Obama needs a day before the election….
MORE OF US
Yaaay
macncheez on November 3, 2008 at 2:58 PM
I got the same impression — Well, there is a little bias from me because I am a newbie.
But I really hope that all of us can step it up as well as the veterans have. Us newbies have to make a name for ourselves in the HotAir world, you know?!
reddxero on November 3, 2008 at 2:59 PM
I would like to take a moment from my day to thank the MSM. (Waiting for laughter to die down). Seriously. I come from an extremely conservative family that has been shouting “Media Bias!” from the rooftops for a number of years. I was always able to ignore it for the most part. But the coverage of this election cycle has been so unabashedly slanted that it finally woke my complacent butt up. I have had a subscription to Newsweek since college. I used it to at least keep up on current events. But even I could not ignore their glowing coverage of “The One”. Blech. The issue supposedly covering the RNC had about 8 pages devoted to the convention…and immediately following was another puff piece about Obama’s childhood.
I’m thrilled! It took them cramming this..er…candidate down my throat for me to close my mouth, turn my head and say “No, thank you”. Had the coverage on Palin been even close to unbiased I may not have turned off the TV and run screaming to my computer to Google everything I could think of about this election. But no…I got reports on the debate detailing what Palin wore and what Biden said.
So…thank you MSM. It was because of your blatent pandering and dumbing down of the news that compelled me to turn off the TV and turn on my brain.
And thank you HA for pointing me in the right direction!
FinallyRight on November 3, 2008 at 3:00 PM
FINALLY! :)
Bubs on November 3, 2008 at 3:02 PM
Just keep it clean and reasonably respectful and you’ll do alright.
backwoods conservative on November 3, 2008 at 3:03 PM
All may not be lost! I live in the infamous Cuyahoga county in Ohio and a half hour ago while returning home from grocery shopping saw my first McCain/Palin lawn sign. Obama signs are like grass on the lawns around here. My daughter laughed when I said, “Did you see that?” Then seven houses down was a second sign!!! I’m normally a rational person but for right now, I’m hoping it’s an omen.
edwina on November 3, 2008 at 3:06 PM
Finally!
Thanks ED!
docjohn52 on November 3, 2008 at 3:06 PM
Honored to be be here.
Many thanks form Shelby County, OH.
murrmaid on November 3, 2008 at 3:10 PM
Wow.. finally.. after almost two years of reading and missing every other registration period. >_<
jjcamp on November 3, 2008 at 3:13 PM
Thanks for all the welcomes! I’ve been looking forward to putting in my two cents. Come to think of it I might need those two cents for my new tax bracket…
Cheers!
poorhouse_patriot on November 3, 2008 at 3:13 PM
I’m not sure if you guys have seen this yet but apparently Obamov’s concession speech was leaked to the LA Times. Why they’d post this and not release the Khalidi tape I don’t understand, but here it is: http://hillbuzz.wordpress.com/2008/11/03/breaking-obamas-concession-speech-leaked/
“My fellow people of the world, honestly…you’ve been duped. I’ve spent the past two years holding my chin up, cocking my head slightly, speaking in measured tones with great seriousness, practicing the choreographed body language of a supremely-confident leader. Frankly, I never really thought you’d buy it. But the crowds kept getting bigger, thanks to pre-speech concerts by top recording artists and celebrity endorsements. After a while, even I started to believe that I could bring change to Washington D.C., and bring hope to your pathetic lives.”
;)
Sign of the Dollar on November 3, 2008 at 3:14 PM
Ignore all the polls. GET OUT & VOTE in the only poll that really counts. Crawl over broken glass. Brave the foul weather. JMac endured far worse torture for > 5 years. Though he’s far from an ideological conservative, he’s one tough hombre, & is the only rational choice in this nightmare election to lead America (& protect Israel). Save our Republic from a zer0b00mb0x catastrophe!
goldbux on November 3, 2008 at 3:15 PM
…but…but….but….It’s so hard when discussing liberals and such!
But seriously, I keep my colorful language reserved to the privacy of my own home.
I always prefer the high road.
However, I do promise to remain respectful and curse-free no matter the situation!
reddxero on November 3, 2008 at 3:19 PM
I Am Finally Registered! Thanks ALLAHPUNDIT!
JHG101 on November 3, 2008 at 3:21 PM
LOL! Ain’t it though!
backwoods conservative on November 3, 2008 at 3:22 PM
registered baby.
Youngs98 on November 3, 2008 at 3:23 PM
Believe me, I’ll be voting. A natural diaster won’t stop me, but I live in one of the most corrupt states in the country. NJ, of course. I’m glad, I’m at least, in a Republican County!
shoregulls on November 3, 2008 at 3:29 PM
After lurking here for almost a year, I finally logged on.
I’m not a registered Republican and don’t plan to become one.
I’m a registered Democrat who will be voting for McCain tomorrow and will be leaving the Democrat Party afterwards.
I’ve had enough.
stefystef on November 3, 2008 at 4:32 PM
WOW, after 2 years not being able to register, it’s so good to finally become a member of this fantastic group!!
Go out and vote tomorrow, it does count. I’m so afraid for our country and although I was going to vote for the 3rd party, I’ve come to realize I’m gonna have to vote for McCain/Palin to save our country from the clutches of Radical/Liberal nuts! We must fight for our freedoms and liberties! God Bless America!
One of the few lonely conservatives from NJ
corvettelady on November 3, 2008 at 3:35 PM
Voted two weeks ago thinking about going back and doing it two or three times more Naaaah I’m a Republican Go MacCuda
driver on November 3, 2008 at 3:37 PM
Finally!! yes! I can be heard! thank you!
sprice75019 on November 3, 2008 at 3:39 PM
Thanks grafted! I’m giving myself the chef’s tour. After which I hope to engage in meaningful dialogue with those veterans of Hotair.
Mark Twain once said, “There are lies, damn lies, and statistics.” My apologies Mr. Twain. In this election year we have lies, damn lies and election polls.
Vote! Let the dims hug the poles after they drown their sorrows with a McCain/Palin victory.
poorhouse_patriot on November 3, 2008 at 3:41 PM
Corvette, many of are conservatives here in NJ, but it seems others are too blind to open their eyes and see what is happening in our state and that is a shame.
shoregulls on November 3, 2008 at 3:41 PM
Yaaay I made it !
Oh wait been here for almost 5 years Im getting old
William Amos on November 3, 2008 at 3:42 PM
I’ve only tried to register once and that was last month. Must be my lucky day!
poorhouse_patriot on November 3, 2008 at 3:45 PM
Same here!!! I am a 3rd generation Democrat living in a blue state who voted for Gore in 2000.
Then 911 happened. :(
I converted from D to R in 2004 and haven’t looked back.
I had to exercise my COURAGE MUSCLE, felt like I was being a traitor to my family & friends for a while, but I knew I had to stop being a CLOSET conservative.
Quite liberating I must say!! :)
Country First on November 3, 2008 at 3:46 PM
Testing, Testing, 1,2,3, is this thing on?
Slayur on November 3, 2008 at 3:47 PM
YES!! I’M FINALLY REGISTERED!!!!
~dances for joy~
**not really**
TheMightyQuinn on November 3, 2008 at 3:47 PM
Happy to be able to finally make a name for myself.
anti-boomer on November 3, 2008 at 3:49 PM
Good for you stefystef, welcome new posters
aflyonthewall on November 3, 2008 at 3:52 PM
No, S, it wasn’t Politico. It wasn’t a politics forum at all. That was part of what was so startling about it. I’d been surrounded by these same people for years, and all of a sudden they were revealing this hateful and, I must say, bloodthirsty side.
It has really done a number on me. I don’t think I will ever trust people quite the same away again, which is a shame. What they did is what led me to sites like this, to try to find some sort of voice of reason somewhere. And I’m so happy to finally be able to post here.
Having explained all that, let me say I am NOT an Eeyore. Line up all the polls and call me crazy, but I’m not only hopeful for a McCain win, I won’t be at all surprised if we get it.
I mean, it’s only rational. Since when was this a country full of socialists, commies, radicals, and terrorists?
A special thanks going out to all the PUMAs. I’ve been lurking their sites, too. I knew what they said had been done to Hillary, but I thought it was just a lot of overwrought stuff from some overly dedicated and impassioned fans.
After what happened to Palin – which surprised the CRAP out of me! – I realized they were probably telling the truth. Looked into it some more, and realized that lo and behold, they had been. And before them, there was what Obama did to those running against him in Illinois.
Those PUMAs are patriotic people – which I used to think all the Democrats were – who want to preserve our liberties. And they are a force to be reckoned with, too, and a huge loss to what passes for the Democratic party now.
Alana on November 3, 2008 at 3:56 PM
I’m in the same exact position. Could never bring myself to vote for Obozo!
misslizzi on November 3, 2008 at 4:01 PM
But we need you to skew the primaries
Bizzy on November 3, 2008 at 4:03 PM
Although I will most likely continue to lurk, it is nice to have a login here. Get Out and VOTE for McCain/Palin tomorrow!
Researcher...MO on November 3, 2008 at 4:08 PM
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