How’s everyone feeling this morning?
posted at 9:15 am on November 4, 2008 by Allahpundit
The game plan: First drink at 10 a.m., followed by seven hours of sousing and meditation on the mystic teachings of Dan Rather, at which point it’ll be time for the exit polls and then events will begin in earnest. To belabor a point I made on Sunday, the four-state cluster of Indiana, Virginia, Ohio, and North Carolina that comes in between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. will tell us what we need to know. If Maverick takes all four, he’s got a real shot; if he takes three, he’s alive but nearing the brink; any worse than that and the reaper cometh.
Nothing to do now until late afternoon except worry. What’s your agenda for the day? To focus your mind, I offer you two clips. You’ll be seeing one of them again later.
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If these bastards continue to disenfranchise our military they’ll soon have to find someone else to fight their wars. How about Chris Dodd and Barney Frank in the Infantry . . . no, probably not.
http://hamptonroads.com/print/486648
rplat on November 4, 2008 at 10:29 AM
This has got to be a leading candidate for Comment of the Day.
wccawa on November 4, 2008 at 10:30 AM
Hmmm…I’m in Michigan and just got a robo call from John McCain.
I’m off to vote after work tonight (5:30)!
I’m not holding my breath, but I would be so thrilled if McCain won Michigan!
SueM on November 4, 2008 at 10:30 AM
What’s everyone drinking tonight?
Eh, chaps?
Kai on November 4, 2008 at 10:30 AM
I’m trying to have faith in America that there’s no way a radical socialist can beat a war hero for President of the United States. I know a typical Pittsburgh/western Pa Democratic family who almost always vote Democrat on everything. They will be voting for McCain. Biggest reason – Jeremiah Wright. (Missed opportunity?) I’m using that sample to hope that the rest of western Pa will do the same. My poll will probably be just as accurate as any other I’ve seen by the media.
But just in case I’ll have a 12 pack of good old
American(is it Belgian now?) Budweiser to ease the pain.mountaineer for liberty on November 4, 2008 at 10:30 AM
VOTE! Get out the VOTE! We CAN make a difference! At least insure your loved ones make it out to VOTE!
kerrhome on November 4, 2008 at 10:31 AM
I’ll be buying guns today, and then headed home to watch what I think will be a close loss… I’m thinking Obama wins by maybe 10.
John_Locke on November 4, 2008 at 10:31 AM
If, IF, NObama wins, how much more will us taxpayers have to pay to get him a pimped out bullet-proof Pope-mobile?
Karen_VA on November 4, 2008 at 10:31 AM
Muskets loaded, several bottles of good wine. I’m ready for anything.
My ancestors didn’t come here in 1630 to lose this country to a bunch of communists. No matter, I still fight on.
eaglesdontflock on November 4, 2008 at 10:31 AM
Good old American beer!
Karen_VA on November 4, 2008 at 10:32 AM
A friend of mine and I have been discussing the election the past few days. She is a big Obama supporter, hates the Republicans and has all but called me a racist bigot homophobe diversity-hating neanderthal.
Actually, I am not sure she is still a friend. I like to debate politics but I expect people to be reasonable when doing it. She actually thinks McCain and Palin are EVIL, and she takes pleasure in thinking that way. She thinks Obama is like Jesus.
BigD on November 4, 2008 at 10:33 AM
Blanton’s Single Barrel Bourbon is the drink of the day. If things are good, it’ll taste even better – if things are bad, it’ll take away the sting.
Management Side on November 4, 2008 at 10:33 AM
I’m feeling hopeful. Hopeful that when I registered for a gun license a couple of months back, (it takes awhile in NY), that the application won’t just be torn up if Obama wins this election. Otherwise, I may have to move back to a red state to surround myself with other people who will be clinging to their guns.
Sir Corky on November 4, 2008 at 10:34 AM
I just got it right now too in Manassas, VA.
MarkABinVA on November 4, 2008 at 10:34 AM
May I direct you to Coors? It’s time for the people who pay the taxes to quit supporting leftists, of which Anheuser is a card carrying member. The official vote is in a week, but it’s as good as gone.
Same goes for Buffett’s companies. Not one more penny, and Progressive Insurance. They’ve spent a fortune trying to undermine this country.
eaglesdontflock on November 4, 2008 at 10:34 AM
SECOND LOOK AT HOW TO HEDGE LOSS OF BUNNY!
SkinnerVic on November 4, 2008 at 10:35 AM
There’s a blog at the Philadelphia Inquirer that is posting some interesting stuff from the polling places. One post mentioned two voters in South Jersey who were undecided rught up to the minute they walked in the booth. Both of them said they voted for the candidate they decided would “do the least damage.” I have to think that is McCain. Another voter said he and three of his friends were not voting for President at all because they could not stand either candidate. Those are probably Democrats.
I just got a robocall from Rudy Giuliani.
rockmom on November 4, 2008 at 10:35 AM
Internal polling has McCain up in MI, we’ll see.
Vashta.Nerada on November 4, 2008 at 10:35 AM
Here’s an alternative to Allahpundit’s plan:
Fast, pray, vote, believe God’s word.
2 Chronicles 20:2 ”Then there came some that told Jehoshaphat, saying, There cometh a great multitude against thee from beyond the sea on this side Syria; and, behold, they be in Hazazontamar, which is Engedi.”
v3 ”And Jehoshaphat feared, and set himself to seek the LORD, and proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah.”
He fasted and prayed and finished with:
v12 ”O our God, wilt thou not judge them? for we have no might against this great company that cometh against us; neither know we what to do: but our eyes are upon thee.”
And God answered and said:
2 Chronicles 20:17 ”Ye shall not need to fight in this battle: set yourselves, stand ye still, and see the salvation of the LORD with you, O Judah and Jerusalem: fear not, nor be dismayed; to morrow go out against them” [in this case VOTE]: “for the LORD will be with you.”
2 Chronicles 20:21 ”And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed singers unto the LORD, and that should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army, and to say, Praise the LORD; for his mercy endureth for ever.
So they went out aginst the enemy with praise singers in front of the army:”
22 ”And when they began to sing and to praise, the LORD set ambushments against the children of Ammon, Moab, and mount Seir, which were come against Judah; and they were smitten.”
2 Chronicles 20:25 ”And when Jehoshaphat and his people came to take away the spoil of them, they found among them in abundance both riches with the dead bodies, and precious jewels, which they stripped off for themselves, more than they could carry away: and they were three days in gathering of the spoil, it was so much.”
This is a battle that is all about God, our heritage and our freedom! So fast and pray! One more Scripture:
2 Chronicles 7:14 ”If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.”
May our God bless America!
Christian Conservative on November 4, 2008 at 10:36 AM
This Chicagoan voted proudly for McCain/Palin. On my walk to the polling place, I noticed only one political sign — for Hillary! In past elections, there have always been signs posted in and around my neighborhood for the Democrat candidates. Not this year. I’m feeling cautiously optimistic.
fgh on November 4, 2008 at 10:36 AM
Anecdotal evidence from conservative districts is that turnout in those locations is unprecidentedly high.
Vashta.Nerada on November 4, 2008 at 10:37 AM
I’m either going to pick up a bottle of Maker’s Mark or Knob Creek on the way home.
I heard a horrifying report on the radio this morning. Some southeastern states have Blue laws wrt Election Day. Turns out that early on, our leaders didn’t want people getting sloshed on election day, since many saloons doubled as polling places. The result today, is that liquor stores are prohibited from selling today.
Luckily, Texas was spared such nonsense. (We still have Blue laws on sunday tho.)
Kai on November 4, 2008 at 10:38 AM
Yeah, I’d say there’s some cause for doubt.
RedWinged Blackbird on November 4, 2008 at 10:38 AM
I got my guns loaded and my fridge loaded (Miller Lite) and now I am going to go out and (hopefully) mow my yard for the last time this fall and then get my McCain and Bob Shaffer signs out of my yard and the bumper stickers off of my truck. No point in making sure I need to use my guns tonight, ya know?
Warmongerer on November 4, 2008 at 10:38 AM
yup, Carnegie Mellon. I haven’t read that book, but I’ll check it out :)
Lots of “Students for Barack Obama” on campus, but the students here in general are much more apathetic about politics/issues than most universities (I did my undergrad at Ohio Sate). I suppose it is due to the high number of international students, but I could be wrong. Most of our College Republicans are from the business school, lol, though there are few other engineers like myself. I hear our business school is fairly conservative.
vermillionsky on November 4, 2008 at 10:38 AM
I’m feeling like crap. But I think it’s due to the stomach virus.
I’m hoping to see more humping robot.
Nethicus on November 4, 2008 at 10:39 AM
Lord, lift the veils from the Michiganders’ eyes !!
(we left 24 years ago, and weep for remaining family.. sigh)
Got good old Miller beer, but need some popcorn.
:-)
pambi on November 4, 2008 at 10:39 AM
Ayers talks a good game, but not even he wants to pay more federal income tax. He and his wife earn two prof salaries, and he’s the son of a Commonwealth Ed executive, so there’s family dough generating interest and dividends. My guess is that he voted for McCain. After all, who do any of us want in office when planes start flying into buildings again–or worse?
BuckeyeSam on November 4, 2008 at 10:40 AM
Chucky Schumer on Fox with Hemmer right now talking about the Fairness Doctrine. He’s arguing that the goverment already doesn’t allow pornography on the air. Apparently he’s never seen late night Showtime. What kind of argument is that?! Oh yes, Chucky loves the Fairness Doctrine. I’m more fearful of these people all the time.
MarkABinVA on November 4, 2008 at 10:40 AM
Voted by mail for McCain-Palin two weeks ago, but will see if I can drag my niece to the polls. So much for the young vote! (she supports McCain, even if she doesn’t think voting for him will make a difference).
I am actually spending time in prayer and scripture reading, and staying away from the TV until about 8 pm PST. Being a West Coastie, everything will be well decided by then.
Guardedly optimistic.
joliveroconnell on November 4, 2008 at 10:40 AM
Seriously? You don’t want to be like those bitter women driving around with their Kerry/Edwards stickers? /sarc
SkinnerVic on November 4, 2008 at 10:41 AM
It’s mind-boggling to think of all the bad things Obama wants to do. Can he multi-task? Hope not. Will he achieve even 10% of what he wants? I hope not. Marion Wright Edelman (Hillary Clinton’s mentor) was on Charlie Rose last night. Says an Obama win means we’re not such a bad country. Well, something like that. And it means, for her, we can get all she wants. That is, universal health care especially for children, early childhood care, early childhood education. She sees a wonderful future with Obama.
Paul-Cincy on November 4, 2008 at 10:41 AM
Texas has its own Constitution and is the only state in the US that legally can secede. It is a Republic. Maybe I’ll load my truck after the second bottle of wine.
eaglesdontflock on November 4, 2008 at 10:41 AM
Champagne if McCain wins.
Pepto if Obama wins.
ErinF on November 4, 2008 at 10:41 AM
The problem would be *ahem* that barney frank would want to be in the infantry all the time.
skatz51 on November 4, 2008 at 10:41 AM
18 to 24 yo olds get out of their car and approach looonnnnngggggggg line.
“Screw that”
Car last seen headed to Wendy’s.
Limerick on November 4, 2008 at 10:42 AM
I once flew through the Cincinnati Airport, which is actually over the river in Kentucky, on election day. All the bars were closed with big signs that read something to the effect of “The state of Kentucky prohibits sale of alcohol on election day. Yes, you are in the state of Kentucky, and we can’t sell you beer.”
boy was that layover long.
vermillionsky on November 4, 2008 at 10:42 AM
You know what?
I actually feel pretty good. I am less nervous about this election than the last election.
I do feel that McCain can pull it out. I also have come to an understanding that even if McCain doesn’t win, I will not die, either. It will really stink, but my life will not be over.
I guess it is because I strongly believe that the current bunch of liberals in office are so incompetent that nearly nothing will be passed.
reddxero on November 4, 2008 at 10:42 AM
I love you Allah.
SouthernDem on November 4, 2008 at 10:43 AM
However, I fully expect the “Game Over” clip if all goes wrong.
SouthernDem on November 4, 2008 at 10:43 AM
a lot of vets here, so mostly republican in years past, but lots of obama creep has been showing here so not sure anymore.
trailortrash on November 4, 2008 at 10:43 AM
One of my best friends just subtlely told me that she did the right thing! YES!! She’s in VA too.
Dubn8tr on November 4, 2008 at 10:45 AM
cast my vote for McCain today [tennessee]. also know personally some two dozen yellow dogs that are voting McCain also.
GitMoe on November 4, 2008 at 10:45 AM
For some odd reason, I feel like listening to Petra AND Iron Maiden… “Run to the Hills” comes to mind.
Kai on November 4, 2008 at 10:45 AM
Wait…Oh crap!
I forgot to include that these goobers will be overseeing our national security. Talk about blowing out one’s own candle.
Oh well.
reddxero on November 4, 2008 at 10:46 AM
I’m going to vote for Palin/McCain, then get my free coffee from the liberal Starbucks. Then to work, at a major university. I am skipping the election night party though–don’t want to be around a bunch of drunken Obamatons when the race is called. Either way, it could get ugly. Saw a car in the parking lot yesterday with a Nobama sticker on it. Is this man still alive? Got to find him.
PattyJ on November 4, 2008 at 10:46 AM
I felt good, then I got to my university… It is deserted, the youth vote is going to be out there.
Project Ocelot on November 4, 2008 at 10:47 AM
So, I just voted. It wasn’t a difficult decision.
I voted what’s best for life in the womb.
I voted what’s best for my 2nd Amendment Rights.
I voted what’s best for a strong national defense.
I voted what’s best for energy independence.
I voted what’s best for rebuilding our economy.
No matter the outcome, I voted for who I felt was best for the job and I feel good about it. I walked out of my polling place proud.
Yes, I voted for McCain. :-)
Yakko77 on November 4, 2008 at 10:48 AM
We’ll need pictures of course.
SouthernDem on November 4, 2008 at 10:48 AM
just got back from the polls. Voted McCain/Palin and home feeling anxious. Friggin England predicts that Nobama will win by a landslide. I say screw England!
sheebe on November 4, 2008 at 10:48 AM
Despite constant local media reminders to the contrary, I just voted within ten minutes, and there was no voter fraud whatsoever at my polling place.
Call me crazy, but I still feel good. Polls have been wrong many times, and this election has all the elements needed to produce massively deceptive polls.
Trust your gut. Don’t drink too much.
(it’s not good for your gut.)
Dorvillian on November 4, 2008 at 10:50 AM
Its raining in Southern California… we’re not used to rain. Marriage amendment on ballot, conservatives will wait in the rain to vote for this, will Obama supporters be willing to wait in chilly rain too?
El_Terrible on November 4, 2008 at 10:50 AM
I’m worried about you AP.
eaglesdontflock on November 4, 2008 at 10:51 AM
You really mean some scurrilous rag of a paper IN England don’t you?
Oldnuke on November 4, 2008 at 10:51 AM
I’m feeling OK–just finished making some linguine for dinner at work this week. I live in Illinois, so there’s not much I can do about Obama and Durbin. But there are important down ballot issues here, such as a new constitutional convention. There is no way I want a bunch of Cook County Dems in charge of re-writing our constitution. So I’ll vote on my way to work this afternoon and hope for the best. I’m hoping that the other states can carry Mac/Sarah to victory. When I get off tonight, I’ll watch the results if it’s not already a done deal. If it is still in question when I get home, I’ll probably do something I rarely do on weekdays–drink! A Lot!
If this goes bad for us, we must remain active for the next two years. We have to use phones, faxes, and emails to keep congress in check, much like we did on Immigration Shamnesty. WE MUST NOT GIVE UP THE FIGHT FOR OUR COUNTRY, REGARDLESS OF TODAY’S RESULTS!
predator on November 4, 2008 at 10:51 AM
http://www.weeklystandard.com/weblogs/TWSFP/2008/11/you_and_i_have_a_rendezvous_wi.asp
Reagan pep talk
tomas on November 4, 2008 at 10:52 AM
I haven’t turned on the TV or radio.
HA, you own me! (Until I go to work…then it’s Joe vs the Volcano until 11pm)
The most nervous click of my life will be getting home tonight and punching up my HA homepage.
Thank the stars for the case of beer in the fridge.
Limerick on November 4, 2008 at 10:52 AM
I’m feeling cautiously excited.
Voted this morning in Massachusetts, in a district so Democratic they couldn’t find anyone to run against the incumbent Congressman. The polling place was practically empty — I had a harder time finding parking last spring when we were voting for town government.
Most of the sign holders were for local races, but there was a small Obama contingent, and two older guys from the local VFW holding McCain-Palin signs.
I really think turnout among Dems could be suppressed by the expectation of a blowout. But, it could just be that it was so early in the day, without being early enough for the before-work crowd.
ClintACK on November 4, 2008 at 10:53 AM
I think Obama’s song tonight should be “Enter Sandman”.
I’ll definitely be listening to “One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer”.
MadisonConservative on November 4, 2008 at 10:53 AM
Horny Robots!!! Love it! I want one now……..
sheebe on November 4, 2008 at 10:53 AM
I cast ballot #123 in Wyoming, MN this morning for J. McCain /S. Palin / N. Coleman/ M. Cummings/ D. Taylor. City Hall was packed. One electronic ballot counter was not working.
Praying that MN is the belated Oct Surprise that the MSM is not expecting. If it is, #123 will become my lucky number for 4 years.
Regards.
Sweetness0726 on November 4, 2008 at 10:53 AM
I’m surprised as well at the low number of yard signs- in general- and not as many Obumbler signs (I’m in Twin Cities metro). I really want to believe that this is the silent majority (!!) at play.
Good luck!
LadinPlaid on November 4, 2008 at 10:54 AM
Obama’s song?
Nah….THIS ONE
Limerick on November 4, 2008 at 10:55 AM
I just saw Pat Buchannans clip on immigration. Im sad to say I agree. This is probably the last election that a republican has ANY chance of winning. We will never see another conservative president (barring the total collapse of the government) With almost 50% off the population that will have no “buy-in” to the system (no taxes) we are screwed. I weep for my nation.
lostinjrz on November 4, 2008 at 10:55 AM
Why would we start worrying now?
If Obama wins, there’ll be plenty of time to worry in January. Right now, the swing states are too close to call, and there’s still hope. (Real hope, not Obama’s kind.)
Tanya on November 4, 2008 at 10:55 AM
Voted! – Now lets win.
romanianhacker on November 4, 2008 at 10:55 AM
Going to go vote before work this morning-not taking the day off.
*snark*
Stopping by the grocery store for Moose Drool beer although Alaskan Amber is good too. Go Sarah!
Feeling anxious for my folks in Columbus since they just issued riot gear in Toledo…
Feeling worried in general.
illustr8r on November 4, 2008 at 10:55 AM
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Mcguyver on November 4, 2008 at 11:00 AM
Actually, I am willing to say to a friend who supports Nobama. That they are no longer my friend. Never felt this way before. But that shows me how much a person thinks of my Country. So far, only one. But never thought much of him any way.
sheebe on November 4, 2008 at 11:00 AM
It’s going to be embarrassing to be an American, if the Government-educated voting public trades in their (and everyone else’s) freedom for a hyperinflationed $1000 check from Herr Obama.
Some folks say that they’ll stand behind whoever gets elected 110%. Like Good Germans. Or slaves.
That’s not in my fricking contract…
TexasJew on November 4, 2008 at 11:00 AM
No, we lost that right when we joined the Confederacy.
carbon_footprint on November 4, 2008 at 11:02 AM
So there is the infamous humping robot I have heard so much about.
As for the chocolate bunnies . . . that’s just disturbing.
zerosheep on November 4, 2008 at 11:04 AM
I got my daughter off to work and my grandson to daycare and then I voted for McCain/Palin. Now I’m getting to work and I’m not going to worry about politics all day. Tonight, I’m getting out the rum at about 8:00 central time, turning on the TV and I will listen to the liberals wail!
Vince on November 4, 2008 at 11:04 AM
Yeah, it’s one of those crazy (yet awesome) Texas myths. I think we still have the right/ability to split into 5 different states, but I”m not sure.
Kai on November 4, 2008 at 11:05 AM
That one is valid IIRC. Check Snopes.
carbon_footprint on November 4, 2008 at 11:06 AM
To lift your mood please read this- Long but worth it.
http://seanmalstrom.wordpress.com/2008/11/03/toast/
bloggless on November 4, 2008 at 9:26 AM
Just wanted to say a hearty thank you for this link. I feel better after reading it than I have in WEEKS! Well worth the time it took.
winewife on November 4, 2008 at 11:06 AM
Holy crap! Thanks ManlyRash and other guy for bumping that site.
Obama is TOAST.
He puts to paper quite a few thoughts that struck my walnut brain as … ODD.
I’m guardedly optimistic that his analysis is correct. I’m just worried about voter fraud. :( I wonder if turnout will be recorded as “LOW” due to the discrepancy between fraudulent registrations and actual voting.
Kai on November 4, 2008 at 11:08 AM
For a real set of humping robots, just watch Olbergasm and Matthews tonight on MSNBC.
BacaDog on November 4, 2008 at 11:09 AM
I voted this morning and I feel great! I’m alive and I’m free; I LOVE this country and I have FAITH in my fellow Americans!!
From Proverbs 24:
Brat on November 4, 2008 at 11:10 AM
cntrlfrk on November 4, 2008 at 11:10 AM
I worked the first three hours at the poll in our voting district, here in bitter, clingy Pennsylvania, right next door to the 12th, where Bill Russell is running against Murtha.
I cast the 396th vote on my way out the door. That’s a huge turnout, and in this district, that’s a huge GOP turnout.
If there’s a massive GOP turnout like this all over the state, McCain may carry Pennsylvania. Don’t look for results to start pouring in right after the polls close; workers are expecting the voting to continue until almost midnight.
rightwingprof on November 4, 2008 at 11:10 AM
Ah Ha, vote early, there are still openings at Gitmo. Got mine, ground floor right next to the pool, good view of the beach, what more could one ask for. Oh, and you don’t have to tip the staff. Pool looks awfully small, and the diving board looks broken. Nahh, couldn’t be, they wouldn’t do that, opps looks like I’m in deep do do.
N4646W on November 4, 2008 at 11:11 AM
anniekc, you might have the best strategy for dealing with the day. I work afternoons, so I won’t be ‘glued to the tube’ when the polls start closing and we get some sort of answer.
We have an object lesson in this campaign-the Nevada leader of Team Obama died of a heart attack Sunday. There is a LOT of stress this time around-don’t let it get you. Remember that Serenity prayer about the things you cannot change.
It’s only an election, friends.
Doug on November 4, 2008 at 11:12 AM
AMEN Brat
thomasaur on November 4, 2008 at 11:13 AM
Well, here in beautiful Williamsburg, VA, we arrived at the polling place at 0540 thinking we’ed be first in line. The joke was on us. Wife, daughter, son-in-law, and self were about four hundredth in line. I have NEVER seen turnout like that, especially that early in the day.
My wife has declared a news blackout in the house. We’re waiting to see in the National Guard will be called out to quell the rioting.
Hebrews 13:8
oldleprechaun on November 4, 2008 at 11:17 AM
Six – count’em – SIX votes for McCain in my house. This include my newly-returned soldier whose absentee ballot applied for six months ago was “lost”, and my just-registered 18-year-old daughter.
At my job, there are three physicians and spouses, two managers and spouses who are voting McCain.
Staten Island will probably go Obama, but only because of one pocket of welfare recipients. We are usually a very conservative borough – the most conservative in NYC (with Queens following after). I just wish our votes could count more.
As for feelings – there’s something at the bottom of me that says McCain is going to pull this off. Don’t know why, but there it is.
Drink of choice tonight? A glass of wine.
Mommynator on November 4, 2008 at 11:18 AM
I’m getting a distinct THIS IS SPARTAAAAAAAAAA vibe from some in this thread. Hehe.
TheUnrepentantGeek on November 4, 2008 at 11:18 AM
Heh. I voted in my fully integrated neighborhood, where blacks outnumbered whites – at least while I was there – about 10 to 1. I wore my NRA hat.
The people were in good spirits, and I had a nice chat with the lady in front of me. She asked if I was going to the rally in Grant Park tonight, and I smiled and said “no, I don’t think so”. She’s taking her young daughter, and I told her I hope she has fun and it’s safe. She was very sweet.
I was thrilled to note that many of the people there might be voting for the first time.
Bright Side Outlook: if, indeed, many of these voters (forget race; it doesn’t matter) are first timers, imagine the sea-change in our electorate when they find out that they have been lied to and screwed.
It might only take a few short, if brutally painful years, for a couple of million voters to suddenly have their eyes opened to the Royal Scam that is our LeftMedia.
Jaibones on November 4, 2008 at 11:19 AM
Today, I am Sean Malstrom.
carbon_footprint on November 4, 2008 at 11:20 AM
What a great thought. Spending time this evening praying for this great nation, whomever gets elected, and asking God’s continued protection for America.
I’m pessimistic about McCain’s chances but more than willing to be wrong.
highhopes on November 4, 2008 at 11:22 AM
The Owl feels proud to be an American this morning. I voted early, prayed for my country, and am now shotgunning room temperature Schlitz malt liquor, in accordance with the prophecy.
thespottedowl on November 4, 2008 at 11:24 AM
Some thing interesting that I noticed this morning.
1. The lack of bumper stickers on vehicles at the polling place.
2. Yard signs are already down.
3. People at the voting place seemed to be looking around at other waiting in line, very apprehensively.
4. No groups of friend standing around out side or inside just chatting as neighbors usually do.
N4646W on November 4, 2008 at 11:24 AM
Dang it! I lost again!
OneGyT on November 4, 2008 at 11:26 AM
Just spent 20 minutes in line to find out that my district’s line was on the other side of the building.
Thanks for the non-existant signs, idiots!
It’s cool though…..I’ll wait in this new line too. I’m going to do my duty and, as Ms Noonan so treacly put it, stand athwart history and yell Nobama!!!
JadeNYU on November 4, 2008 at 11:26 AM
I’m afraid that soon we will all only be allowed to drink Mojitos, the official drink of Cuba.
-FatOldGuy
Fogpig on November 4, 2008 at 11:26 AM
That is because everyone is thinking inside the box.
Thomas Paine ripped the lid off the box eighty-four years before Texas hoisted the Bonnie Blue Flag.
Limerick on November 4, 2008 at 11:26 AM
My husband had a horrible conversation with his mother last night. They rarely talk about politics, but he asked her who she was voting for and she became hostile and screamed “Not that b*tch Sarah Palin” and proceeded to verbally disembowel her. She did say she ‘liked’ McCain. He was so disturbed he had to call his sister for reassurance and when I got home from work I gave him a pep talk.
So this morning as we waited in line, he admired the beautiful Georgia autumn weather we so love, with the trees lining the street and parking lot changing color and the birds chirping loudly as they flitted among the branches. He said “I guess it’s like this up in Virginia where Mom is voting too.” And I said “Yes, and it will all still be here just like this tomorrow. Don’t worry.”
Brat on November 4, 2008 at 11:27 AM
Voted last week here in the People’s Republik of Oregon…it was great. All our ballots are mailed to us two weeks before any election. I cracked a beer and voted at my liesure. Later when I sobered up, I walked 2 blocks to the court house and dropped the ballot in the slot.
Wyznowski on November 4, 2008 at 11:27 AM
Or anything but water. Say it ain’t so, Joe!
Karen_VA on November 4, 2008 at 11:28 AM
Amen, Brother, Amen…
I’ve been praying for weeks over this as well as the current problems facing our country…
I have to believe that He will un-harden the hearts of most Americans to McCain/Palin, and allow them to see that they are the best choice available right now to lead us in a direction of increasing abundance, saftey, and one that coincides with His will…
RocketmanBob on November 4, 2008 at 11:29 AM
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