Obama! C-H-A-N-G-E! MANDATE: The Economy!America Has Spoken! History is Made!

America has spoken: C-H-A-N-G-E!

"To everything, there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven."

~~Ecclesiastes 3:1

..."It won't be easy ... it won't be quick, but you and I know that it is time to come together and change this country," Obama said.

( October 28, 2008 at James Madison University Rally)

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Here is the

email that awaited me even as Barack Obama delivered his speech:

"nalita --

I'm about to head to Grant Park to talk to everyone gathered there, but I wanted to write to you first.

We just made history.

And I don't want you to forget how we did it.

You made history every single day during this campaign -- every day you knocked on doors, made a donation, or talked to your family, friends, and neighbors about why you believe it's time for change.

I want to thank all of you who gave your time, talent, and passion to this campaign.

We have a lot of work to do to get our country back on track, and I'll be in touch soon about what comes next.

But I want to be very clear about one thing...

All of this happened because of you.

Thank you,

Barack"

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President-elect Obama's message to those Ameicans who

did not support his candidacy was this:

"I hear your voices.  I need your help, and I will be your President, too."

"democracy, liberty, opportunity, and unyielding hope"

Repeat.  Senator Obama stated in his email --

"We have a lot of work to do to get our country back on track, and I'll be in touch soon about what comes next."

In other words, People: indeed, you elected a PRESIDENT.  He is not taking

time for a honeymoon period.  There is no time for a "honeymoon".

You elected him to do a job; he plans to DO the job.

Issue Number One -- America's mandate -- the Economy.

Now, what are YOU going to do?

Because, all along, President-elect Obama has been saying,

"I need your help."

"We_____________. "(you fill in the blank).

"Let us be the generation to ____________."(You fill in the blank.)

President-elect Obama said that this campaign was not about him. 

He said this victory was YOUR victory. 

He said it was about YOU, the vehicle for your hopes, and your dreams. 

Vehicles need drivers.

YOU ARE THE DRIVER.

This is YOUR country.

You need to decide just where . . . YOU . . .wish to go.

 

 

 

 

Then YOU need to turn the page.

It's also known as, "WE THE PEOPLE".

 

 

 

 

 

It is called personal responsibility.

It's also called progressive, creative CHANGE.

Yes YOU can.

Yes WE can. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And speaking of "We the People."

 America is not just about "Joe the Plumbers".

THIS is the REAL America:

http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jspgrpId=3659174697248488&articleId=281474977486265&nav=Groupspace

Barack and Michelle Obama on their wedding day, October 3, 1992. 

[Courtesy of Sun Times News.]

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The people above are also the REAL America,

and you people pinging me?

YOU are the REAL America, too.

See . . .

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This is an email I received from a Gatherer:

"Just wanted to share what occurred with my 5 yr old grandson today. I want to make sure my grandkids understand the significance of yesterday's election. When I picked him up today, I asked him if he knew who our new President was.
 
 Without any hesitation, he replied, "Barack Obama and we have his poster in our class." This school is probably 95-98% white.
 
 I asked if he knew who the vice president was. After some thought, he said, "McCain." Well, one out of two isn't bad!
 
 Thanks for all the work you did to help make this dream come true!"

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Linda B., Nov 4, 2008, 10:15PM EST Nalita...you know they give you that popsicle stick to use on the touchscreen? When I cast my vote--the final red button--I had to touch the screen with my hand. I walked out with tears in my eyes, so very proud to have been a part of this historic day. Thanks for all your encouragement, support and persistence in speaking the truth...

Jeff H., Nov 4, 2008, 10:27PM EST Looks like Obama has it in the bag! Congratulations!!

Jeff H., Nov 4, 2008, 10:27PM EST Now you have no excuses not to sunshine back up.

APE 131313 , Nov 4, 2008, 10:28PM EST P O T U S
Feel the LOVE?
Congrats!!

Valerie M., Nov 4, 2008, 11:28PM EST WooHoo!!!!! Happy happy happy :)

Don B., Nov 4, 2008, 11:33PM EST Congrats to our new president. Now we must ALL support him.

Jean, just the teensiest bit odd, F., Nov 4, 2008, 11:36PM EST YES WE DID! YES WE DID!! YES WE DID!!!

WHOOOO HOOOOOO!!!! I LOVE CALIFORNIA FOR PUTTING US OVER THE TOP!!!

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!

Patty B., Nov 4, 2008, 11:44PM EST OMG!! OMG!! OMG!! I'll bet they can hear us all the way to Grant Park!!

(I agree with Jean, I'm loving California right now, too. Awesome!!)

JustMe 0307, Nov 5, 2008, 12:27AM EST YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Karen and Bruce E., Nov 5, 2008, 1:03AM EST Oh my, Oh my, Oh my...my hand is to my heart. Just an incredible sigh and a smile that won't stop. Did you cry? Me too.

Bob C., Nov 5, 2008, 1:05AM EST Nee,

How awesome this is!! Now the healing can begin and if there were more people like you, Terry, Jean, Patty, Val, Sharon, Isis, Don, Ape, Bruce, Brian and many others on here who get that we are all in this together than I think we will make it!!

 Wilma M., Nov 5, 2008, 1:25AM EST I sat and cried for 5 minutes! What an amazing night and I just feel blessed that I could be a small part of it.

 Joanna Ammons- F., Nov 5, 2008, 3:19AM EST Nalita,
You called it first. I thought HC had a chance and you worked this hard all the way and showed us all. Now I bet all of those silly people who debated non-sense with you now has to eat some crow tonight.
You did a remarkable job including all of Nalita Media.
Today I drove by what used to be the most predjuced part of Minnesota and saw men, women and children holding Obama posters over the bridge to rally support before polls closed.
Well, he won here in Minnesota (as you know). He had an obviously amazing turn out back home in Illinois, I did not drive home because I knew highways would be backed up getting in tonight.
So, I guess the new favorite name of for baby boy's will be Barack.
You worked very hard and I wanted to be one of the people to thank you for your effort.

 Ricky Fico, Nov 5, 2008, 6:18AM EST Today, I awake to a new day of dawn
From where I lay, I stand...so vigorous
and strong
And, let me say that for the sake of love,
I share more than just a rhapsody,
but an orchestration of song
complete with blues harp, violin and gong

Ricky J. Fico

sharon knife pile palin & mom to all is a wise woman, Nov 5, 2008, 7:34AM EST Good morning my friend, what a beautiful day.

Thank you for all you did Neeta. Enjoy.

Lisa Gensheimer, Nov 5, 2008, 8:18AM EST Congratulations, my friend, for all of your hard work in California and Nevada, and here on gather! This is the beginning of a new era for America, and the world. President Obama will be a transformational leader. We are making history!

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Then there is THIS GROUP:

Obama Roll Call

http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?memberId=364433&articleId=281474977491628&nav=MyGather

Obama roll call --

Obama Gramma here.
YES WE DARE! APE 131313 , Oct 29, 2008, 7:01am EDT 

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Tsk, tsk, tsk. Nee, I never vote and tell. ;)

Yes, I've already voted by mail-in ballot. Jules~Mistress of Alliteration and seductive storyteller in stilettos. , Oct 29, 2008, 7:08am EDT

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Voted by absentee ballot a few weeks ago.

I love the way he uses the word HOPE. Marilyn the magnificent S., Oct 29, 2008, 7:38am EDT

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I voted absentee, and walked out of the voting booth with tears in my eyes.


Yes, WE CAN!!! Melinda ~choosing happiness~ S., Oct 29, 2008, 7:56am EDT

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Count me in. WM H., Oct 29, 2008, 7:57am EDT

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I'm going to an Obama rally tonight! Yes We Can!
Obama/Biden '08!! Lisa C., Oct 29, 2008, 8:21am EDT

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Nader for me.
I love John McCain, and I think people are too tough on George Bush. Remember he had a Democratic congress. Mary Ann S., Oct 29, 2008, 8:28am EDT

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I'm a supporter. Already voted.

Yes, we can! Stephanie B., Oct 29, 2008, 8:29am EDT

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How can someone who thinks Bush did a good job vote for Nader???? That's a new one, I must say.

And no, Bush did not have a Democratic Congress. The Republicans have had a majority up until the last two years, and even then, it's a pretty even split. Not for long, though ... thank goodness! Prima Donna, Oct 29, 2008, 8:31am EDT

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Yes...Left, liberal, communist, socialist, left wingnuts, koolaide drinkers (a few of the names I have been called).....FOR Obama!

---Yes, WE CAN
---Obama/Biden '08
---CHANGE! (ANY FRICKEN' change!)

Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~ Doyle ( aka the MAN of 6 Friends ) C., Oct 29, 2008, 9:17am EDT

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My vote has been cast for OBAMA/BIDEN as of Sunday, Oct. 26!

OBAMA is leading in Ohio by 7 points this morning!

OBAMA! 08! OH HELL YES!!!!!!!! MJ *Wooohoooo!* W., Oct 29, 2008, 9:20am EDT

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I'll vote for Obama. My state does not have early voting. I've also sent money. Now I'm sending money to democratic senate candidates in "toss up" states:

Steve B., Oct 29, 2008, 9:26am EDT

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We went to see Michelle Obama speak yesterday and she was great. She spoke from her heart and it was very moving. We had, as you know, seen Obama a few months ago when he spoke in Santa Fe. Hubby and I have already voted and I don't think I have to tell you who we voted for. LOL Judi J., Oct 29, 2008, 9:34am EDT

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Here's my holler!!! OBAMA 08!!! Pamela O., Oct 29, 2008, 10:00am EDT

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Defeat Failure, Defeat McCain. C J, Oct 29, 2008, 10:00am EDT

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I'm undecided. Sandy Knauer, Oct 29, 2008, 10:11am EDT

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Sorry. I couldn't resist. If I caused any medical trauma with that comment, I apologize.

I can't vote until Tuesday and you know I'm voting for the socialist messiah!

YES WE CAN! Sandy Knauer, Oct 29, 2008, 10:13am EDT

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We voted and mailed in!
My mom Patty who is in her 80"s and has been a Republican all her life has now decided to vote Democrat and voting for Obama so a holla from Patty for change.
It is a thrilling time indeed. Karen and Bruce E., Oct 29, 2008, 10:14am EDT

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OBAMA!!!! Selene S., Oct 29, 2008, 10:31am EDT

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OBAMA!!!! Selene S., Oct 29, 2008, 10:31am EDT

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We're almost there, sweet lady, almost there!!!!!! =D
thewomaninmyribs> Selene S., Oct 29, 2008, 10:32am EDT

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The Dream just might become reality! Dr. King must be in heaven smiling right now.

I once thought John McCain would have made a good president, then I saw him run a campaign. I got so disgusted I've been sending money to make sure he doesn't win. Obama is the future. McSame is the past. Obama '08!! The Realist (Patriot at Large), Oct 29, 2008, 10:44am EDT

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I've done what I can, not as much as I should but as much as I could. Calls, money and raised some.

I already voted and if I'm healthy on the fourth I will give rides.

We will be blessed. sharon knife pile palin & mom to all is a wise woman, Oct 29, 2008, 10:56am EDT

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Holla!

Yes we will Kay M., Oct 29, 2008, 11:14am EDT

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Obama/Biden '08! Stephanie L., Oct 29, 2008, 12:35pm EDT

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WooHoo~~ Proudly voting for change on the 4th! :) Valerie M., Oct 29, 2008, 1:55pm EDT

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Hollah! Shannon (Proud to be an American) W., Oct 29, 2008, 2:00pm EDT

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Yes...Left, liberal, communist, socialist, left wingnuts, koolaide drinkers (a few of the names I have been called).....FOR Obama!

Doyle, I think the right term is "thinkers". :) Stephanie B., Oct 29, 2008, 2:13pm EDT

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Obama donna h., Oct 29, 2008, 3:08pm EDT

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 Can't vote until Tuesday, but it will definitely be for Obama. Tina (a slightly smaller Spanky) B., Oct 29, 2008, 3:12pm EDT

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OKIE 4 OBAMA!

Let's spread the wealth (of hope) all around!!

Voting Tuesday, the old-fashioned way. Patty B., Oct 29, 2008, 4:55pm EDT

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YA BABY.

Neetah you know PRESIDENT OBAMA has my vote. Lori F., Oct 29, 2008, 8:37pm EDT

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HOLLA!

Next Tuesday, here I come! Robiyah (VOTED FOR CHANGE) G. , Oct 29, 2008, 9:00pm EDT

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I had the opportunity to attend a rally here, to see Obama with Bill Clinton last night in Kissimmee, FL. I ended up being quite sick, and did not get to go. I am SO disappointed. I watched most of it on television, as well as Obama's television spot.

I was proud to see 35,000 people did show up for the rally... including my next-door neighbors.

More Obama signs around here than McCain, three to one at least. And we are in the I-4 corridor they keep talking about. I am so proud of my community for not buying into McCain's fear tactics. Julie (serenity seeker) G., Oct 30, 2008, 10:00am EDT

I had the opportunity to attend a rally here, to see Obama with Bill Clinton last night in Kissimmee, FL. I ended up being quite sick, and did not get to go. I am SO disappointed. I watched most of it on television, as well as Obama's television spot.

I was proud to see 35,000 people did show up for the rally... including my next-door neighbors.

More Obama signs around here than McCain, three to one at least. And we are in the I-4 corridor they keep talking about. I am so proud of my community for not buying into McCain's fear tactics. Julie (serenity seeker) G., Oct 30, 2008, 10:00am EDT

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I saw him in Detroit. Just about everyone there was screaming their support. It took hours to get into the Joe Louis Arena but was well worth the wait. Al Gore announced Obama and stayed on the stage for the remainder.
No matter what happens, I am goose-bump excited to be living in this time of groundbreaking history!
McCaint & Palaint! Nyota *Star*, Oct 30, 2008, 2:06pm EDT

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And I did not forget YOU my French friend:

"Nalita,
 
Congratulations on your new President. Europeans and particularly french people are very happy to see the end of a difficult period with America and americans. We will always remember what America has done for us 65 years ago. The world has already come to a change.
Thank you again.
Kind regards . . .to your fellow citizens."

~~A Fellow Gatherer from France

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That's right: I'm very purposeful!

Oh, I am NOT done yet, but go ahead and keep on partyin' . . .

Okay Obamaniacs, LISTEN UP:

Party on, and parteeeeee strong today, for tonight . . .

I hate to be the party-pooper, but at midnight, your coach turns into a pumpkins,

your gown becomes rags, and the PARTEEEEEEEEE is O-V-E-R!!!

It shall be time to get back to WORK!