Comments on: A Historic Moment For All of US: Barack Obama Officially Becomes the First Black Man To Win A Party Nomination for President of the United States

By: Claude

Claude — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 21:56:48 +0000

Michael,

Thanks for your comment on my post earlier! Didn’t know you were from Delaware.

Doesn’t the top photo above remind you of one of those triumphant Mandela soccer stadium moments?

By “bitch-slap” in my post I meant something like this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-7gpgXNWYI

If you recall, something similar happened the other way around with Dukakis and Bernie Shaw. This time I think the Republicans will be on the receiving end, or maybe I’m just wishful thinking.

I don’t like the us vs. them mentality this year, because many disenchanted Republicans may vote for Obama. I think their strategy oughta be to target at least some of their message towards these pseudo-independents.

Thanks!

By: Temple3

Temple3 — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:59:11 +0000

I have to admit to being totally surprised that he pulled this off. Hindsight is 20/20 and I can see it now, but on the front end, you could have had a house, car, wife and 2 kids on the cheap if you wanted to bet last year.

By: Co Co

Co Co — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:27:26 +0000

Older and Middle Aged people are amped right now. Not to mention us younguns! I’m still not sure when it gets right down to it that this country is ready for a Black President, but I wish him well.

By: Mizzo

Mizzo — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:22:19 +0000

Ba-rack-a lol Is that like Ofer? That’s what my pop calls Oprah.

Could you imagine the joy they must feel? I’m just so glad so many seniors are getting to see this. It must be incredible. If you are 60, you’ve seen it all and this has to be the most amazing opportunity for them.

By: Miranda

Miranda — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:05:49 +0000

I’m thinking of all those little old people that were voting back in the GA primary in Feb. I mean, average age of the voters and the poll workers where I vote must have been about 70, 75. Of course its in a senior citizens complex, but still. Anyway, the people were openly excited about “Ba-rack-a”..lol…that’s how this lady said it. I wish I could have seen their faces yesterday.

By: Gyangstah

Gyangstah — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:03:55 +0000

I get the feeling my kids are going to ask me about this day…and I’m not even American. A proud day for us all, indeed.

By: thebrotherreport

thebrotherreport — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:01:46 +0000

As the camera panned out into the crowd last night you saw alot of misty eyes Black and White.

If that doesn’t move you, have someone check for a pulse.

They panned on a Black man probably in his 70′s he was in a chair and from looking at him you can tell he had been through it. I’m sure being there last night made his journey worth it.

I’m sitting here with images of police dogs, fire hoses, sit-ins and marches playing back in my mind. Last night was what they were fighting, marching and dying for.

We’re almost there people…we’re almost there.

By: michelle

michelle — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:49:21 +0000

I’m speechless!

By: delinda

delinda — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:28:45 +0000

I think this election has surprised a lot of people, especially those who didnt think Obama would even get this far. Now, as he’s poised for office, and with the collective hope of our nations real soul waiting for victory, things will either get ‘Woodstock’ for us, or very, very ugly. I hope and remain hopeful, that love conquers all and we can usher in a new era with our heads held high. So far, so good. Get em Obama…

By: Co Co

Co Co — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:12:18 +0000

I’m happy for Barack and all that he’s been able to accomplish thus far, but most of all I’m happy for the older minorities who now walk with an extra pep in their step and speak with pride about being able to witness such a thing in their lifetime. Even if he doesn’t win, the fact that he’s the first black candidate who really had a legitimate chance is something we can all be proud of.