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Open Thread

by Al Rodgers, Tue Jun 03, 2008 at 05:41:07 PM EST

I thought I'd be proactive and throw up an open thread (the other one is full).

► You can post any comment you wish.

► So the polls are open for another three and half hours.

► what will you be watching? CNN, MSNBC, Fox

So far, I've only watched CNN (bland) and Fox (the GOP spokesperson looks unhappy - which for us, can only be interpreted as a positive).

► Fox is posting first wave exit polls. Exit polls come in three waves. Drawing conclusion from only one is highly dubious, but typical Fox (and I say that even though the first wave is favorable to Obama).

► In other news, Maxine Walters just switched her vote.

► DemConWatch says Obama's magic number down to 22. Fox says magic number down to 7. I'll go with DemCon.

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Re: Open Thread (2.00 / 3)

I sense a lot of excitement in the air lol

Educated in a small town Taught to fear Jesus in a small town Used to daydream in that small town Another born romantic that's me.

by lori on Tue Jun 03, 2008 at 05:42:33 PM EST

it's like graduation day (2.00 / 2)

we're graduating college, and now it's off to the pros

"McSame: He's Constipated and Ready to GO!

by Al Rodgers on Tue Jun 03, 2008 at 05:46:08 PM EST
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Snark, this is? (2.00 / 2)

With seriousness, I ask you.

for the record, I'm excited as all hell. Still sinking in a state of disbelief. A wonderful feeling nonetheless.

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changiness

by lizardbox on Tue Jun 03, 2008 at 05:48:07 PM EST
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Watching CNN. (2.00 / 4)

They're saying Obama only needs 16 delegates to clinch. Wow.

In other news, what's everybody having for dinner?

Even John McCain lusts after teh engels.

by sricki on Tue Jun 03, 2008 at 05:45:08 PM EST

Magic Number breakdown (2.00 / 3)

CNN 16

Fox 7

DKos 22

I haven't tune-in MSNBC, so don't have their projections.

"McSame: He's Constipated and Ready to GO!

by Al Rodgers on Tue Jun 03, 2008 at 05:47:43 PM EST
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CNN says 12 now. n/t (2.00 / 2)

Even John McCain lusts after teh engels.

by sricki on Tue Jun 03, 2008 at 05:50:58 PM EST
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Re: Watching CNN. (2.00 / 3)

fresh broccoli from the garden, I'm very excited...first harvest of the year.

Or was that a rhetorical question?

by jontabb on Tue Jun 03, 2008 at 05:48:29 PM EST
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Nah, real question. ;) (2.00 / 3)

I still haven't decided whether I should eat at home or go out. Maybe I should stay in to watch the news.

Even John McCain lusts after teh engels.

by sricki on Tue Jun 03, 2008 at 05:50:35 PM EST
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Re: Watching CNN. (2.00 / 3)

Left over pizza. Chicago style deep dish, naturally. ;)

Unseen, in the background, Fate was quietly slipping the lead into the boxing glove.

by fogiv on Tue Jun 03, 2008 at 05:49:24 PM EST
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Dinner Menu (2.00 / 2)

Home raised pork roast, asparagus out of our garden, and a big old flagon of farmstead hard cider (vintage 2006).

I'm eating local - everything came from within a 500 foot radius) in honor of Democratic Unity.

I couldn't afford this at the store!

by emptythreatsfarm on Tue Jun 03, 2008 at 05:49:46 PM EST
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Re: Dinner Menu (2.00 / 2)

I'll be over :0

A useless "Community Organizer" from Pennsylvania as noted by Republicans, Rudy Giuliani and Sarah Palin

by hootie4170 on Tue Jun 03, 2008 at 05:53:27 PM EST
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I acquired some asparagus (2.00 / 2)

so I'll be having spaghetti and asparagus.

Student Guy=JoeMentum. No really Student Guy=JoeMentum, after all JoeMentum was an embarrassment so is Student Guy. This sig is FAIL!!

by Student Guy on Tue Jun 03, 2008 at 05:53:28 PM EST
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Re: Open Thread (2.00 / 4)

Maxine switched?

Of all the Clinton surrogates, she was my favorite, she was ALWAYS just postive about Hillary, refused to dis Obama (a few friendly pokes but nothing too hard) and she was just SO HAPPY to be a democrat in 2008!

She did Hillary proud imo

I am very glad to have her in the Obama camp, she is one hell of an asset.

"Either you're the butcher Or the lamb but even so, Everybody pays as they go-Jakob Dylan"

by WashStateBlue on Tue Jun 03, 2008 at 05:45:55 PM EST

Re: Open Thread (2.00 / 1)

Yep, she's a solid Dem.

4th switch of the day,

- Switched DNC Rhett Ruggerio (DE) from Clinton to Obama

by neonplaque on Tue Jun 03, 2008 at 05:54:55 PM EST
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Re: Open Thread (2.00 / 4)

MSNBC is on in the other room with the volume WAY up. I'm chained to my desk (with a dealine tomorrow).

Stupid report! Can't leave my seat until Obama and/or HRC provide some speechifications. In the interim, all the hand-wringing is driving me batty.

'Sup wit ya'll?

Unseen, in the background, Fate was quietly slipping the lead into the boxing glove.

by fogiv on Tue Jun 03, 2008 at 05:48:20 PM EST

writer? (none / 0)

what do you cover?

"McSame: He's Constipated and Ready to GO!

by Al Rodgers on Tue Jun 03, 2008 at 06:10:29 PM EST
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Re: writer? (2.00 / 1)

Not that kind. I wish though, as music and political opinion style gonzo journalism is where my heart is.

Put the ashes of Lester Bangs and Hunter S. Thompson in a blender with the sweat of The Monks and Blind Lemon Jefferson. Throw in two locks of hair each from Gram Parsons and Walter Lippman. Blend.

After Matt Taibbi chugs the concoction and pukes violently, you'll find me among the slush.

Alas, I'm an archaeologist, so I'm writing a report about 200+ shovel test probes in north central Oregon. In which we found absolutely NOTHING.

(sigh)

Unseen, in the background, Fate was quietly slipping the lead into the boxing glove.

by fogiv on Tue Jun 03, 2008 at 07:25:33 PM EST
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Re: Open Thread (none / 0)

I'm excited but I don't think it's been good for Clinton to have been stepping on the Obama victory all day. Without the leak about conceding and the vp story, the news would have been talking about Obama's biography and how we won. Instead, the news is a whole lot about Clinton.

We care about politics because we know politics matters for people's lives and opportunities.

by politicsmatters on Tue Jun 03, 2008 at 05:50:18 PM EST

Here I am Baby (2.00 / 3)

Signed, Sealed, Delivered.

I'M YOUR'S!

by neonplaque on Tue Jun 03, 2008 at 05:58:11 PM EST

Re: Open Thread (2.00 / 3)

Lots of crazed, paranoid things going on at hillaryis44, with a plaintive final comment as of about 6PM:

oh. wow. it's all coming apart. it's happening too quickly.

I need a break. See you all later.

We care about politics because we know politics matters for people's lives and opportunities.

by politicsmatters on Tue Jun 03, 2008 at 05:58:19 PM EST

Re: Open Thread (none / 0)

We told them last night this was coming. :(

Yes, they are posting every old and new smear they can find on Obama over there to reinforce the hate the followers have for our nominee.

Very sad.

by neonplaque on Tue Jun 03, 2008 at 06:01:00 PM EST
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Re: Open Thread (2.00 / 1)

No way I am going over there today, or to NoQuarter?

But, I am fascinated about which of the big 3 (A, L, and TD) posts a diary tonight here after the primaries close, and the networks announce Obama has crossed the threshold?

Linfar especially, I figure I going to come in with a full head of steam.....

"Either you're the butcher Or the lamb but even so, Everybody pays as they go-Jakob Dylan"

by WashStateBlue on Tue Jun 03, 2008 at 06:04:18 PM EST
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I think you are wrong about Linfar (none / 0)

she has stressed the need for a democratic president, now TD is planning on bolting to the McCain camp.

Student Guy=JoeMentum. No really Student Guy=JoeMentum, after all JoeMentum was an embarrassment so is Student Guy. This sig is FAIL!!

by Student Guy on Tue Jun 03, 2008 at 06:54:38 PM EST
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Re: Open Thread (none / 0)

what will you be watching? CNN, MSNBC, Fox

I flip around

My analogy of the cable news
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MSNBC - The sappy pro-Obama station. Constant politicking for BO

CNN - Mixed, somewhat Pro-Obama but more news oriented and less opinionated than MSNBC

Fox - Anti-Obama and anti-Clinton, therefore probably the fairest in reference to getting an honest assessment.

by soyousay on Tue Jun 03, 2008 at 07:17:04 PM EST

I'm elated (none / 0)

Seriously. My father who marched alongside of Dr. King was crying earlier in the kitchen. People have no idea how this feels to some of us. I'm so, so proud and happy. So proud.

Obama 2008!

by lollydee on Tue Jun 03, 2008 at 07:32:22 PM EST

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