Obama Wins!!!
The Daily News
1 In the end, Obama's victory was a bit like the Giants beating the Tigers. He clearly outplayed Romney by not campaigning where he knew he would win, and concentrating on minorities, Latinos, African-Americans, Asians, younger voters, LGBT's, and women.
2 In the end, a stunned Romney refused to believe it, and came out late to concede.
3 I was asleep by then.
4 Make no mistake; this is one of the most interesting and historical elections ever.
5 Romney's strength worked against him. He aimed at white voters, and he aimed at the rich, but in the process, revealed a stunning ignorance of America's diversity. His 47% remark buried him to many people. That was one of his most idiotic moves.
6 In the end, Obama displayed a much clearer vision of where America is right now. Romney was out-coached. Obama brought it more than anyone had guessed. Quite similar to sports. Romney got spanked.
7 Romney was too old school. He fought an outstanding battle, and was reasonably graceful much of the time.
8 "For the United States of America, the best is yet to come." --Barack Obama
9 Obama's speech was amazing. I'm not gonna lie. His speech was amazing.
10 I have taught the real America for years. White America remains clueless to diversity, and Romney showed that to everyone.
11 Maybe it is time, America.
12 I laid low during all of this.
13 I saw a whole bunch of it as a reality teevee show rather than a serious campaign.
14 I also watched silently while I watched Romney hang himself.
15 His weakness? He is clueless of diversity. A lot of white people are clueless about their own fear and racism. He doesn't realize that the "minorities" are and have always been the "majorities." Should we change that term? Some day we'll wonder why that term was ever used.
16 Those of us who have lived among diversity see the real America. We enjoy multi-cultural America, and embrace the differences, and the cultural richness of being a nation that is diversified.
17 What bothered me about the election was the same thing I liked about it: it was presented as a reality teevee show.
18 I remained silent because it was bizarre. It appealed to the reality-teevee mentality. It appealed to our national idiocy about making news out of things that aren't news.
19 The only difference: this was also political reality. This will have an impact on America.
20 And one thing I saw in this election was the people who don't ordinarily vote came out in droves. My students were absolutely engaged in the election. The entire school was abuzz about the election.
21 To me, it is an exciting time. I have never seen students so excited and interested in what is going on in their country.
22 To those who hate Obama, I understand. I understand your fear of Obamacare. I understand your fear of "socialism." That was how the media painted this man. That was the propaganda that the controlled media wanted you to think.
23 The past two days I outlined exactly what happened to America beginning long before November 22, 1963. For all I know, it may still be going on. For all I know, Obama might be a puppet of these same forces.
24 I don't know.
25 Any political figure is suspect to me.
26 What is refreshing about this campaign is that people who normally don't come out and vote came out and voted. It is going to become interesting, because I'm quite certain that the people who voted are going to want to research politics a lot deeper than perhaps they ever have before, so that they could argue, debate, and talk intelligently about political candidates.
27 They could also be brainwashed by Rupert Murdoch, and the forces who are still lingering up there. Obama could certainly be torn down by these forces.
28 I'm pretty sure that the way he played this campaign, he probably knows a LOT more than he did four years ago.
29 There is no way a guy gets to re-election and doesn't know who is REALLY in power.
30 Re-election eliminates a lot of that. He now has the power. He has become instantly dangerous to those forces.
31 Well, let's be open minded and see where this amazingly historic night heads.
32 Moving On, Part One: I was into the 3 a.m. when I began writing this, and had ABC news on. Some gal in a red dress referred to us as "the left coast."
33 News gal. I have no idea what her name is, but she came across instantly to me as a moron. She couldn't hide her disappointment. She said "the left coast" with an attitude. I was personally offended. "Left" I suppose now means "socialist" or "communist." She is a moron.
34 No shortage.
35 There's a reason I have a job.
36 Some girl corrected herself yesterday for some grammatical error she almost uttered. I can't remember what it was, but she caught it immediately and blurted, "I almost said..." and gave me a glance.
37 I immediately said, "There's a reason I have a job." She threw a huge grin, and I moved off, turned and she smiled. Fun teaching moment. Sidebar: yesterday was a dynamic teaching day for me. Every period kids who weren't understanding my lesson all "got it." I had a "got it" day!
38 Moving On, Part Two: When I went to bed last night, Proposition 30 was losing. I was pretty upset, because I felt that California was turning its back on schools.
39 I woke up to find it had passed. I also saw that Proposition 32 was losing.
40 Whew.
41 Moving On, Part Three: Did I hear that Colorado and Washington voted to legalize recreational use of marijuana? I'm not sure exactly what that means. Anyway, I thought it should have been legalized about a hundred years ago. It is as prominent as alcohol, and clearly a better choice than alcohol, but millions of people still have to lock all their windows and sneak the stuff, like they are teenagers sneaking smokes in the school bathroom.
42 Moving On, Part Four: Maryland and Maine should be congratulated for voting for same sex marriage. While some people see this as the end of civilization as we know it, others feel that it is about time.
43 I happen to be one of those. If two people fall in love, then those two people shouldn't have any outside forces telling them that they can't marry. It is nobody else's business. They will go through the same things any couple will go through, but it is THEIR decision.
44 I look around at all the dysfunctional hetero couples and ask myself, "Who are you to judge anybody?"
45 Life is tough. Leave people alone.
46 Moving On, Part Five: I am into the 4 a.m. right now, so I have to move this along. History is going to show this as a monumental election. White America is learning that this truly is a melting pot. A lot of them sealed themselves in white communities, and closed their blinds to all the realities.
47 The fact is, this nation is diversified. It is not blue. It is not red. It is not black. It is not white.
48 Obama stated that rather eloquently last night.
49 It is the United States of America.
50 I'm going to leave that on the field.
51 Have a great Wednesday.
52 Peace.
~H~
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The Daily News
1 In the end, Obama's victory was a bit like the Giants beating the Tigers. He clearly outplayed Romney by not campaigning where he knew he would win, and concentrating on minorities, Latinos, African-Americans, Asians, younger voters, LGBT's, and women.2 In the end, a stunned Romney refused to believe it, and came out late to concede.3 I was asleep by then.4 Make no mistake; this is one of the most interesting and historical elections ever.5 Romney's strength worked against him. He aimed at white voters, and he aimed at the rich, but in the process, revealed a stunning ignorance of America's diversity. His 47% remark buried him to many people. That was one of his most idiotic moves.6 In the end, Obama displayed a much clearer vision of where America is right now. Romney was out-coached. Obama brought it more than anyone had guessed. Quite similar to sports. Romney got spanked.7 Romney was too old school. He fought an outstanding battle, and was reasonably graceful much of the time.8 "For the United States of America, the best is yet to come." --Barack Obama9 Obama's speech was amazing. I'm not gonna lie. His speech was amazing.10 I have taught the real America for years. White America remains clueless to diversity, and Romney showed that to everyone.11 Maybe it is time, America.12 I laid low during all of this.13 I saw a whole bunch of it as a reality teevee show rather than a serious campaign.14 I also watched silently while I watched Romney hang himself.15 His weakness? He is clueless of diversity. A lot of white people are clueless about their own fear and racism. He doesn't realize that the "minorities" are and have always been the "majorities." Should we change that term? Some day we'll wonder why that term was ever used.16 Those of us who have lived among diversity see the real America. We enjoy multi-cultural America, and embrace the differences, and the cultural richness of being a nation that is diversified.17 What bothered me about the election was the same thing I liked about it: it was presented as a reality teevee show.18 I remained silent because it was bizarre. It appealed to the reality-teevee mentality. It appealed to our national idiocy about making news out of things that aren't news.19 The only difference: this was also political reality. This will have an impact on America.20 And one thing I saw in this election was the people who don't ordinarily vote came out in droves. My students were absolutely engaged in the election. The entire school was abuzz about the election.21 To me, it is an exciting time. I have never seen students so excited and interested in what is going on in their country.22 To those who hate Obama, I understand. I understand your fear of Obamacare. I understand your fear of "socialism." That was how the media painted this man. That was the propaganda that the controlled media wanted you to think.23 The past two days I outlined exactly what happened to America beginning long before November 22, 1963. For all I know, it may still be going on. For all I know, Obama might be a puppet of these same forces.24 I don't know.25 Any political figure is suspect to me.26 What is refreshing about this campaign is that people who normally don't come out and vote came out and voted. It is going to become interesting, because I'm quite certain that the people who voted are going to want to research politics a lot deeper than perhaps they ever have before, so that they could argue, debate, and talk intelligently about political candidates.27 They could also be brainwashed by Rupert Murdoch, and the forces who are still lingering up there. Obama could certainly be torn down by these forces.28 I'm pretty sure that the way he played this campaign, he probably knows a LOT more than he did four years ago.29 There is no way a guy gets to re-election and doesn't know who is REALLY in power.30 Re-election eliminates a lot of that. He now has the power. He has become instantly dangerous to those forces.31 Well, let's be open minded and see where this amazingly historic night heads.32 Moving On, Part One: I was into the 3 a.m. when I began writing this, and had ABC news on. Some gal in a red dress referred to us as "the left coast."33 News gal. I have no idea what her name is, but she came across instantly to me as a moron. She couldn't hide her disappointment. She said "the left coast" with an attitude. I was personally offended. "Left" I suppose now means "socialist" or "communist." She is a moron.34 No shortage.35 There's a reason I have a job.36 Some girl corrected herself yesterday for some grammatical error she almost uttered. I can't remember what it was, but she caught it immediately and blurted, "I almost said..." and gave me a glance.37 I immediately said, "There's a reason I have a job." She threw a huge grin, and I moved off, turned and she smiled. Fun teaching moment. Sidebar: yesterday was a dynamic teaching day for me. Every period kids who weren't understanding my lesson all "got it." I had a "got it" day!38 Moving On, Part Two: When I went to bed last night, Proposition 30 was losing. I was pretty upset, because I felt that California was turning its back on schools.39 I woke up to find it had passed. I also saw that Proposition 32 was losing.40 Whew.41 Moving On, Part Three: Did I hear that Colorado and Washington voted to legalize recreational use of marijuana? I'm not sure exactly what that means. Anyway, I thought it should have been legalized about a hundred years ago. It is as prominent as alcohol, and clearly a better choice than alcohol, but millions of people still have to lock all their windows and sneak the stuff, like they are teenagers sneaking smokes in the school bathroom.42 Moving On, Part Four: Maryland and Maine should be congratulated for voting for same sex marriage. While some people see this as the end of civilization as we know it, others feel that it is about time.43 I happen to be one of those. If two people fall in love, then those two people shouldn't have any outside forces telling them that they can't marry. It is nobody else's business. They will go through the same things any couple will go through, but it is THEIR decision.44 I look around at all the dysfunctional hetero couples and ask myself, "Who are you to judge anybody?"45 Life is tough. Leave people alone.46 Moving On, Part Five: I am into the 4 a.m. right now, so I have to move this along. History is going to show this as a monumental election. White America is learning that this truly is a melting pot. A lot of them sealed themselves in white communities, and closed their blinds to all the realities.47 The fact is, this nation is diversified. It is not blue. It is not red. It is not black. It is not white.48 Obama stated that rather eloquently last night.49 It is the United States of America.50 I'm going to leave that on the field.51 Have a great Wednesday.52 Peace.~H~
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