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CTyankee

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44. I gloat every day in every way possible! Had a nice "sound off" tidbit published in my local paper.
Sun Nov 25, 2012, 05:50 PM
Nov 2012

They asked what folks were going to do at Thanksgiving. I said "I am giving thanks that we kept Obama in the White House and are sending Chris Murphy to the Senate." There are some real right wingers who post there and I relished the thought of their heads exploding!

Har de har har....

Every chance I get I do a little gloat...

I love this win because it shows President Obama has proved himself to the American people lunatica Nov 2012 #1
K&R !!! K&R !!! K&R !!! K&R !!! K&R !!! RKP5637 Nov 2012 #4
To me, it's an indication that Americans are waking the F up! Despite all of the RKP5637 Nov 2012 #2
True and don't forget all the spin about ReTHUG supporters being more malaise Nov 2012 #6
They thought they were going to win BeyondGeography Nov 2012 #3
Yes it was supposed to be close and WilLIARd was going to malaise Nov 2012 #7
Don't forget about how many times the media discussed the *possibility* of an EV tie Proud Liberal Dem Nov 2012 #42
What a joke malaise Nov 2012 #55
Those you mentioned, plus the ballot support for the ACA, fairer taxation and minority rights. pinto Nov 2012 #5
That was fabulous malaise Nov 2012 #8
It means nothing to me until these CEO scumbags are thrust into the bowels of the political earth. RagAss Nov 2012 #9
Thanks for your blunt comment. We need to hear that. And, as I'm sure you know, pinto Nov 2012 #11
Right Proud Liberal Dem Nov 2012 #43
United Citizens Beat Citizens United... KharmaTrain Nov 2012 #10
Damn that was beautifully stated +1,000 malaise Nov 2012 #15
Let me add another +1000. A thing of beauty for sure! OneGrassRoot Nov 2012 #18
Nice! Would make an excellent bumper sticker. -nt CrispyQ Nov 2012 #48
+100 burnsei sensei Nov 2012 #82
Knowing the rich can't just buy the election is very satisfying. TeamPooka Nov 2012 #12
The schadenfreude is strong this year Warpy Nov 2012 #13
I'm lovin' these responses malaise Nov 2012 #16
A Romney win would have meant that the US can't tell its ass from a hole in the ground. Starry Messenger Nov 2012 #14
Indeed malaise Nov 2012 #17
I loved, loved, loved that labor flexed its muscle DevonRex Nov 2012 #33
They've pledged to keep the organization together in the post-election issues too. Starry Messenger Nov 2012 #37
Very important malaise Nov 2012 #72
It shows that money can't buy everything annabanana Nov 2012 #19
And it was fun watching them waste it malaise Nov 2012 #20
We just weren't buying what they were selling footinmouth Nov 2012 #21
I got mine malaise Nov 2012 #23
You pretty much nailed my feelings on it as well Populist_Prole Nov 2012 #25
The main reason for me.. Posteritatis Nov 2012 #22
Well it was great that Democrats and progressives in civil society and the media malaise Nov 2012 #24
We all agree on that malaise Nov 2012 #56
because Rmoney is such a smug arrogant asshole who made his money ruining America?he's just so awful RepublicansRZombies Nov 2012 #26
Social media has sure changed the dynamics malaise Nov 2012 #58
I just finished watching the movie "Red Tails". bluestate10 Nov 2012 #83
Will have to see it malaise Nov 2012 #91
It was a victory for democracy Jack Rabbit Nov 2012 #27
Lovely response malaise Nov 2012 #29
yes RepublicansRZombies Nov 2012 #34
Great response! mrsadm Nov 2012 #85
Because both candidates said this was a choice of direction for the country Motown_Johnny Nov 2012 #28
Bold lies and distortions weren't rewarded this time... ecstatic Nov 2012 #30
Yes indeed malaise Nov 2012 #61
Maybe I'm a bitter little pill...and there is a mormon component to my glee... Tikki Nov 2012 #31
Not only did Rmoney lose big time, his billionaire corporate backers lost big too. Initech Nov 2012 #32
it completely derailed the republican train. it stopped the shit in it's tracks. spanone Nov 2012 #35
You know I started feeling good about young Americans during the malaise Nov 2012 #49
All of the above, crim son Nov 2012 #36
+1,000 malaise Nov 2012 #54
No aromatic beverage packets hanging from apparel. nt valerief Nov 2012 #38
Please explain - I'm lost malaise Nov 2012 #64
No teabagger hats everywhere! nt valerief Nov 2012 #67
Bwaaaaaah hahahahah malaise Nov 2012 #75
I knew you'd appreciate it! nt valerief Nov 2012 #78
Every single reason give on this thread so far union_maid Nov 2012 #39
Despite all of the money Koch Bros., Crossroads GPS, et. al spent Proud Liberal Dem Nov 2012 #40
They were wrong on every count malaise Nov 2012 #90
Saw a few large Romney/Ryan signs still up on the drive back home today. tanyev Nov 2012 #41
I hope you have some photos malaise Nov 2012 #50
I gloat every day in every way possible! Had a nice "sound off" tidbit published in my local paper. CTyankee Nov 2012 #44
Bwaaaaaaaaaah hahahahaha malaise Nov 2012 #53
I can't wait to use "Obama won. Get over it!" with certain folks I know... CTyankee Nov 2012 #59
It makes you a winner malaise Nov 2012 #65
Yup. That's what we are! CTyankee Nov 2012 #80
All of these reasons are wonderfully stated and I might offer just one more: PCIntern Nov 2012 #45
Isn't that the truth malaise Nov 2012 #52
Yes to that!!!!!!! And also the resurrgence of the RWNJ/hate groups LeftInTX Nov 2012 #79
The Power of The Vote Over The Power of MSM. n/t Tuesday Afternoon Nov 2012 #46
It was bigger than MSM malaise Nov 2012 #62
Indeed. It was a joy to behold. Tuesday Afternoon Nov 2012 #73
I saw it as a referendum on hate & bigotry. CrispyQ Nov 2012 #47
It was also a big victory over big money malaise Nov 2012 #63
The backlash against voter suppression by the GOP was particularly sweet. nt ErikJ Nov 2012 #51
But but but malaise Nov 2012 #66
For me, just having Romney lose is enough. MrSlayer Nov 2012 #57
Guess relieved is an important word here malaise Nov 2012 #68
ALL the right wing predictions and BILLIONS of their DOLLARS went SWIRLING DOWN THE TOILET. RBInMaine Nov 2012 #60
Truthfully that was orgasmic malaise Nov 2012 #69
For me? bluestate10 Nov 2012 #70
That Hispanic turn out was unbelievable malaise Nov 2012 #74
Reasons both positive and negative The Time is Now Nov 2012 #71
I watched that - Rachel is the best malaise Nov 2012 #76
Republican added to their nut bin. Interesting to see how Reindeer Congressman legislates. bluestate10 Nov 2012 #84
... because, even as the right-wing nutjob heads explode etherealtruth Nov 2012 #77
I agree re the 99% but I don't give a flying fugg about the RW nut job heads malaise Nov 2012 #92
I was elated with this election because burnsei sensei Nov 2012 #81
Don't forget that 39% of white votes malaise Nov 2012 #93
Well said malaise Nov 2012 #94
Lots XanaDUer Nov 2012 #86
Oh yes! malaise Nov 2012 #95
Dems stood up as one ...and told the Repukes that You Can't Buy America! sheshe2 Nov 2012 #87
And people saw through the lies malaise Nov 2012 #96
because Romney represented everything that is WRONG with America Skittles Nov 2012 #88
I hope you're right malaise Nov 2012 #97
Youth vote was higher than in 2008 lovemydog Nov 2012 #89
The youth have impressed me for some time malaise Nov 2012 #98
While I'm glad LWolf Nov 2012 #99
I'm just relieved we don't have a President Romney Marrah_G Nov 2012 #100
it is satisfying because OLDMDDEM Nov 2012 #101
Supreme Court!!!!! Waltons_Mtn Nov 2012 #102
Many reasons, but I think mainly because I'm pretty sure that the Zorra Nov 2012 #103
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