jaysunb
(1000+ posts)
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Wed Aug-27-08 06:31 PM
Response to Reply #28 |
 I'm all choked up... |
jaysunb |
Aug-27-08 06:13 PM |
#0 |
 
And reading that got me all teared up. |
speedoo |
Aug-27-08 06:16 PM |
#1 |
I cried during the nom too & I made my husband watch! |
CatBO |
Aug-27-08 06:58 PM |
#51 |
Same husband here! However, I did get him a t-shirt to wear to the gym!! How about that? |
gratefultobelib |
Aug-28-08 10:45 AM |
#146 |
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68 Year Old White Guy Tearing Up as Well |
Sander |
Aug-28-08 10:50 AM |
#148 |
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Happy Anniversary ! |
jaysunb |
Aug-28-08 06:20 PM |
#190 |
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Beautifully stated....may you live to see all of Obama's eight years as President and many more. |
farmboy |
Aug-27-08 06:16 PM |
#2 |
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Thank you for hanging in ther. Now I am crying also |
rurallib |
Aug-27-08 06:17 PM |
#3 |
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I'm right alongside you, cousin. |
TahitiNut |
Aug-27-08 06:17 PM |
#4 |
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We shoulda hada party! |
PassingFair |
Aug-28-08 12:10 PM |
#158 |
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I'm Happy For You |
Crisco |
Aug-27-08 06:18 PM |
#5 |
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What a thing to say. I'm voting for a good man who just happens to be black. |
bjobotts |
Aug-28-08 12:33 AM |
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I hope his being black is not the reason you're happy he's our nominee. |
bjobotts |
Aug-28-08 12:34 AM |
#100 |
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I'm not black...and I support Obama.... |
RichGirl |
Aug-28-08 11:02 AM |
#150 |
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If it isn't the reason, I'd be shocked... |
fadedrose |
Aug-28-08 11:28 AM |
#153 |
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this is a huge step in american history and african american history |
noiretblu |
Aug-28-08 01:18 PM |
#164 |
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Iowa here sharing your tears... |
peacetrain |
Aug-27-08 06:19 PM |
#6 |
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Proud day for the Democratic party |
PolNewf |
Aug-27-08 06:21 PM |
#14 |
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Passing Kleenex to PolNewf... |
peacetrain |
Aug-27-08 06:23 PM |
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I'm thrilled to be here celebrating with you!!! This roll call has me all choked up too. |
polichick |
Aug-27-08 06:19 PM |
#7 |
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Now you have ALL of us teared-up! |
NanceGreggs |
Aug-27-08 06:19 PM |
#8 |
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What a beautiful post....ty jaysunb |
OwnedByFerrets |
Aug-27-08 06:19 PM |
#9 |
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Bless your heart. |
11 Bravo |
Aug-27-08 06:20 PM |
#10 |
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I'm so glad to be with you here on DU, sharing this moment. |
yardwork |
Aug-27-08 06:20 PM |
#11 |
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Oh jaysunb, you make me cry, I am so happy and joyous for you.....n/t |
monmouth |
Aug-27-08 06:20 PM |
#12 |
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It's time. |
spenbax |
Aug-27-08 06:21 PM |
#13 |
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Damn You |
The empressof all |
Aug-27-08 06:22 PM |
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Congratulations - to all of us. It is indeed an historic moment. |
faygokid |
Aug-27-08 06:22 PM |
#16 |
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It kicks ASS, doesn't it? |
Hell Hath No Fury |
Aug-27-08 06:22 PM |
#17 |
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I wish Rosa and Malcolm X and Dr. King were still around |
Raksha |
Aug-27-08 11:55 PM |
#97 |
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How right he was! |
PassingFair |
Aug-28-08 12:15 PM |
#159 |
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We Are All Americans Today |
Parche |
Aug-27-08 06:22 PM |
#18 |
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Your post just got me teary!! |
Sparkly |
Aug-27-08 06:23 PM |
#20 |
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YES, it is a great day! |
clevbot |
Aug-27-08 06:24 PM |
#21 |
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I'm crying with you |
merh |
Aug-27-08 06:24 PM |
#22 |
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Thank you, thank you for sharing your thoughts, so eloquently, with us. nt |
DeepModem Mom |
Aug-27-08 06:24 PM |
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your post brings tears to my eyes |
LSK |
Aug-27-08 06:24 PM |
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THIS ROCKS! |
FLDem5 |
Aug-27-08 06:24 PM |
#24 |
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Bless you jaysun! |
redwitch |
Aug-27-08 06:25 PM |
#25 |
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I'm there too and I had no idea I'd |
zidzi |
Aug-27-08 06:25 PM |
#26 |
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And you know it ! |
jaysunb |
Aug-27-08 06:29 PM |
#33 |
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We are all celebrating this historic election and I promise you - |
pirhana |
Aug-27-08 06:26 PM |
#27 |
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Thank you for this post |
DeposeTheBoyKing |
Aug-27-08 06:26 PM |
#28 |
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Happy Birthday ! |
jaysunb |
Aug-27-08 06:31 PM |
#35 |
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It is indeed a wonderful day! |
PA Democrat |
Aug-27-08 06:27 PM |
#29 |
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Now I'm getting weepy, too. |
potone |
Aug-27-08 06:27 PM |
#30 |
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Now I'm going to cry! |
asjr |
Aug-27-08 06:27 PM |
#31 |
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I cannot believe |
Wheezy |
Aug-27-08 06:29 PM |
#32 |
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Yep. |
Gregorian |
Aug-27-08 06:30 PM |
#34 |
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I'm right there with you. |
OurVotesCount-Ohio |
Aug-27-08 06:32 PM |
#36 |
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Thank you |
JustAnotherGen |
Aug-27-08 06:32 PM |
#37 |
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Fist bump for Dad ! |
jaysunb |
Aug-27-08 06:54 PM |
#45 |
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Just talked to him |
JustAnotherGen |
Aug-27-08 07:13 PM |
#56 |
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EmmitTill was murdered 53 years ago today. |
jaysunb |
Aug-28-08 02:50 AM |
#120 |
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The Roll Call Vote was absolutely the RIGHT thing to do. |
TexasObserver |
Aug-27-08 06:33 PM |
#38 |
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America should thank you |
theboss |
Aug-27-08 06:34 PM |
#39 |
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Proudly standing with you, jaysunb |
SeattleGirl |
Aug-27-08 06:36 PM |
#40 |
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Here's to living up to the creed every now and then |
BeyondGeography |
Aug-27-08 06:37 PM |
#41 |
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There is hope for the human race on days like these. |
sellitman |
Aug-27-08 06:37 PM |
#42 |
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New Hampshire unanimous for OBAMA! |
mzmolly |
Aug-27-08 06:38 PM |
#43 |
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It's a wonderful day for us all |
eleny |
Aug-27-08 06:38 PM |
#44 |
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I, too was filled with tears.... |
NEM |
Aug-27-08 06:55 PM |
#46 |
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Congratulations to you and all of America. n/t |
rufus dog |
Aug-27-08 06:55 PM |
#47 |
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It's a great day for Americans and the world! nt |
Miss Chybil |
Aug-27-08 06:57 PM |
#48 |
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You got me going. |
tekisui |
Aug-27-08 06:57 PM |
#49 |
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we're living |
Bluerthanblue |
Aug-27-08 06:58 PM |
#50 |
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I'm crying right along with you. |
VenusRising |
Aug-27-08 06:59 PM |
#52 |
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Cherish the day. |
David Zephyr |
Aug-27-08 07:01 PM |
#53 |
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I can hardly read the thread titles. |
sfexpat2000 |
Aug-27-08 07:01 PM |
#54 |
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I'm crying too. I will remember this day forever. |
madura |
Aug-27-08 07:05 PM |
#55 |
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For you... |
Texas Explorer |
Aug-27-08 07:16 PM |
#57 |
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As I read the words of Dr. King |
madmax |
Aug-28-08 03:57 AM |
#130 |
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I just called my dad crying, too. |
DesertedRose |
Aug-27-08 07:17 PM |
#58 |
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Gosh, what a lovely and heartwarming post! Am at work .... |
akbacchus_BC |
Aug-27-08 07:18 PM |
#59 |
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I've never been as proud to be an American as I am today. |
johnfunk |
Aug-27-08 07:20 PM |
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it was pretty darn cool. |
FLDem5 |
Aug-27-08 07:23 PM |
#61 |
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God bless you .... |
ronnykmarshall |
Aug-27-08 07:24 PM |
#62 |
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This makes me sadder because my 77 year old parents, who worked very hard for this day |
glitch |
Aug-27-08 07:39 PM |
#63 |
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I'm sure they can-- really. Bless your heart |
ailsagirl |
Aug-28-08 02:38 PM |
#175 |
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Bless you back, and thank you! |
glitch |
Aug-28-08 03:34 PM |
#180 |
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Cheers |
ruggerson |
Aug-27-08 07:52 PM |
#64 |
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jaysunb, I'm with you. Tears are flowing here and I am |
anitar1 |
Aug-27-08 08:48 PM |
#65 |
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you're not the only one |
Duppers |
Aug-27-08 08:48 PM |
#66 |
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You'll live to see him finish his two terms, and a lot more. God bless. |
No Elephants |
Aug-27-08 08:51 PM |
#67 |
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thank you, dear heart |
ElsewheresDaughter |
Aug-27-08 08:52 PM |
#68 |
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I cried during the nomination, now you have me crying again |
me b zola |
Aug-27-08 08:52 PM |
#69 |
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It has been a very emotional day. |
Maureen1322 |
Aug-27-08 09:18 PM |
#70 |
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Hey jaysunb |
LibDemAlways |
Aug-27-08 09:38 PM |
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Hey Lib |
jaysunb |
Aug-28-08 02:32 AM |
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jaysunb, it's a beautiful day. |
myrna minx |
Aug-27-08 09:40 PM |
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It made me wish my grade-school teacher was still alive. |
fifthgendem |
Aug-27-08 09:43 PM |
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Proud, proud, PROUD to be a Dem today |
SallyMander |
Aug-27-08 09:45 PM |
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We are all in this together my friend..... |
Jokinomx |
Aug-27-08 09:46 PM |
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It's about time that "blacks" in America had a good day --- !!! |
defendandprotect |
Aug-27-08 09:47 PM |
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me to |
Serge A Storms |
Aug-27-08 09:55 PM |
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A historic day, far to long in coming. |
Marrah_G |
Aug-27-08 09:56 PM |
#78 |
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*sniff* |
WillyT |
Aug-27-08 09:58 PM |
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jaysunb, I never thought I'd see this moment either. |
antigop |
Aug-27-08 09:58 PM |
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Thank you... |
tallahasseedem |
Aug-27-08 10:01 PM |
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One small step for the Democratic Party, one giant leap for America, eh? |
BlooInBloo |
Aug-27-08 10:01 PM |
#82 |
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Oh shit .... now I'm crying ..... |
doublethink |
Aug-27-08 10:04 PM |
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Now you made me cry. Remember... |
YvonneCa |
Aug-27-08 10:05 PM |
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HELL YEAH!!!!! |
Erin Elizabeth |
Aug-27-08 10:06 PM |
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This reminded me that witnessing history can be a great thing. |
greyghost |
Aug-27-08 10:16 PM |
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Aw, shit. |
MadrasT |
Aug-27-08 10:24 PM |
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Come here and let me give you a |
lonestarnot |
Aug-27-08 10:26 PM |
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Thanks ! |
jaysunb |
Aug-28-08 02:34 AM |
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Glory to God! It is a great day for America! |
blossomstar |
Aug-27-08 10:37 PM |
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And my daughter, born near Boston 22 years ago, cried too! |
TayTay |
Aug-27-08 10:40 PM |
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Dear daughter |
jaysunb |
Aug-28-08 02:36 AM |
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I'm running out of tissues!! |
ailsagirl |
Aug-28-08 02:39 PM |
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K&R |
jeff30997 |
Aug-27-08 11:01 PM |
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Thanks for sharing that significantly beautiful moment with us at DU. We get choked up too. |
trickyguy |
Aug-27-08 11:24 PM |
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The job is only half done though |
petwlkr |
Aug-27-08 11:37 PM |
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My best friend--all of 33 years old--said he never thought he would live to see this day. |
beyurslf |
Aug-27-08 11:38 PM |
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I'm so happy for you... |
Raksha |
Aug-27-08 11:47 PM |
#95 |
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Bless you, jaysunb. |
democrank |
Aug-27-08 11:48 PM |
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We (whites) have had so many opportunities to be proud - |
kestrel91316 |
Aug-28-08 12:25 AM |
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God bless you. |
webDude |
Aug-28-08 12:42 AM |
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And We having been shedding tears all week! |
Riverman |
Aug-28-08 12:45 AM |
#102 |
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Great post |
jaysunb |
Aug-28-08 02:05 AM |
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Looking at those people in the Convention Center |
FloridaJudy |
Aug-28-08 01:20 AM |
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K&R to share in this historic night!! |
VolcanoJen |
Aug-28-08 01:20 AM |
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"Free at last, free at last; thank God Almighty, we are free at last!" |
ColesCountyDem |
Aug-28-08 01:41 AM |
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Hey now ! |
jaysunb |
Aug-28-08 02:07 AM |
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I said it before in the primaries and was called nasty names by many now "PUMA" folks |
YOY |
Aug-28-08 01:58 AM |
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I'll always remember this post. |
neuvocat |
Aug-28-08 02:16 AM |
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Sitting here tonight listening I am sad that it has taken so long for this moment. I am a white |
buzzard |
Aug-28-08 02:21 AM |
#110 |
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UPDATE |
jaysunb |
Aug-28-08 02:23 AM |
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one of the happiest days of my life |
grantcart |
Aug-28-08 02:34 AM |
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Thanks Grant |
jaysunb |
Aug-28-08 02:39 AM |
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I am so happy for you! God Bless I've dreamed of an America where color isn't an issue since JFK. |
AmericanUnity |
Aug-28-08 02:32 AM |
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I already posted this |
nene1985 |
Aug-28-08 02:40 AM |
#118 |
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Welcome to DU, nene! |
Heidi |
Aug-28-08 02:53 AM |
#121 |
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Thanks |
nene1985 |
Aug-28-08 02:55 AM |
#122 |
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Bless you... |
jaysunb |
Aug-28-08 03:16 AM |
#128 |
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Welcome to DU |
nam78_two |
Aug-28-08 10:16 AM |
#144 |
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Welcome to DU |
wryter2000 |
Aug-28-08 11:40 AM |
#154 |
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Welcome to DU! |
FloridaJudy |
Aug-28-08 02:48 PM |
#178 |
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Pretty darn cool, isn't it? |
calimary |
Aug-28-08 02:45 AM |
#119 |
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Your post is making me cry again. |
ClayZ |
Aug-28-08 03:05 AM |
#123 |
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Thank you jaysunb.... |
Dystopian |
Aug-28-08 03:07 AM |
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CMON GUYS!!! |
newtothegame |
Aug-28-08 03:10 AM |
#125 |
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FREE AT LAST! |
jamesatemple |
Aug-28-08 09:47 AM |
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Fabulous post, and thread. Thank you, Jamesatemple |
cilla4progress |
Aug-28-08 11:21 AM |
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Welcome to DU |
wryter2000 |
Aug-28-08 11:42 AM |
#155 |
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Dr. King served our souls ... EVERYONE'S souls, regardless of skin color. |
TahitiNut |
Aug-28-08 12:31 PM |
#160 |
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Yes, he did, |
jamesatemple |
Aug-28-08 02:09 PM |
#169 |
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you are new to the game |
noiretblu |
Aug-28-08 01:22 PM |
#166 |
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Consider yourself hugged, m'luv. |
TahitiNut |
Aug-28-08 02:21 PM |
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yes...it is historic, i too am blessed to be alive to see it |
noiretblu |
Aug-28-08 02:24 PM |
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I wish I could visit ... it's just not in the cards, I'm afraid. |
TahitiNut |
Aug-28-08 02:32 PM |
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I'll buy you a ticket |
jaysunb |
Aug-28-08 05:49 PM |
#185 |
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I guess I feel sorry for you then? |
newtothegame |
Aug-29-08 01:48 PM |
#193 |
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Sorry if my post offended you.... |
jaysunb |
Aug-28-08 05:46 PM |
#184 |
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it is indeed a wonderful thing to behold....what a beautiful day! :-) n/t |
arthritisR_US |
Aug-28-08 03:13 AM |
#126 |
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Amen. I remember the vicious fights with Wallacites of 1972. |
TexasObserver |
Aug-28-08 03:14 AM |
#127 |
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Oh damn. Now I'm crying too. |
Maraya1969 |
Aug-28-08 03:18 AM |
#129 |
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Thanks jaysunb, |
Enthusiast |
Aug-28-08 04:22 AM |
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I hope you and others live long and rejoice! |
DUlover2909 |
Aug-28-08 06:11 AM |
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kr |
Progs Rock |
Aug-28-08 06:14 AM |
#133 |
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Bless you |
Highway61 |
Aug-28-08 07:27 AM |
#134 |
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Me too, me too. I've cried more times during this primary season than ever |
CreekDog |
Aug-28-08 07:45 AM |
#135 |
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we still have to get them elected |
alyce douglas |
Aug-28-08 09:25 AM |
#136 |
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..... |
cricket08 |
Aug-28-08 09:26 AM |
#137 |
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I wasn't able to watch this live |
suffragette |
Aug-28-08 09:41 AM |
#138 |
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I missed the roll call vote... |
redqueen |
Aug-28-08 09:50 AM |
#140 |
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Very moving post. It's a great day for the Democratic Party. And, I'm sure you'll still |
sinkingfeeling |
Aug-28-08 09:50 AM |
#141 |
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...... |
nam78_two |
Aug-28-08 10:10 AM |
#142 |
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thank you. k/r |
BklynChick |
Aug-28-08 10:11 AM |
#143 |
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The courage of so many made this moment possible. |
MGKrebs |
Aug-28-08 10:16 AM |
#145 |
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I'm pulling for you to see it jaysunb! |
Virginia Dare |
Aug-28-08 10:49 AM |
#147 |
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It is indeed a wonderful time. May you live to see many years of the Obama administration! |
gratefultobelib |
Aug-28-08 10:51 AM |
#149 |
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I was crying, too |
wryter2000 |
Aug-28-08 11:28 AM |
#152 |
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America has risen. |
trashcanistanista |
Aug-28-08 12:01 PM |
#156 |
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AMEN! Jaysunb... |
jcla |
Aug-28-08 12:09 PM |
#157 |
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As a 40-something biracial female, I understand |
Mabus |
Aug-28-08 12:36 PM |
#161 |
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it's an historic moment, and I'll always treasure your response.... |
mike_c |
Aug-28-08 12:38 PM |
#162 |
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The only thing I can add to that |
smoogatz |
Aug-28-08 12:47 PM |
#163 |
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i wish my dad had lived long enough to see it |
noiretblu |
Aug-28-08 01:20 PM |
#165 |
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Mr M would have been beaming...just like me. |
jaysunb |
Aug-28-08 05:52 PM |
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Dang. Got me welling up here. |
bunkerbuster1 |
Aug-28-08 01:24 PM |
#167 |
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I cried too, Jaysunb. |
Kajsa |
Aug-28-08 01:46 PM |
#168 |
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My Thoughts on Obama |
jgforbarack |
Aug-28-08 02:11 PM |
#170 |
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Welcome to DU |
jaysunb |
Aug-28-08 06:04 PM |
#187 |
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Thank you for sharing that with us-- I'm teary-eyed too |
ailsagirl |
Aug-28-08 02:37 PM |
#174 |
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KICK |
ailsagirl |
Aug-28-08 02:42 PM |
#177 |
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Amen. |
shaniqua6392 |
Aug-28-08 03:09 PM |
#179 |
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From the deep South and the bottom of my heart |
catrose |
Aug-28-08 04:07 PM |
#181 |
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It is historic..and hopefully a sign of good things to come. |
BrklynLiberal |
Aug-28-08 04:33 PM |
#182 |
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My parents share your journey |
ejbr |
Aug-28-08 05:10 PM |
#183 |
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You were not alone in your skeptism. |
jaysunb |
Aug-28-08 06:07 PM |
#188 |
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Very proud! n/t |
ejbr |
Aug-29-08 10:01 AM |
#192 |
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When I listened to the roll call I cried too! I can imagine your emotions. |
snappyturtle |
Aug-28-08 06:08 PM |
#189 |
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A "Ripple of Hope" |
Historic NY |
Aug-28-08 06:29 PM |
#191 |
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