MCCAIN CONCEDES

[TankLV]

Source: CNN reporting AP

In an extraordinary show of good sportsmanship, Republican Presidential nominee, John McCain appeared in front of a number of maintenance workers setting up chairs for his victory party set to start some 13 hours later and conceded the 2008 election to Barack Obama.

Read more: http://www.236.com/blog/w/steve_young/breaking_mccain_c...

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"PRESIDENT OBAMA"!!!

WE CAN SAY IT SAFELY NOW!!!

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27531033/

[But....]

1. That was quick...

must be pass his bed time

[sakabatou]

2. Do we have video?

I don't see it on TV.

[ChromeFoundry]

3. on msnbc right now

[bertman]

4. Very gracious. And asks for all Americans to support President Obama.

[Oregone]

28. Very much...too bad he was in the asylum he helped build

His best speech all year though.

[Bombero1956]

5. hey Sarah

Give back the fuckin clothes.

[Phred42]

6. What a long winded pile of crap he's spewing

[Fire_Medic_Dave]

9. Only thing worse than a sore loser is a sore winner.

[tbyg52]

17. Must disagree. I thought it was quite thoughtful and gracious.

Can't say the same for his supporters.....

[dhill926]

29. yes...well done for him...for once....

[Fire1]

45. I believe if he had been half as civil during his campaign as

he was last night, he might have had a better chance at winning. Then again, NOTHING could compensate for the Palin pick.

[Dorian Gray]

41. I actually

thought that it was his best speech throughout the whole election series.

I was more thrilled during Obama's speech, but McCain's was a gracious concession, and it actually made me sorry about the Palin filled laughingstock that his campaign became.

[Phred42]

44. If Grampy had run a campaign like an adult with integrity

I'd agree he gave a good speech. But after what that degenerate fascist old bastard has done (over the past 6 months alone) he deserves no considerations. Phuck him.

You head his crowd - right?

The hate and lies he an Armageddon Barbie have used stirred up, manipulated and encouragedare a cancer that will be will us for years.

Is he senile enough to think he could just throw a switch and TURN THAT HATE OFF?! Or was he just pretending to attempt throwing that switch? Either way, it didn't work, did it.

Like a windup toy - he didn't what was expected - nothing more

Phuck him and Barbie.

[Ranting_Wacko]

7. Amazingly gracious......

Would that he was stopping the idiots in his crowd before tonight....

[hotforteacher]

8. Wow...I mean, just...wow.

For once in my short tenure on this rock, I am actually PROUD of our citizenry.

This momma is clapping for Obama!!!

[martymar64]

10. He was a standup guy about it

I'll give him that.

President Obama, I like the sound of that.

Now I can breathe again!

[ace2u_in_MD]

11. McCain gave a great speech...

IF he had run as himself, things might have been different.

[Bhaisahab]

27. I second that.

He was very gracious and spoke like a true leader who loves his nation. Can't say the same for the shit for brains automatons in the crowd who were booing at the mere mention of President Obama. To McCain's credit, he looked pissed off with the booing.

By the way, a big congratulatory hug from India for electing Obama. Now if only he can pack off the Bush Gang to prison...

[CRF450]

38. Running for the (R) party, I think he was forced to do what he did

To appeal to the party. Two of his biggest mistakes was that, and picking Palin.

The McCain we once knew has come back.

[jennied]

12. I'm SOOOO sorry if I'm too immature, but...

in the words of Janelle from Big Brother "Bye, Bye Bitches!"

[bananas]

13. Congratulations, everyone.

[debunkthelies]

14. McCain seemed to be

relieved that it was over. I don't think he really wanted it, at 72 I think he just wants to relax and do what he wants to do, relax, be an old guy, get out from under the pressure.

[NewJeffCT]

39. I thought he was on the verge of tears myself

but, maybe I read it all wrong?

[themilman]

15. McCain leaves stage to music from Crimson Tide-Symbolism?

Crimson Tide was a movie starring Gene Hackman and Denzel Washington involving a mutiny on a nuclear submarine. The plot involved a mutiny when the old white captain (Hackman) attempts to launch a nuclear strike without confirmation from command. The young black second in command takes over, the battle rages. Eventually, the captain "retires". I couldn't help but see the symbolism when I heard that music come on.

[Chulanowa]

16. I'm owed $5 now!

I told a friend that he'll concede before it's all counted, in an attempt to look statesmanlike and try to polish away some of the tarnish.

[Bette Noir]

18. He done good.

[sabra]

19. MSNBC: AP reporting McCain Concedes

Source: MSNBC

just reported by David Gregory on MSNBC

No link yet.

[liberal renegade]

20. thats the smartest thing he's done

[Ranting_Wacko]

21. His crowd isn't happy...

... but their tears are like sweet, sweet candy to me!

[BearSquirrel2]

40. I remember 2000 and 2004 ...

I remember 2000 and 2004. I don't wish that feeling on anyone.

I am very happy that my candidate won and I console anyone whose candidate did not win ... that is unless they are a nazi.

[TankLV]

46. Remember - THOSE ASSHOLES HELPED STEAL THE LAST TWO ELECTIONS!

I am sooooooo happy to see them SUFFER for what THEY PUT US ALL THRU THESE HORRENDOUS PAST EIGHT YEARS!!!

Sorry - but FUCK 'EM ALL...

[tclambert]

22. By my clock, he started his concession speech at 11:19 PM EST

and ended at 11:28

[Spock_is_Skeptical]

23. ha ha ha those faces were DELICIOUS

so much butthurt, and I loved watching every last face tearfully crumpled in despair

SO SO SWEET THE TASTE

[ck4829]

24. The most honorable thing McCain has done during this campaign

[concerned canadian]

25. the best speech i've ever heard him give....

His praising of Obama as a fine man and his president now was first class, tho i admit seeing Sarah shed tears was

sweet too ("Waaaaah, but he pals around with terrists." Spelled wrong on purpose) Was it just me or did McCain seem

to try to pass the microphone to Palin and she quickly shook his hand instead?

[Posteritatis]

26. That was an astonishingly, hideously cold crowd

Clue in someone who genuinely doesn't know - has a candidate ever been booed like that at a concession speech? Nevermind repeatedly? McCain sounded ticked at them at least a couple of times, and with good damned reason. Wow.

[Castleman]

30. The stunning beauty of this screengrab made my day...

the second CNN called it, I had to see if FAUX agreed....

[patriotvoice]

31. FOX: McCain camp calls Obama camp to concede!

Source: FOX News

Obama to accept at midnight, EST.

No link yet.

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[lovuian]

32. Don'tcha Love it

[whistle]

33. This is the HIGH COLONIC ENEMA for FAUX NONews

[Ranting_Wacko]

34. BWAHAHAHAHA! -nt-

[ACTION BASTARD]

35. Bow down to greatness. Your defeat tastes delicious to us old man.

[acmavm]

36. Rarely does history bestow such happiness on so many people. The

WHOLE WORLD is thrilled.

[jimmil]

37. I hope everyone tuned in to FOX this evening

FOX first went into how Obama was raised by a white family. No shit, it is obvious to the average FOX viewer that it is because of the white people that Obama is the next president elect. Then they went into McCain's speech. I think it was one of the greatest speeches he has ever done. Of course, the crowd boo'ed him. Then FOX went into how all the black people voted for Obama because he is black. Yep, all you non whites only vote a candidate's color. Never in my life have I heard on a national television network a more racist commentary that I heard on FOX tonight. Carl Rove was beyond racist. He turned into the slime he is before my eyes.

[RaRa]

42. Trashy campaign, classy conecession speech. n/t

[Mad_Dem_X]

43. A very gracious and respectful speech...

I have to give McCain props for that. He handled it very well. His speech was very good. And when the audience started getting riled up, he quieted them. Thank you, Senator.