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Ia2day



Joined: 16 Jun 2008
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Location: Kyoto
PostPosted: Sat Nov 08, 2008 12:23 am    Post subject: Finally proud to be an American Reply with quote
Just wanted to shout out to all my fellow yanks here in Japan. What an awesome week! Not just for America but for the planet. Best of luck to all of you!
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gaijinalways



Joined: 29 Nov 2005
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 08, 2008 5:34 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Since when do you consider yourself to be a yank? Shocked Confused

Sorry, don't use it. Well, only when I'm teliing off bloody poms Razz .
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Hoser



Joined: 19 Mar 2005
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 08, 2008 11:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Nobody told me Michelle Obama posted on Daves ESL
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natsume



Joined: 24 Apr 2006
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Location: Chongqing, China
PostPosted: Sun Nov 09, 2008 12:15 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
I don't know about finally, but this is indeed a very fine moment in our country's history, as far as I'm concerned.

The Bush administration was certainly nothing to be proud of.
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southofreality



Joined: 12 Feb 2007
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 09, 2008 5:26 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Happy to be able to be a little more hopeful about our country's future.
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Apsara



Joined: 20 Sep 2005
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 09, 2008 6:26 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Congratulations guys, this is something for Americans to be proud of Smile I was in Bali with American friends during the election and the local people were also following the results closely and seemed very pleased about Obama's win- he is especially popular in Indonesia due to having lived there as a child.
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gaijinalways



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PostPosted: Sun Nov 09, 2008 1:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Compared to Bush, anyone would be an improvement. Obama's message of hope and improved foreign relations should be a nice change from Bush's warped religious sentiments and 'exported democracy' now policy.
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Nagoyaguy



Joined: 15 May 2003
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Location: Aichi, Japan
PostPosted: Tue Nov 11, 2008 6:59 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Although I wouldn't have voted for him, I wish President elect Obama all the best. He's going to need a lot of support and also a very competent team of advisors to help him navigate situations and crises he has never experienced.

I'm not sure why this particular time is a moment for Americans to be proud, though. It just shows democracy in action, the peaceful transfer of power, and the strength of the system. The same as in any presidential election.
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gaijinalways



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PostPosted: Tue Nov 11, 2008 11:46 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
I think it has to do with the candidate's mixed ethnic-racial background. It was similar with Sarkozy coming to power in France. And a lot of people see this affirming what the US has always stood for in its short history, a land where anyone can be somebody.

As to having a good cabinet, this will help any president. Unfortunately, Bush's cabinet has had mixed reviews Cool .
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flyer



Joined: 16 May 2003
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 12, 2008 2:37 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
natsume wrote:

The Bush administration was certainly nothing to be proud of.


I doubt if you even know 1% of what they / he has done (we all know the mistakes, there have been plenty of them but ...)

but I certainly agree, time for a change!

good to hear good news about USA
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natsume



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PostPosted: Wed Nov 12, 2008 3:16 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
flyer wrote:
natsume wrote:

The Bush administration was certainly nothing to be proud of.


I doubt if you even know 1% of what they / he has done (we all know the mistakes, there have been plenty of them but ...)



Please elaborate.
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flyer



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PostPosted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 2:56 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
self explanatory

... are you saying he made nothing but mistakes everyday for his whole 2 terms?
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