Comments on: Obama's Win A "Nonviolent Revolution"

The Early Show: African-American Icons Rep. John Lewis, Rev. Jesse Jackson, and Maya Angelou Reflect On His Victory

[dronemonk]

Pah! Hyperbole! Meet the new boss, same as the old boss. We won''t have to be told when the revolution against our tyrannical imperialist federal government takes place. It will be obvious to all.

[toto33-2009]

"From each, according to his abilities, to each, according to his need." (Karl Marx, founder of communism). Anyway you cut it, its redistribution of wealth. Socialism he we come!! God help us....

[smurfcrusher]

"The large majority of Americans wants a handout and could care less about who''''s in the presidential office, since its the lesser of two evils and people in this country are lazy with a capital L."

Posted by ssholtis

I disagree. People are motivated and inspired by Obama. Can''t you see that energy? They have hope again, after being demoralized for years. Hundreds of thousands protested against Iraq at several rallies. Bush ignored them. He sowed the seeds which have now borne fruit. There will be change, but not vindictive change. Barack Obama, as told in his speech last night, will work to become everybody''s president. Not just his party''s, as George Bush had done. We are far stronger united than divided, and better days are ahead.

[jimmyinfla41]

A minority now holds the most powerful position in out nation. This is proof that affirmative action should be abolished. It%u2019s time to move on from racism and practice TRUE equality.

This is a day not only Americans but the world can feel proud. This is a day where the forces of hate, discrimination and bigotry are defeated and a shining inspiration to anyone in the world that seemingly impossible dreams can come true. It is a day I''ll not forget.

[smurfcrusher]

CBSisPravda, keep an open mind and see what a difference an intelligent leader will make.

We have no illusions that this is a simple task. Obama said even in his acceptance speech that winning the Presidency is merely an opportunity, and that it will take more than one year, or even one term, to make needed change.

We understand this. Democrats are not magical. You don''t cast your vote and suddenly everyone is working and has healthcare the next day. This will take an effort by all.

Four years is enough time to show significant progress. This is all Americans will really need to see to re-elect Barack Obama.

It assumes that Republicans don''t filibuster needed change, but we will remember in the next election cycle if they try.

[ssholtis-2009]

Hey JohnBrown888, I want you to know that you and everyone like you is the real reason why we still have racism in this country. I''m white, I''m damned proud to be white. I could give less if you are brown, yellow, or blue. But I am really, really, really tired of listening to you whine and complain about the injustice''s which dont exist anymore. You can vote, you can get a job, you can do whatever you want. What do you choose to do? *** and moan about how you dont get a fair share. Well, wake up Brother, No One Gets A Fair Share in this country unless you take it. You honestly think you can keep complaining for the next what, ten, fifteen, twenty years about the huge inequalities you have suffered? Dont forget, it was my forefathers (oh yeah and a handful of yours) who actually DIED to create this country in the first place, which you are so grateful to embrase. Left to your own inhibitions, (need I say look at what a complete third world mess Kenya is), I wonder where we would all be. So, go ahead and whine and moan, complain about the injustice cause you''ve been "put down" and all the while close your eyes to the fact that since it is America, the only one you really should be complaining to is yourself. The large majority of Americans wants a handout and could care less about who''s in the presidential office, since its the lesser of two evils and people in this country are lazy with a capital L.

[smurfcrusher]

While I welcome the dawning of this new day with great enthusiasm, there are still some who are prisoners of their fears and doubts.

I have every hope and expectation that President Obama will win them over with intelligent, thoughtful leadership and free them from their self-made prisons.

We have an opportunity to remake this country as the Founding Fathers meant it to be. Respectful of freedoms, secular in nature, wary of government abuses of power, and for the benefit of all.

[billh971]

MCCAIN WAS GOING TO TAX MY HEALTH CARE BENEFITS! MY 401K IS ON THE TANK. THERE WAS A BALANCED BUDGET UNDER CLINTON? LOOK IN THE MIRRIR REPUBLICANS! YOU HAVE NO ONE TO BLAME BUT YOURSELF!

[stephenomist]

I don''t believe I''ve ever been so proud of my country as I am today in acknowledging Obama''s historic win. I''d believed Republicans stood for personal responsibility while Democrats sustained and exploited a "victim consciousness" among their constituents, most disappointingly with African Americans. When earlier this year a fellow Republican commented, pathetically, that Bush was a "victim" I left the Party to register Indpependent. Last night, in his dignified concession speech, John McCain declared his responsibility for his results. History would have been different had he been that man throughout the campaign. If Republicans go all "victimy" in response they''ll be exiled to the Political hinterlands.

[plumberman6]

I agree with the notion the the United States has just finished the second American Revolution. Not a revolution fought with rifles, cannons, and swords but the way our Founding Fathers intended changes in goverment to be fought with black ink pens, levers, and index fingers. There were no Minute Men to encounter Red Coats only a group of dedicated volunteers canvasing the country registering nonviolent voters, even people with no coats.
Barack Obama was the General and soon to be the Commander-in-Chief a man with knowlege and dedication for all Americans who will bring back to this country respect and honor that was lost during the last eight years.

[innisfree4]

I am so glad that this was a non-violent revolution - Thank God --- as you can just imagine what would have happened had ''The Chosen One'' lost the election! Violence, looting, rioting..

There will be another revolution in this Country, but it won''t be black vs. white. It will be ''Americans'' vs. Criminal-Aliens. I am sick to death of paying for these welfare wendy''s to come here illegally and live in public housing (like Obama''s ''hidden'' Aunt) found here in Boston!...

I give it two years before the revolution happens...It will come sooner, if this poor excuse for a ''Leader'' has a 9/11 on his watch..

[dangyankee69]

What a horrible painful disillusionment it is going to be. I fear for the apathy that will result when after rising to such dizzying heights we fall, and fall and fall.

[middleman8]

Finally the United States is taking a step into the 21 century. Congratulations, it feels good doesn''t it, Eh.

[Gary Kempf]

johnbrown888

Excellent Post!