I'm depressed...
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Paula
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That is what completely scares me too. That and being a socialist society, but I won't say anything else.
Paula
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LOL I loved that comment - so I went with it! LOL
heatherdumas
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pam4gators
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I just dont know if I want to be part of this site anymore. I saw on the other thread that the majority of the people are happy with this election. My goodness who could love the outcome????? I basically lurk here but was going to start jumping in and become part of this site because I love the store, but I think I have bought my last item. And over the past few months I have spent alot of money. I hope I have not offended anyone it is not my intentions but everyone deserves a voice right?
AMEN x 1,000,000, except Bush will still be blamed if things go wrong. :blink: I still don't understand the draw to Obama and hope to learn what it is that people believe in so much over the next 4 years. Now to figure out how to save extra money before it all gets taxed to hell in the attempt to 'spread the freakin' wealth'.
Joan
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Well, this thread is longer than the other thread, so I'm not sure how a conclusion can be drawn that the other thread represents the majority. Regardless, I think all voices are being heard and respected here and, in my mind, that is what makes this a wonderful community. I'm sorry you're upset about the election results and upset that some of us are happy about them, but it would be a real shame if you let that stop you from participating in this community and continuing to be a customer.
LenaGardner
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Well I may wear black and a veil for a few days, but I'll be okay 
Nah, seriously, it will be fine. I don't feel like my vote was wasted per se, but I am now convinced that it wasn't the "liberal media" ....my gut was right. I was certain he was going to win but I wasn't sure if it was the media coverage or not.
I'm also happy that the Bradley effect seems to be obsolete now. That's a huge positive for me for race relations in this country. Honesty is always a good thing.
I'm disappointed and I worry that PE Obama (are they calling him that yet? haven't even turned on the TV) is all talk and no action, but I'm open minded so we'll see!
However, I wasn't so staunchly anti-Obama that I'm crying this morning. I'll support the leader of the free world until he gives me a reason not to. He will also be my husband's boss (in a long shot kind of way, but the Commander In Chief of the Armed Forces, so, yeah...) so I will support that as well.
I may be apprehensive but I am hopeful. Maybe all of this newfound hope will boost the economy! Maybe people will trust that brighter days are ahead and they will spend money, invest, etc. Maybe I'm being too optimistic but it could happen
Nah, seriously, it will be fine. I don't feel like my vote was wasted per se, but I am now convinced that it wasn't the "liberal media" ....my gut was right. I was certain he was going to win but I wasn't sure if it was the media coverage or not.
I'm also happy that the Bradley effect seems to be obsolete now. That's a huge positive for me for race relations in this country. Honesty is always a good thing.
I'm disappointed and I worry that PE Obama (are they calling him that yet? haven't even turned on the TV) is all talk and no action, but I'm open minded so we'll see!
However, I wasn't so staunchly anti-Obama that I'm crying this morning. I'll support the leader of the free world until he gives me a reason not to. He will also be my husband's boss (in a long shot kind of way, but the Commander In Chief of the Armed Forces, so, yeah...) so I will support that as well.
I may be apprehensive but I am hopeful. Maybe all of this newfound hope will boost the economy! Maybe people will trust that brighter days are ahead and they will spend money, invest, etc. Maybe I'm being too optimistic but it could happen
nikkiARNGwife
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I am sickened by the outcome...literally sick to my stomach. My only consolation is that my state and all the states surrounding me were wholeheartedly for McCain...at least I still live in an area of the country where conservative standards are upheld.
America made the wrong choice yesterday...and now we'll all suffer the consequences. It saddens me that my husband serves this country, went to war for this country, loves this country and this is the thanks this country shows him and all our service men. It's really a sad day. For the first time in my life I will have ZERO respect for the leader of our nation. ZERO. And that is sad.
I don't mean to sound harsh..this has just really affected me..probably worse b/c I'm pregnant and DH is deployed, but there it is. I'm devastated over this election.
ETA: But thank goodness it's over and now I'm going to try to NOT think about it any more..time to focus on getting this baby here happy and healthy and seeing my sweet hubby again when she's born.
America made the wrong choice yesterday...and now we'll all suffer the consequences. It saddens me that my husband serves this country, went to war for this country, loves this country and this is the thanks this country shows him and all our service men. It's really a sad day. For the first time in my life I will have ZERO respect for the leader of our nation. ZERO. And that is sad.
I don't mean to sound harsh..this has just really affected me..probably worse b/c I'm pregnant and DH is deployed, but there it is. I'm devastated over this election.
ETA: But thank goodness it's over and now I'm going to try to NOT think about it any more..time to focus on getting this baby here happy and healthy and seeing my sweet hubby again when she's born.
junebug
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my husband agrees with you, he's thinking we're all going to get screwed a well. He' a vet himelf and was all for McCain. i was still sort of in the middle, but leaning more toward McCain. I liked his stand on the veterans and the armed forces. but, i didnt vote. i just couldn't make up my mind. now i see it wouldn't have mattered anyway, lol. but i'm trying to see the bright side, and hope that maybe Obama will do some good. i'm not hoping he'll bomb just because i wasn't sure about him. crossing my fingers that things turn around in this wonderful country of ours.
cdvcreations
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Well I am sorry if I am put on anyone’s hate mail for this, but I feel this is outrageous! This community is kind and supporting and even the people who voted for Obama have been sympathetic to your concerns. But to put a label on a SCRAPBOOKING SITE because of how people voted.....WOW (biting my tongue). So many things wrong with this picture.
AnnieBananie
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Big girl panties. That's all I'm gonna say.
ETA: This was directed at the gal who said she wasn't gonna shop here anymore... I hope it didn't get taken the wrong way :\
ETA: This was directed at the gal who said she wasn't gonna shop here anymore... I hope it didn't get taken the wrong way :\
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ColleenSwerb
Brodo gettin her Swerb on
I might be more disappointed in this post, than in the outcome of the election. And that's saying something. To hang the opinions of a few on the entire store and forum is a stretch, considering this is the most compassionate and understanding group of women (and men) you'll ever meet.
... and he hasn't spent A DAY in the military
AnnieBananie
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Awww
4noisyboys
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I have to say I'm thrilled! We were celebrating. I was gone all night driving for my son's band competition, but got the news on the road. I haven't seen John McCain's concession speech yet, but my dh said it was the best. I don't think you have to worry about your guns ladies. They won't be going anywere, and just like the rest of us that were scared the last 8 years, we made it through.
I'm sorry you are all depressed, but I've been there too!!
I'm sorry you are all depressed, but I've been there too!!
Sharon Kay
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I usually do not respond to political type issues...because I know how electric they can get...but I'm impressed how everyone here is supporting everyone no matter what their vote was and that it seems everyone can voice their concerns as well.
That being said...I'm a bit worried about our military...when Clinton was in office he shut down bases (my bil's was one of them...they had to move out of town to another base) and reduced the size of our military...and then sent us off to war. I'm hoping we don't have a repeat of this...I think we need a strong strong military to keep our country free. Is anyone else concerned about this? Please ease my fears...maybe there is something I don't know??
Tentatively yours...
That being said...I'm a bit worried about our military...when Clinton was in office he shut down bases (my bil's was one of them...they had to move out of town to another base) and reduced the size of our military...and then sent us off to war. I'm hoping we don't have a repeat of this...I think we need a strong strong military to keep our country free. Is anyone else concerned about this? Please ease my fears...maybe there is something I don't know??
Tentatively yours...
ColleenSwerb
Brodo gettin her Swerb on
Honestly Sharon, I think we have to wait and see what will happen with the military. And, with so many of the other issues.
Campaign rhetoric is one thing, taking action on that rhetoric is another thing entirely.
Campaign rhetoric is one thing, taking action on that rhetoric is another thing entirely.
nikkiARNGwife
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I wish I could ease your fears but I'm also terrified at the thought that we now have such a weak president..who's never served A DAY of his life in the military,as the commander in chief of our armed forces. This is also a man who is williing to sit down and talk with terrorist leaders. Frankly it scares the crapola out of me and I just pray that there will be SOMEONE arround him that will advise him of what to do in case of another 9/11 (which I feel like our chances for increased a lot yesterday). I sure don't have any faith in any decision obama would make in case of an emergency like that.
HEAR, HEAR to this!!! I didn't watch one bit of the election as I just knew it would turn out this way. :thumbdown:
Paula
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Bingo to this!! This scares me to death. Someone willing to sit down with terrorist leaders with NO condition - scary!
ditzyscrap
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Sorry to hear that you feel this way!
I just wanted to pipe in and say that even if a majority (though I'm not sure either way which 'side' has the majority) don't have the same political views as you, MANY of us aren't even American. And you don't know how the designers voted (those that are American - though I believe there are about 5 or 6 of us that aren't), so why punish everyone as a group? We would gladly welcome you to the community, politics doesn't matter here (I mean, it has for the last few weeks, but generally, it's not something that we chat about often, lol).You know what, last night & even some this morning, I've been scared! But, I just thought about something! It doesn't matter who won last night, my God is bigger than both of them...He is the one that's in total control, not them! This wouldn't have happened if it weren't part of His perfect plan! So, we lived through Clinton, we can live through Obama. If not, I know where I'm goin when I die! So, I'm not as scared when I think about it that way!
Plus, I have a brother who is a missionary in Mexico, he'd love it if we came & helped them for the next 4 years! HAHA!
So, I'm not as scared when I think about it that way!Plus, I have a brother who is a missionary in Mexico, he'd love it if we came & helped them for the next 4 years! HAHA!
My belief is, not only will he not be "bringing our troops home" but I'm willing to bet that he's going to increase our presence in Afghanistan.
I also just have to say thank you to EVERYONE here for respecting each other's opinions and letting us all voice them without fear.
I also just have to say thank you to EVERYONE here for respecting each other's opinions and letting us all voice them without fear.
Mandy
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I really can't even explain my feelings right now - other than being purely terrified. As a military family I'm scared, as a citizen I'm scared, as an American I'm scared.
I'm just praying that in 4 years we will have a chance to turn the tables once again.
I will say that I am so proud of this community in being able to hold some of our emotions in check. Thanks to the Obama gals for being respectful and letting us have our pity party.
I remember when I first started as a Sugarbabe, we didn't really have much going on here as far as the community. We had our challenges and scrapelated threads and once in awhile someone would post something non-scrap related. In the past 6 months or so this site has really become a fast-moving close knit little familly and I'm really proud to be a part of it.
It's just so amazing to be able to come here and speak politics like this with you all and not have to read vicious, nasty posts. It's so heartwarming to see everyone be respectful.
I wub you guys.
I'm just praying that in 4 years we will have a chance to turn the tables once again.
I will say that I am so proud of this community in being able to hold some of our emotions in check. Thanks to the Obama gals for being respectful and letting us have our pity party.
I remember when I first started as a Sugarbabe, we didn't really have much going on here as far as the community. We had our challenges and scrapelated threads and once in awhile someone would post something non-scrap related. In the past 6 months or so this site has really become a fast-moving close knit little familly and I'm really proud to be a part of it.
It's just so amazing to be able to come here and speak politics like this with you all and not have to read vicious, nasty posts. It's so heartwarming to see everyone be respectful.
I wub you guys.
Becca Bonneville
Sweet Shoppe Designer
I usually just read through these political threads, but I find this a bit insulting. Everyone here has a right to his or her opinion, that's what is so great about our country. And to not shop in the store anymore or participate in the forum because of a few opinions here is just ridiculous. And your own statement of everyone deserves a voice is contradicting yourself since you are punishing the site for a few members sharing their voice.
Paula
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All I can say is wow. I am not happy with the outcome. I couldn't sleep last night from worry about how this election will affect my family. I believe that Obama is all talk, but I respect my beautiful friends here who voted for him. They saw something in him that I didn't, but I didn't hold it against them. We've always been very courteous to each other here no matter what religion, political affiliation or even sports team that we support.
For you to punish this site and it's designers (many of which aren't even American - Zoe, Bree, Christy, Kristin, Fee and not sure about the others) because some of us supported McCain and some of us supported Obama is in a word - silly.
This is a sweet and wonderful place and I love each and every one of these girls and Aaron as if they were my family. I would be there for them in a heartbeat if they needed me and they have been there for me when I needed them.
scarletsierra
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Even though my candidate didn't win, I'm very proud of our country right now. I harbor reservations about Obama (particularly about defense) and I pray he proves my fears in those departments wrong. I do hope he is as transformative as he appears.
dover6473
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You know what, last night & even some this morning, I've been scared! But, I just thought about something! It doesn't matter who won last night, my God is bigger than both of them...He is the one that's in total control, not them! This wouldn't have happened if it weren't part of His perfect plan! So, we lived through Clinton, we can live through Obama. If not, I know where I'm goin when I die!
Plus, I have a brother who is a missionary in Mexico, he'd love it if we came & helped them for the next 4 years! HAHA!
Deb, you are right on the money!! I'm gonna live my life to the fullest, gonna hug and tell my kids I love them more each and everyday. I do think these are some scary times that we are in and still have ahead of us. Although I am sad how the election turned out, there is nothing that we can do. Regardless of who everyone voted for, SSD has some awesome ladies here!!
SamaraGugler
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Even though I voted the other way, I wanted to come in a give you all a big hug.
Love you guys!!!! :wub:
Love you guys!!!! :wub:
scrappychic
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{{{Hugs}}} ladies, I can't share the same feelings but I know what you're going through because I went through the same thing in the previous election. I do hope you give the new prez a chance. The impact of this election is world wide - there are celebrations in Kenya, Japan, and Europe. People's eyes are opened and many who were told they couldn't be what they wanted because of the color of their skin are given new hope. This may open up a lot of doors for us, I believe the best is yet to come. It may not seem so right away because of the state our country is in, but give the man a chance, he's not in office yet.