A Few of FR's Finest...Every Day...11-04-04....No Gloating, Please!

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No Gloating, Please!

by JohnHuang2

I admit it's tempting, deliciously tempting, especially after a grueling campaign as this, but I won't. Instead, I'm going to be magnanimous. In other words, if you're looking for gloating, you're looking in the wrong place. From published reports, I gather the White House has adopted a similar No-Gloat approach, and I think that's a good thing. Some of you might not agree -- what's wrong with a little gloating? -- but I think we've got to be bigger than that. In short,
stay above-the-fray.

That's why you won't hear a peep from me about Bush's victory Tuesday, not a word on how Bush successfully beat back challenger John Kerry. That's according to a poll of over 110 million registered voters conducted Tuesday. The Democrats' inability to unseat the President -- despite having poured unprecedented amounts of money and manpower in their hopeless effort to topple the wartime leader -- must be quite a bitter pill to swallow. But, as I said, nary a word about it from me.

Here's what else my lips are sealed -- tightly sealed -- about: President Bush's very long coattails. On Tuesday, Republicans expanded their majority in Congress to 233 House seats, keeping the chamber in GOP hands for the sixth straight election. As for the Senate, more good news (which I refuse to mention). The GOP swept all five Democrat Southern seats -- South Carolina, North Carolina, Louisiana, Florida, and Georgia, crippling Democrats for years to come, but I'm not gonna gloat about that either.

I suppose I could gloat about the stunning Senate upset in South Dakota (but I won't). Not since Barry Goldwater's famed 1952 victory over Ernest McFarland had a Senate leader been toppled. Tom Daschle got his walking papers Tuesday, losing his bid for a fourth term to former GOP Congressman John Thune, but -- again -- you won't hear me gloat about it, or even mention it once. My lips are totally sealed.

Look at it this way: If I were gloating, wouldn't I mention how Bush is the first President in 16 years to win a majority of the popular vote? Wouldn't I be pointing out that Bush got nearly 4 million more votes than Kerry nation-wide? Clinton never got a majority of the popular vote, garnering just 43% in '92 and 49% in '96. Indeed, Bush got more votes than Clinton ever dreamed of getting. Of course I haven't mentioned any of this, nor will I; this is no time to gloat.

Oh, remember the torrent of media stories that angry voters in Florida, bent on revenge for 2000, were champing at the bit to even the score in 2004? Needless to say, there was little evidence of it Tuesday, much to media chagrin -- but I'm not gonna mention that either.

And if you thought I'd gloat about how wrong exit polling was Tuesday, you're mistaken. In fact, I won't even mention how an early batch had Bush losing in Florida, Ohio, North Carolina, you name it. I haven't gloated to date, and I'm not about to start now.

Oh, one more thing...

Congratulations, Mr. President!!! ;-)

And God bless the United States of America.

Anyway, that's...

My two cents

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[Texagirl4W]

I just can't wait for the inaugural parties and then the state-of-the union. 4 more wonderful years. Thank You, Dear Lord, for answered prayers.

[luvie]

This has just been more fun and every time I am able to tweak it a little, I think of you. I will never be as creative, but just this little tool has helped.

Wasn't that an awesome press conference! He was just playing the press for all it was worth,and lovin' every minute of it! There's something to be said for not having to run for anything again--it takes the pressure off, big time!

[Aquamarine]

We're not the only ones gloating. :)

[luvie]

Aw, man, those guys deserve to have a month of gloating!!! Don't you know they were sweating bullets waiting for the news of their Commander in Chief being re-elected!

[The Mayor]

"Yup - prayer and hard work is the only way
to V-I-C-T-O-R-Y --"

LOL!! It worked!

[Aquamarine]

They look like someone just told them that not only did W win but daschle went down too.

[The Mayor]

I had to remember how to make this smaller.. Lost all my hints when I had to reinstall windows..
It sure looks real to me..

[ST.LOUIE1]

A couple of little conservative FReepers wanted to dance with the 'oldies'. : )
I put yours on this page, (((((dansy)))))))

[dansangel]

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Took a quick peek and there you were!

:-)

[LadyX]

Wonderful find. Rus!!

[ST.LOUIE1]

And now I'm gone. LOL

Have a great evening, darlin'. : )

I might be back though. I'll have to see how many dancing gifs were posted. : )

[deadhead]

Yes, LadyX we won the BIG prize! GLOAT, GLOAT, GLOAT :-)

Just for a chuckle, I will share this: Today at work, a coworker and myself was discussing the main steam media, he tells me that he thinks Katie Couric is right leaning. I kid you not. Thank God there are 59 Million sensible voters out there.

[deadhead]

LOL...steam should be stream

[LadyX]

"LOL...steam should be stream"

Dern Letter Thief stole your 'r'..:))

[Dubya]

Now you know

Why isn't Veterans Day on a Monday? Answer: It was, briefly. Fighting in World War I ended with a truce at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11, 1918. Woodrow Wilson declared Nov. 11, 1919, as "Armistice Day." States began observing the occasion. In 1938, it became a federal holiday. It was renamed Veterans Day in 1954 to honor veterans of subsequent wars. The Uniforms Holiday Act of 1968 moved four federal holidays (Columbus Day, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and Washington's Birthday) to create three-day weekends. Veterans Day was moved to the fourth Monday in October in 1971. But Nov. 11 was meaningful, and states began observing the holiday on Nov. 11 as before. In 1978, Nov. 11 was restored as Veterans Day.
Sources: United States Veterans Administration webpages; www.infoplease.com.

[Aquamarine]

As the Troops were getting the job done over in the Middle East we were getting the job done here this week. We're both fighting the same enemy, the enemy against freedom.

Enjoyed the good vibrations here today, may they continue for years to come!

Love y'all!

[jwfiv]

Maggie, you captured my Cheshire smile and mood just perfectly ...

)

It's been such a grand week ... I feel so grateful.

"He's got the whole world, in His hands."

[Diver Dave]

g'night aqua. Thanks to you and John for the fun ride today.

[Texagirl4W]

Good night, Aqua. See you tomorrow.

[LadyX]

""He's got the whole world, in His hands."

"Aye, laddie -- how right you are, and 'tis glad we be for the reminder --"

"Feeling nice and mellow, and hopeful for Our America -- carryin' smiles in me heart, is Maggie Malone ---"