How did you react when President Obama was elected in 2008? (party, election)

[OhioRules]

Originally Posted by Felix C

I was happy because we need a change from the Republicans who had been at the helm of botched wars and economies.

Yes, because as we all know President Obama has done an excellent job turning around the economy and ending the war in Afghanistan.

If it were up to him we would be in Syria right now. Thank goodness the American people protested enough that he realized it was political suicide.

President Obama is as big a failure on economic and war issues as anyone before him. The next guy, R or D, will be just as bad.

[Iamme73]

Originally Posted by Harrier

Harrier was upset and disappointed that our republic had elected a socialist president and he vocalized his dismay to people with whom he came in contact that day.

I felt good about it in fact me and my wife and our children went out to the first inauguration.

[tinman01]

I was sad that of a nation of 300+ million people that Romney and Obama were the choices forced upon us. I was sad that people didn't learn from the previous 4 years that both parties are rotten to their very core. I was sad that we the people would continue to be held hostage by our elected reps.

[mary54mi]

Looked up gun sales. Check ammo prices. Then I said the word insidious. Meaning the insidious end of our freedom is closer then ever.

Hothulamama This was my reaction. We don't all think like you do/did.

[Felix C]

Originally Posted by OhioRules

Yes, because as we all know President Obama has done an excellent job turning around the economy and ending the war in Afghanistan.

If it were up to him we would be in Syria right now. Thank goodness the American people protested enough that he realized it was political suicide.

President Obama is as big a failure on economic and war issues as anyone before him. The next guy, R or D, will be just as bad.

The OP asked what we felt when he was elected in 2008 not what we feel now. I think Obama has been a great national disaster.

[Minethatbird]

Originally Posted by Harrier

Harrier was upset and disappointed that our republic had elected a socialist president and he vocalized his dismay to people with whom he came in contact that day.

I knew from Day 1 that this guy was trouble.

[metalhead0043]

In 2008 I was happy. I felt like we were getting a good leader. I was only 24 and didn't know much about politics. Needless to say, I didn't make the same mistake last year.

[pknopp]

I had hoped that he would live up to his promises that I supported. I was greatly dissapointed.

[OhioRules]

Don't forget to vote!

It's important to pick the guy to blame when nothing changes.

[ray1945]

Originally Posted by Harrier

Harrier was upset and disappointed that our republic had elected a socialist president and he vocalized his dismay to people with whom he came in contact that day.

Does Harrier actually come in contact with other people? I thought he was content with just conversing with himself.