Wow, it has been very interesting following this thread as an "outsider". Lots of wise words, lots of points made. We have such a different political system here in the netherlands, it has been really interesting to follow this. I don't really have a personal favourite, although it has been covered in the news here full on. I can imagine the things being on the line, the importance of a new president, especially for (small or mediate or large) business owners who have a lot to loose, don't know what is comming, the fear of loosing part of their income, the possibility of new tax-rules, gun control that might even change, all really fundamental parts of American life style. I have traveled a lot, seen a lot of countries, visited the US noumerous times, even did part of my training there. Even though there are many many differences between Europe and the US, we have a lot of things in common as well. Americans have asked me if I was impressed with their freedom, when I was there. Comming from Amsterdam, one of the most free places I've ever been, the freedom was not one of the things that caught my eye. The bigger, faster, stronger, more attitude was; the sky is the limit.

The fact that some stated that the "Obama-voters" would be the first to get fired (if it will come to that) really shocked me, or at least, surprised me.. Not to judge that, as I mentioned, I am an outsider, just reflecting my views on this interesting thread. Here political debate can be fierce and strong, but never have I felt to hide who I voted for, or be ashamed of who I supported, or should anybody fear for loosing his job because of his or hers political ideas. Of course I understand what was meant; if the consequence of his election is people loosing their jobs, then the ones that got him elected should suffer the consequences first. And there is a lot at stake of course, I fully understand. However, if my boss would do that to me, I would feel like being in a country where the one you vote for could have serious repercussions for your personal life, and rather keep it quite, or secret. That is not how it is here, fortunately.
Just my 50 cents... Not judging anybody!

I think your next president, who turnt out to be Obama, could have been McCain as well, faces one the hardest challenges any president since Rosevelt faced. One of the biggest financial crisises ever, lots of unhappy people. I wish him, and all of you for that matter, all the best.

Some statistic polls:

HAS THIS THREAD CHANGED YOUR VOTE? single choice

YES (10%, 1 Votes)

NO (90%, 9 Votes)

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Has this thread change your view on fellow FGF-ers? single choice

Yes, indeed... (75%, 6 Votes)

No, not at all... (25%, 2 Votes)

Thread, what thread..? (0%, 0 Votes)

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If yes, was this possitive or negative? single choice

Positive, good points made! (57%, 4 Votes)

Negative, stupid #@$%^!! (43%, 3 Votes)

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Shall we now continue talking about FIREBIRDS? single choice

Yes, please! (100%, 9 Votes)

No, lets keep it in politics! (0%, 0 Votes)

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