THE COMMENTS
Some of the comments over the last post were sad. They started with "America died last night". How someone witnesses a fair election with record turnout with so few glitches and so much passionate involvement and decides America is anything other than very much alive is beyond me. Then there's the people with so much pent up racial rage we may as well bring back Gene Hackman from Mississippi Burning to do a good ole fashioned barber chair beatdown. This clown who saw only black people celebrating in Grant Park and compared them to the O.J. acquittal celebrants. God forbid we as a majority decided on a black man for our president. Did you think this could not or would not ever happen? This actually upsets you?
I was born in 1964. I was so very little during the civil rights movement but I remember adults speaking of it. I remember Rev. King's assassination. I remember more personal fragments most. In 1972 at my 8th birthday party, a back yard swim party, I had invited several friends from school, one of whom was black. When my best friend's mom showed up with her white son, she was furious, I mean furious, with my mother for not having told her there was going to be a "colored kid at this party!" She went on to demand that her son and the black kid not change into their swim trunks in the same room, as if we were talking leprosy here. She was indignant. This woman was the mother of my best friend, and she lived right around the corner from us. My mother knew she'd have to see her all the time. Almost every day. It would have been easier in her life to accommodate this bigot. Instead she stood firm, and I remember her words as if I'm hearing them right now. "If you have a problem with one of my sons friends being here then you're free to take your son back home." I've never been prouder of my mother and I've never forgotten it. Mrs. Bigot let her son stay, and she was supposed to stay that day herself but decided she wouldn't be "a part of this". A part of what?
I felt excited for the country on election night. I watched the returns at 220 in Birmingham drinking beers and shots of Jack with Jason Carr. We stayed through the projection, then through McCain's concession. Then all the way through Obama's speech. Despite what some comments suggest, it was historic. And I was so glad that in a lifetime that started in the 60's I was able to see this happen.
Then I read some of the comments. And I think I want another shot of Jack.
posted by Jeff Deminski at
6:58 PM
45 Comments:
Barack Obama is the leader of a new American Revolution... We are revolting against constant war, hatred, racism, and fear... Americans are sick of divisions... We dislike religious bickering about fairytale gods... This is the begining of a new peace in the world...
I wish Jeff and Bill could be on the air to celebrate with us...
Noncompete is almost up!!!!
November 8, 2008 8:52 PM
I'm sorry that too many of your comments were awful Jeff. It is scary to me that anyone would feel anything other than relief and elation when Obama won. Mentally unstable people are frightening to be around because you don't know what they're capable of doing from one second to the next, but sometimes ignorant people much more frightening, especially because they have the power to vote.
November 8, 2008 8:58 PM
Jeff, I was surprised as you were in respect to the replies to the previous post. I thought America was finally ready for a decent President, for cryin' out loud! This was the first time I ever volunteered for a Presidential Candidate. MY HUSBAND AND I HAPPILY WORKED FOR FREE ON BEHALF OF BARACK OBAMA (Yes, two middle class white folks with college degrees gave money and time to get a black man in the White House!) Jeff, I so wish you and Bill were on the air right now!!!
November 8, 2008 9:11 PM
I couldn't believe the shit that was posted in those comments, so I kind of stayed out of that one.
I'm not getting into it here either. Those who are pissed will have to make the best out of a "bad" situation, because you're going to be stuck with him for at least 4 years.
Thanks Jeff, for showing people what a real man is.
November 8, 2008 9:23 PM
Well pour me a shot of Jack too Jeff - make it two. Thankfully, most folks our age (I was born in 1966) and younger have left bigotry behind despite our parents' sublte attempts to teach us such things. It is my hope that our kids never let such a thought enter their heads.
November 8, 2008 9:30 PM
Afirmative Action: Black guy gets a huge house with no money down!
In the news this week, An African American man named Barack Hussien Obama was given the go ahead to take possession of a huge palatial estate in Washington D.C. It was widely known that he was not asked for any money down.
Another applicant for the property, a kind elderly gentleman named John McCain could not understand why he was rejected for the estate. When asked about the incident, Mr McCain put his head in his hands and said, " I don't know why I didn't qualify for that house. My credit is good and I own several already. Or, was that eight? Maybe, it was 6? At any rate, I have tons of experience with houses. I deserved that house. I'm a vet you know."
The current occupant of the estate could not be reached for comment. However, the landlords of the property did reply to our inquiries with one word; change.
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All jokes aside, congratulations to both Obama and McCain. Both men are deserving of our respect and admiration. They ran complex, hard fought campaigns that ordinary men could only imagine. Although Barack won, McCain deserves recognition for his effort and the beautiful concession speech he gave. He is a true American hero.
In the end, we are all Americans and we should be proud of this historical moment. Maybe, your candidate didn't win, maybe he did. But this a great time to be alive. Cherish this day because it signifies how great our country truly is. And, although there is still racism within our borders, it is overshadowed by something more powerful; equality.
No longer is that equality a dream or a promise,or a futuristic concept. It is a reality of the now and the tangible. It's not a black or a white reality. It's not left or right. It's not liberal, republican or an us versus them. It's one big, multi ethnic, religiously inclusive, atheistic, dual gendered, ageless, "We." And that "We" is a uniquely American creation.
Let us put aside our bickering and ideology. If, only for a time, to look around, take stock of this great accomplishment, and finally bask in the reality of the "We."
God bless America. Land that I love!
Yeah, I wrote this. So, feel free to copy, paste and pass this on.
Lateef
November 8, 2008 9:49 PM
I agree, Jeff. I didn't vote for Obama simply because I fundamentally disagreed with some of the things he wants to do, among other reasons. But none of those reasons had to do with his race.
However, I do believe that this goes both ways. I think there may have been just as many people (if not more) that voted FOR him for no other reason than his race as voted against him because of his race, which is just as bad.
Either way, I hope he actually does some good for this country. I'm willing to give him a chance. Maybe he'll show the bigots a thing or two, eh?
November 8, 2008 10:10 PM
well said, as always, jeff. i was born in 1962, lived just outside of pontiac. i remember the busses being set on fire in 1972 because of proposed segregation. i remember MLK's assassination and my mom crying about it. i remember my dad and a friend sitting on top of the savoy lanes on telegraph with shotguns waiting for the detroit riots to come north. it was a scary time. the clincher was when my older brother's garage band interviewed a sax player named 'kip'...kip was black and was welcomed by the band and our family with open arms. he was cool beyond belief and played a mean saxophone. the first practice, kip got dropped off at the end of my driveway, walked up our porch and knocked on the door. my mom let him in, offered him some spaghetti, which he graciously accepted. he then went downstairs to wait with my brother for the other band members to get there. minutes later, the police showed up at our door, answering a complaint of a suspicious person at our house. my mom said she didn't know what they were talking about and the cop said, "ma'am, we got a report of a negro looking in your windows, hovering around your house." my mom said, "he's not suspicious, his name is kip and he's a musician! you can tell whoever called to mind their own business!" i, too, was proud of my mom as you were of yours. people forget, even to this day, that a man can no longer be defined by the color of their skin. this is 2008, you'd think we wouldn't be talking about this anymore. and i love the racists who are all against obama because "he's black" (psst..newsflash, his mom was white) but they just love and admire lebron james, will smith, 50cent, michael jordan, denzel washington...you get what i'm saying.
November 8, 2008 10:21 PM
How's the view from your high horse there Jeff? I usually like what you have to say, but this post really pissed me off. You had a very Jesse Jackson-like reaction to someone saying that this was bad for America. It all boils down to racism, right? I guess the unemployment is getting to you. You used to make fun of race-baiting quacks like that. Now you're doing the same thing. I grew up in the South, and I've seen racism. A lot of it. And it sickens me. I despise Obama, and it doesn't have one fucking thing to do with race. I'm a libertarian, and Obama wants even more government than Bush and his cronies. THAT is what terrifies me. THAT is what is bad for this country. Fuck you for boiling it down to some base bigotry.
November 8, 2008 10:47 PM
RIGHT ON, Jeff! You have reminded me that most people really do deal with issues in a thoughtful, RESPECTFUL manner. Thank God for people like your mother and everyone else in this world who took a stand in one form or another. It reminds me that America will continue moving forward, despite the hate that the SMALLER segment of this country spits out (some through nasty little web posts).
P.S...glad you got to hang out on election night. How come I'm not surprised you were with Jason Carr, my favorite Fox 2 reporter? Love that guy!
November 9, 2008 12:00 AM
I was also born in 1964 in Detroit. We lived on Springwells between Dix and Vernor. I remember walking to Harms Elementary School. My teacher was Mrs. Sink. I used to ride my bike to Patton Park. We used to chase the Good Humor truck. I didn’t know who was the Mayor of Detroit, Governor of Michigan or the President of the United States of America at the time nor did I care. Why should a little kid care? But what I can say as a little kid, I was never in fear. Fast forward to today. Put that same kid on the same streets. Better yet, put your kid there. He/she might get robbed of their lunch money, beat up, pulled in some alley and get sexually assaulted or even killed. Jeff, PLEASE give me one good example of a community that is run by blacks that is prospering. I am not suggesting America is going to turn into the likes of Detroit, however I do not think it is a step in the right direction. Does that make me a racist? If calling it the way it is makes me a racist, then I will accept that. You too will also have to accept it as well. Have another shot. You will need it.
November 9, 2008 6:38 AM
Lee from Roseville hit the nail on the head.
I could care less whether our president elect was black, white, orange, or purple, but a socialistic Marxist I can do without. Especially when disingenuously claiming to be of one race (black), when he's not. (50% white, 43.5% Arab, 6.5% black)
Do yourself a favor and read, "Atlas Shrugged".
November 9, 2008 8:00 AM
What frustrates me is not that Obama is black, it's how everyone forgets or chooses to ignore he's half white. So much of Hollywood celebrate his "blackness" and almost seem ashamed to talk about the other half of him. Oprah is the worst, she is such a hypocrite. Other famous biracial people: Alicia Keys, Bob Marley, Halle Berry, Mariah Carey, Tiger Woods, Smokey Robinson.....why do they deny their heritage? Why is it shameful to admit being white in America? All I ask is that you be proud of all of who you are, black, white, Hispanic, Native American, why is it that "black" is the only race recognized, who cares? Just get my country back on it's feet, create jobs, end the GD war and let me get at least what I paid for my house. BTW, I supported McCain...I'm a small business owner and Obamas taxes are going to kill me. But with some creative accounting we'll manage to avoid some if it...one of those loopholes us "bad, evil rich white folks" invented to screw the black man. So sad.
November 9, 2008 8:25 AM
lee, when you say you "despise Obama"..i'm sorry, but that can lead someone to believe you hate him because of who he is, not what he stands for. perhaps if you said you 'despised the democratic party, it's beliefs and plans for our government' that would come across as a non-racial threat to the man himself. to despise an individual is tragic. truly, you don't hate obama personally, do you? as with every president, he doesn't make all the decisions and choices. he surrounds himself with a staff and a cabinet of like-minded people and together they work out plans and policies. what is shocking is how people immediately are discounting obama first and foremost because of his skin color and that has to stop. i'm not saying you are, lee, it's just that it can be perceived that way just in the way people express their displeasure at the outcome of this election.
November 9, 2008 10:28 AM
This is the reason I'm afraid to say that I didn't vote for Obama (I didn't vote for McCain either). Somehow it's turned into the fact that only racists don't like him, only racists didn't vote for him. No matter what you say about him, his background and connections, and policies... deep down you didn't vote for him because You Are A Racist. It's too bad this election has made everybody so judgemental.
November 9, 2008 10:38 AM
I can’t believe how stupid some people are! Of course, I usually don’t pay attention to comments like those. I always assume that most bloggers are 16-year olds with no sincere opinions, just going for shock value.
For the first time in almost 50 years, we have actually elected a president who might be able to change the country for the better. I’m very proud to be one of a growing majority of Americans who elected him. And, I personally couldn’t care less if he was white, black, or purple. I didn’t vote for his color.
But, since Tuesday, all the loudest voices where I work are either saying the terrorists won, or are discussing ways to sabotage Air Force 1. Literally. I’m glad those people I work for are a shrinking minority of extreme right-wing wealthy Bible-thumping radicals.
But, this is a good example of what has been wrong with this country for such a long time.
I work for a family-owned manufacturing business that does about $10M in annual sales. All the key management positions are filled by 5 siblings. They are devout Republicans, and alleged Catholics. The lobby is full of statues of the Virgin Mary, and they have Mass EVERY DAY in the conference room. I wonder how much of their manufacturing overhead they write off as tax-exempt “church expenses”?
The day before the election, the CEO (management’s daddy) sent out an e-mail to ALL salary personnel implying that good employees would vote for the McFailin’ team. His reason? Morality! His e-mail contained a sermon written by a priest who grew up during the Great Depression. He advocated “life above health”.
Life above health. Think about that for a minute. This guy bragged about coming from a family of 15, being very poor, and surviving desperate times. He used his story as evidence that life should always be sacred, and women should have their right to choose taken away by the U.S. government, which of course, is just a minion of the church in his eyes.
Of course, he mentioned that his family only survived because they owned a farm, and so they always had enough food. I wonder if they ever shared with folks who weren’t lucky enough to be land-owners? If they did, isn’t that “redistribution of wealth”? Isn’t that the socialism they’re all decrying now, because it’s “immoral”?
No, they probably never shared. Life above health! My life above your health…
The e-mail, and just the idea that any responsible business owner would EVER dream of sending it out to his employees, REALLY infuriates me.
Especially because of my own family’s story.
My Dad grew up in downtown Detroit during the Great Depression. He was born in 1924, the second oldest in a family of 13. They weren’t lucky enough to be rich land barons. Believe me, if you owned farm property during the Great Depression, and the bank didn’t foreclose and take it, and you could afford to buy seed and feed your animals… well, let’s just say you weren’t poor. Ask my 83-year old Aunt, the only survivor out of 13 kids.
My Grandfather was an electrician at the Cadillac Plant in Highland Park. He lost his job soon after the stock market crash. Cadillacs weren’t selling well. Over the next 5 or 6 years, 9 of those 13 kids, who were mostly babies and toddlers, didn’t make it. They all either died of TB, or just plain starved to death. Most never made it out of the crib. My Dad’s twin brother was one of those.
If only my Grandparents could have had choices. Birth control? No! Life above health.
Of the 4 kids who made it to adulthood, the eldest girl died of TB at age 21. Access to affordable Health Care? No! Life above health.
Their baby sister, born at the very end of the Depression, died during the birth of her 4th child at age 28. She’s buried with the baby. End a pregnancy early to save the life of the mother? No! Life above health.
My Dad was VERY prejudiced, as many Americans of his age group were. They saw America’s great cities taken over by dark strangers who didn’t seem to know the local rules, or care. But, they didn’t really know where those people came from, or why, or what they were running from.
But, if my Dad had been alive, he would have voted for Barack Obama. My Aunt, his only surviving sister, did. She “gets it”. She survived tough times. She understands what needs to be done to avoid pain, suffering and death in the future. She knows what the only true moral choice is.
Again, I’m just furious beyond words that any business owner would send out garbage like that anti-choice propaganda to try to influence an election by strong-arming his employees. But, then again, these are people who have NO minority employees, either. There was one Hispanic single mom in a salary position. They fired her recently because one of the siblings couldn’t get a long with her.
The only black person in the building is… the priest who conducts Mass every day. I figure that’s because they see a priest as a kind of glorified shoe-shine boy. “Hey Padre! Here’s 20 bucks. Clean my soul, and shine up my chances of getting into Heaven. Can you wax my SUV when you’re done here?”
And, these are the same people who are now saying that they hope Obama is killed soon, because a vote for him was a vote against morality. Life above health. And, death to those who don’t believe the same way I do. What hypocrites! I can’t wait for the economy to straighten out, so I don’t have to work for such evil people anymore!
It’s just disappointing that in this day and age, and with all the history this country has been through, we still have people who vote for candidates dedicated to making the rich richer, and the poor poorer, all in the name of “morality”.
However, the fact that the right guy was finally elected means their numbers are shrinking. They are getting older, and dying off, one by one, like the dinosaurs they are. This gives me hope for the future.
November 9, 2008 11:05 AM
I don't think anyone cares the color of his skin. What matters is the socialist views this man has. This country was not founded on this values. There are a lot of black people i would have voted for. But this guy has a lot of shady things going on in his life. Color has never matter to me. I hope with all my might that he doesn't do some of the things he said he would do, and hope he turns out to lead this country to great things. But by what he said during the campaign it does look that way. I wish him all the luck in the world. I pray for the country every night.
November 9, 2008 12:11 PM
Lee, it is pretty ignorant to compare Jeff to Jesse Jackson because he spoke out against comments that compared the Obama celebrations to the O.J. acquittal celebrations. As a white man, I definitely didn't celebrate the O.J. acquittal, but I felt pretty elated that things are finally going go change after a Presidency where we saw no growth in the stock market, became one of the most hated countries in the world, and watched the national debt skyrocket. I do agree that all the hate in those comments wasn't about race, but it is certainly part of it with comments like that. A lot of the hate has to do with people thinking that their political party is right about everything and anybody who votes for a candidate from the other party is an idiot. I know that Bush supporters were also made to feel like idiots in 2004 after he was re-elected. I'm just glad that we live in a country where we can vote in a new Governor or President if we aren't happy with the way things are going. Democracy is a great thing, but unfortunately with a two party system, you are going to hear a lot of whining no matter which way an election turns out.
November 9, 2008 2:54 PM
Great post Jeff! There will always be racisim, there has always been racisim, sexism, religious intolerance, ect. Unfortunately the 'Human Race' will never be able to just get along. If only we could accept each others differences, then we might be able to look at things with a more logical eye. Obamas logic scares me. I could care less what God he prays to, or how well his skin tans. I do not think that a bigger more powerful government is what our country needs. I am very worried about what the near future holds for us with the dominance that the Democrats now have. George W. has blown up the Republican party, and he is the reason that the better candidate lost this election...
November 9, 2008 6:38 PM
Hey – time out there cowboy. I just read the comments. No one said anything about race – they just said they were sorry he got elected. Nothing wrong with that in and of itself. To paraphrase Hank Hill: “What the hell kind of a world is this if I can only hate man if he’s white.” Or something like that… Is it racist for a black dude to hate Bush?
Just wondering - what are the professional race baiters going to do? There is an entire industry centered on the promotion of racial strife – what are the Sharpton’s of the world going to do now? I’m betting they don’t miss a beat. Like when the security guard killed the dude at Fairlane a few years back. They were both black, but Sharpton flew into town and made it all racial because the guard had been “trained” by white people. These guys are pros – they’ll find employment.
I didn’t vote for the guy. I have respected John McCain for many years and for many reasons, and I voted for him because of them. But he didn’t win, and today (well, actually January 20th but you know what I mean) Obama is my president and I support him 100%. I wish him well – it’s a difficult job in the best of times and how would you like to inherit this fucking mess?
In a way I feel sorry for him – I believe that in our system of government (which despite being imperfect is still the best on the planet) there really isn’t a whole lot a president can do. The president didn’t buy a McMansion he couldn’t afford, refinance that house to pay for vacations and plasma TVs, fail to save a portion of his income, fail to educate himself properly for a good job, encumber himself with astronomical credit card debt, fail to keep his skill sets relevant as the world changed, etc.
Americans did this shit to themselves, and now they are paying the price. It isn’t the fault of any president past or future, anymore than the internet economy of the 90s meant Clinton was somehow a genius. Dumb fucking presidential luck, good or bad, that’s all it is. But Obama is going to get the blame because no matter how hard he works and no matter how smart he is, we are a nation of rugged individualists that are largely responsible for our own asses.
Which is exactly the way it should be. So remember not to blame the guy two years from now when everything is still all fucked up. And remember to look at the bright side – Kwame is still in jail.
Don’t you have a job yet?
November 9, 2008 6:50 PM
I think people need to put aside their partisan politics (along with their bigotry) and wait until the guy is in office and see what he does before they start bitching and complaining. I don't envy Obama's position in the least. He is inheriting a country with an economy in utter turmoil, a nation in decline. He has a lot of hard work ahead of him. I wish him well.
Keeping my fingers crossed that you guys will be on the air after the no-compete is up. Detroit needs you back on the air!
November 9, 2008 9:13 PM
I can only imagine the amount of Jack flowing in the days when you guys were on the air--not between you and Bill, I mean between Rudy and Beav!
Its interesting to read the kind of unfiltered lunacy that R&B kept from soiling the airwaves in their call screening duties. Certainly the "stuff you'll never inow" part of radio.
I am a McCain supporter, but hope I'm proved 100% wrong about Obama.
Huron77
November 9, 2008 9:42 PM
I voted Obama, think change is LONG overdue, but having read so much nastiness, you gotta wonder if there will have to be extra security around the guy just to keep him safe from the haters...
I can't believe in this day and age there is such blind, knee-jerk reactivity to this.
November 9, 2008 11:22 PM
Isn't it ironic that the majority of the negative comments were filled with a multitude of typos and grammatical errors?
One doesn't have to be happy with the results of the election; I surely was not happy with Bush's wins but I know I handled my dismay with a lot more class than has been demonstrated by the ignorant few that seem to be drinking the kool-aid from O'Reilly, Glenn Beck, and Rush Limbaugh's collective tits.
Oh snap
November 10, 2008 4:11 AM
It's amazing to me how someone can proclaim "America died last night" while participating in one of the most fundamental freedoms we enjoy: discourse without recourse. Now hatred and bigotry have no place in free speech, but political dialogue is an inherent part of our society. One can disagree with the nation's choice of a president and not live in fear of speaking our minds. But surely 'anonymous' is taking this for granted. That's too bad. Politically, I don't agree with Obama. I did not vote for him. Yet I felt the same stirring hope and joy that my country can finally look past the color of skin. I'm looking forward to see if he can turn this country around. If not, then I will respectfully and rationally dissent. For that, I'm so thankful to be an American.
America's not dead 'anonymous'.
It's more alive than ever.
November 10, 2008 9:18 AM
I gotta say I was a little disappointed in the post also Jeff...Just because history was made doesn't mean we can't question the man, I mean there is a lot going on w/ him, good things I hope and perhaps not so good - but only time will tell. And honestly, can we please move on to another subject-I'm not being apathetic but I need a break and it's over. Please Jeff, I'm begging you : )
November 10, 2008 1:39 PM
How sad! To think in 2008 people still believe the same as some 40 years ago. It is almost embarassing to think that these are people we associate w/ every day. Not to mention we probable don't even realize how ignorant some of our own family and friends are.
I have known my mother in law for over 8 years and did not learn until this past summer that she was racist. It was unbelievable to find out someone you love and respect felt this way. Let's just say she has lost my respect and will have to earn it back.
Jeff, I cannot wait to hear your voice on the radio. I miss you guys soooo much. I never thought I would miss radio personalities as much as I do.
Always stand by your convictions Jeff.
November 10, 2008 3:49 PM
For the love of God, where is Doyle, the man of reason when all this is happening?? Haha...
November 10, 2008 9:00 PM
I gave birth to my 2nd child on Tuesday 11/4. I'm excited for the USA to move FORWARD and maybe make the world a little bit better.
November 11, 2008 3:15 AM
I just hope that no matter who is in office jobs can be once again a priority - if not Jeff and Bill will be the only 2 people left in the state :o)
Why can't/won't celebritys buy city blocks in the D and develop them? Look at any book on the D and what do you see? People. Such a beautiful sight to see...
Dear Mr. President: Please bring a lifeline to Michigan, our home.
November 11, 2008 4:44 AM
Aww Jeff, I agree with you. I am ashamed of several of the people I've known for most of my life, and their shocking attitude toward a black man being elected. Mark Osborne- Fraser
November 11, 2008 10:06 AM
It's so easy to be an anonymous asshole on the Internet. Some people don't know how to hold their tongue. Aggressive supporters of politics on either side don't know how to hold their tongue.
How can you curb the rampant rudeness of the Internet?
November 11, 2008 12:28 PM
Have to agree w/ Lee, Jeff... the fact that his skin is darker than mine has nothing to do with my 'fear and loathing' of this man. And, how does he qualify as 'black' anyway? growing up in Indonesia, Hawaii; going to Harvard? In what way did he have a 'black' upbringing? Or is he "black" simply because of his skin color? How rascist is THAT?
Pete, Dearborn
November 11, 2008 12:36 PM
Can't wait to hear you on 94.7 in January.
November 11, 2008 1:56 PM
Jeff, your Mom is awesome and she raised a good man. Although I live in Michigan, I volunteered at the Obama campaign in Toledo, as that is where they needed some help. The makeup of workers and volunteers was about 50% white, 40% black and 10% other, which is about the makeup of the city of Toledo in general. It was really cool to see the genuine friendships and celebrating across racial lines, in such a blue collar, hard-working “regular folks” midwestern town. I agree...there are some sad comments floating around.
November 11, 2008 2:38 PM
The rumors are starting already!
http://www.freep.com/article/20081111/ENT/81111056
November 11, 2008 2:44 PM
Can't wait to hear you guys on 94.7!!
http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081111/ENT05/811110428
November 11, 2008 3:42 PM
I just love this post Jeff! Amazing!
Lisa
November 11, 2008 6:37 PM
Thank you for speaking up! I am a white woman who was very proud of our country for finally voting in an african american,,,main word there, american. It scares me to think small minded white people still think they are better than anyone else. I celebrated with the whole world, not just white or black people.
November 11, 2008 9:40 PM
Jeff (and all),
I was the "clown" who compared the celebration in Time Square (and other places) to the OJ verict. I wish I hadn't said that - not because I think I'm wrong, but because it took away from what the rest of what I was saying.
My first reaction, my first thought, after ABC officially projected Obama as the winner, was that the people were celebrating like they pulled one over on "the man." I'm sorry - that's what I saw. But please read the rest of what I wrote. I was upset that someone wrote "America died." I said that even though I think we elected the wrong guy, I hoped and prayed I was wrong. And I don't think we elected the wrong guy because he's black. My opinion is based on foreign policy, what I think he'll do with taxes, his actual leadership experience, and everything else that doesn't matter now because he won.
I am not a clown. I probably won't vote for him again in 4 years. But then again, if he proves me wrong, I'll probably change my mind about that.
I was reminded of the OJ celebration. That doesn't mean I'm rooting against Obama. It doesn't mean I've given up on this country. I sincerely hope Obama ends up being just as great as that other Senator from Illinois that was elected about 120 years ago. Just because I don't think that will happen doesn't mean I hope it won't happen.
Again, please read the rest of my post (and the ones that followed).
And with all that said, Jeff, thanks for letting us "clowns" and other idiots voice their opinons. I also join the others in telling you that I really, really, REALLY can't wait until you guys get back on the air.
November 11, 2008 10:48 PM
It absolutely sickened me to read some of the comments in the previous post. Jeff I want to say thank you for this follow up post. I wish you were on the air to make fun of the person who is in "Morning"...just want to bitch slap them and tell them if they wanted to prove what an idiot they are the accomplished thier goal. Here is a great quote that I got from a friend last week:
"Never argue with an idiot, they will drag you down to their level and beat you slowly with experience!"
November 12, 2008 12:09 AM
Dear Jeff, may I first say I have missed, and still miss you and Bill, in fact so does my wife. To comment on the fact that this country has moved forward in electing a “black” man, a man of “color” and “African American” man, no matter how you cut, or spin it a man who has a lot excitement and enthusiasm. For President Elect Obama God speed. I too was born in the mid sixties, ’66 to be exact. I remember the some of the civil rights movement. I remember uncles coming to terms and changing from using the term Negro, to using the term Colored. I remember the only black family in my small town having a cross burned in their front yard, and being frighten by it since their youngest son was my friend. I remember his father telling me don’t be frighten, keep your ears and eyes open because when you see who does this their cowards, and whoever uses the “N” word you know to stay away from. But I remember the jokes that were past over the fences in the backyards of the sub I lived in by “white” men, “harmless fun” and thinking how could you make fun of someone for what they looked like, and not say you were racist. This election has given me hope not for Mr. Obama, but for our future, since my 6 year old son, and 5 year old daughter campaigned my wife and I hard, real hard for the Obama / Biden ticket not because of his color, but “because he is the right person” my son would say. I enjoy the fact that my children have come a long way from cross burnings to look and listen to an individual for what they stand for and believe in. I don’t think racism is dead, but I think a record turn out of people standing up for what they believe in shows that Mr. and Mrs. Bigot beware perhaps “your country” died on November 4, 2008.
November 12, 2008 11:18 AM
Cats out of the bag Jeff, you guys are going to be on WCSX!!!
November 12, 2008 1:14 PM
Cats out of the bag you guys are going to be on WCSX!!
November 12, 2008 1:15 PM
Come on Jeff. How about a status update? They should start promoting you now.
November 13, 2008 7:58 PM
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