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Akber A. Kassam. Blaine, Minnesota. — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 18:55:10 GMT

Yes, People of Kisumu and entire Kenyan people are very proud of our Sen. Barack Obama. I am confidence, he will win the White House tomorrow [November the 04th ] He understands personal values and responsibility of the people of our great nation and the world.

Sen. Obama will put all in the line to defend the principles and value that make United States the greatest nation.

May God Bless America.>>>> IS OUR FIRST LOVE.

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T Lane-NC — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 19:23:50 GMT

Obama should just move to Kenya since THEY like him so much.

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David, Athol, MA — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 19:27:24 GMT

But first, they realize, their man must win the election.....meaning Obama...
Too bad they are going to be disappointed...ha ha ha ha ha ha ha........

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murry — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 19:37:12 GMT

That's so great! Obama's win will be a world celebration not just a US celebration.

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Mon, 03 Nov 2008 19:43:47 GMT

Obama is for the human race. That is the type of person I like to support. I pray he wins.

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Christina Jones, Houston Texas — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 19:47:17 GMT

Please Pray that our country unites under one President, who ever we chose could help our global issues or destroy us internally. America needs everyones prayers from around the globe. As everyone watches overseas, we will be living it. This is HISTORY, our great great grandchildren will read about this day, and how it changed their futures, maybe bad, maybe good.

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No foriegn ties president — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 19:51:42 GMT

Seems like if they are so excited then they should ask him to move over there.

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LQ — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 19:57:14 GMT

REMEMBER , ITS NOT ABOUT OBAMA, ITS ABOUT AMERICANS, AND WHAT WE WANT FOR THE FUTURE OF OUR COUNTRY.

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Tara Woodbury, MN — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 20:01:48 GMT

Fantastic! This is a testament of what a truly tranformational figure we have in Barack Obama. He has touched people not only in the United States but the world over. I agree with Akber that he understands personal values and responsibility of the people of our great nation and the world. This is what we need to restore and flourish our ties with the world. Hopefully, the majority of voters will agree with this on Nov 4th!!

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Jenn, Elkhart, Indiana — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 20:02:33 GMT

I agree...Let him go back to Kenya and start solving THEIR problems there first! I don't hate Obama but I sure don't want him telling me how live my life. Government NEVER needs to have full control. What happened to for the people by the people? I am ready to take our country back. Let's stop being the world's big brother and fix us now! The rest of the world blames us for everything anyway...so let them start taking care of themselves!

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Gipson Masayi, Syracuse NY — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 20:06:57 GMT

I am a Kenyan and in our country, we thrive in the success of our kinsmen. Obama's success is an American as well as a Kenyan success story. We are proud of him and hope he makes history.

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Bob Wright — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 20:19:21 GMT

Obama/Berry, what ever he wants to be called, doesn't care for them anymore than he really cares for the average Joe the plumber right here in the USA. He wants Obamanism, like Nazisism (Nationalism) was in Germany.The whole world will pay for this one mans CHANGE.

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Doug Stone, Albuquerque, NM — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 20:23:17 GMT

To all those who say Obama should just move back to Kenya, it's time to get a larger prospective on the world. Have you traveled outside the U.S.? Ever? Do you understand how much the world is interdependent? My advice to you is to stop living as a small person and try living as a big person.

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nobody — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 20:23:48 GMT

Glad to see Change ha sa global face maybe we can get rid of some of this terrorism that placed Nation's in perils and confusion.

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Mike Harrell, Melbourne, FL — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 20:26:56 GMT

Let him go back to Kenya. His socialist ideas are bad for the US and the world. He will win the election because of his take from the rich and give to the poor ideas. He will make government to big and do his best to take away our constitutional rights.

"A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have." - Thomas Jefferson

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PaulE, Louisville, Kentucky — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 20:27:51 GMT

Wow...from the anti-Obama posts here, it's clear racism runs deep in the GOP. Shameful, but not surprising

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Fred54, Boston Massachusetts — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 20:33:59 GMT

What the "send him back to Kenya" crowd fail to understand is that this myopic, zenophobic attitude promoted by them and Bush is largely what caused the foreign policy and economic disaster we suffer from now. Unless a president can understand and work with
others in the family of nations as equals he will never be successful. I think speaking at least 3 foreign languages and living abroad should be a job requirement for a US president.

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A.D.Hundley, Kansas City, MO — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 20:41:16 GMT

This is priceless; Americans are putting their Country First! The world has spoken and, as far as I know, no United States presidential candidate or any world leader has garnered such international support as Senator Obama. For now, we celebrate with the world, (strutting on 12th Street in a new pair of gators all the way to the White House, doing my Obama dance!)

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Maria, Murrieta, CA — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:13:35 GMT

I am a native of Mexico and I have been a Naturalized United States citizen for 25 years. I am very proud of Mr. Obama. I pray for him and all Americans. This election is critical for the future of our children. I wish some people would just quit being so hateful. Remember, one day when each of us die, we don't take anything with us but our faith and, what we leave for our children should not be hate, but it should be faith and love towards one another. Quit being haters.

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Jeremy, Kansas City, MO — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:29:17 GMT

It really sucks to see people writing stuff like " maybe he should go to kenya...."

They are really proud of him, and so am I and so should you. Stop with all of the hating all of the time. It's ugly!

Let us just have this one thing without people reminding us how divisive and racist our country really is.

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Tangito — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:33:11 GMT

It seems to me that the respondents to this blog, who are McCain advocates, have a difficult time with anything positive about Obama...even a sense of pride about his potential presidency by the people in Kenya. Why? I recall the election of John F. Kennedy and remember the Irish in Ireland were bursting with pride. I didn't hear any negatives about that from Nixon supporters. As I recall, Kennedy was the first Irish Catholic to be elected of the United States. We were proud of our diversity then and on election day, we will be proud to elect a christian African America President of the United States.

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R. Gilbert II, Modesto, CA — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:43:22 GMT

I think it will be interesting to see what Mr. Obama attempts in the White House, as a stand to 'The President' goes. As we all know and he said-in other words-there is the team. Though we see it or not the president is part of his team. What they are able to accomplish is based on 'politics?'believe it or not.

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kim — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:43:43 GMT

yeah...and he will be the next president. Sorry hatters. there is little you can do
Obama/Biden 08.

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Carol, Saco, Maine — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:45:26 GMT

Barack Obama will not only unite this country, he will unite the world. I have never been so excited about a candidate.

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Red, FT L, FL — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:50:23 GMT

I am sure Kenya is proud of one of their own. It would be ever so decent of Obama to open records about his country of birth. I am uncomfortable with a presidential candidate who is already hiding relevant information before he he even gets in office.

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tunatofu, Washington DC — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:50:31 GMT

I just hope that the Kenyans understand that they will get no special favors or policies with his election. I wonder if the Irish were all that thrilled with John F. Kennedy's election or if it were just another Tuesday?

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Leonardinho, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 11:19:34 GMT

America will never heal from racism...this people are still in the 19th century, especially those really having a difficult time seeing Obama leading Grandfather Mcain.

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makhulu,nyeri-Kenya — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 12:03:01 GMT

Obamas win is global win.Iam proud of him and i believe God wants him to lead the world thats why we in Kenya are proud of him.Whether he wins or not he will write history and wherever he has reached need to be commended.Hurrah Barack today you are the president elect.

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MikeW, Houston, TX — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 12:04:46 GMT

Thank you Maria and Jeremy for your comments. Hateful comments are not good for accomplishing great things in this democracy. Besides, they are just bad manners. And they are embarrassing. This is a worldwide forum. I hope readers outside the U.S. realize that hateful and paranoid comments represent a minority.

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Sue, San Antonio, TX — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 12:11:10 GMT

Send Obama back to Kenya? How about sending you back to England, Germany, Ireland, etc. Do you think your ancestors all sprung from an American cabbage patch? We all have roots that take us back to foreign lands. And, socialism? Isn't it easy for Republicans to believe any bull thrown their way? Probably so, since after all, you most likely voted for Bush. Who's sorry now?

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sal — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 12:33:30 GMT

Yes we are proud of him and we don't expect any special favours we are content with the little we have.An advice to you for free is that be careful lest you find yourself where Kenya was after elections; as superior as think you are ,racism can bring you down to nil

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Hortência, Maputo, Mozambique — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 12:38:06 GMT

May God Bless Barack Obama as President of United States of America.

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Scone, Trinidad, West Indies — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 12:39:22 GMT

We Caribbean people are proud of what this man has achieved regardless of what happens after all the votes are counted. He has given us hope that finally we will see America standing once more for the values that has made this nation strong in the eyes of the world. It is time to stop the warmongering and use her resources to promote peace and harmony at home and abroad. Something this nation has become loved and famous for in ages past. We look forward to seeing a President Obama after Inauguration Day 2009.

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sal — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 12:52:05 GMT

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Huxley, Nairobi — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:05:03 GMT

we in kenya are very proud of Obama because of his roots and there's nothing the racists at GOP can do about that, whether Obama wins or not! Go Obama Go!

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Joena March, Philippines — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:21:39 GMT

Saying "Obama should go back to kenya" just shows how racial discrimination still is part of the American Culture. Narrow minded people only say that...

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Luna Mana — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:25:09 GMT

We are fortunate that Obama is an American, he is as diverse as America. He is the face of hope, faith, change, passion, aspiration, hard work. He is the American dream come to life. I support him and his policies, I believe in ONE America, a United America, not divided, not hateful, not resentful. I believe in America as the leader in world affairs. We are one country of of many...Obama is Global as he is American.

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Unity, lLynchburg, VA — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:53:47 GMT

I would like to say to the people you speak of the divison of our cultures and the hateful spewing of racial ignorance is what has made our country what it is today. I know Obama will make a difference which we sadly need, he will give my children and my grandchildren the future they diserve. I'm a Obama supporter and I'm proud to be one.

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glo/chattanooga, tn — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 14:03:25 GMT

Until we all turn from our wicked ways....hating...our land will never heal. Let go of it and pray for God's will to be done in this election. because it will if you believe it or not!

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Captain Tanqueray, Starkville, MS — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 14:05:37 GMT

I agree with PaulE about the GOP. I really am quite ashamed to call myself a Republican. Not because of the candidate, but because of my fellow republicans. SHAMEFUL.
At least the few of us that are Ron Paul supporters don't spout off excuses about why we shouldn't vote Obama. Both men are exceptional and qualified canidates and whomever prevails will be a GREAT president.

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Ms. Brenda, Washington, DC — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 14:30:46 GMT

Election Day is finally here and all of the hateful people who would say in this day and age that a man should "go back to Africa" for being well-liked and who really wants better for his country should be ashamed of yourselves! I guess some of you will never change and will always be racists or flat out idiots! YES that what I called you! Obama is the best man for the job and that's why the people flock to him. It's time to grow up and stop looking at the color of his skin and start looking at the man!

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DENVER, CO — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 14:31:30 GMT

ALL OF YOU that are so negative. Hes is doing more postive than any of ever could. Open your mind for Gods sake & if your racist or FEAR RIDDEN like the republican ticket you are an ugly negative energy... there is no room for this! Let those who want postive change BE.

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Shannon, Denver, Colorado — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 14:37:27 GMT

UGH RED.. His birth certificate was vetted, and there is a great link to it on his website to put aside these stupid claims. Today, I hope we make history. Tomorrow, I hope we go to work to pull together a divide that was 8 years in the making. Those that cry socialism.. We have never been a a truly capitalistic country, we've been a republic. We've always been a mixture of capitalism and socialism. Look at your public roads, policing, and oh yes, a bail out in which we the people own parts of banking institutions.

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Ruth C. Santa Fe, New Mexico — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 14:48:56 GMT

Recent blog comments confirm the observation that this election has become a choice between those who hate and those who hope. I vote hope.

Ruth, Santa Fe, New Mexico

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Jane Ross. Philadelphia, PA — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 14:58:31 GMT

People please stop all the hatred. Obama will def be the next president. Just voted for him and am ready for change

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Edward--Louisville, Kentucky — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:21:07 GMT

So what if everything that has been said in a negative way about PRESIDENT OBAMA is true? The crap we've had for the last eight years hasn't worked. I am proud to have voted for Barak Hussein Obama this morning and have been celebrating his election as PRESIDENT of the United States allllllll day! Go Barry!

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Simms, Baltimore, MD — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:31:46 GMT

For all the haters who said/is saying that if Kenya likes him so much he should move there. This is the type of closed-mindedness that this country needs to get away from. Because other countries like him, I don't see him running for office in that country or trying to be a policymaker in those countries. One day you haters will realize you will need someone and the relationships you establish just may be the hand you need to get you thru the obstacles. Obama having so much support not only in this country but around the world, I don't know about you but, this is a great thing. What kind of President are you haters for, the one who has no rapport with the world, or the one who can use this influence and support as a resource.

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Buckeye Girl, Columbus, Ohio — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:00:05 GMT

As I read these posts, I am deeply saddened and offended by the blatent racism and ignorance displayed by some. Barack Obama was born in Hawaii. His birth certificate has been been released and is available to anyone to view. I am proud to have voted for Senator Obama and pray that all Americans will become united and stand behind our new President, whomever he may be.

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v lewi — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:42:29 GMT

i am a resident alien and wish i could vote for the greatest historical presidency, go Obama!!!

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Alex Ware — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:43:34 GMT

I am very proud to be about of this history and so are my two little boys. Obama will strive to greatness and all you racist Mccain supporters can come along for the ride. It's a shame how low people are stooping to ruin Obamas name. Well it's not working and you all will see on Nov 5th when the new president is announced. Go Obama!!!!!!!!!!

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Cheyenne Asanti — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 17:00:33 GMT

Unfortunately the hatred in America for Africans and African Americans run very deep. I hope Senator Obama can survive the extreme negativity and racism. Americans sometime forget we are part of a world community. When we need allies and friends we depend on this world community. Small minds and mental midgets need to shut up and grow up.

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julz, bainbridge, wa — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 17:13:55 GMT

I love all these people saying obama is 'hiding' something. dubya is the biggest fraud and liar in the history of our nation. if you're worried about being screwed by a president, you've already been screwed by bush for 8 years -- that's why our economy is trashed!

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American Betty, New Hampshire — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 17:47:10 GMT

Wow-- it's amazing that there are so many negative and hateful comments attahed to this line (and from Indiana & NC no less). It's time for CHANGE for the BETTER! It's time to let go of your pessimism and hate, and consider America becoming a better nation, and Americans becoming better human beings. Remember that unless you are NATIVE American that every single one of you are desendants of people who came over here on a boat. So whether you can trace yourself from the Mayflower or the Amistad -- we are here members of a Melting Pot and if YOU don't like it then try to figure out what mongrel Euro nation you are from and YOU go back home! (after all no-one asked you or forced you to be here)