Reappearances…

There was a promise of a return of good commentary.

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Another Goodbye

I think we did all we could for the good of the Country. I know people will see me on the internet again soon, after a little break.

Folks, we did all we could with what we were given. May God bless America.

Farewell C4M! (from Cackcon)

Dear C4M Readers,

With Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia now falling into Barack Obama’s column, it appears the most liberal and inexperienced individual ever to win the White House has prevailed in this, our nation’s weakest hour.  It’ll be a symbolic victory for diversity, but at what cost?

Nevertheless, be of good cheer, my friends, for we conservatives, like rats from a sinking ship like the good soldiers we are, always march on to fight the next battle.  Senator John McCain, I salute you for your service to America and to the GOP’s cause in this dismal, deplorable election year.

As for me, Cackcon–well, you may see me reappear elsewhere on the web.  North Carolina will need as much fixing as the rest of the country, I’m afraid.

Thank you, everyone, for making this week such an exciting time for the election and for C4M.  Thanks to Steven for launching this project so many moons ago.

God Bless,

Cackcon

Electoral Vote Count All That Counts Now

I’m watching Virginia become a bigger Obama lead by the minute, with 90% of precincts reporting.  It’s looking a bit blue this year.

North Carolina, by contrast, tipped McCain’s way a while back and is giving me renewed hope for the Tar Heel State! (Even if we do elect yet another ineffective Democratic governor after countless years of corruption in state government.)

Of course, I’d be surprised if Florida isn’t called soon for Obama.  Lookin’ like well over 300 ECV for Obama in the final tally.  But the heart of Red State America remains solid for the GOP.

UPDATE: Missouri and Indiana are hanging by a thread for Mac.  You can bank on this prediction right now, that the storyline in many outlets tomorrow will be how the “racist” Old South voted against a black man.  (Even if the “racists” in Pennsylvania re-elect John Murtha, proving themselves “ignorant” rather than “racist” or “redneck.”  I mean, c’mon PA, how many times are you going to let the Dems spit in your eye?)

SECOND UPDATE: Right on Virginia, it’s blue–until next election, that is.

Takeaways from Election 2008, Part I

At this hour on Election Night, it’s probably time to begin the post-mortems.

Now, I’m not one to engage in the “he stole the election!” hysteria, but . . .

Ohio?  The fix was in in Cleveland.

Indiana?  Wayne County held their results until almost all others were in.  Jim Geraghty mentioned they had done this during the primaries, as well–in Obama’s favor.  Right now, it’s just a hunch, but if Wayne County pushes Obama over in Indiana it raises some serious questions.

All this is just several hours into the vote-counting process.  But one always wonders what sort of mischief the Dems get into in these heavily-populated districts when no Republicans are around to watch.

If the projections hold up…

America has elected the most liberal, most socialist, most pro-abortion, and most radical president ever.

What have we done?

Man, This is Exhausting

Only one battleground state called thus far (and some are skeptical of the Penn call with no votes counted).  I’m already too tired to try to live-blog this thing.  It is what it is, and I’ll be tracking the returns along with everyone else.  Let’s hope things start to turn around quickly.

Buena suerta, Juan!

Coming Up On Pennsylvania, Florida, Missouri

Remember, we’ll know early on if Obama’s on his way to a big victory.  If Mac can leap most of these early hurdles, the night will stretch a bit long.

UPDATE: Early, early call from NBC News on Penn–handing it to Obama.  Ouch.  How could it possibly have been that big a blowout?  Will Ohio fall next?  Does no one in Pennsylvania watch the news?  To the Dems, they’re all bitter gun-clinging racist rednecks.  Maybe they wanted to prove otherwise by jumping on Senator Hope ‘n Change’s bandwagon?

Ohio, WV & NC Polls Closing at 7:30 p.m.

WV is in McCain’s column for certain.

Ohio and NC, in addition to Virginia and Indiana from 7 p.m., will be the four key states from the first hour.

UPDATE: Mac wins WV according to Fox News.

SECOND UPDATE: Senator Dole is lagging behind McCain and McCrory in the precincts reported so far.  I have to think this bodes very, very poorly for her re-election chances.  (Kay Hagan, though, won’t last more than a single term believe you me.)  UPDATED: Fox News confirms this seat change.

Virginia, Indiana, Georgia & SC Soon to Come

Folks, it won’t take too long before we get a sense of where this election is headed.  Preferrably, McCain would sweep these four and, at worst, would only lose Virginia.

Polls closed in the above states a few minutes ago.  Let the tabulation begin!

UPDATE: SC for McCain.

McCain Takes Kentucky; Obama Nabs Vermont

Foxnews has its first projections posted; CNN concurs.

Fasten seatbelts, ladies and gentlemen!

C4M Post Election Coverage

Folks, stay tuned to C4M in the aftermath of Election 2008, whatever the outcome.

As Steven and I have agreed, we’d likely have to change the site’s name to “Conservatives Against McCain” if Mac actually pulls it off.  No word from Steven yet on whether we can be called ”Obama Yo Mama” in the event of a Dem victory tonight.

Professor Resigns, Avoids Shock Therapy

More sign-stealing fun reported by the guys at Hot Air.

Personally, I would’ve liked to see the professor get the “shock-and-awe” treatment this boy received in Chapel Hill.

Pentagon: Briefing of President-elect to Begin Immediately After Election

Because, if Obama wins, he’s going to be tested.  Isn’t that right, Joe?

Story here.

The piece also mentions the need for a “smooth wartime transition” between presidents.  Funny, I didn’t even know we were still in a war, what with the hysterical coverage of every dip and dive of the stock market.

Obama Thanks Supporters–i.e., The Press

Like the winner of an Academy Award, Barack Obama, the biggest celebrity ever to grace Capitol Hill with his presence, made certain to thank those who helped him get there: the media.

“It’s been a good long ride with all of you,” the Illinois senator said. “Whatever happens tomorrow (Tuesday) it’s going to be extraordinary and you guys have shared this process with us.”

He also acknowledged that there was “sometimes friction” between the campaign and the press.  But most observers knew he was actually thinking of the gruelling interview he was given by Joe the Plumber.

UPDATE: No word on whether Obama took time to thank this guy, who apparently voted at the same precinct, along with Farrakhan.

McCain Still Has Thumbs Intact!

He may not have the inside-track to the presidency in this election but, as AP reports, he still has his thumbs.

“Who’s the baddest candidate with two thumbs?  This guy!”

Bush Develops New Cloaking Device

Apparently, President Bush had not been seen as of 3:15 p.m. today, according to AFP.

He was still not sighted as of 3:43 p.m., according to AP (though others of us as of 3:18 p.m. do not have the same ability to see into the future).

It seems yesterday some of the presidents closest advisors heard him speaking of an “invisibilation suit.”

AP: Sarah Palin “Prayer Watch”

Gasp!  The Associated Press has been tracking Sarah Palin’s every move and has now reported this shocking headline:

Palin says she hopes and prays for an election win

Now, it is not known how frequently Gov. Palin has prayed in the hours leading up to the election, but thank the Goddess Mother Earth that the AP managed to record her admission.

What’s next?  Will Gov. Palin also pray for the safety of her son and other troops in Iraq or something?  Pantheism Forbid!

UPDATE: Post-election video of Palin here.

Early Voters Get the Cup ‘o Joe, Too!

Starbucks was at one point running the “honor system” with its offer of free coffee for anyone who voted today.  At first, I was concerned this may exclude early voters, such as myself, from obtaining a tall coffee.  However, the news out today is that Starbucks will simply be giving away coffee to anyone, because bribing voters with coffee is prohibited by federal statute.

I’ll be sure to grab my free cup on the way home from work today.

Re: Predictions

I think I’m with Steyn on how today will go (scroll to bottom of page).  I already published my electoral college prediction–boldly optimistic for an extremely narrow McCain victory.  But it’s vital that we consider these words from Steyn:

The one prediction I can make with confidence is that we won’t get the result we should get — which is a McGovern-esque candidate going down to a McGovern-sized defeat. Instead, we face three options: an Obama landslide or a narrower Obama win, both of which would be bad for the nation and the world; or a narrow McCain victory, which would be bad for our already diseased politics and seems likely to unhinge even further the Democratic Party base, which isn’t good for civilized political discourse.

I, for one, did not enjoy the last four years–especially–of the Bush hate from supposedly more “civilized” folks on the Left.  So, Obama lovefest versus McCain hate–a veritable Hobbson’s choice, yes?

Add Voter Suppression to Voter Fraud

If you’re a conservative, and you thought the only thing you need fear from the Left was voter fraud (along with voter registration fraud), think again.

The suppression of votes, which is often alleged by the Left with no factual basis whatsoever, is now a well-accepted tactic of Dems:

But I suppose that’s what you get when Chicago-style “in your face” politics goes national (global, if you count all the fraudulent funds Obama raised from foreign donors).

Meanwhile, Toledo police have been issued riot gear.  Republican poll-watchers have been tossed from voting sites in Philly.  McCain is forced to sue so that the votes of military members count as much as the felons registered by ACORN.  Plus, here’s video of Hillary campaigning five feet from where folks are voting:

And on and on goes the list.  So don’t let the damn Dems scream, like the sissies they are, “The GOP stole the election!”

H/T: Drudge.

Don’t forget this either

Don’t forget this when you go vote

Obama votes….

Obama voted this morning. Sure did take him a long time. The TV said he was just soaking up the press. My wife said he was having trouble finding out how to vote “PRESENT.”

This would be a plus if Obama wins…

We won’t have to worry about buying gas or paying our mortgages.