I just wanted to add a voice of congratulations from the heart of Europe.

[Truebrit71sbruv]

We've watched with increasing incredulity how the executive has systematically lied, connived and hacked away at so many of what were the founding values of the United States of America. We hoped, as did all of you, that 7th November would be the first real gust of the wind of change.

We crossed fingers... actually, we crossed everything we had two of - hence the profuse weeping over here in Europe!

But, people, you did it. You finally did it. All credit goes to you, for your tenacity, your belief, your motivation of those around you and your dogged, never-say-die attitude.

YOU did it.

Congratulations - a thousand times over, congratulations.

A different responsibility comes your way now. One that we have tried, and failed to achieve in Europe. Keep those that you have elected, those to whom you have given your mandate, your voice and your belief, keep them true to the cause - to their promises to you personally, to your country and to the rest of the world.

Tonight is for celebration. Tomorrow is for work.

Enjoy the party everyone - you damned well deserve EVERY bit of it!

[Reverend_Smitty]

1. you like us...you really like us!

:P It's good to hear that we are gaining back some street cred in Europe...see we're not all idiots here in the states

[Truebrit71sbruv]

12. Yup we do... we always did...

We just don't like a gibbon in control of the Whitehouse... but then... neither do any of you!

;)

[Arugula Latte]

2. Thank you so much!

Wise words! :toast:

Please see my thread:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=364x2628851

[Truebrit71sbruv]

18. You are most welcome...

... I just posted there too... why the hell not on a night like tonight!

:toast: :hug:

[texpatriot2004]

3. Thank you for pulling for us. Thank you for thinking of us. Thank

you for your patience. We don't have to say we're sorry this time. They actually counted the votes.

[Truebrit71sbruv]

41. Amazing...

... what happens when they do that, eh?

[JeffR]

4. That's a wonderful message.

And thank you for not bringing up that little tea party in Boston way back when.:)

[Truebrit71sbruv]

11. It's okay... I'm a coffee man myself ;)

[Nostradammit]

5. Cheers, mate!

:toast:

[Tommymac]

6. I am crying for the first time tonight. Thank You.

:yourock:

[Truebrit71sbruv]

15. Nope mate.... YOU rock... look at what you just did!!! :) n/t

[casus belli]

7. Awww, thanks mate!

The hard work is in front of us, but the darkest moments are behind us. I think I can speak for my fellow countrymen when I say we're anxious to rejoin the global community.

Cheers! :toast:

[Truebrit71sbruv]

47. And the door is open...

... it always was... you just needed someone at the top who could actually read the road-map to find it without complaining that it was the worst comic-book he'd ever seen... :evilgrin:

[bobbie]

8. Thank you heart of Europe

Wonderful message

[understandinglife]

9. Thank you from Seattle ...

BE AMERICA. ---

[renate]

10. thank you for not loathing us

On our trip to England recently I considered telling everyone I talked to "Oh, and by the way, I voted for Kerry" so they wouldn't hate me, but actually everybody had those beautiful English manners so it wasn't necessary. But it was so embarrassing every time I opened my mouth and this American accent came out.

Thank you so much for not blaming us for the sins of our leaders. (That is, our "leaders.")

[Truebrit71sbruv]

31. we never did...

... we have our OWN crosses to bear!

Just look at St Tony of Blair... :eyes:

[MRDU]

13. Thanks man...

Tonight is for celebration. Tomorrow is for work.
Thanks again! We know that the work is ahead of us.

[Truebrit71sbruv]

49. And what we've shown...

... is that by working together, we can achieve anything!

Believe me, there will be those in Europe looking for your support in the months and years ahead. We have our own credibility to rediscover and nuture.

But we'll do it - you've shown, with 7th November, that it is possible!

:toast:

[karlrschneider]

14. Thank you so much. You might (or not) be surprised at how many

Americans don't even know where Denmark is. But a lot of them like your chewing tobacco.


I AM KIDDING!!! :D :D :D

[Truebrit71sbruv]

20. ROFL!!!!

The way I see it - if you look at Europe from orbit... Denmark is the "upright middle finger" flipping off the cosmos! :evilgrin:

[upi402]

16. tell the world, this is no small feat

David is heading toward Goliath now

[Truebrit71sbruv]

21. And we're cheering you on!!!!

And no, it's no small feat at all... but it is a bloody marvellous one! :toast:

[upi402]

32. I used to apologize to Euro pals, and Ozzie, and Asian, and...

did everything but the Iranian self-flagilation thing.

[magellan]

17. Thanks from Florida!

We love you guys and gals "over there"!

[Truebrit71sbruv]

43. As we do you!

Ya did good!

Ya did VERY good!

:toast:

[Laelth]

19. Really, really, really sorry ...

... about the last six years. As I said to some Canadian friends in another thread, if you can bear with us for another two years we may be fit to return to the world community. Most of us are, in fact, sane.

Cheers, friends!

:toast:

-Laelth

[Truebrit71sbruv]

25. Hey... no apologies needed...

... just make damn sure you claim back what is rightfully yours, the Whitehouse, in '08!

Congratulations again!

:toast:

[Laelth]

35. It means a lot, to me, in any event ...

... that even through the depths of our recent insanity, the Mother Country has stood with us. I regret the damage that the U.S. has caused to Labour as a result.

We'll do our best to reclaim the White House in '08, but the Tories on this side of the pond are downright vicious, and I wouldn't put it past them to effect a coup rather than giving up the reigns of government. For the moment, I shall hope I'm merely being paranoid.

Many thanks for the support and encouragement.

Now, I think I'll have a Newcastle. :toast:

-Laelth

[Truebrit71sbruv]

39. Newcastle Broon?

... a fine, fine drop of the good stuff!

Well deserved too!

I'm still not quite sure WHAT the hell we are going to do in the UK...

I campaigned my butt off in '97 - was overwhelmed with the success... and handed my party membership card back two years later...

Now THAT is disappointment!

But - none of that today! Today is for taking a deep breath, enjoying the victory and then turning thoughts to the business of the day.

Such as impeachment.... :evilgrin:

[Laelth]

73. Aye, a broon!

T'was quite good!

No clue how I'd be voting were I in the U.K., but it would be very hard for me to vote Tory.

And impeachment sounds like a very good idea.

:toast:

-Laelth

[Gelliebeans]

22. Cheers to all of you

We knew you pulling for us!

[VolcanoJen]

23. Thank You Kindly

:hug:

It feels great. :-)

[Truebrit71sbruv]

48. Good for you...

... enjoy it! You damned well deserve to!

:hug: :toast:

[neweurope]

24. Let me join in - congratulations from Germany!

I certainly hope that this is a sign for true change. (Though I'm not overly hopeful....)

----------------------

Remember Fallujah

Bush to The Hague!

[EST]

26. Thank you for acknowledging us.

The greatest gift, immediately, that is, is that each and every one of us did his bit and no one person pulled it off alone. This in the face of considerable election fraud and voter suppression.

We are very well aware of the bad odor this clown administration has immersed us in throughout the world and our enormous responsibility for correcting it.

Thanks again and please be aware that we need all the help we can get.:grouphug:

[Truebrit71sbruv]

36. As do we...

... but that is what friends are for... helping each other when the chips are down.

[NastyRiffraff]

27. Oh, this is so good to hear!

We keep hearing about how hated Americans are throughout the world, thanks to Dim Son. Tonight, I'm proud to be an American!

Thank you so much for your vote of confidence in us!

[Truebrit71sbruv]

40. You guys did the voting...

... we just cheered you on! :)

[earth mom]

28. Thanks for the beautiful words of support...

tearing up now... :cry:

[Truebrit71sbruv]

33. Need a hanky?

:).... it's already a lovely morning over here in Europe... and so it will be in the US when the sun rises!

Congratulations again - enjoy! :toast: :hug:

[SeattleGirl]

29. Thank YOU, and all the Europeans who were cheering us on!

I know you realize that all of us AREN'T Bushbots, though we have been mightily embarassed about what Dubya has done to us and our reputation in the world. We have never been perfect, we HAVE done some reprehensible things, but we have also done some very good things, and I'd like to get back to that asap.

Thanks for your support, all of you!

[Truebrit71sbruv]

50. I only wish I could send you some Tuborg Julebryg...

... to everyone in DU...

now THERE'S a celebration ale!

:toast:

[Duncan Grant]

30. Thanks to all our friends in Europe!

You've been an inspiration to so many of us.

When Europeans protest Bush in the streets, it's an affirmation. :hi:

[benevolent dictator]

34. It's 10 am here in Germany, and everyone I've talked to so far

- USAers, Germans, and other Europeans - are all excited to hear the election news. Wooo!

::does happy dance about election::

:toast:

We did it! Yay!

[LeftishBrit]

37. Congratulations! wonderful news! THANKS to all who have helped to make the world a better

place today than it was yesterday!

[Truebrit71sbruv]

38. Doesn't the morning feel good today?

Mind you... I wouldn't want to cope with some of the hangovers in the US tomorrow ;

[mr blur]

42. I second that emotion!

Have a good day, and then back to work, eh?

[windbreeze]

44. Thank you....

for your support...
windbreeze

[ClayZ]

45. Thank you!

Your post serves to remind us that all politics are not local.

It is one big blue marble on which we all ride.

We all need to make the best choices for all of us.

Peace Out!

[rodeodance]

46. Hey thanks. Took us a while didn't it.

[mom cat]

51. Yes it did, but that makes it all the sweeter now!

[Truebrit71sbruv]

52. Absolutely...

... all the more reason to celebrate...

Congratulations again!

:toast:

[Skittles]

53. BLESS YOU BRITS

and THANK YOU

[bliss_eternal]

54. Hi Truebrit...thank YOU SO much!

Can't express how much I appreciate seeing this post! I can't wait to make it overseas so I can bask in the spirit of true democracy with kindred spirits like you! (...and pay homage to the birthplace of punk...;)):headbang:

Thank you for your support during these tough years...these times they are a changin'. ;)

Best to the brits,
bliss :hi:

[Truebrit71sbruv]

59. It's was a pleasure to be able to write such a post!!!

... and the home of punk is ready and waiting to give you a very warm welcome! :)

[Anarcho-Socialist]

55. We're thinking of our liberal/progressive friends in the U.S.

[barbtries]

56. as an american patriot

i thank you for your touching and generous words.

[The Backlash Cometh]

57. Well, there were moments from the people in Britain and the people

in Mexico who reminded us what really matters in a democracy. Thanks for setting a good example. You all didn't put up with Blair when you knew you were right, and you didn't stop until you got to the truth. We couldn't have done it without you. Thanks for the Downing Street Memo.

[Truebrit71sbruv]

62. I wish I could claim personal kudos for that!

But at least I was one of the regular protesters.... whether formally in the UK or now in my adoptive Denmark!

We still believe in the power of protest over here. Doesn't always work, but we don't stop trying!

[buddhamama]

58. Thanks,

the collective good vibes helped us. We did it !!! Cheers! :toast:

[Truebrit71sbruv]

61. Hell yes!

And don't it feel good! :toast:

[democrank]

60. Thanks.

Bush is now going to learn what happens to a bully once his victims find their voice.

[Nikki Stone 1]

63. Tell the heart of Europe that we're pretty happy about it ourselves

Pending the Senate results....

[Olney Blue]

64. Thank you!

It's a good feeling not be embarrassed by an election again!

[SaveAmerica]

65. www.we'renotsorryanymore.com, that's what I wanted to post

yesterday except I was working all day outside a poll. We're not sorry anymore, we're kicking @#%&^ and taking names.
Thanks so much for your words, I was working just as much for other countries in the world that are being harmed by our policies as I was for us, our troops, etc.

[MattSh]

66. And from a former NJ'an living 7 hours to the east.....

Super congrats from the former USSR.

I was very inspired early this year watching Ukrainians going through their latest round of elections and thought, "why can't they do this in the US"?

Well apparently, you haven't lost your touch yet. I "misunderestimated" you all.

Congrats again

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

[Atman]

67. That actually brought a tear to my eye!

Thanks, Truebrit! Thanks for having a little patience with us...we're still a young and impetuous country. This was one of our "teenager came home drunk" moments, and we'll deserve some ribbing over this sorry chapter in our history. But we'll hopefully we'll take it as a lesson learned, to not be so cavalier with our democracy.

.

[europegirl4jfk]

68. Another European joining in: Congratulations, Americans!

You got your country back! We share your joy and have always been with you. :grouphug: :loveya:

[Morgana LaFey]

72. Well, we have a CHANCE to try to get our country back

as someone mentioned upthread, now we have to make the Dems perform. I fear many of them aren't really that clear about what needs to be done, how much and how deeply the rot has gone.

Thank you and the others for your enthusiastic congratulations and encouragement. It feels very good.

[Vidar]

69. Thank you, Truebrit.

[Jacobin]

70. The nightmare is not over, but

My hope is that we have erected a roadblock to the idiot starting more wars. Unfortunately, we have a substantial number of democrats who support colonialism in the Middle East. With any luck, they will now see that conquering Middle Eastern countries in a modern day Crusade is reckless and not in the country's national interests.

Thanks for the congratulations. I apologize on behalf of my country for allowing the idiot in the White House to have caused so much grief in the world.

[noahmijo]

71. calm down there euro-boy we ain't used to that fancy speak

:) I'm just jokin ya cause I've in such a great mood.

We appreciate it brother (or sister) I love the fact that the world is watching and that we have allies as far as the other side of the ocean.

Cheers to you friend :toast:

[Bullwinkle925]

74. Thank you so very, very much. We did this as much for the rest of the

world as for ourselves. Now that Rummy is going, hopefully there will be more to follow. We're not all dumb asshats over here - just the ones in the media. Thanks for sticking with us.
:grouphug: