Any Obama Victory Parties Planned

[Jingthing]

Other localities are asking this question, so I am wondering about Pattaya?

Assuming the polls are correct, is there any interest in gathering in a public place to celebrate this election thing is finally over!

PLEASE no US political debate (not allowed here), expats here have already voted or not voted. The question is about a possible gathering here in Pattaya Thailand to celebrate this historic event, like him or not, the election of the first black man to be US president is really a big deal.

BTW, Bangkok people are talking about gathering in the MORNING to watch the live results but this is Pattaya so its hard to imagine any kind of MORNING thing here. So I am talking about the EVENING of the MORNING Thailand time that we get the results. In other words, THIS WEDNESDAY NIGHT.

Measuring the drapes...

Edited November 2, 2008 by Jingthing

[Kerryd]

I've only heard of one (in Rayong) so far. More details here: Obama Victory Party - Yes, He's Gonna Win

[skipvice]

Be very carful what you wish for as it may not be what you get. maybe another JC

[Jingthing]

If, indeed, it is over, so is the United States of America.

Hmmm. Maybe this celebration party idea is a non-starter. Oh well.

Look, all the polls are saying the same thing. Obama will win. There is a small possibility he won't, but time has run out and the decision will be made. Sorry for the people who will feel bad about this. It can't be helped, only one man can win this.

Edited November 2, 2008 by Jingthing

[patsfangr]

If, indeed, it is over, so is the United States of America.

Hmmm. Maybe this celebration party idea is a non-starter. Oh well.

Look, all the polls are saying the same thing. Obama will win. There is a small possibility he won't, but time has run out and the decision will be made. Sorry for the people who will feel bad about this. It can't be helped, only one man can win this.

I honestly don't believe that you'll find many Americans in the mood for celebrating, should the polls prove to be correct, and Obama is elected. A majority of American expats are former military. Very, very few of them are Obama supporters.

However, you may be able to get up a celebration party among Obama's liberal allies from most European countries. His election might have been unanimous if he ran for "President of Europe".

[Jingthing]

I have seen a poll (I think Bangkok Post) clearly saying the majority of American expats in Thailand are for Obama but I can't dig this up now, but you are right there are alot of ex-military in Pattaya. Do you really think it is the majority? I am skeptical.

So you mean you won't see many Americans celebrating publicly in Pattaya but if the majority are voting for him, there certainly will be millions of Americans celebrating in many places all over the world and at least some places in Thailand, as there are six million Americans living overseas and I have read this was a really big year for expat voting and interest. I got the message you don't like him, maybe you want to start another thread for a McCain/Palin pity party?

Edited November 2, 2008 by Jingthing

[Sarge]

cor blimey, the NObama "empty suit" supporters already start to celebrate ....... and the voting hasn't yet started

[Jingthing]

cor blimey, the NObama "empty suit" supporters already start to celebrate ....... and the voting hasn't yet started

To be clear, this is just a practical matter. If there is going to be a party it would require a little advanced planning. I just watched a famous US Sunday talk show This Week which had a panel of famous commentators, right and left wing. Every single one projected an Obama victory and they were only arguing about whether the lead would be large or a landslide. Not one suggested it was even close. The slim chance of a McCain win was estimated at 5 percent. So, the idea was if something was going to be planned for Pattaya, and we more or less already have good info about the outcome, put this out a few days before. Thats it. The celebrating has not begun yet. Just soon.

Empty suit? Well he could gain a little weight. Maybe all those state dinners with world leaders will fatten him up a little.

Edited November 2, 2008 by Jingthing

[raro]

I'd be interested in joining the celebrations...what time Thailand time will be the results out?

[Jingthing]

I'd be interested in joining the celebrations...what time Thailand time will be the results out?

The polls close in the morning Wednesday Thailand time. It is probable the early east coast polling closures will tell the story. So unless there is a big surprise, when most people wake up on Wedneday (unless they stayed up all night) it will just be a matter of turning on your tv or computer and the drama will be over. This ain't 2000. So I was thinking people might want to gather that night to mark the occasion.

Hmmm. How about the Cafe New Orleans on Soi Pattayaland 2? Kind of a Katrina theme idea there.

[Gary A]

Since I am no longer a productive citizen (retired) maybe I should celebrate the US becoming a socialist country. Redistribute the wealth and tax our young productive workers to the point that they will also want to sit back and collect the benefits. Sorry, no celebrating for me.

[Lost in LOS]

The only people that will party when obama gets in are the ones not making much money. the wealth will be spread from the people that worked hard, ran the companies and employed the workers. of course when they get taxed to much they will stop hiring and then...........who will pay

[Humphrey Bear]

If, indeed, it is over, so is the United States of America.

Hmmm. Maybe this celebration party idea is a non-starter. Oh well.

Look, all the polls are saying the same thing. Obama will win. There is a small possibility he won't, but time has run out and the decision will be made. Sorry for the people who will feel bad about this. It can't be helped, only one man can win this.

And the whole world will lose.

[Phil Conners]

I honestly don't believe that you'll find many Americans in the mood for celebrating, should the polls prove to be correct, and Obama is elected. A majority of American expats are former military. Very, very few of them are Obama supporters.

What kind of nonsense is that? He will be elected by a solid majority of voters at a democratic election! This means the majority of Americans are Obama supporters and will be in the mood for celebrating, regardless of how much you personally are against it. I for one welcome USA back to society.

Edited November 3, 2008 by Phil Conners

[WISteve]

It's not like you're going to be renting a pavilion or having a banquet where the caterers need the number of place settings ahead of time.

This is premature and many of us feel it is a sad day in our history, not a joyous one.

You'll likely have more Euros showing up for the gala event than American citizens.

~WISteve

[soundman]

Why do these topics inevitably transgress into political debate and ideoligy?

Lets try and keep it on topic as it appears a few people might actually be interested in getting together and celebrating and/or crying into their coffees.

Don't make me come back and spend time deleting pages of "off topic" posts ala "Election meetup Bangkok" thread.

Soundman.

Edited November 3, 2008 by soundman
Added: Off topic posts deleted.

[cheapmeat]

The only people that will party when obama gets in are the ones not making much money. the wealth will be spread from the people that worked hard, ran the companies and employed the workers. of course when they get taxed to much they will stop hiring and then...........who will pay

nonsense. I could care less if the Brad Pitts and Bill Gateses get taxed more. a lot of them pay less taxes than people who make minimum wage.

[Jingthing]

It's not like you're going to be renting a pavilion or having a banquet where the caterers need the number of place settings ahead of time.

This is premature and many of us feel it is a sad day in our history, not a joyous one.

You'll likely have more Euros showing up for the gala event than American citizens.

~WISteve

So sorry you are sad (OK, that was a lie, not really sorry). There is an American term to describe that: PARTY POOPER.

Look, even with putting this out there a few days early, there doesn't appear to be much interest anyway.

BTW, for people living here, the campaign is over, expats if they are going to vote, have already voted. So regarding political debate: thanks but no thanks to that bridge to closure.

Edited November 3, 2008 by Jingthing

[beginner]

Without taking sides about who should win, here is a bit of UK history.

In 1970 the then Prime Minister, Harold Wilson, decided to use his prerogative and call an election, twelve months before his term ended. The opinion polls consistently showed him to be 12% ahead. He was in effect, 'cutting and running' in case the economic situation deteriorated later.

On the Eve of the election, an opinion poll put him 8% ahead.

24 hours later, the leader of the opposition, Ted Heath was Prime Minister and Harold was moving out of Downing Street.

Harold Wilson is remembered in the UK for saying "A week in politics is a very long time".

Its not over yet!!!

[Jingthing]

Its not over yet!!!

Technically not. But this has been the most polled election in US history (hundreds and hundreds of polls from many many different polling firms all using slightly different methods and models) and the results always show the same thing and have for weeks. Sure, anything is possible. If you want to add a little drama to it, act like it isn't over, but it certainly isn't too early to reasonably assume which side will be celebrating ...

BTW, we don't have a week left we have 2 days. The election is Tuesday US time.

Here are the current odds quantified for your viewing pleasure:

http://www.fivethirtyeight.com/search/labe...day%27s%20polls

Edited November 3, 2008 by Jingthing

[BSJ]

I didn't think you would have to organise a party in party town! Or we taking about another Pattaya???

[Jingthing]

I didn't think you would have to organise a party in party town! Or we taking about another Pattaya???

I think ONE Pattaya is quite enough, don't you?

[beginner]

Its not over yet!!!

Technically not........................ Sure, anything is possible. If you want to add a little drama to it, act like it isn't over, but it certainly isn't too early to reasonably assume which side will be celebrating ...

Here are the current odds quantified for your viewing pleasure:

http://www.fivethirtyeight.com/search/labe...day%27s%20polls

Thank you. Yes the odds look good for your side. But it isn't over till the real poll. It reminds me of those lines in Dumb and Dumber

Lloyd: What are the chances of a guy like you and a girl like me... ending up together?

Mary: Well, that's pretty difficult to say.

Lloyd: Hit me with it! I've come a long way to see you, Mary. The least you can do is level with me. What are my chances?

Mary: Not good.

Lloyd: You mean, not good like one out of a hundred?

Mary: I'd say more like one out of a million.

[pause]

Lloyd: So you're telling me there's a chance.

[Jingthing]

By George, I think you've got it!

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[Beardog]

I am.

Got a friend from Austraila & a bunch of Americans that are tired of getting stuffed by GW . Everyone will be celebrating Having a new direction- It can't be any worse than the last 8 years. Out with the old dogs & in with the new. Who want's George McClone Or Palin to rule the U.S. with next to zero experience. At least Obama really does have credentials & hopefully will change the "good old boy status. So That will be a yes for a liver rocking party.

[moo9]

No reason to party who ever wins.

The world not not anymore controlled buy parties or persons, but the lobby attached to it.

Accordingly, I really do not care!

[anothertorres]

the same people who say "obama will ruin the world" are also the same ones that believed George Bush would "save the world". you guys were wrong. twice. funny stuff.

[eefoo]

It doesn't matter what the polls say, nobody's won it until it's over. Am I the only one in this thread to note that, because of the American's stupid voting system, it's not the one that gets the most votes that wins. Ask Al. He knows!

[endure]

A number of off topic posts have been deleted. Please stick to the topic.

[endure]

As some members seem unable to stick to the original topic of this thread I'm afraid that it's now closed.