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I think that Obama's Speech was.....

RiderRider Posts: 129
edited August 2008 in A Moving Train
Really well done. He addressed all the smear tactic (non) issues and the creeping doubts about himself in a straight forward and intelligent manner.

Obama also brought up a lot of good suggestions about how to get things back on track in the good ole USA and I liked the fact that he spoke about how he would pay for his plans too.

The speech started out a little slow but by the mid-point he was on track and by the end he was on fire. I think we need this guy as President and we need to pull together as a country. I was not a Barrack fanboy before tonight and I am no super liberal either but I gotta say that was an inspiring speech and I hope that he wins. For our nations sake.

There is right and there is wrong and for the most part Obama was right tonight.
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  • CHANGEinWAVESCHANGEinWAVES Posts: 10,169
    i agree:)
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  • Strangest TribeStrangest Tribe Posts: 2,502
    well said
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  • RolandTD20KdrummerRolandTD20Kdrummer Posts: 13,066
    He'll fight "terrorism" to every corner of the earth if need be.
    Progress is not made by everyone joining some new fad,
    and reveling in it's loyalty. It's made by forming coalitions
    over specific principles, goals, and policies.

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  • fuckfuck Posts: 4,069
    follow Bin Laden RIGHT TO HIS CAVE!!

    even if that means stepping on the dead bodies of all those Afghans!!
  • AnonAnon Posts: 11,175
    Why don't you cry baby wusses all go out and get laid or something instead of hijacking threads and being assholes all the time.

    Love and kisses from an idiotic and unimaginative obama supporter.

    Ps. Thank you for your kind words Mrbrian. Go fuck yourself.
  • g under pg under p Surfing The far side of THE Sombrero Galaxy Posts: 18,200
    His was the only speech I watched and i thought it was just ok. I don't believe he lost votes because of his speech or gained any. He held firm and that's about it, now Pressure is on McCain deliver an even better speech.

    I think I'm interested in how he'll speak than Obama, the pressure is on him now. I hope Gustav doesn't mess the whole sequence of events up.

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  • jhinkle1114jhinkle1114 Posts: 207
    I thought it was a fantastic speech, among the best I've heard.

    It did everything it needed to do in terms of standing up to McCain and differentiating himself from him. Of establishing that he is not weak on national security and is ready to lead. To outlining his plans in more detail than his speeches usually do (though there's plenty of details on his website) and saying how he'd pay for them.

    In all he made a strong statement to people on the fence on who to vote for. It will be interesting to see how well McCain responds at the RNC next week.
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  • fuckfuck Posts: 4,069
    Pj_Gurl wrote:
    Why don't you cry baby wusses all go out and get laid or something instead of hijacking threads and being assholes all the time.

    Love and kisses from an idiotic and unimaginative obama supporter.

    Ps. Thank you for your kind words Mrbrian. Go fuck yourself.
    jeez louise, who licked the icing off your cupcake?
  • TDMize15TDMize15 Posts: 166
    Rider wrote:
    Really well done. He addressed all the smear tactic (non) issues and the creeping doubts about himself in a straight forward and intelligent manner.

    Obama also brought up a lot of good suggestions about how to get things back on track in the good ole USA and I liked the fact that he spoke about how he would pay for his plans too.

    The speech started out a little slow but by the mid-point he was on track and by the end he was on fire. I think we need this guy as President and we need to pull together as a country. I was not a Barrack fanboy before tonight and I am no super liberal either but I gotta say that was an inspiring speech and I hope that he wins. For our nations sake.

    There is right and there is wrong and for the most part Obama was right tonight.


    Agreed. I thought he did a phenomenal job. He was very to the point and very substantive. I think he has heard all of the attacks from the Republicans and took them head on. He looked strong and a whole lot like the next president of the United States.

    McCain has repeatedly said that Obama would not be ready to be commander and chief. From Barack's speech: "If John McCain wants to have a debate about who has the temperament, and judgment, to serve as the next commander in chief, that's a debate I'm ready to have."

    I thought he also appeared very centrist: "I will cut taxes for 95 percent of all working families. Because in an economy like this, the last thing we should do is raise taxes on the middle class."

    Wow, that is a hell of a statement. But one that I think will ring true with the American people.

    And on Iraq: "John McCain stands alone in his stubborn refusal to end a misguided war."

    And one more of my favorite lines: ""Sen. McCain likes to talk about judgment, but really, what does it say about your judgment when you think George Bush was right more than 90 percent of the time?"

    Peace
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  • dcfaithfuldcfaithful Posts: 13,076
    Rider wrote:
    Really well done. He addressed all the smear tactic (non) issues and the creeping doubts about himself in a straight forward and intelligent manner.

    Obama also brought up a lot of good suggestions about how to get things back on track in the good ole USA and I liked the fact that he spoke about how he would pay for his plans too.

    The speech started out a little slow but by the mid-point he was on track and by the end he was on fire. I think we need this guy as President and we need to pull together as a country. I was not a Barrack fanboy before tonight and I am no super liberal either but I gotta say that was an inspiring speech and I hope that he wins. For our nations sake.

    There is right and there is wrong and for the most part Obama was right tonight.


    Nicely put, my friend. I couldn't agree with you more.
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  • AnonAnon Posts: 11,175
    _outlaw wrote:
    jeez louise, who licked the icing off your cupcake?
    Same shit. Different day. Some of the people here hide behind the 'gosh damn it's just a message board, don't take things personally blah blah blah blah shit' But you know what. Fuck that. I get sick on tired of seeing the constant snide remarks and put downs insinuating obama supporters are idiots. You wanna debabte policies with me fine. But quit on the insults. It's rude, ignorant, and makes you look like you have no balls and hide behind your keyboard. Ok? Would some of you people say those comments in real life, face to face? MrBrian would you come up to me and call me idiotic and unimaginative an inch from my face? I don't fucking think so. I don't like McCain or Nader as my preferred choice but i have enough decency and common sense to NOT be childish enough to degrading to their supporters.
  • fuckfuck Posts: 4,069
    Pj_Gurl wrote:
    Same shit. Different day. Some of the people here hide behind the 'gosh damn it's just a message board, don't take things personally blah blah blah blah shit' But you know what. Fuck that. I get sick on tired of seeing the constant snide remarks and put downs insinuating obama supporters are idiots. You wanna debabte policies with me fine. But quit on the insults. It's rude, ignorant, and makes you look like you have no balls and hide behind your keyboard. Ok? Would some of you people say those comments in real life, face to face? MrBrian would you come up to me and call me idiotic and unimaginative an inch from my face? I don't fucking think so. I don't like McCain or Nader as my preferred choice but i have enough decency and common sense to NOT be childish enough to degrading to their supporters.
    oh ok, so you aren't talking about me.

    congrats on 1500, lol.
  • CitizenRickCitizenRick Posts: 1,079
    Don't Know Myself wrote:
    Agreed. I thought he did a phenomenal job. He was very to the point and very substantive. I think he has heard all of the attacks from the Republicans and took them head on. He looked strong and a whole lot like the next president of the United States.

    McCain has repeatedly said that Obama would not be ready to be commander and chief. From Barack's speech: "If John McCain wants to have a debate about who has the temperament, and judgment, to serve as the next commander in chief, that's a debate I'm ready to have."

    I thought he also appeared very centrist: "I will cut taxes for 95 percent of all working families. Because in an economy like this, the last thing we should do is raise taxes on the middle class."

    Wow, that is a hell of a statement. But one that I think will ring true with the American people.

    And on Iraq: "John McCain stands alone in his stubborn refusal to end a misguided war."

    And one more of my favorite lines: ""Sen. McCain likes to talk about judgment, but really, what does it say about your judgment when you think George Bush was right more than 90 percent of the time?"

    Peace

    Right on! People are so afraid of change and the unknown...well...in my book we can't afford not to elect Barack Obama as President of the United States of America.

    Well done Barack! I'm so proud of you...being a Democrate and being an American!
    "Had my eyes peeled both wide open, and I got a glimpse...of my innocense, got back my inner sence, baby got it...still got it"
  • MrBrianMrBrian Posts: 2,672
    Pj_Gurl wrote:
    Would some of you people say those comments in real life, face to face? MrBrian would you come up to me and call me idiotic and unimaginative an inch from my face? I don't fucking think so. .

    Indeed I would not, you seem kinda scary.
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  • brandon10brandon10 Posts: 1,114
    So I just saw a couple idiot republicans on Larry King going on about how his stage was so big and comparing him to Britney Spears. And then they went on to talk about off shore drilling.....fucking retards. These idiots have no clue. Off shore drilling?? Really? Anyone with half a brain knows that the drilling will make no impact for 10 years, and the only people benefiting are the fucking oil corporations!!!! Fuck off republicans and get back to issues that concern us now.
  • Strangest TribeStrangest Tribe Posts: 2,502
    brandon10 wrote:
    So I just saw a couple idiot republicans on Larry King going on about how his stage was so big and comparing him to Britney Spears. And then they went on to talk about off shore drilling.....fucking retards. These idiots have no clue. Off shore drilling?? Really? Anyone with half a brain knows that the drilling will make no impact for 10 years, and the only people benefiting are the fucking oil corporations!!!! Fuck off republicans and get back to issues that concern us now.

    Yeah, that's the answer

    let's have more off-shore wells so when all the hurricanes come thru we can have an excuse to raise gas prices.
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  • AnonAnon Posts: 11,175
    MrBrian wrote:
    Indeed I would not, you seem kinda scary.
    ----
    Nar, not even close. Just broken.
  • Plokoon111Plokoon111 Posts: 9
    Very amazing points, his best speech yet. And unforgettable. He attacked Mccain like a panther, showing that he can be tough. He seemed to take Mccain's rants about no experience, and being celebrity: and took them down the drain. I was impressed and am proud to be a democrat.
  • jhinkle1114jhinkle1114 Posts: 207
    If anyone else is feeling generous after that rousing speech, you can get a Obama-Biden car magnet with a donation of $15 or more at this link on his site.

    https://donate.barackobama.com/page/contribute/vpmagnet?source=featuregraphic
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  • Touchofgray16Touchofgray16 Posts: 639
    The debates between Obama and McCain should be interesting !
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  • fuckfuck Posts: 4,069
    Touchofgray16 wrote:
    The debates between Obama and McCain should be interesting !
    more like hilarious.
  • RolandTD20KdrummerRolandTD20Kdrummer Posts: 13,066
    I just watched it....I guess it's really gotten that bad. It was an average level speech that touched on all the normal political avenues that get people to applaud and react to.

    Changes inside the US but really no change outside is what I'm seeing. So +1 + (-1) = change... I suppose.

    "Terrorism" will still be sought out and eradicated as official policy under Obama. Does anyone actually think he won't allocate ongoing military force to combat resistance to US foreign policy?
    Progress is not made by everyone joining some new fad,
    and reveling in it's loyalty. It's made by forming coalitions
    over specific principles, goals, and policies.

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  • unsungunsung I stopped by on March 7 2024. First time in many years, had to update payment info. Hope all is well. Politicians suck. Bye. Posts: 9,487
    CitizenRick wrote:
    Right on! People are so afraid of change and the unknown...well...in my book we can't afford not to elect Barack Obama as President of the United States of America.

    Well done Barack! I'm so proud of you...being a Democrate and being an American!


    Two questions.

    #1. What change will there be? Don't tell me a new President because that will happen regardless.

    #2. What is a Democrate?
  • MrBrianMrBrian Posts: 2,672
    unsung wrote:
    Two questions.

    #1. What change will there be? Don't tell me a new President because that will happen regardless.

    #2. What is a Democrate?

    hehehe, must be some sort of box
  • CitizenRickCitizenRick Posts: 1,079
    unsung wrote:
    Two questions.

    #1. What change will there be? Don't tell me a new President because that will happen regardless.

    #2. What is a Democrate?

    Whoops! must be the idiot in me.
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  • unsungunsung I stopped by on March 7 2024. First time in many years, had to update payment info. Hope all is well. Politicians suck. Bye. Posts: 9,487
    CitizenRick wrote:
    Whoops! must be the idiot in me.


    Nah, no biggie, just busting chops. Can you answer #2 though? :)
  • CitizenRickCitizenRick Posts: 1,079
    unsung wrote:
    Nah, no biggie, just busting chops. Can you answer #2 though? :)

    Without getting super specific...I think his plan on ending the war in Iraq responsibly resonates with me. His plan on alternate energy and ending our dependency on foreign oil is good change...as well as his plans on recruiting a new generation of teachers and making education a priority as well as making college affordable for everybody...rich...middle class or poor.

    I also enjoy his idea of a universal healthcare system...as well as his willingness to stop shipping out jobs overseas...and putting people back to work again who are more than willing and able.

    All this...and lots more represent change to me.
    "Had my eyes peeled both wide open, and I got a glimpse...of my innocense, got back my inner sence, baby got it...still got it"
  • RolandTD20KdrummerRolandTD20Kdrummer Posts: 13,066
    CitizenRick wrote:
    Without getting super specific...I think his plan on ending the war in Iraq responsibly resonates with me. His plan on alternate energy and ending our dependency on foreign oil is good change...as well as his plans on recruiting a new generation of teachers and making education a priority as well as making college affordable for everybody...rich...middle class or poor.

    I also enjoy his idea of a universal healthcare system...as well as his willingness to stop shipping out jobs overseas...and putting people back to work again who are more than willing and able.

    All this...and lots more represent change to me.

    Question... Do you think all that is possible without dramatically changing foreign policy?

    What is to become of the MIC?, and where is all this magic money coming from to do all this change?

    It basically going to be a kiss the global military empirical forces goodbye...

    I'm not getting that from him. He sounds just like Bush and McCain when it comes to that.

    So I guess he has some magic machine that creates actual wealth instead of just paper...
    Progress is not made by everyone joining some new fad,
    and reveling in it's loyalty. It's made by forming coalitions
    over specific principles, goals, and policies.

    http://i36.tinypic.com/66j31x.jpg

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  • unsungunsung I stopped by on March 7 2024. First time in many years, had to update payment info. Hope all is well. Politicians suck. Bye. Posts: 9,487
    An Obasm? That is the first I've heard of that one, haha.
  • inmytreeinmytree Posts: 4,741
    I thought Obama did an amazing job...I liked how he attempted to reach everyone...he talked of cutting taxes and failing gov't programs...yet, those on the right will A) ignore this or b) pretend they never heard it or c) be just plain ignorant to this because they didn't watch or read the transcript...


    I liked how he went after the "market will fix it" and "pull yourself up by your bootstraps" beliefs...

    Sure, his goals are lofty...for me that's not a bad thing...and sure, he's talking tough on "terror"...I don't see that as a bad thing, since he focuses so much on diplomacy...

    all in all, I great speech with substance and vision...not more of the same...
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