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jimed14jimed14 Posts: 9,488
edited October 2008 in A Moving Train
A presidential campaign tradition ... the Alfred E Smith charity dinner in NYC where the candidates take some time just before the election to poke fun at everyone, and themselves ... these are BOTH really funny.

McCain went first, so, makes sense to watch his first ...

McCain's speech - http://www.myfoxny.com/myfox/MyFox/pages/sidebar_video.jsp?contentId=7663523&version=1&locale=EN-US

Obama's speech - http://www.myfoxny.com/myfox/MyFox/pages/sidebar_video.jsp?contentId=7663908&version=1&locale=EN-US
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  • TDMize15TDMize15 Posts: 166
    Both were hilarious, but I liked Obama's more (but then again I'm all for subtle digs at McCain).

    Very good stuff all around, nice to escape some of the normal campaign BS.
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  • nothingheadnothinghead Posts: 270
    I don't know, they were both pretty funny. Gotta give the edge to McCain though. Obama just doesn't have much comedic timing, it was a little strange considering how charismatic he tends to be otherwise.

    Of course, it also seemed like Obama was reading his speech for the first time...maybe he was busy preparing for the debate.
  • dunkmandunkman Posts: 19,646
    McCain always reminds me of Ram-Man from the He-Man cartoons

    http://www.toyarchive.com/STAForSale/NEW2001+/MOTU/Toys/Loose/RamManInc1a.jpg
    oh scary... 40000 morbidly obese christians wearing fanny packs invading europe is probably the least scariest thing since I watched an edited version of The Care Bears movie in an extremely brightly lit cinema.
  • keeponrockinkeeponrockin Posts: 7,446
    I loved both speeches!
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  • AnonAnon Posts: 11,175
    i really enjoyed both of them. im sure they werent of any help to those who are still undecided though, as they both seemed very likable there. it was the first time that i can remember not being extremely frustrated and angry when mccain spoke.
  • Strangest TribeStrangest Tribe Posts: 2,502
    Amazing... Both candidates had great jokes. It was refreshing to escape from the campaign bullshit. This event should get the same coverage as the debates. It would be good for the zealots on both sides to chill for a change.
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  • Brain of J.LoBrain of J.Lo Posts: 3,259
    I watched those last night on Rachel Maddow. Both were really funny.

    And I agree, Strangest Tribe. It was such a stark contrast to the hate the is bubbling up on both sides over this election. Everyone just needs to stop fostering hate and division.

    My favorite line was Barack Obama's, that his middle name was given to him by someone who obviously didn't realize he'd run for president. :D
  • Gonzo1977Gonzo1977 Posts: 1,696
    That was really good. Definately a nice change of pace. Both speeches were really funny; McCain's especially.

    It's this kind of thing that makes your realize that these guys are human and capable of being civil. It's often lost in the heat of a presidential campaign

    It's good to inject some humor into this race. It's been a long and bloody road.

    I don't know...

    I think it kind of gives you hope that after the smoke has cleared from this nasty fucking political campaign that eventually Obama and McCain could actually get along when this thing is done; whatever the outcome.

    I think it's benificial for both men to come together and work towards a common ground rather than try and destroy each other.

    But today is another day...Storm Clouds are coming, and I'm sure we'll get back to the blood and battle.
  • meisteredermeistereder Posts: 1,577
    I saw both of them live last night, and I also thought both were great. I laughed a little more for McCain's speech, which was surprising. Both of them had great material, but McCain's delivery was a little better IMO.

    And I am an Obama guy.
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  • saveuplifesaveuplife Posts: 1,173
    dunkman wrote:
    McCain always reminds me of Ram-Man from the He-Man cartoons

    http://www.toyarchive.com/STAForSale/NEW2001+/MOTU/Toys/Loose/RamManInc1a.jpg


    That's hysterical. He does look like him.
  • Left PorchLeft Porch Posts: 846
    jimed14 wrote:
    A presidential campaign tradition ... the Alfred E Smith charity dinner in NYC where the candidates take some time just before the election to poke fun at everyone, and themselves ... these are BOTH really funny.

    McCain went first, so, makes sense to watch his first ...

    McCain's speech - http://www.myfoxny.com/myfox/MyFox/pages/sidebar_video.jsp?contentId=7663523&version=1&locale=EN-US

    Obama's speech - http://www.myfoxny.com/myfox/MyFox/pages/sidebar_video.jsp?contentId=7663908&version=1&locale=EN-US

    I was at that dinner last year and my parents and sister attended this year. Alfred E. Smith, the dinner's namesake was my great-great grandfather so each year we get a few tickets. Haven't been able to go on an election year yet, hopefully in 2012. Both speeches looked very funny and it's definitely nice to see both candidates have a good time with each other instead of the usual nonsense.
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  • ThecureThecure Posts: 814
    watching McCain speech makes me remember why i liked him back in 2000. was funny and smart and to be truthful much better than Obama
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  • peacocoaNMOpeacocoaNMO Posts: 99
    dunkman wrote:
    McCain always reminds me of Ram-Man from the He-Man cartoons

    http://www.toyarchive.com/STAForSale/NEW2001+/MOTU/Toys/Loose/RamManInc1a.jpg

    obama always reminded me of baraka from mortal kombat 2. but more because of the name not the looks.

    http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.geocities.com/timessquare/galaxy/2153/images/t_baraka.gif&imgrefurl=http://www.geocities.com/timessquare/galaxy/2153/t_baraka.htm&h=297&w=164&sz=11&hl=en&start=12&usg=__XRD7gIa_xIGBgbKQBBC2wqxpFMU=&tbnid=Xg3H1-uy6vmZkM:&tbnh=116&tbnw=64&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dbaraka%26gbv%3D2%26hl%3Den

    and i'm at work and bored and i have no idea if this link works.
  • jasonwjasonw Posts: 424
    I definately laughed more at Obama, but I thought McCain was good too.

    "My biggest weakness is maybe I'm just a little too awesome"
  • digsterdigster Posts: 1,293
    Politics is such a weird profession. Yesterday you were calling me a terrorist sympathizer and a socialist, and I was calling you a war-monger and a whore to corporate interests, but tonight we're yukking it up. The self-delusion you must need to practice in that profession is astonishing.
  • TDMize15TDMize15 Posts: 166
    I personally liked:

    "Who would have thought that a cross dressing mayor from New York City would have a hard time winning the Republican Nomination... you had a tough primary there John."
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  • JSBEJSBE Posts: 1,078
    jasonw wrote:
    I definately laughed more at Obama, but I thought McCain was good too.

    "My biggest weakness is maybe I'm just a little too awesome"

    that was my favorite one too.

    i also liked obama's october surprise...that his middle name was really steve. barack steve obama.
  • mca47mca47 Posts: 13,301
    Don't Know Myself wrote:
    I personally liked:

    "Who would have thought that a cross dressing mayor from New York City would have a hard time winning the Republican Nomination... you had a tough primary there John."


    Hahahaha! Yeah, that was good.

    I also liked "Barack Steve Obama" :D
  • digsterdigster Posts: 1,293
    JSBE wrote:
    that was my favorite one too.

    i also liked obama's october surprise...that his middle name was really steve. barack steve obama.

    I think my favorite line of Obama's bit, if not the whole thing, was this one;

    "My middle name was given to me by someone who obviously didn't think I'd ever run for President."
  • blackredyellowblackredyellow Posts: 5,889
    If I was running McCain's campaign, I would put that guy on the stump everyday. Not the stand up comedian routine, but that approach.... A couple of well timed jokes, not taking himself so serious, and not being the "angry" John McCain. It really is night and day from the loose guy we saw last night (and for most of his career), and the guy who is running now.
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  • DOSWDOSW Posts: 2,014
    jasonw wrote:
    I definately laughed more at Obama, but I thought McCain was good too.

    "My biggest weakness is maybe I'm just a little too awesome"

    Loved that one. Made it my new signature. :D
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  • acoustic guyacoustic guy Posts: 3,770
    dunkman wrote:
    McCain always reminds me of Ram-Man from the He-Man cartoons

    http://www.toyarchive.com/STAForSale/NEW2001+/MOTU/Toys/Loose/RamManInc1a.jpg
    Okay now that is funny as hell!!! :D:D:D
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  • mca47mca47 Posts: 13,301
    DOSW wrote:
    Loved that one. Made it my new signature. :D

    Hahahaha!

    Yeah, I thought that was a good one too!
  • Left PorchLeft Porch Posts: 846
    digster wrote:
    I think my favorite line of Obama's bit, if not the whole thing, was this one;

    "My middle name was given to me by someone who obviously didn't think I'd ever run for President."


    haha, my favorite as well.
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  • Uncle LeoUncle Leo Posts: 1,059
    I was a bit disappointed in Obama's delivery. I think McCain did better.

    Though I liked Obama's line about Fox News accusing him of fathering two African American children in wedlock.
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