Obama Acceptance Speech, page 3
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reply posted on 28-8-2008 @ 10:26 PM by skeptic1
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I am not saying it was a bad speech. It was just a "generic Democrat" speech. The man has great charisma, great oratory skills (or really good speech writers)......but, he was just a generic Democrat tonight.....not this great hope of change.

The debates will tell the tale. They mean a whole lot more than the "all fluff and not much stuff" speeches on the campaign trail and at the conventions.


reply posted on 28-8-2008 @ 10:28 PM by jamie83
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Interesting observations.

I would suggest that this speech didn't do a thing to change any McCain supporters' minds, and probably did little to sway middle of the road independents.

But your reaction will probably be typical of Dems reactions everywhere... which makes me wonder if Obama's camp knows he's in trouble for November and was forced to shore up the base in light of the Clinton rift.


reply posted on 28-8-2008 @ 10:32 PM by Quazga
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I couldn't disagree more. I believe his speech was amazing! The build up to this is nothing more than a representation. It mirrors the feelings of those of us who believe that our country is at a crossroads of great import.

Personally, I think anyone would be remiss to play down how very important this election is to those who support Obama.


I was so very impressed with the entire night. His speech, his message, the whole gala.

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reply posted on 28-8-2008 @ 10:39 PM by jamie83
Originally posted by Quazga
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I couldn't disagree more. I believe his speech was amazing!


Could you elaborate on what you found "amazing"?

I found it predictable and simply a rehashing of the same stump speech he's been giving for 18 months. I was expecting him to take it to a new level now that he's been selected to represent the party.

In fact, I still don't think he created a very clear vision for what he proposes to bring to the table if he were elected POTUS. There is a lot of rhetoric and platitudes, but no simple and clear vision.

For example, Reagan stood for less government, strong defense, lower taxes.

I still don't know what Obama stands for besides "I'm not like Bush and McCain is...."


reply posted on 28-8-2008 @ 11:16 PM by dragonseeker
Originally posted by jamie83
Originally posted by dragonseeker
Obama kicked ass. Period. You anti-bama's can grumble, bitch, moan, and hug your John McCain dolls all you want ...your boy is gonna get a good whuppin' in a couple months..then he can retire to one of his houses..if he can remember the address(s)


Any specific issues which you feel Obama kicked ass on or did you just like the McCain criticisms and the sound of Obama's voice?

Seriously, don't you think Hillary's speech was at least as good?


Hillary's speech was solid, I liked it, but Hillary doesn't inspire me. Obama does. Speeches are more than words; The oration makes it soar; the delivery of a speech is the rail on which the train of ideas(and ideals) travels. Hillary is good, but Obama has that element that hillary doesn't have; the extra yard on the fastball, if you will. Say what you want about his policies; anyone who comes to this board knows that the whole thing is a grand illusion, panacea for the masses. But, you look at this guy, and, at least, at this moment, he's not down with the program. If he were, no one in the establishment would want to oppose him, not really..not beyond maintaining the illusion of the 2 party system. Hell, he'd be better for the globalists than bill clinton was. The establishment is scared #less of him. That alone gives me hope that he might find a way to get on our side, not theirs..he may find all of us a way out. Maybe.

Edit: and, I might add, that part about personal responsibility was directly aimed at us(blacks)..if that resonates, and finally takes hold the way it should have long ago, my people find the character to go and do likewise, and, we put the pimps that use our issues to enrich themselves, people like sharpton and Jesse jackson, out of business. we won't need them. they are the past. I KNOW white america wants that.

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reply posted on 28-8-2008 @ 11:17 PM by anyone
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Yes, Yankee Rose, I could not agree more. This was a wonderful example of what we have to look forward to.

"It's not that John McCain doesn't care, It's that he just doesn't get it!"-this line just hit the nail on the head. You listen to McCain and you don't hear the sort of awareness and respect for the average Joe like you can from Barack. Barack has the promise for change and vision for a greater future. This speech showed that he will bring these plans to fruition.

After I watched his profile I felt even more that this is the kind of American that needs to lead us into our future. He is great leader and mover.

Barack the vote, people!

light and love,
-anyone
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