reply to post by open_eyeballs

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Putting myself in his shoes... I would have been terrified. But I would never seek out the Presidential position. I'm glad he did not reflect the hysteria that I would have revealed.

EDIT: Thank you for pointing out the thread regarding the press conference, reading now.

[edit on 8-11-2008 by Siblin]

Well, it was a bitter sweet victory. His grandmother passed away just the day before, and he was really close to her since she raised him. After losing someone that close, even winning a million dollars wouldn't make you go party like it's 1999.

reply to post by open_eyeballs

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you posted the question. i answered. if you don't like the answer, oh well.
life goes on. what i was commenting on was his acceptance speech. you decided to ask others about the speech. are offended by my answer?

Yes I noticed this too.

It also seemed that Obama had a shinner at the press conference, but it maybe it was just a blemish.

The press conference was just fine. He's just taken on the role of President of The United States at a time when public confidence is rapidly decreasing, i think the general tone should be a serious one don't you?! Or were you hoping for another clown? Besides, he did crack a smile and a joke if you were watching.

reply to post by open_eyeballs

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I wasn't responding to anyone, just the fact that this guy can't think for himself. If his handlers aren't writing words for him he don't know what to do.

As far as re assessing my thinking, perhaps you need to take a bit of your own medicine and consider that no amount of checks or balances is going to contain this guy, seeing that he has four years, unrestrained, to run wild.

reply to post by heather65

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did you read the op? your assumption and defensiveness of the topic makes you seem very insecure. You can have whatever opinion you like.

reply to post by Tinman67

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you know, im not really into defending him or anyone, but to sit here and act like you know him seems really ignorant.

as far as re assessing my views, well, they are based on reality and what is sitting in front of our faces.

not some ideology that doesn't agree with the man that became president.

Getting your news from a conspiracy/supernatural discussion site is NOT wise.

People post things to further their own agenda's.

Besides, people are sheep. You no doubt have "friends" that you suck up to who will tell you BS just as filler. You know like I would say emm, umm,etc ? They say obama bad bush good mccain oven chips!

See how I went from condescending to funny ? No ? Okay. My apologies sir.

It was his hope to have his Grandmother live to see this day. She didn't. I am sure that played into the emotions of his evening. Plus the man has got to be worn out. Fear maybe a bit too. There was much speculation on his safety that night and his wife and kids. Notice they did not stay on the stage that long.

reply to post by open_eyeballs

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Of course, a lot of people noticed this. And I also believe that the media and Obama's colleagues are trying to spin this so it doesn't look as bad as it is.

I believe it has something to do mainly with two things. America high unemployment rate and something in the intelligence briefing, that force him to do something that he surely wouldn't like.

reply to post by open_eyeballs

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I know his words (two books), his associates (birds of a feather) and his intent (he has made it no secret).
Perhaps you need to dig deeper than the news media and learn a little more about the man.
I respect your opinion and we can leave at this. He is the President elect and I will respect the office as such. We've meandered way off the post. I'll leave it at that.

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After an exhausting two year campaign, and less than 48 hours after losing his grandmother who raised him, it was no wonder he looked and sounded the way he did. Give the man a break! He hasn't even had time to grieve the loss of his grandmother yet! I don't know about anyone else, but I would have a hard time smiling under that stress! I would also have a hard time smiling given that he just inherited the worst mess since FDR!

Would his expression have anything to do with his dead grandmother?

To add a wild conspiracy... Was his Grandmom sacrificied for his presidnecy?

Did she ever have a memorial service?

reply to post by Tinman67

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this is what i am referring to.

I respect your opinion of him as well, but your opinion and my opinion of the man mean nothing.

But I m not sure where or how you think he is going to "run wild?" Unless you think he will follow in the footsteps of Bush? Certainly only time will tell, but I doubt he is going to over step his boundaries andymore than the current President did.

What do you think he is going to do?

reply to post by open_eyeballs

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He has the Democrats controlling the majority the house and senate. What he wants, he will get. That's my opinion.

Obama wont *get* anything,he will regurgitate what hes told to say and do to the masses like any good President.

reply to post by Benevolent Heretic

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I also felt that his speech was humble, after all is very difficult to maintain a presidential posture when all you want to do is dance the night out and scream.

I liked his speech and found it to be right for the occasion.

Even McCain exit speech was very nice and eloquent.

reply to post by Solomons

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I could see him spinning on them, but we're getting way off the original subject.