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fightindonkey Donating Member (674 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 05:36 PM
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I Listened To Obama Speak. Am I Listening To A Guy Running For Class President??!
I gave him another shot with his recent speeches, seeing if something dramatic changed overnight. I seriously do not get what people are getting from this guy. His speeches sound like they're written by a 12-year-old running for class president. They're piss-poor. It confirmed again what I already knew, it's the cult of personality.
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Donnachaidh Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 05:37 PM
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1. American Idol syndrome
the audacity of HYPE. :eyes:
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indimuse Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 06:43 PM
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38. weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
we get it! unbelievable!
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shain from kane Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 05:38 PM
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Classless? Probably not directed to you. Why bother?
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Big Blue Marble Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 05:38 PM
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2. You never liked him to start with.
Sorry, but he is the greatest orator of our time. You just can not see it. That
says more about you than it says about Obama.
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gaspee Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 06:23 PM
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29. Please tell me
You're using hyperbole to make a point. You do not seriously mean that!

To me, he sounds like a televangelist.
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Big Blue Marble Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 06:29 PM
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31. Yes I do mean it.
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WinkyDink Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 06:36 PM
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35. What does "of our time" mean? Because the Rev. Jesse Jackson is still around, and Obama is NOTHING
Edited on Tue Jan-08-08 06:36 PM by WinkyDink
in comparison.

Sen. Ted Kennedy has more Democratic passion in one pinky than Obama exudes.
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Big Blue Marble Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 06:55 PM
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42. I am a big fan of Jesse.
Yet his speeches have never moved me as Obama's have.
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Critters2 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 05:38 PM
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3. You mean you didn't cry? Geez, what is wrong with you?! nt
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MrsT Donating Member (427 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 05:38 PM
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4. Please stop posting this crap.
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babylonsister Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 05:38 PM
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5. Tell that to all the professionals who thinks his speeches
are the best they've heard in decades. But you know. :eyes: Goodbye!
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Critters2 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 05:53 PM
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27. He's not running for professional orator.
There needs to be some substance behind the speeches.
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Big Blue Marble Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 06:32 PM
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32. The best leaders are the ones who inspire.
Let's see FDR, JFK, Raygun. These guys knew how to energize the citizens of this country.
A leader only gets things done, when she/he has the people behind him/her.
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Critters2 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 06:34 PM
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33. He's no JFK.
JFK also had some policy positions.
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Big Blue Marble Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 06:36 PM
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34. It is way too early to tell.
Edited on Tue Jan-08-08 06:37 PM by Big Blue Marble
You really sound ignorant when you say that Obama does not have policy positions.
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Critters2 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 06:39 PM
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36. No. I sound like alot of DUers who've been asking for
some clarifications.
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Big Blue Marble Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 06:44 PM
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39. I believe that his policy statements were with some controversy
posted here last night. Also you could check http://www.barackobama.com/index.php.
I think as good democrats and good citizens, it is our job to search out the positions of each
candidate and then make our decision.

If you are criticizing Obama, and you do not know where he is on the issues, just willing to say
that he has no policies, that says more about you than it does about him.
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Critters2 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 06:48 PM
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40. I'm most concerned about his statements that he'll
reach across the aisle to Repugs. If I want Dems to talk to Repugs, I want it preceded by a few warrants and/or subpoenas. I don't negotiate with terrorists either.

I'm not going to sit around singing kumbayah. That much I do know.
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Big Blue Marble Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 06:57 PM
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43. This is not his plan to give away the store the way the congress does.
He wants to gather the support of the American people behind him. This is leverage that he will bring to
the table with the Repugs and the corps. You know kinda like FDR did.
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mrreowwr_kittty Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 06:58 PM
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44. Yeah, "Republicans Suck!" is such an effective strategy
Really appeals to the independents who are turned off by partisanship and the moderate Rs who MUST vote for us if we are to win.
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Blue-Jay Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 05:39 PM
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6. Sure you did.
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jefferson_dem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 05:40 PM
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7. You needn't be so *concerned*...
It's all good. ;)
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HiFructosePronSyrup Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 05:40 PM
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8. Do you think Sanjaya's a wonderful singer?
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AlCzervik Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 05:40 PM
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9. DemKr, is that you in disguise?
Edited on Tue Jan-08-08 05:53 PM by chimpsrsmarter
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KittyWampus Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 05:40 PM
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10. Well, we know from all your other posts belittling Obama you're totally close minded...
so your opinion is by and for partisans. What-the-fuck-ever.
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Bucky Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 05:40 PM
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11. Me too. And yet I guess I'm supporting him now.
I'm still stewing on why. John Edwards had the same kind of charisma in 2004 and I didn't quite "get" his appeal either. Still don't, tho I do love watching his evolution toward a more progressive brand of politics. Maybe I'm a substance whore. I grooved on Clark then and Biden this time around. I really suck at picking winners.
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annie1 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 05:40 PM
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12. hope change.
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Vinca Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 05:41 PM
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13. Obama's a gifted speaker - you're biased. nt
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itsrobert Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 05:42 PM
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14. Get with the program
Your opinion doesn't matter. The "experts" have told us he is "the greatest orator" in the history of the world.
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Milly Donating Member (27 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 05:43 PM
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15. I Listened To Obama Speak. Am I Listening To A Guy Running For Class President??!
Your a STAR I thought it was I who was listening to A high school senior...........
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shain from kane Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 05:49 PM
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20. Your command of the English language proves that you didn't quite graduate from hign school.
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earth mom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 05:46 PM
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16. Yup, Oprah likes him and that's all some people need to know.
:puke:
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KennedyGuy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 05:47 PM
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17. I'll admit..I got misty eyed..
cause I began to think he might win..
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Steely_Dan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 05:47 PM
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18. Well...
The real frightening thing that is not mentioned enough is what will happen when he faces the cold reality of the WH. I "hope" he picks good people around him.

-P
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ClericJohnPreston Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 05:51 PM
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24. Thats really what all us CYNICS can hope for
because the reality of a dumbed down middle of the road APPEASOR is too frightening to consider.
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Blue_In_AK Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 06:14 PM
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28. Exactly...
I was saying this to my husband just last night -- I wish there was some way we could know who the winner's advisers will be. That says so much about a person.
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mathewsleep Donating Member (824 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 05:48 PM
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19. come on
i know you love obama, quit faking.
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jonnyblitz Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 05:49 PM
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21. yeah, I don't see it either. I guess I am immune to his charm. nt
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book_worm Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 05:49 PM
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22. that's why people get so inspired by him?
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sam sarrha Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 05:51 PM
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23. hi being packaged and sold by the media.. they're stealing the election this time at the primaries..
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bunnies Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 05:52 PM
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25. Im sorry to hear that and genuinely...
I feel bad that you dont feel what the people who see him do. Id suggest you try again with an open mind? I didnt get it at first either.
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Thrill Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 05:53 PM
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26. YAWN This freeper continues to post this garbage
up here every day
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annie1 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 06:24 PM
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30. That's the way i feel about him in debates. College student.
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killbotfactory Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 06:43 PM
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37. Spot on analysis.
You are truly the vanguard of the democratic revolution.
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kurth Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 06:51 PM
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41. What would it take to get you in that car today?
Such doubting Thomas.
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sniffa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 06:59 PM
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45. so, how was Iowa?
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