Democratic Underground Latest Greatest Lobby Journals Search Options Help Login
Google

Why are we getting live coverage of a college commencement address with President O?

Printer-friendly format Printer-friendly format
Printer-friendly format Email this thread to a friend
Printer-friendly format Bookmark this thread		 This topic is archived.
Home » Discuss » Archives » General Discussion: Presidential (Through Nov 2009) Donate to DU
 
bertman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-13-09 10:37 PM
Original message
Why are we getting live coverage of a college commencement address with President O?
In my adult life I do not remember having a Presidential college commencement address televised on major networks.

This is weird and, in my opinion, an attempt to make our President's appearances mundane.

My apologies to Arizona State alums and staff. My comments have nothing to do with that fine university. I would feel this way even if it were at my alma mater.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
Clio the Leo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-13-09 10:38 PM
Response to Original message
1. Yes, you're right. The media has decided to destroy their golden boy..
... makes TOTAL sense. :think:
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
Cha Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-13-09 10:53 PM
Response to Reply #1
13. Just when you think you've
heard all the complaints you could possibly hear:wow:
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
bertman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-13-09 11:00 PM
Response to Reply #1
14. "Destroy their golden boy"? Not quite. How about dilute his appeal by making his
appearances so frequent that they become mundane?

President Obama is an inspiring speaker and a breath of fresh air, for sure. I just don't want to see us start to take him for granted.

I saw him on CNN and MSNBC, for those who asked what channels he was on.

I remember seeing CLIPS of many Presidents giving such speeches, but NEVER did they pre-empt a regular program--but, hey I'm not a big TV watcher. Just for Rachel and Keith.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
Cha Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-13-09 11:21 PM
Response to Reply #14
16. It's only in your head that Prez Obama
would become "more mundane" by getting his Commencement Speech aired on tv if that makes you feel any better.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
Muttocracy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-13-09 10:38 PM
Response to Original message
2. which networks are covering it? Is he going to have to write a different speech
for every commencement because they're so widely broadcast?
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
mikiturner Donating Member (581 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-13-09 10:39 PM
Response to Original message
3. Considering it's his first commencement a president
Not too shocking.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
Catshrink Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-13-09 10:39 PM
Response to Original message
4. Streaming
except those of us here in AZ with access to ASUs cable station.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
marybourg Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-13-09 10:50 PM
Response to Reply #4
12. I watched it on ASU's PBS outlet here in AZ, but had no idea it was
being broadcast nationwide. It was a pretty informal graduation ceremony wasn't it? Some very impressive graduates, no?
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
Cha Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-13-09 11:25 PM
Response to Reply #12
17. Yes..
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
Thrill Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-13-09 10:41 PM
Response to Original message
5. I think everytime the President speaks its carried on some media.
Its the bully pulpit. If not all of it. Just some of it
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
azmouse Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-13-09 10:43 PM
Response to Original message
6. I think the exposure is good.
The idiot son is still fresh in people's minds and Pres Obama's intelligence is a stark contrast to the stupidity of the former occupant of the WH.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
NYC_SKP Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-13-09 10:46 PM
Response to Original message
7. Partly, unlike Bush, he's worth watching... He's smart and charismatic, good TV.
I disagree that there's an effort to weaken him by overexposure, if that's what you meant.

He's just plain good for ratings, people like to watch him speak, even if they don't agree with him, IMO.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
sandnsea Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-13-09 10:46 PM
Response to Original message
8. lol, that was an outstanding speech!
Body of Work. They dissed him about his "body of work" and he turns around and uses it as the theme to a speech to show them how ignorant and petty they are.

Fucking Brilliant!
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
firedupdem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-13-09 10:47 PM
Response to Reply #8
10. +25! n/t
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
Cleita Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-13-09 10:46 PM
Response to Original message
9. Why not? The more people see a presidential appearing President instead
of the drunken sot who embarrassed and shamed us for the last eight years, the better.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
FightingIrish Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-13-09 10:50 PM
Response to Original message
11. A great president speaking like he just did is still newsworthy.
It's like spring rain after a long drought.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
MADem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-13-09 11:18 PM
Response to Original message
15. I remember seeing Bush at the Naval Academy--other service academies, too.
It's his first outing, and Obama is being denied an honorary degree from those assclowns because they said that he has not done enough to suit them (guess being a Senator is what, chump change? Never mind that President thing). That's why it's news.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
kwenu Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-13-09 11:26 PM
Response to Original message
18. I doubt there is any purpose other than trying to get a scoop.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
dgibby Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-13-09 11:28 PM
Response to Original message
19. ASU
invited Obama to speak, but is refusing to bestow an honorary degree on him because "he has no body of work", according to them. I guess being elected the first Afro-American President of the US just doesn't measure up to their "high" standards.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dawn-teo/asu-stiffs-obama-claim-to_b_185296.htm

In essence, he is being covered because ASU's treatment of him is dismissive, disrespectful, controversial, and therefore, very, very newsworthy.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
DU AdBot (1000+ posts) Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Wed May 15th 2024, 03:48 PM
Response to Original message
Advertisements [?]
 Top

Home » Discuss » Archives » General Discussion: Presidential (Through Nov 2009) Donate to DU

Powered by DCForum+ Version 1.1 Copyright 1997-2002 DCScripts.com
Software has been extensively modified by the DU administrators

Important Notices: By participating on this discussion board, visitors agree to abide by the rules outlined on our Rules page. Messages posted on the Democratic Underground Discussion Forums are the opinions of the individuals who post them, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Democratic Underground, LLC.

Home  |  Discussion Forums  |  Journals |  Store  |  Donate

About DU  |  Contact Us  |  Privacy Policy

Got a message for Democratic Underground? Click here to send us a message.

© 2001 - 2011 Democratic Underground, LLC