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flpoljunkie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-25-11 09:45 AM
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Barack Obama: The first American president to address Parliament. Now on MSNBC!
Edited on Wed May-25-11 09:49 AM by flpoljunkie
Being introduced now on MSNBC.
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Kind of Blue Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-25-11 09:55 AM
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1. Yes, I'm enjoying thespeech too. KnR. n/t
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otohara Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-25-11 10:25 AM
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2. Darn, Missed It, But The British
seemed to enjoy it.

Hope it's posted soon
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flpoljunkie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-25-11 10:27 AM
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3. Yes, it was an historic moment. The president was well received and for good reason.
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Phoonzang Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-25-11 10:27 AM
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4. Is it just me or does it seem like, regardless of ideology, Cameron and Obama
get along better than Brown and Obama?
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Jeneral2885 Donating Member (598 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-25-11 11:35 AM
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13. No they are do good to hide thier differences
Cameron can't find a buddy in his "cuts" plan.

Brown wasn't good at the special relationship because he wasnt so special.
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monmouth Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-25-11 10:34 AM
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5. To again state what most already know, Wolf Blitzer is an idiot.
Just prior to the President making his entrance into the Hall, Wolf stated that the Pope, Nelson Mandela and others were the very few invited to speak to this joint group (not even Reagan was invited)..."Why this President?" I damn near lost it and I'm up on the 7th floor. I had to leave CNN again and go to another station.

His address to Parliament was articulate, specific, and historical. He wowed them and they are a tough audience. Thank you Mr. President....
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otohara Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-25-11 10:38 AM
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6. And They're Still Clapping
as he walks down the isle, each new group is clapping and smiling.

They like him Wolf, you idiot, they really, really like him
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FrenchieCat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-25-11 10:49 AM
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10. unfortunately for his distractors.....
Pres. Barack Obama is creating history and it is that which no person can ever take away....
or diminish (even as they try).

People who understand history know this well, and no matter what is said about this President
currently, he will fare very well as time goes on.

Sure, the navel gazzing will go on throughout his Presidency, may it be for one term or two,
but those who believe themselves to be the only real experts in everything will sooner than
later be humbled....as what they represent or believe will not keep this President from being
great....and regardless of what is said, that's exactly what he is. In retrospect, he will be seen as even greater..... Mark my words.
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Fire1 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-25-11 10:41 AM
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7. I LOVE THAT MAN!!!!!
I don't always agree with his policies or appointees but I don't know ANYBODY I agree with 100% of the time. Just ask my husband. But I don't give a DAMN what ANYBODY SAYS about him, he's MY PRESIDENT AND I LOVE THAT MAN!!!!!
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Solomon Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-25-11 10:44 AM
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8. He certainly deserves more respect than he gets here at DU
:thumbsup:
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Fire1 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-25-11 10:49 AM
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9. Well that's the price you pay being a "uppity negro" in
Edited on Wed May-25-11 10:54 AM by Fire1
Amurka. But of one thing I am certain. NO MAN could have done any better. Now, what did I do with my purse......gotta send in my $100.00 campaign donation, don't ya know.
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Number23 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-25-11 08:40 PM
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19. LOL!
Now, what did I do with my purse

I am RIGHT THERE with you, girl! :rofl: :pals:
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Frustratedlady Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-25-11 11:46 AM
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14. Amen! He is a great president and the first I've been proud to call MY Prez!
I liked JFK and Clinton, as well, but this guy knocks it out of the park with his graciousness and energy. Barack, Michelle, the girls and Bo are the best First Family in the WH, as well.
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struggle4progress Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-25-11 11:28 AM
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11. NYT's The Lede promises to post transcript ASAP:
http://thelede.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/05/25/obamas-speech-to-the-british-parliament/
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Jeneral2885 Donating Member (598 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-25-11 11:34 AM
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12. It's good
But I diagree; The rise of new powers--China, India, perhaps Brazil--indicates a laternative vision to Western leadership, especially in terms of economic ideas and global development.
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JNelson6563 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-25-11 06:41 PM
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15. An amazing historical moment.
Rock on Mr. President.

Julie
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Kind of Blue Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-25-11 07:07 PM
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16. I loved when he said, I, the grandson of a cook
in the British army stand before you as the President of the United States.
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former9thward Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-25-11 07:42 PM
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17. He wasn't the first, he was the third.
Edited on Wed May-25-11 07:44 PM by former9thward
President Reagan was the first and Clinton the second.
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ClarkUSA Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-25-11 08:32 PM
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18. He is the first American president to address both houses of Parliament in Westminster Hall.
Edited on Wed May-25-11 08:35 PM by ClarkUSA
BBC: "He is the first US president to address MPs and peers in Westminster Hall."
Read all about it: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-13533306

The only other people to do so have been the Queen, Nelson Mandela and Charless De Gaulle. BTW, Westminster Hall is about a 1000 years old.
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former9thward Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-25-11 11:55 PM
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21. If you want to deny deny history go ahead
http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2011/may/us-president-address/
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Denzil_DC Donating Member (268 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-26-11 01:00 AM
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23. From your link (my bold)
Two previous US Presidents have addressed Members of both Houses of Parliament – President Reagan in 1982 and President Clinton in 1995. Both gave their addresses in the Royal Gallery.
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former9thward Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-26-11 11:55 AM
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24. The OP said first to address Parliament now didn't he/she?
Who the fuck cares where the address was made at. Next it will be the first from a particular podium.
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ClarkUSA Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-26-11 12:00 PM
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25. lol! I never said that and you wrongly accused me of "denying history".
Edited on Thu May-26-11 12:06 PM by ClarkUSA
You were wrong then. My reply to you distinctly mentioned "Westminster Hall":
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=433&topic_id=679299&mesg_id=679813

And you're splitting hairs now. Face it: President Obama has been uniquely honored amongst the panorama of English history. Neither Raygun or Bill "Paul Ryan's BBF" Clinton speech venues came close in terms of historical significance or majesty, as any British political historian would be happy to tell you.
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former9thward Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-26-11 12:06 PM
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26. I was responding to the OP who said Parliament.
If he gave the address on the London Bridge you would be saying he was first to do that.
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ClarkUSA Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-26-11 12:20 PM
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27. No, you responded to me in Reply #21. You can't acknowledge Pres. Obama's singular honor even now.
Edited on Thu May-26-11 12:27 PM by ClarkUSA
You're the one who's "denying history". Fortunately, there are plenty of people around the world who are happy to acknowledge the truth about President Obama's historical achievements.
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former9thward Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-25-11 11:54 PM
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20. delete wong place
Edited on Wed May-25-11 11:56 PM by former9thward
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bigwillq Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-25-11 11:59 PM
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22. K and R (nt)
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