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bigtree

(85,998 posts) Tue Nov 6, 2012, 01:01 AM Nov 2012

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What that Iowa speech did to me . . .

Last edited Tue Nov 6, 2012, 11:11 AM - Edit history (2)

. . . I'm completely undone. So very emotional and touching. All of it familiar; yet, delivered with a conviction and heart that eclipses any political address I've ever witnessed.

Barack Obama is a dear man. He just made the speech of a lifetime -- about us. Can't really say how much I appreciate that. Damn proud to be a Democrat tonight. Tomorrow, we'll affirm just how great a nation we've aspired to become.

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What that Iowa speech did to me . . . (Original Post) bigtree Nov 2012 OP

The embodiment of authenticity. cilla4progress Nov 2012 #1

It was a soul baring occasion BeyondGeography Nov 2012 #2

k&r trailmonkee Nov 2012 #3

That's a beautiful testimony of what to look forward to when I get Cha Nov 2012 #4

He is a GREAT man, a GREAT man. lonestarnot Nov 2012 #5

Kind of reminds me of cilla4progress Nov 2012 #6

That it does...... FrenchieCat Nov 2012 #7

Beautiful pklaz96 Nov 2012 #9

Video link Bibliovore Nov 2012 #8

Thank you........"fired up"!!!!!!!!! Historic NY Nov 2012 #11

A hearty K & R Care Acutely Nov 2012 #10

Great speech IL Lib Nov 2012 #12

It was incredible.. nt ProudProgressiveNow Nov 2012 #13

thanks bigtree. I was plumb out of ways to describe the feeling. SleeplessinSoCal Nov 2012 #14

IS THERE A VIDEO OF THIS EVENT?? BigBearJohn Nov 2012 #15

here ya go, John bigtree Nov 2012 #16

THANKS A MILLION BigBearJohn Nov 2012 #19

When I saw the first tear, I thought it was just an illusion..... Grammy23 Nov 2012 #17

he is one of the greatest Whisp Nov 2012 #18

Thank you for sharing. MonkeyMama Nov 2012 #20

cilla4progress

(24,736 posts)

1. The embodiment of authenticity.

Reply to bigtree (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2012, 01:03 AM

Nov 2012

Rare thing in a politician.

Beloved leader, indeed!

BeyondGeography

(39,374 posts)

2. It was a soul baring occasion

Reply to bigtree (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2012, 01:07 AM

Nov 2012

I knew it would be. Iowa. Where the whole run began. He practically lived there in 2007. An incredible race, too, with Hillary and Edwards, Biden, Dodd, Kucinich, Sharpton...Damn. I so want this story to continue, and it looks like it will.

trailmonkee

(2,681 posts)

3. k&r

Reply to bigtree (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2012, 01:08 AM

Nov 2012

Cha

(297,323 posts)

4. That's a beautiful testimony of what to look forward to when I get

Reply to bigtree (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2012, 01:09 AM

Nov 2012

to watch it..thanks bigtree.

lonestarnot

(77,097 posts)

5. He is a GREAT man, a GREAT man.

Reply to bigtree (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2012, 01:09 AM

Nov 2012

cilla4progress

(24,736 posts)

6. Kind of reminds me of

Reply to bigtree (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2012, 01:39 AM

Nov 2012

To Kill a Mockingbird.

"Miss Jean Louise, stand up. Your father's passin'."

FrenchieCat

(68,867 posts)

7. That it does......

Reply to cilla4progress (Reply #6)

Tue Nov 6, 2012, 01:52 AM

Nov 2012

yes, indeedee!

pklaz96

(46 posts)

9. Beautiful

Reply to cilla4progress (Reply #6)

Tue Nov 6, 2012, 02:12 AM

Nov 2012

thought and sentiment. We are so blessed to have this good, decent, caring human being as our President. Fired up!! Ready to GO - AGAIN!!!!!!!

Bibliovore

(185 posts)

8. Video link

Reply to bigtree (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2012, 02:08 AM

Nov 2012

Beginning with Michelle Obama's introduction; Obama enters at 8:46 and starts speaking at 10:11:
http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/ObamaFi

(Hm, interesting. The built-in spellcheck on my system (Firefox/Xubuntu) recognizes "Romney" but not "Obama".)

Historic NY

(37,451 posts)

11. Thank you........"fired up"!!!!!!!!!

Reply to Bibliovore (Reply #8)

Tue Nov 6, 2012, 02:57 AM

Nov 2012

Care Acutely

(1,370 posts)

10. A hearty K & R

Reply to bigtree (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2012, 02:15 AM

Nov 2012

IL Lib

(190 posts)

12. Great speech

Reply to bigtree (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2012, 03:26 AM

Nov 2012

When he spoke of the people in Iowa believing in him and taking their family in in 2007, he began tearing up. He is the real deal. It's demeaning that Romney is seen as a credible opponent by some.

ProudProgressiveNow

(6,129 posts)

13. It was incredible.. nt

Reply to bigtree (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2012, 03:32 AM

Nov 2012

SleeplessinSoCal

(9,123 posts)

14. thanks bigtree. I was plumb out of ways to describe the feeling.

Reply to bigtree (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2012, 03:33 AM

Nov 2012

You speak for me as well.

BigBearJohn

(11,410 posts)

15. IS THERE A VIDEO OF THIS EVENT??

Reply to bigtree (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2012, 03:58 AM

Nov 2012

bigtree

(85,998 posts)

16. here ya go, John

Reply to BigBearJohn (Reply #15)

Tue Nov 6, 2012, 11:01 AM

Nov 2012

BigBearJohn

(11,410 posts)

19. THANKS A MILLION

Reply to bigtree (Reply #16)

Tue Nov 6, 2012, 01:07 PM

Nov 2012

Grammy23

(5,810 posts)

17. When I saw the first tear, I thought it was just an illusion.....

Reply to bigtree (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2012, 11:08 AM

Nov 2012

or a reflection of the lights......then I saw him wipe that tear away and realized what that moment meant to him. I couldn't help but get teary eyed myself. This man has the best interest of the people he represents. He has heart and that is something Mitt will never have and cannot be faked, although Mitt certainly tried to give that impression. I was so proud of President Obama last night as the sincerity of his words came through. This country is so lucky to have had him the past four years and, if the election is done fairly and squarely, we will have him for four more years. Good luck, President Obama!! We're behind you, respect you and will never regret the support and votes we gave to you.

Whisp

(24,096 posts)

18. he is one of the greatest

Reply to bigtree (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2012, 11:13 AM

Nov 2012

I have unwavering faith in him - no one like him around in my generation.

and feel fortunate to witness such a good person at work.

He makes me want to be a better person - but I'll put that off for another day.

MonkeyMama

(48 posts)

20. Thank you for sharing.

Reply to bigtree (Original post)

Tue Nov 6, 2012, 08:10 PM

Nov 2012

What a great and decent man. I love this President and his wonderful family. Such good role models.

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