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patricia92243 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-01-04 05:21 PM
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I just heard Rev. Al on C-Span. He is the best speaker of the whole group
It kills me to say this - but that includes the good Doctor Dean. Oh, oh that really did hurt me to say that - but.. anyway

I wonder if some of his ability to speak so well comes from his being a minister. Has he ever actually been the minister of a church? I really did enjoy his speech. He has some good ideas. It will be a shame if some of his talents are not put to good use in the new administration.
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EXE619K Donating Member (717 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-01-04 05:26 PM
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1. Whole heartedly agree.
The man knows what makes the common man tick!
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Must_B_Free Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-01-04 05:27 PM
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2. I like Al too
he says what you wish the others would say.

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Feanorcurufinwe Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-01-04 05:30 PM
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3. His answer on abortion and civil unions was great.
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Native Donating Member (885 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-01-04 05:32 PM
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6. Just don't ask him any questions about the Federal Reserve! n/t
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DuctapeFatwa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-01-04 05:57 PM
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10. He said (again) that he'd dump Greenspan. The next day, Dean said

HE would dump Greenspan. The media, who have paid no attention when Al has said it, went wild over it when it came out of Dean's mouth, even speculating on whether it would affect the market.
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Native Donating Member (885 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-01-04 07:07 PM
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12. I was referring to his debate answer, when he confused the
Federal Reserve with the IMF. It was pretty embarrassing, considering he's so astute in other areas.
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DuctapeFatwa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-01-04 07:29 PM
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15. Yes, he said he would replace Greenspan. They asked him about the Fed

and he started talking about the IMF, then said in reference to the Fed that he would replace Greenspan, as he has said before.

Then the next day, Dean metooed him.
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joanski01 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-01-04 05:31 PM
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4. I watched that, too.
Al Sharpton is good because he just uses plain good old common sense. I truly liked what he had to say.
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donco6 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-01-04 05:31 PM
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5. Though Al doesn't have a chance, I wonder
how we can keep him around? He is one of the quickest wits around. He can make a point that's funny and dead serious at the same time. I had avoided him because of the Tawana thing, but after hearing him on the debates and interviews, I've forgotten all about that anymore.
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hlthe2b Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-01-04 05:33 PM
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7. Yes.... his preaching skills are honed to allow him to excel
at the immensely understandable soundbyte, witicism, allegory....

I think he has served a very important role in this campaign cycle. He sharpens the others, that's for sure. He's needed, though for his continuous commentary now and in the future, and to advocate for rights of the oppressed. He won't be President-- at least no time in the predictable future, but that doesn't mean he won't make an invaluable impact by running.
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MoonRiver Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-01-04 05:33 PM
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8. The man is just incredible.
His "shadow inauguration" during the illegal installation of *, was a masterpiece of oratory. I would love to get a video tape of that event.
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RichM Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-01-04 05:35 PM
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9. It's not so much that his speaking ability comes from being a minister...
It would be closer to the mark to say that he became a minister (in part) because of his speaking ability. The ability was there first, in any case. He's been speaking in front of crowds since he was 9 years old. He is gifted, & his talent was recognizeable early.
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Lindsay Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-01-04 06:02 PM
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11. I'm for declaring Rev. Sharpton
a National Treasure.

Or at least a treasure to the Democratic party. I didn't catch all of his appearance today (they're repeating it some time after midnight, so maybe I'll be up to catch it) but I loved what I did hear. We need him to stay in the race to keep focus on the issues he addresses.

IMO, anyway.
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THUNDER HANDS Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-01-04 07:14 PM
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13. he's more of an entertainer than a speaker, per say
I think he packs slightly more humor than information into most of his speeches, but he's still damn good to listen to.
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WesternPADem Donating Member (5 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-01-04 07:16 PM
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14. Al and Gert
Yeah, there's no better wit, orator, or debater than Al.

But did you see Gert Clark lead the forum on South Carolina? Wow. She is a terrific public speaker and can really work the room. Very personable and down to earth. Wes hit the jackpot with Gert!
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