Obama Proves Himself Through Trial By Fire

Obama masterfully handled this, let's call it what it is, crisis. That's right. This was Obama's 3 am call. He answered. He had the wisdom and judgement to handle it. And he did so on his own.

Clinton would never have been able to handle this. She would have consulted her advisors, who would have taken some push-polls and figure out that the best course of action would be to ignore the reality of the situation, defend her friend and go quiet, waiting for this crisis to end. It sounds familiar. It sounds exactly how Bush has been operating. He did this for Rumsfeld. He did this for Scooter. He did this for 'Heckuva Job'. And Clinton even did this for Ferraro. She will follow the same political path that we have been on for decades now.

What Americans need is honesty and the truth. They need to hear the reality and not be told to go shopping. Obama has proven that he can give Americans just that. He can be honest and successful. He can deliver on the message of Hope and Unity. He can deliver on the stance of Change.

Clinton and McCain will give us more of the same. Same politics. Same Washington. Same America. Obama has proven, through a trial by fire, that he is ready to lead us in the journey to a new age and a new America. He has proven his worthiness to take the reigns of the highest office to guide us to a restoration of justice, equality, and freedom. And, America is ready. America heard Obama loud and clear today. Did you?

On Edit: Changed title to a more unifying message, in the spirit of Obama's speech.

:kick: He comes through Our Party but he speaks for all of us. He just needs a strong democratic support infrastructure. He could use Hillary's help.

Think she would ever give her dream up for a bigger purpose? Our Democracy.

She could earn the respect of those who don't trust her motives.

That was the take of most Dems I talked to but believe whatever you want.You will anyway.

...him to be perfect nor do I expect the people around him to be perfect just competent and a leader.

perfection not required.

Including Edwards when he second chaired Kerry while Kerry was getting swiftboated.

He will bring change.

and many, including me won't. He doesn't represent the kind of "change" I want.But then actually none of them do, but he is the worst of the lot IMHO.I am writing in Edwards if Obama is the nom.

And certainly after the primary or you will likely be tombstoned for that kind of talk.

Question: What if Edwards ends up endorsing Obama? I know it's not likely, but what if he does?

A Why are you bringing up being TSed NOW? Am I not allowed to make a choice? When we have a presumpive nominee all posts detrimntal to the nominee cease but critical speech is still allowed. If I do not like the nominees speech I can say so.I can vote as I please but just not post about it on DU. My vote is mine to cast as I please.

and frankly, I'm sure you will write in Edwards. Hard to imagine any supporter of any candidate more blindly adoring and cultish than you were about St Johny.

It is my opinion, that many Americans will not like this. Whatever cali.If I was a "blind idolator like some Obamites, I would have agreed that an Edwards endorsement of Obama could sway my opinion, and it would not.And unlike the Obama supporters, I do not feel any candidates are "perfect".

which is essentially the same thing as voting for mccain.

I think it is the Democratic Way.

for far too long.

I wouldn't respect a whilte politician who stood by a Klu Klux preacher and I do not respect Barack standing by a racist preacher and calling for "unity". Flame away.

So I can't really take you seriously, and I don't think many other people do either.

of race" but those don't count I suppose?

Would you be defending the "social gospel" then? No wonder Barack defends McCurkin. Anti Gay must be the "social gospel " as well.

Like you just demonstrated, you're still standing by Ferraro.

cuts two ways.

From the NYT,12/24/06:

"Mr. Obama has pointedly acknowledged that he benefits from his race, noting last year that a new white senator from Illinois would hardly have stirred comparable interest or intrigue."

You've spent so much time and energy responding to people here, fervently saying you aren't going to support the Democratic nominee. Why?

it is not possible for black people to be racist against whites in the same way, in the same history.
you'll have to come up with another tterm for it, cuz you and your likes are dead wrong using that word in this circumstance.

he's getting huge props for this speech, and virtually the only ones who don't appreciate it are wingnuts and you hillbots. Believe what you want, you will anyway, but Obama clearly made big strides toward containing any damage from the wright thing. too bad for you.

And the fact he is a very good public speaker.

Other than that, these two are looking more and more alike to me.

"Most Dems I talked to"

Go float a balloon with all that hot air.

made up of plastic and assembled moving parts, as far as I'm concerned. She's smart, but has never demonstrated brilliance. She is not evil, but I don't think of her as a very admirable person--I don't see a soul there, I don't see true patriotism there, I don't see honor or integrity, and I don't trust her. She might be a picture of perfectly engineered political craftsmanship, with carefully thought-out policy and persona and strategy and every "gimme" box checked for the voters, but that's not what I want in a President. I want a leader--imperfect and human--who can inspire this country to move forward and confront its problems--that's Obama, no doubt about it.

...Lieberman. Both would do anything to win, regardless of what happens to their party or their country. Their primary motivation is to win and they will do anything that accomplishes that goal......

to where he is showing more leadership than
than my other choices on what this nation needs
for these hard times.

To my knowledge, NO ONE but Obama has tried to defend him on this issue -- he went on
TV on Friday night himself and then gave the speech today. There were surrogates out
on the Sunday shows, but they weren't dealing specifically with the Wright situation;
that he handled himself (and masterfully).

You really need to see how those other politicians would have handled it. And there are clear examples of how they would in their records.

My father, who is black and 80 years old, e-mailed us saying he was in tears that someone finally spoke to the issues that he has had to live through all his life.

If people didn't hear anything real and of import in that speech, it's because they turned a deliberate, deaf ear to it. That's their loss and we have to move beyond them to START making a move toward real change.

...and he not only survived, but flourished. GObama!

of the shit storm created by Obama's Pastor. He did not handle the storm with truth until he had to. He went on all the networks and denied to our face that he had any knowledge of the Pastors incendiary sermons. He admitted in his speech today that "yes" he did hear them. Truth only came when it was forced through falling polls. If his wisdom and judgment were as good as you say, the problems he's incurred with Rezko and Wright would not be in the picture. Obama is a politician through and through. It's obvious race has been an issue from the start of his campaign, and yet he has sat back quietly and allowed others to accuse the Clinton's of playing the race card. He knows that is not true, and his speech proves that.

Do objects fall up if they aren't secured to something in your universe? I'm really curious now.

in that world with me.

He had the wisdom and judgement to set himself up for the crisis, not something we need in a President

how well he addressed his alliance with Wright by going back to the history of slavery and race relations in this country will be seen in the voting booth

And that's what I love about this cat.

Progressives will be coming out of all types of closets.

Look for even MORE unregistered 20-year-olds to get on board.

Obama took this latest swiftboat challenge as an opportunity to speak directly to the race issue that divides America. He didn't shrink from it and he didn't throw the pastor under the bus, just stated where he differs from the pastor's thinking. That IS radically different from what we've come to expect.

This is how the message of unity means something, where it really counts.

:applause: Obama :applause:

I can't wait to hear McCain attempt to discuss the racial situation in this country. He can't touch this.

we're all here at DU? Isn't it clear enough that we have to change not only the policies of the last 7 years but the political tactics? We have:

Divisiveness, polarization, misinformation, fear, deception, triangulation, smearing, secrecy, arrogance, top-down decision-making and economics, and concentration of power/wealth....on the one hand

and what we need more of is

Honesty, transparency, integrity, information, hope, unity, trust, democracy, preservation of rights, equitable participation, respect, leadership, opportunity, and a functioning middle class

going from a crisis to bulletproof

I think they will if they're exposed to his speech today, his speech tomorrow on Iraq, and the day after on the economy. It requires all of us supporters to send out Youtube videos and links to his policy speeches.

one huge step in history - the announcement - Iowa - South Carolina - the Speech


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Obama's First Innaugural Address.