Official Cairo Speech Thread #1

For heaven's sake somebody help me.

Obama greeted with cheers. Speaks in foreign language. More cheers.

Great tension with Muslim states and tension around the world.

Chime in somebody.

towards Islamists because of violence. Relationship can't be defined by differences. Cycle of suspicion and discord must end. New beginning between the United States an Muslims, mutual interest and mutual respect.

are shared values. No single speech can irradicate years of mistrust.

To move forward, we must say openly what is sometimes only said behind close doors. Must respect, etc.,

Qotes Quran. Be conscious of God and speak always the truth. Applause.

Edited, as apparently he brought up this topic.

That you preferred to kneejerk with animosity before you even knew what the speech said?

US and Islam "need not be in competition"

Quotes the Koran, "Be conscious of God and speak only the truth."

WOW, when have you heard about THAT last in a speech?

breath-taking watching him and listening to him.

America is not the crude stereotype of a self-interested empire.

he said about focusing on what Islam is and not what it isn't.

The first elected Muslim to our Congress was sworn in on the Koran that Thomas Jefferson kept in his library.

Anyone understand it? Protester, it sounded like, perhaps?

Was that person a heckler or perhaps saying, "Amen"?

Whoever kills one man, kills all mankind; whoever saves one man, saves all mankind. Applause.

even when it is difficult to do so.

I'm proud of him so far! :)

both incapable and unwilling.

It was beyond him in all respects.

Talent speaks. In the case of Obama it speaks to the entire world. Sometimes in order to change History it's essential to change the landscape in which change occurs.

Language is an extremely effective tool in that kind of landscaping.

which is why we are so lucky to have a president like Barack Hussein Obama!

mongering of his Republican predecessors.

Obama is opening windows and doors long stuck shut.

This is an amazing moment.

"Violence is a dead end."

Be angry at Obama for what you will - but this speech and the thoughts of our president in shaping moments like this with the significance they deserve, and the intellectual, empathetic grace and understanding that few (if any) can match - really can't be dismissed in it's own right.

This speech (this Presidents' words and message) are more than outstanding. Imagine what this country would look like or how untenable it's hope might be - had we not been fortunate enough to have this President at THIS time in history. I don't think there is any issue or difficulty that would have fared better through the leadership of anyone else.

I love the fact that President Obama can leave me awestruck when I've assumed time and again that the dew is off the vine (or whatever the phrase is). We are seeing history in proportions - the significance of which I don't think we are fully aware of since it's neither history nor projected dream - but years from now it'll hit us. I all but guarantee it - even for those who are really mad at Obama right now - and for good reason in some matters. The big picture - and time - I believe, will prove this man, President, thinker - more than the specific issues of disagreement or failure. The meaning of his influence overall throughout his years of leadership. I think, will stand far and above many (even most) before him.

Just THINK about what is happening right now.... this is mindbogglingly historic. This is history as valuable as that of past centuries we read in history books - and we're LIVE participants... it's just incredible....

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grateful you got my point. I'm thrilled that I'm not unique in my viewpoint on this incredible moment, leader and it's meaning in history. Thanks again.

but then against they've always been blind.

A US President talking like this in frigging Egypt??? Are you kidding me???

He's not talking down, he's simply speaking truths which have needed to be spoken, relating on the levels he can. Brilliant!

"Democracy" - wooot!

AWESOME indeed! :D

I'm so curious but couldn't catch what was said. :rofl:

:)

:D

:hi:

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This should be interesting!

Our daughters can contribute as much to society as our sons. Yeah!!!!!

And bless him for that.

He speaks of sleeping children being blown up by missiles. I'm sure there are a lot of people for whom that image doesn't evoke Palestinians firing Katyushas, but UAVs leveling houses.

These are from quick notes.

1.al Qa eda and violent extremism.
2.Israel an the Palestinians.
3.Iran and nuclear weapons.
4.Democracy in the Middle East.
5.Tolerance and freedom of religion.
6.Women's rights.
7.Economic development and opportunity.

People of the world can live together in peace. We know that is God’s vision. Now, that must be our work on Earth.

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Am having no luck. It did seem quite akward that he chose that scripture since peace is implied by it but not explicitly referenced.

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some of the loudest seemed to be when he spoke of women's equality.

Simply amazing.

within the Middle East or between the Middle East and the Western world, one of the more effective objectives (I think) that was woven within this historic speech - is that it _ challenges _ the leaders of the Muslim world, communities and countries to be the "better man" the "better person"... something which I think is profoundly meaningful to the cultures he was addressing, and I think that is why he used some wording and phrases that he doesn't normally use (rather than "dumbing" the words down for easy translation or other logistic purposes - but I could be wrong on that, certainly). Honor and pride of the heads of state and household has a different significance in the Muslim community (I think) and has basic differences he had to speak to - without disrespecting his own or our Western philosophies.

I lose at a coin toss (and I'm Native American - in part - and will never do anything but walk through a casino, if anything) but I would bet with conviction that this President is going to earn himself a place among the topmost leaders/Presidents we've had - the number of which can be counted on one - or one and a half hands... we're seeing this live, folks. No president has been infallible on every issue, and none ever will be. But as mad as one might be at Obama for this or that issue - I hope there is room to see the big picture - what is stunning about this President and our being alive to be part of it, not just read about it...

I am very happy I voted for President Obama.

IMO this speech was a good thing on many levels. I appreciated the whole speech.

recorded in History books for some time to come.

;-)

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"Wow, you don't look Muslimish, dont'cha know!"

which (I'll infer from your username - hee) you know what I'm talking about. I know - I'm lousy at humor. Especially geographical humor, but I do it anyway... : )

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http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/jun/04/barack-obama-keynote-speech-egypt

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now only if they listen or listened.