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berni_mccoy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:03 AM
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LIVE OBAMA SPEECH THREAD NOW! Announcing in Springfield Illinois (ON CNN)
Tune in.
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berni_mccoy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:04 AM
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1. Audience is HUGE! It must be freezing cause everyone's bundled up
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Beelzebud Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:05 AM
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2. 9 degrees right now in central IL.
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Beelzebud Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:09 AM
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12. You didn't really come here for me, you came here because of what you believe this country can be!
I love this guy!
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oldtimecanuk Donating Member (601 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:15 AM
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20. Damn the crowd is loving Obabma.... he has such a way with..
words that he excites his listeners.... I really think as we move along and he really begins to get airtime, he could be the front runner in short order.

ww
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Kagemusha Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:05 AM
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3. Cue the Angelic Chorus.
Obama must be doing something.

(stolen from Daily Show) :)
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berni_mccoy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:06 AM
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4. CNN is commenting on how many people there are
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oldtimecanuk Donating Member (601 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:06 AM
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5. Whats the general feeling? Can Obama get the Primary ...
nomination? I would like to see him get it, either he or Bill Richardson...

ww
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OmmmSweetOmmm Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:06 AM
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6. Sorry, I won't tune in. I tuned Obama out when he voted in committee to confirm Rice. How can he
do that after Barbara Boxer gave such an eloquent presentation showing how Rice was involved in the lies that took us to war?
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Colobo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:07 AM
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7. LOL
He voted against the disaster... that's all that matters.
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OmmmSweetOmmm Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:08 AM
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10. No, he never against the disaster. He wasn't in the Federal government then. The State Senate of
Illinois didn't have a say.
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Beelzebud Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:10 AM
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16. Oh go shit on the guy in your own thread.
Edited on Sat Feb-10-07 11:12 AM by Beelzebud
Sorry he's not pure enough for you.

But I have a feeling you'll never find someone of the purity you're after.

He's better than any fucking right-winger on the planet, and most dems.
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OmmmSweetOmmm Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:16 AM
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25. Not shitting on him, informing people of that vote. Some people might find it as important
as I did.
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Beelzebud Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:18 AM
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30. Rice was going to be confirmed no matter what. Crusade away.
If you're going to slam the guy based on his vote for Secretary of State, then you're hopeless...
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jefferson_dem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:19 AM
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32. No shit. Some people...
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greatauntoftriplets Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:17 AM
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27. Obama has said he would have voted against the IWR had he been in the Senate at the time.
Planning to vote Republican if Obama gets the nomination??? And remember, Hillary Clinton DID vote for the IWR.
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qanda Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:15 AM
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21. I'll never understand why people have to do this
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Beelzebud Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:17 AM
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26. Some people can't see the forest for the trees.
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Lawrence Donating Member (42 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:27 AM
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57. Is THAT really the worst thing you can say about him?
then who the hell are you backing that's cleaner?
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zulchzulu Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:36 AM
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79. This simplistic, overwrought and naive statement brought to you by...
...Single Vote People...

That's right.

Single Vote People...people who hold up a litmus test for someone even though 99.9% of their other votes support their interests. People aren't perfect...and boy, oh, boy, that is a problem!
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Renew Deal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 12:02 PM
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97. lol, everybody's got something.
:shrug:
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berni_mccoy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:07 AM
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8. Is overwhelmed by the crowed... thanks them, praises them
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in_cog_ni_to Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:08 AM
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9. I was going to be there until I found out it was going to be OUTSIDE in freezing temps.
:( The Old State Capitol building is BEAUTIFUL! That's where Lincoln gave his final speech..."A House Divided"......."A house divided against itself cannot stand."
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Roxy66 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:08 AM
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11. This is so historical!! Imagine.....
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WinkyDink Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:21 AM
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37. Not historic yet. I voted for the Rev. Jackson in a Primary.....
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berni_mccoy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:09 AM
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13. We all make this journey for a reason... I know you didn't just come here for me
Wow, what an awesome opening line:

"You came here because you believe in what this country can be... in the face of war, there can be peace, in the face of despair, there can be hope, in the face of politics that has shut you out... there can be one people, making a more perfect union."
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spanone Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:09 AM
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14. Wow, they actually pre-empted ANS coverage?
:sarcasm:
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berni_mccoy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:10 AM
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15. His story on what brought him to Illinois... based on his belief that he could make a better America
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goclark Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:16 AM
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22. K and R
I had it on Rivo and I forgot to watch, running to my TV
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berni_mccoy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:13 AM
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17. Officially announces... crowd goes wild.
changing OBAMA! O-BAM-A! O-BAM-A!
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in_cog_ni_to Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:15 AM
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18. He's been in Washington long enough to know how it needs to change.
YEAH!
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stillcool Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:15 AM
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19. Oh my God...
I'm listening from the next room, and can not believe I'm once again feeling the hopeful stirrings of possibility. I truly thought, I could not get sucked in again...it seems I may have been wrong. I do not seek perfection..only heart and truth. I think I hear some..
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in_cog_ni_to Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:17 AM
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28. He writes ALL of his own speeches! Isn't he amazing? n/t
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WinkyDink Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:22 AM
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42. Sarcasm? Because I think many of the Dems do, if not all.
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in_cog_ni_to Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:23 AM
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45. Sarcasm? No, He writes ALL of his own speeches.
Edited on Sat Feb-10-07 11:25 AM by in_cog_ni_to
I have no clue what others do or don't do.

on edit: IF other Dems write their own speeches, the ONLY one I've ever seen who is as great a speaker/speech writer is Bill Clinton.
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WinkyDink Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 12:41 PM
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101. I like Dennis K., also. But sorry; I thought your post was to mock Biden!
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stillcool Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:22 AM
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43. I actually feel some shiver-divers..
and ...gasp...a little weepy..at the possibility.
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Pachamama Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:37 AM
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82. I got teary eyed...yes, I found myself feeling the hopeful stirrings of possibilities too!
:hi:
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stillcool Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:51 AM
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88. the television is on in the next room...
and all feelings of hope flew out the window, as the corp-whores voices took the helm...the idea that one man..like MLK, JFK, RFK, Malcolm X..etc., can make a difference is such a long-shot..like winning the lottery...but the possibility is intoxicating.
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spanone Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:16 AM
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Now the Sunday Talk Shows REALLY have something to talk about.
That silly news about the pentagon lying and such will be drowned out by this pronouncement.
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Telly Savalas Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 12:49 PM
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102. Don't blame Obama for that.
If a candidate had to wait until there was no news about the Bush Administration lying before they could announce, then they'd have to wait until 2009 to declare their candidacy.
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Roxy66 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:16 AM
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23. Anyone notice.....not looking down at all. He is a real speaker!!!
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zonkers Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:36 AM
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78. Yup. The real deal -- not a fumpher, stutter or a ill timed pause. The guy is amazing.
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berni_mccoy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:16 AM
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24. HE'S A GENIUS; sets up case for change brilliantly
"I know I haven't spent a lot of time in Washington... but I've spent enough time to know that it NEEDS TO BE CHANGED!"

"Fortuanately, our founders designed a system of government to support change."

Brings up references of changes in the past and ties them today... very well thought out.
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Rowdyboy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:27 AM
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56. I was struck by that too....An excellent foundation for his campaign
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zonkers Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:37 AM
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81. Brililant speaker. Clear, simple economical, logical progression.
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goclark Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:43 AM
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85. One of the finest speeches I have EVER heard
Edited on Sat Feb-10-07 11:44 AM by goclark
and I love to listen to political speeches.

It is a passion of mine.

OBAMA

:yourock:
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tabasco Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:17 AM
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29. Thank you. Glad I tuned in. He is impressive.
It just might be an historic moment.
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msongs Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:18 AM
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31. is he walking on water and raising the dead again? nt
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hwmnbn Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:35 AM
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77. Yep......nt
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Colobo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:19 AM
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33. What a speech!
The guy is awesome!
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spanone Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:19 AM
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34. God, honesty is refreshing, isn't it?
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DesertRat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:24 AM
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48. Yes! Honesty and the ability to clearly articulate a message of hope. n/t
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in_cog_ni_to Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:19 AM
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35. Crowd going nuts again! Obama! Obama! Obama! Obama!
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warrior1 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:23 AM
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44. If VP Gore
would announce, he would, IMO take the lead.

I like Barrack, I want Al.

Fall in love with the candidate, marry the winner.
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Pachamama Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 12:01 PM
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96. I'm an Obama-Mama - right now - If Al Gore announced he's running, I'd run off with Al.
Does that make me disloyal??? I don't think so... What I would like to see is Gore/Obama '08....

Then I could have both my men... :loveya:
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DesertRat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:20 AM
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36. He gives me hope
After 6 years of despair.
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in_cog_ni_to Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:21 AM
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38. Let's be the generation that ends poverty in America.
Edited on Sat Feb-10-07 11:21 AM by in_cog_ni_to
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Mass Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:21 AM
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39. Excellent and inspiring speech.
This is the unifying speech that we need in this country.
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Mass Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:31 AM
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66. A vision for a MODERN america. What I needed to hear today.
Thanks, Senator Obama.
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qanda Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:37 AM
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80. My 10 yo son said and he's not saying "UH" after each line
Of course he was referring to Bush. I was cracking up.
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Pithy Cherub Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:21 AM
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40. Impressive. Obama is impressive.
Edited on Sat Feb-10-07 11:23 AM by Pithy Cherub
How large is that crowd in the bitter cold!:wow:
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berni_mccoy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:22 AM
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41. He touches on every relevant issue today and says how he will change it
In simple words, eloquently spoken...
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Skidmore Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:23 AM
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46. This is a man with a vision of the future.
Not someone trying to put bandaids on past injuries. We do need to look forward and we need a visionary for it.
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Lancer Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:23 AM
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47. No notes… incredibly organized presentation
I love this guy but I do fear for his safety on the campaign trail
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insleeforprez Donating Member (321 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:24 AM
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49. He's making a lot of promises...
I'm scared that he may be biting more than he can chew... especially with a deficit...
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berni_mccoy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:26 AM
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53. He's acknowledging that he is now!
Saying everyone's going to make noise and a trumpet and after the elections, the promises fade...

He says this campaing is not about him... its about the people and their hopes... about reclaiming the meaning of citizenship, restoring power to the people.... by staying divided none of these things can be done, but united they can....
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Skidmore Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:31 AM
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65. He's basically promising to lead a movement for change and that
the impetus and power for change rests with the people. He will lead forward if we as citizens step up and use our power.
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berni_mccoy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:24 AM
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50. Talking about ending the war in Iraq
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WinkyDink Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:24 AM
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51. Still waiting for anyone in my Party to call the Illegal Invasion for what is was/is: A crime.
Edited on Sat Feb-10-07 11:25 AM by WinkyDink
Morally, Internationally, Legally.
Not merely "a mistake".
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oldtimecanuk Donating Member (601 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:25 AM
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52. I think the one Major thing for sure that Obama has going for ...
him over many other candidates is "He opposed the Iraq war from the start" and that folks could be a very big determining factor in his success.

ww
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Skidmore Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:27 AM
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58. For me, the other thing separating him from others right now is that
he clearly sees the power of the individual citizen for what it can be. He understand that this change needs to be a group effort carried out by individual citizens--that we all need to sacrifice to achieve it.
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Beelzebud Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:26 AM
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54. Evoking Lincoln's name and words in Springfield! Beautiful!!!!!!!
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in_cog_ni_to Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:28 AM
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59. That was PERFECT!
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jefferson_dem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:27 AM
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55. Divided we are bound to fail. ... There is power in hope!
Edited on Sat Feb-10-07 11:27 AM by jefferson_dem
... :patriot:
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DesertRat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:28 AM
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60. Ended with "let's get to work. I love you!"
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tammywammy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:29 AM
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All I have to say is
Damn, I can't wait to vote for him. :)
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jefferson_dem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:32 AM
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67. Right on!
Edited on Sat Feb-10-07 11:33 AM by jefferson_dem
:thumbsup:
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tammywammy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:34 AM
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70. Fortunately, I'm at work
so I just have cspan online right now :)

I was already a big Obama fan and he just reinforced why I love love love him. :loveya:
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Skidmore Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:35 AM
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76. CSPAN is taking calls now.
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goclark Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:46 AM
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86. K and Recommend nt
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Beelzebud Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:29 AM
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61. Lifting me higher and HIGHER!!!
I think I'm officially for Obama in 2008 now.
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WinkyDink Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:35 AM
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74. Gotta love a Jackie Wilson kinda guy! LOL!
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matcom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:29 AM
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62. MLK was shot before I was born
I might have just heard the next best thing
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Beelzebud Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:30 AM
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64. If only MLK were around to see this!
I feel like we inched a little closer to that dream today.
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ronnykmarshall Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:34 AM
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69. Amen
I wish Coretta was around too.
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Connie_Corleone Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:35 AM
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73. Me too!
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zulchzulu Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:30 AM
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63. When's the last time you cried watching a speech...
It's been a while for me... thanks, Senator... let's get to work!
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blue cat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:33 AM
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68. Sweet geezus
I hate Matthews voice. It grates.
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pstans Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:34 AM
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71. Very cold there
It was about 12 degrees in Springfield. Obama probably has frost bite after being out in the cold for over and hour. Great speech, especially considering the environment.
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Skidmore Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:34 AM
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72. It's well past time for the face America presents to the world to be something other
than a pasty white male.
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ronnykmarshall Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:35 AM
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75. Fantastic speech
I love to hear him. He really speaks from the heart to the heart.
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Skidmore Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:38 AM
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83. CSPAN is taking calls now.
Rightwingers calling in to slam him now.
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goclark Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:54 AM
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91. Candy Crowfoot was trying her best to bash him
but she couldn't think fast enough.

She tried to claim that she "couldn't hear above the noise of the crowd" so she wasn't sure exactly what HANDSOME T.J. Holmes was asking her.

She heard the question, her butt was just still on the floor from the speech. :bounce:

The sound bits were awesome!
When CNN flashed them on the screen, it was beautiful! :bounce:
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Skidmore Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:57 AM
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94. CSPAN has that Bush sycophant Mike Allen on
breathlessly trying to figure out ways that Obama could be politically taken out before 08.
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goclark Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 12:13 PM
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98. I bet they are having breathing problems about now nt
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zonkers Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:38 AM
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84. Sure is easy to spot the secret service, isn;t it?
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goclark Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:49 AM
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87. His message was awesome


I am not about bashing any Democrat (other than Joey) but this speech will resonate across the world!

As my people say, "Can't Touch This!" :bounce:
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zonkers Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 12:16 PM
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100. Sure his points were obvious but the word choice, the tone. First class orator.
Too early in the for me to waste all my goosebumps, though.
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coffeenap Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:51 AM
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89. Just think of the impression he would make on our behalf to the
world. At the helm of our injured country, he might be the one the world would be able to trust. Wouldn't it be something to be able to get our reputation back? I am not ready to support any one candidate yet, but, this was a great day. (Plus, I just love intelligence!)
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Catshrink Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:52 AM
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90. Great speech! Kennedyesque?
It reminded me of JFK's inaugural address.
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goclark Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:55 AM
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92. It had the same fire and promise of hope


Love them both!
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Catshrink Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:58 AM
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95. Exactly what I was thinking.
Yeah, I was alive back then (as my nephew likes to remind me).
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goclark Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 12:15 PM
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99. I was around and they know how to Inspire


Clinton , Bill knows how to inspire too.

Love Hillary and have seen her Speak, she does not have the same fire... IMO.
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Vinca Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 11:57 AM
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93. It's official. I'm in Obama's corner. nt
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helderheid Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 01:15 PM
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103. That was awesome. He's getting some money from me.
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mvd Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-10-07 01:20 PM
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104. Obama impressed me today
The speech didn't seem as robotic as some I've seen from him. I love the fact he hinted at single payer health care. Health care in this country is a mess, with many uninsured and plans doing all they can NOT to cover people. I thought the speech showed an honest shift away from the status quo.

If Kucinich has dropped out by the PA primary, I'm now leaning towards voting for Obama.
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