Obama's acceptance speech

dar512 · 08-29-2008, 12:28 PM

The guy is a heck of a speaker. So far I like what he's got to say. I also liked that a Democrat said that government can't fix everything.

I look forward to McCain's speech and the debates. I hope they both stay out of the mud and on the issues. If they do, it'll be a fun race.

Griff · 08-29-2008, 12:31 PM

He is fabulous on the stump, but his speech was after my bed-time so I hope he didn't suck.

TheMercenary · 08-29-2008, 12:39 PM

He is a dynamic speaker. It lacked a lot of substance. Hopefully he can fill in the blanks before the election or he may get beat by white blue collar voters, the Deer Hunters for Jesus.

Shawnee123 · 08-29-2008, 12:42 PM

I, for one, welcome our new literate overlords.

Undertoad · 08-29-2008, 12:51 PM

I give it 9 out of 10, he might have scored a 10 if they were indoors instead of in a massive stadium. He was a little distracted at times. I got itchy during the section where he promised things he can't actually deliver, felt relieved during the section where he offered a tax cut that he can't actually deliver, and enormously warm during the final third.

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I'd rate B. Clinton's speech a 10 - Long time since seeing his full skills, almost thought he lost them. Watching it reminds us: he sure didn't uncork one like this for his wife.

H. Clinton's speech a 5 - Almost said what she needed to be said, almost escaped her artificial persona.

M. Obama's speech an 8 - a future IL Senate candidate I predict, and

The kids - 11 out of 10 when they would appear, totally cute, innocent to everything except the spectacle, and grinning a huge natural grin like papa. The family is simply gorgeous, one can hardly help but fall in love with them.

Griff · 08-29-2008, 01:02 PM

Gorgeous family.

Shawnee123 · 08-29-2008, 01:09 PM

Sorry, the page you requested was not found.

Griff · 08-29-2008, 01:23 PM

It was a yahoo/AP pic I didn't want to post and get teh Cellar in the shit for, prolly not worth replacing.

Undertoad · 08-29-2008, 01:39 PM

Better than the pro AP shot: http://www.flickr.com/photos/yanzhangphoto/2809154812/

You can surely link to them. They just don't want us to copy their photos and reuse them for our own evil purposes.

Radar · 08-29-2008, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Griff

He is fabulous on the stump, but his speech was after my bed-time so I hope he didn't suck.

If you didn't hear it, I can send you an MP3. It was fantastic and inspiring, and he laid out exactly what he'll do and how he'll do it. He reminded Americans that we are responsible for ourselves, and our families. He was perfect.

classicman · 08-30-2008, 12:03 AM

It was no more than just ok - certainly not awe inspiring by any means.

Radar · 08-30-2008, 01:05 AM

It was on a par with MLK's "I have a dream" speach or FDR's "A day that will live in infamy" speech or JFK's "Ask not what your country can do for you..." speech.

Flint · 08-30-2008, 01:20 AM

Jesus, was it that good?

bluecuracao · 08-30-2008, 03:36 AM

I think so. After Obama's speech, I felt like there was a change in the atmosphere.

It wasn't perfect; it was a long-ass speech and he showed a bit of weariness here and there, but he really punched it out near the end. I laughed, teared up, felt overwhelmed...in my lifetime, I haven't heard anything like it before.

Especially after all the stuff I've gone through over the past year, this man is incredibly inspiring to me.

richlevy · 08-30-2008, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Flint

Jesus, was it that good?

Judge for yourself I didn't watch most of the convention. I love being part of the Internet and Youtube generation where I can find the pieces that I want to see.

08-29-2008, 12:28 PM	#1
dar512 dar512 is now Pete Zicato Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicago suburb Posts: 4,968	Obama's acceptance speech The guy is a heck of a speaker. So far I like what he's got to say. I also liked that a Democrat said that government can't fix everything. I look forward to McCain's speech and the debates. I hope they both stay out of the mud and on the issues. If they do, it'll be a fun race. __________________ "Against stupidity the gods themselves contend in vain." -- Friedrich Schiller

08-29-2008, 12:31 PM	#2
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	He is fabulous on the stump, but his speech was after my bed-time so I hope he didn't suck. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

08-29-2008, 12:39 PM	#3
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	He is a dynamic speaker. It lacked a lot of substance. Hopefully he can fill in the blanks before the election or he may get beat by white blue collar voters, the Deer Hunters for Jesus. __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

08-29-2008, 12:42 PM	#4
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	I, for one, welcome our new literate overlords. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

08-29-2008, 01:02 PM	#6
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	Gorgeous family. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

08-29-2008, 12:51 PM	#5
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	I give it 9 out of 10, he might have scored a 10 if they were indoors instead of in a massive stadium. He was a little distracted at times. I got itchy during the section where he promised things he can't actually deliver, felt relieved during the section where he offered a tax cut that he can't actually deliver, and enormously warm during the final third. others- I'd rate B. Clinton's speech a 10 - Long time since seeing his full skills, almost thought he lost them. Watching it reminds us: he sure didn't uncork one like this for his wife. H. Clinton's speech a 5 - Almost said what she needed to be said, almost escaped her artificial persona. M. Obama's speech an 8 - a future IL Senate candidate I predict, and The kids - 11 out of 10 when they would appear, totally cute, innocent to everything except the spectacle, and grinning a huge natural grin like papa. The family is simply gorgeous, one can hardly help but fall in love with them.

08-29-2008, 01:09 PM	#7
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Sorry, the page you requested was not found. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

08-29-2008, 01:23 PM	#8
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	It was a yahoo/AP pic I didn't want to post and get teh Cellar in the shit for, prolly not worth replacing. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

08-29-2008, 01:39 PM	#9
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	Better than the pro AP shot: http://www.flickr.com/photos/yanzhangphoto/2809154812/ You can surely link to them. They just don't want us to copy their photos and reuse them for our own evil purposes.

08-30-2008, 12:03 AM	#11
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	It was no more than just ok - certainly not awe inspiring by any means. __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

08-30-2008, 01:05 AM	#12
Radar Constitutional Scholar Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 4,006	It was on a par with MLK's "I have a dream" speach or FDR's "A day that will live in infamy" speech or JFK's "Ask not what your country can do for you..." speech. __________________ "I'm completely in favor of the separation of Church and State. My idea is that these two institutions screw us up enough on their own, so both of them together is certain death." - George Carlin

08-30-2008, 01:20 AM	#13
Flint Snowflake Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dystopia Posts: 13,136	Jesus, was it that good? __________________ **************** There's a level of facility that everyone needs to accomplish, and from there it's a matter of deciding for yourself how important ultra-facility is to your expression. ... I found, like Joseph Campbell said, if you just follow whatever gives you a little joy or excitement or awe, then you're on the right track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Bozzio**

08-30-2008, 03:36 AM	#14
bluecuracao in a mood, not cupcake Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 3,034	I think so. After Obama's speech, I felt like there was a change in the atmosphere. It wasn't perfect; it was a long-ass speech and he showed a bit of weariness here and there, but he really punched it out near the end. I laughed, teared up, felt overwhelmed...in my lifetime, I haven't heard anything like it before. Especially after all the stuff I've gone through over the past year, this man is incredibly inspiring to me.

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