The best and worst political speeches...

One of the best political speeches ever.

Yes, it's 20 minutes long, but there's something in here for everyone,
even for Texans and/or Republicans

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2012 Democratic National Convention Keynote Address

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I loved almost every speech last night! For one thing, I didn't know Ted could get so fired up.

But our First Lady? The epitome of grace and class. :notworthy

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Full Clint Eastwood speech 2012 Republican National Convention RNC

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infinite monkey;828467 wrote:

I loved almost every speech last night! For one thing, I didn't know Ted could get so fired up.

But our First Lady? The epitome of grace and class. :notworthy

IM, here you go...
The talking-heads are saying this is the best speech by a "First Lady"...ever


Michelle Obama Democratic National Convention 2012
Michelle starts around 2:00
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I 'rewound' and watched it twice last night!

I didn't see/hear Mrs Romney's speech, but talking-heads are saying
she did an excellent job of introducing Mitt Romney to the nation.


Ann Romney Republican National Convention 2012


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Maybe you should vote for the first lady, and let her pick the president.

ZenGum;828670 wrote:

Maybe you should vote for the first lady, and let her pick the president.

We already have an electoral college to do that.

We are here to nominate a President, and I have one in mind.

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That was a very good speech. Props.

Yes, Willie killed it. :thumb:

As I expected, Bill knocked it out of the park!

Joe Biden's speech may not have been the best of all speeches, but he got to me.

I bought into Biden's persona during his '72 campaign.
During an outdoor press interview, he answered questions and I liked his answers.
But what sold me was his unconscious caressing of his son's head and face while he talked.
As a young father, I recognized a man who truly loved his son.

It's hard to believe that back then, a politician could be forced out
of his campaign for some plagiarized lines in his speeches.
I was so disappointed when he dropped out.

In any case, tonight one part of his speech did get to me again.
When he said (in so many words):

My dad never failed to remind me—that a job is about a lot more than a paycheck.

It’s about dignity. It’s about respect. It’s about being able to look your children in the eye
—and say honey, it’s going to be okay, and believe it was going to be okay.

For some people... a job is only a paycheck, and a paycheck is only $.

Bit of a side step, but here's one of my favourite ever speeches in the House of Commons. One of the debates in the runup to the first Gulf War:

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People were worried that Clinton was so good, he'd eclipse Obama (taking Michelle out of the equation; she's supposed to shine like she does) but oh no!

I've felt so inspired the past 3 days of the convention. People can say I'm a starstruck koolaid drinker...but it's much more than that. ;)

The values they espouse are the values I, well, value. The sincerity seems palpable. And, as I thought last night as I pondered how amazing Obama and his family seem, if there's a family of actors there then they're awfully good at it!

If lovin' them is wrong, I don't wanna be right. :jig:

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Too bad more attention was not made to Tony Benn's ideas.

At the end of his speech, he announces that he intends "to divide the house tomorrow".
Question: What does this mean and what is the significance of such an announcement ?

Umm...Not 100 % sure but I think it means he will be bringing a motion against the government benches.

They vote on the motion by leaving through the left or the right door (Ayes to the right, noes to the left).

Ah...never mind... ;)

HA!

I yam what I yam.

Nicky Campbell made me smile on the radio this morning.
They had a clip of part of Obama's speech as part of a news bulletin, and he was talking about America as the greatest country on earth. Switch straight to Nicky with his Scottish slightly deadpan voice saying, "Greatest country on earth, mate? You should try checking the medal tables."

Of course 5 Live is the official radio station for the Paralympics, so GB wins are given a high profile. And Jonnie Peacock did win gold last night in the T44 100m.