JAStewart Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j037EP3YOOM Not that I every doubted his ability to be a president of the US, but after watching this video of a speech that he did, I'm convinced that he's pretty much the new JFK. One of the best political speeches I've ever heard, ever. Listen through for his closing line. Isn't he amazing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostrider Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 Whatever Obama is or isn't, is probably a subject I best leave alone.... However, it might be prudent to very carefully consider what JFK was, what he caused to be, and where his political stance was headed, before wishing a replicant of him on the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 I like Barac immensely, but think that he should stand aside and let Hilary go for it this time. I think a female president with experience and a real insight in to the job (thanks to her hubby!) represents an opportunity for America to redefine it's place in the world. Barac is a natural orator who delivers quite inspirational speeches, but he still has plenty of time on his side. A bitter and protracted inter-party battle could seriously damage the democrats chances of getting elected, paving the way for yet another republican Big Business puppet. Either candidate would be a vast improvement over the incumbent Bush. Let's just hope the American public do the right thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groilick Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 [Either candidate would be a vast improvement over the incumbent Bush. Let's just hope the American public do the right thing] Let's hope they do this time (they didn't twice on the trot with Bush) - however when it comes to it they will not elect someone with a name sounds a bit like Borat Osama. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 However, it might be prudent to very carefully consider what JFK was, what he caused to be, and where his political stance was headed, before wishing a replicant of him on the world. Wasn't it he who Tony Blair modeled himself on - "Lets start a war we can't finish!"It's that whole martyr thing isn't it?It was strange being in a city where the biggest claim to fame was that the guy who shot JFK once lived here and they were proud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishinScotland Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 Well he's charismatic. Didn't care for the speech much though. All rhetoric and drama, no substance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAStewart Posted January 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 I don't believe that was the time for a substance speech. He had to use speechs with substance to win the seat in the first place, this was almost a 'thank you and lets keep the ball rolling' speech. I love him, he's all for uniting, not dividing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishinScotland Posted January 11, 2008 Report Share Posted January 11, 2008 ^Yeah that's fair point. Although I meant to say he's been accused more generally of style over substance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junior Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 Yes, he certainly knows how to get people fired up. In this instance for "change", whether voters actually know what he wants to change, I'm not sure. Don't get me wrong I like him a lot, I think he will do America a lot of good, even if the only thing him winning does is get them beyond the race debate. The vast majority of focus in on the democrats, is it just taken for granted that the republicans are on their way out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostrider Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 He doesn't have much to do to live to to the achievments of the last Democrat to occupy the big chair anyway, the only substance he left behind after two terms was attached to Monica's dress.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOYAANISQATSI Posted August 25, 2013 Report Share Posted August 25, 2013 Isn't he amazing? PFT! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVlDA0Qgc3kp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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