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Thank you Beerme for showing a great example with one of my initial arguments that the media loves Barack Obama.
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No problem...I hope though, that you're not trying to argue that the provided clips were 'biased'...I mean, they contain actual footage of actual speeches. The "outside influence" has no bearing on the way a speech comes out
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"Israel is a strong friend of Israel, under a McCain administration Israel would be a strong friend of Israel and under an Obama administration, Israel would be a strong friend of Israel"- Barack Obama.
I read that 6 or 7 times and still don't know what he was trying to say.
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Well then let me assist. I think that this is one of Obama's few gaffes, but all politicians misspeak...even to the point of declaring that Pakistan borders Iraq...
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“for the first time in my adult life I am proud of my country.” Michelle Obama.
Wow. I will always be proud of my country no matter what. Why would you want someone in office who is not?!?!?
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Was this a good statement politically? No. It will be held against her for the rest of the campaign regardless of context. But I guess we disagree when it comes to that unconditional pride you describe. I'll admit that, like Michelle, I have moments where I question our country's motives. For instance, for a brief moment, I was NOT proud of my country when the Abu Ghraib scandal unfolded. I was embarrassed. I believe Michelle was speaking from the heart when she made this statement, and I think she actually sparked a national debate on what exactly the definition of patriotism is.
(By the way, great article to be read here:
McCain and Obama on Patriotism - TIME)
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"In case you missed it, this week, there was a tragedy in Kansas. Ten thousand people died -- an entire town destroyed,"-Barack Obama
12 people died......
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I'll admit- I cannot defend that. Clearly a mistake.
Are Obama's oratorical skills "overrated?" Perhaps. This guy is NOT Lincoln, he is NOT FDR, he is NOT Truman, he is NOT JFK and he damn sure is NOT Churchill. But really- putting him head-to-head with Mccain, you're saying the two have equal abilities in captivating and inspiring their audiences? I guess we just disagree.
When I saw Obama speak at IU this year, I can't say I hardly ever saw him look down at his papers. Sure- he can memorize a speech pretty damn well. Is that a shallow qualification? I just don't think it should be overlooked- whether it's all 'just an act' or not doesn't matter...with the power of youtube and the international press, the appearance of our heads of state is PARAMOUNT in this election.