The President's speech

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   Rochelle Frankposted 14 years ago

   That was one heck of a speech at the Tuscon memorial. Though I am not a fan of Obama, I respect the thoughts he expressed especially in the last part.
   At first I was somewhat appalled at the cheers and rowdy applause, seeming like a political pep rally-- but have to take into account that it was a college campus site.
   I think the whole audience eventually got the whole message.

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      logic,commonsenseposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      The speech may have been good, but make no mistake it was a political pep rally.  Just as it would have been whomever was President.

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         Rochelle Frankposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         Yes, of course, but it was above average.

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   Mikeydoesposted 14 years ago

   Dang I missed it, makes me wish I saw it. I guess I'll have to check out the tidbits it gives on the news.

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   tony0724posted 14 years ago

   It is no secret that I am no fan of Obama. However tonight I have to give him some props. It was not divisive at all. He sounded very Presidential and actually sounded like he was trying to unite us. The media was trying to make him take the bait and point fingers. But he didn't .Good for him.

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      habeeposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      I felt the same way! I thought he did a great job. I was surprised to hear  him say that although we need to be more civil, the political disourse DID NOT cause this senseless act of violence.
      
      I thought Obama's speech was moving and inspirational. I don't see how he didn't break down talking about Christina's death, however. I did.

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         Rochelle Frankposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         I think he was on the verge ... he does have a couple of beautiful daughters.

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            habeeposted 14 years agoin reply to this

            That's what I was thinking. You know he had to be thinking of his girls at the time.

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      Randy Godwinposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      I guess I missed the part where the media was trying to get him to point fingers.  What did the media say in this regard?

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   Uninvited Writerposted 14 years ago

   It was very touching.

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   KristenGraceposted 14 years ago

   I agree, Rochelle.
   
   I actually heard somebody yell, "I love you, Obama" in the beginning.  Ridiculous, college campus or not.
   
   However, Obama certainly chose his words carefully, and many respected and deserving people were acknowledged.  I'm glad I watched his speech.

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   Ron Montgomeryposted 14 years ago

   I was disappointed that he did not read from the Quran or perform a traditional Kenyan prayer dance.

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      Rochelle Frankposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Yeah I'll bet.
      I have many reasons to disagree with him, I did not vote for him -- but in this particular case, he said the right things.

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   Mighty Momposted 14 years ago

   Very moving. I was tearing up all the way through.The reality of the loss and the heroism really hit home.
   When Obama talked about visiting Gabby Gifford and they showed Michelle Obama with Ms. Gifford's husband and Obama said, "She opened her eyes!" it was a moment of hope and solidarity.
   I also really liked what he said about the kids born on 9/11/01 and the "hope" statements.

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      habeeposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Me, too, MM. I hope we can start healing as a nation.

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