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So sorry the URL you posted does not support the claim you're defending. As a wise poster said in this very thread, "reading comprehension is your friend."
With all due respect, Obama looked very uncomfortable at the whooping and cheering, at least in the beginning. I do believe, however, he could have subtly chided them to stop. The only parts of the speech that WERE appropriate for cheering were when he announced Ms. Giffords had opened her eyes, and when he presented the heroes. The ones making all the noise, I believe, were college students? Kids today are not really taught how to behave properly in circumstances such as this.
The behavior of the crowd, cheering after each statement of the President, seemed more in line with a political rally than a memorial. I won't speculate on Obama's personal reasons for this event. He could have genuinely wanted to honor the fallen or he could have wanted a grand standing national television event in which he was the center of attention. We don't know for sure which. However, the behavior of the audience appears to be them cheering for Obama, like at a political rally, instead of a memorial for the fallen.
I am an Obama supporter. That said, I was disappointed. It seemed more like a celebration than a time to reflect and mourn. It was inappropriate.
I agree. It turned into a pep-rally. It initially started out as a memorial service and turned into something quite different.
Someone said they were selling political t-shirts. Very poor taste.
It was reported that people were cheering and giving loud woops and that Obama just went with it.
Isn't he suppose to be the leader? Shouldn't he be the one to set the tone?
If some in the audience were being inapporpriate shouldn't be have been the one to try and take the gathering to a more respectful place?
This is what a leader does.
His leadership skills have always been a question mark and I don't believe he did himself any good in the way he handled this.
I thought it was one of his better speeches. I don't think you can blame the President for the crowd.
I think Obama should of reminded the crowd that this is a FUNERAL and he is delivering a EULOGY and this is NOT a political rally... so pay their RESPECTS and keep QUIET...
I tried to watch this memorial/rally a second time and the way the crowd acted was deeply disturbing. I do consider that people may have been caught up in the setting which was more like a political rally and the large number of young students attending.
I agree. It turned into a pep-rally. It initially started out as a memorial service and turned into something quite different.
Someone said they were selling political t-shirts. Very poor taste.
It was reported that people were cheering and giving loud woops and that Obama just went with it.
Isn't he suppose to be the leader? Shouldn't he be the one to set the tone?
If some in the audience were being inapporpriate shouldn't be have been the one to try and take the gathering to a more respectful place?
This is what a leader does.
His leadership skills have always been a question mark and I don't believe he did himself any good in the way he handled this.
Please say that is not true! If it is, it is repulsive and disrespectful.
Why would I be surprised when one Dem was fund raising on this tragic event.
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