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It was a good political speech and it increases the likelihood of his being re-elected come November.
First, the positive: Bin Ladin is dead, as Obama pointed out with his flag story, so Mr President, that
is good reason to end our occupation in Afghanistan.
The speech will have the opposite effect on his
re-election. Folks know things have not changed.
It came off as a stump speech, not a great speech.
Obama always chooses an easy speech.
A true leader can give a hard speech on difficult issues:
The one thing that stood out (pissed me off); was when Obama was talking about our military.
He completely skipped a generation, our Vietnam Vets.
He went all the way back to World War II Vets
touting their accomplishments to America.
Sure, it's "safe to bring up World War II - that's easy.
But, our Vietnam Vets are still very much alive.
Yep, you can add the Korean War in there too. Oh, so many
wars, so little time....
It's because the "other conflicts" we had/are having
continue to have so many undesirable commonalities:
Suicide, Disability, Psychological, Drug/Alcohol addiction, Health care expenses,
and importantly, War adding to the National debt.
Obama idealizes war, and that IMO is a dangerous thing.
I am so hoping Obama IS NOT our next commander in chief.
Let's face it, the libs thought the speech was great, the GOP side thought it was anything but. As for anyone thinking that because someone went to Havard that makes them automatically super bright, shows how little they really know doesn't it?
It also amazes me how the left can talk about the rebutal being awful but can't see the speech will never win any awards. Oh well, one less "Address to the Nation" we will have to hear him make.
Nita
Yes, only a little over four and half years more to go
First, the positive: Bin Ladin is dead, as Obama pointed out with his flag story, so Mr President, that
is good reason to end our occupation in Afghanistan.
The speech will have the opposite effect on his
re-election. Folks know things have not changed.
It came off as a stump speech, not a great speech.
Obama always chooses an easy speech.
A true leader can give a hard speech on difficult issues:
The one thing that stood out (pissed me off); was when Obama was talking about our military.
He completely skipped a generation, our Vietnam Vets.
He went all the way back to World War II Vets
touting their accomplishments to America.
Sure, it's "safe to bring up World War II - that's easy.
But, our Vietnam Vets are still very much alive.
Yep, you can add the Korean War in there too. Oh, so many
wars, so little time....
It's because the "other conflicts" we had/are having
continue to have so many undesirable commonalities:
Suicide, Disability, Psychological, Drug/Alcohol addiction, Health care expenses,
and importantly, War adding to the National debt.
Obama idealizes war, and that IMO is a dangerous thing.
I am so hoping Obama IS NOT our next commander in chief.
Did anyone actually listen to the words coming out of his mouth? He was essentially advocating for a command economy on energy policy...
Not just that, he is preparing the public for war with Iran, adding several new governmental agencies, and is planning on increasing taxes on companies with offshore facilities. The consequence of which will be those companies leaving the United States entirely.
Obama is a gifted speaker, but a horrible president.
Did anyone actually listen to the words coming out of his mouth? He was essentially advocating for a command economy on energy policy...
Not just that, he is preparing the public for war with Iran, adding several new governmental agencies, and is planning on increasing taxes on companies with offshore facilities. The consequence of which will be those companies leaving the United States entirely.
Obama is a gifted speaker, but a horrible president.
I was listening ---totally agree with your assessment,
except I don't think Obama is "that gifted" of a speaker.
Good imitator though.
You missed my point completely. Some folks like you simply say the silliest things
Nope, re-read it, I did not miss a thing.
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