Obama
Jan 20th 2009, 5:58 am
#31
**** it we'll do it live
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Jan 20th 2009, 6:06 am
#32
**** it we'll do it live
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Re: Obama
like this bit
"But our time of standing pat, of protecting narrow interests and putting off unpleasant decisions - that time has surely passed. Starting today, we must pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off, and begin again the work of remaking America. "
FDR like actions to create employment
"The state of the economy calls for action, bold and swift, and we will act - not only to create new jobs, but to lay a new foundation for growth. We will build the roads and bridges, the electric grids and digital lines that feed our commerce and bind us together"
my fav bit and if he does stimulate an alternative energy boom akin to teh dotcom boom, this may be what he's remebered for
"We will restore science to its rightful place, and wield technology's wonders to raise health care's quality and lower its cost. We will harness the sun and the winds and the soil to fuel our cars and run our factories"
perhapsa this if he gets a peace accord in the ME
"To the Muslim world, we seek a new way forward, based on mutual interest and mutual respect. To those leaders around the globe who seek to sow conflict, or blame their society's ills on the West - know that your people will judge you on what you can build, not what you destroy. To those who cling to power through corruption and deceit and the silencing of dissent, know that you are on the wrong side of history; but that we will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist."
i like the last few paragraphs as well
"But our time of standing pat, of protecting narrow interests and putting off unpleasant decisions - that time has surely passed. Starting today, we must pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off, and begin again the work of remaking America. "
FDR like actions to create employment
"The state of the economy calls for action, bold and swift, and we will act - not only to create new jobs, but to lay a new foundation for growth. We will build the roads and bridges, the electric grids and digital lines that feed our commerce and bind us together"
my fav bit and if he does stimulate an alternative energy boom akin to teh dotcom boom, this may be what he's remebered for
"We will restore science to its rightful place, and wield technology's wonders to raise health care's quality and lower its cost. We will harness the sun and the winds and the soil to fuel our cars and run our factories"
perhapsa this if he gets a peace accord in the ME
"To the Muslim world, we seek a new way forward, based on mutual interest and mutual respect. To those leaders around the globe who seek to sow conflict, or blame their society's ills on the West - know that your people will judge you on what you can build, not what you destroy. To those who cling to power through corruption and deceit and the silencing of dissent, know that you are on the wrong side of history; but that we will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist."
i like the last few paragraphs as well
Jan 20th 2009, 6:38 am
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Re: Obama
Good luck to him and I hope he keeps safe.
Jan 20th 2009, 5:07 pm
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Re: Obama
Am sure he will do well.
It does irk me that they had public prayers at the ceremony that ushers in a the President of a constitutionally secular state but at least I know Obama will not blindly reject new technological research based on what he thinks the bible says...nor will he invade countries because it's "God's will".
I noticed while out last night a lot of detractors from the Brit camp about the hype which was rather pathetic given our current Prime Minister has not been elected and we have no right to elected our own Head of State.
Sigh...politics eh?
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It does irk me that they had public prayers at the ceremony that ushers in a the President of a constitutionally secular state but at least I know Obama will not blindly reject new technological research based on what he thinks the bible says...nor will he invade countries because it's "God's will".
I noticed while out last night a lot of detractors from the Brit camp about the hype which was rather pathetic given our current Prime Minister has not been elected and we have no right to elected our own Head of State.
Sigh...politics eh?
N.
Jan 20th 2009, 6:31 pm
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Re: Obama
Am sure he will do well.
It does irk me that they had public prayers at the ceremony that ushers in a the President of a constitutionally secular state but at least I know Obama will not blindly reject new technological research based on what he thinks the bible says...nor will he invade countries because it's "God's will".
I noticed while out last night a lot of detractors from the Brit camp about the hype which was rather pathetic given our current Prime Minister has not been elected and we have no right to elected our own Head of State.
Sigh...politics eh?
N.
It does irk me that they had public prayers at the ceremony that ushers in a the President of a constitutionally secular state but at least I know Obama will not blindly reject new technological research based on what he thinks the bible says...nor will he invade countries because it's "God's will".
I noticed while out last night a lot of detractors from the Brit camp about the hype which was rather pathetic given our current Prime Minister has not been elected and we have no right to elected our own Head of State.
Sigh...politics eh?
N.
Yes tbh, my cringe factor was well high with the tiresome pastor and his ramblings- spoiled the event a bit-not forgetting the Chief Justice fluffing the Oath though. How to terminate your career while the world watches eh?
Jan 20th 2009, 9:47 pm
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Re: Obama
It was great viewing, I was impressed with his speech, particularly because he wasn't reading it. Loved all the people in the audience who were crying - he brings such huge hopefullness not just to US but to the world. Let's hope he does what he said he will in his speech . . .
He gets my vote - or he would if I had one . . .
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He gets my vote - or he would if I had one . . .
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Jan 20th 2009, 10:13 pm
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Re: Obama
I would be highly surprised if he wasn't using a teleprompter, as i'm sure everyone saw they were positioned either side of him and he was noticeably going between them.
He is well known to have very good memory with regards to public speaking and is an excellent orator.....but there were very few (if any falters) during his speech, which is hard if you are doing it from your head? Also there was one point where he paused for a bit too long, as if the speech briefly stopped on the teleprompter?
Just my opinion. But the speechwriters, with his input, got it fairly spot on. At least it wasn't some "isn't America doing so well" speech?
He is well known to have very good memory with regards to public speaking and is an excellent orator.....but there were very few (if any falters) during his speech, which is hard if you are doing it from your head? Also there was one point where he paused for a bit too long, as if the speech briefly stopped on the teleprompter?
Just my opinion. But the speechwriters, with his input, got it fairly spot on. At least it wasn't some "isn't America doing so well" speech?
