Obama
On Obama's Use of Language
Submitted by ggevalt on November 20, 2008 - 14:52.Thought this was amusing: Andy Borowitz wrote this on huffingtonpost.com To see and comment yourself on Obama's election speech, click here.
In the first two weeks since the election, President-elect Barack Obama has broken with a tradition established over the past eight years through his controversial use of complete sentences, political observers say.
Millions of Americans who watched Mr. Obama's appearance on CBS's 60 Minutes on Sunday witnessed the president-elect's unorthodox verbal tick, which had Mr. Obama employing grammatically correct sentences virtually every time he opened his mouth.
But Mr. Obama's decision to use complete sentences in his public pronouncements carries with it certain risks, since after the last eight years many Americans may find his odd speaking style jarring.
History made -- updated
Submitted by ggevalt on November 5, 2008 - 08:43.Still interested in responses ... And we've added video to Obama's speech link below. (gg)
History was made on Nov. 4, 2008: Sen. Barack Obama was elected as our nation's first African-American president. In a generation we have traveled from segregation and open bigotry to a black president. Remarkable. Extraordinary.
What do you think? Create a blog and use the keyword: Obama. To get your thoughts focused, read or join the YWP discussion that began election night. Or ost an audio essay or podcast on how you feel.
- To read and listen to Obama's victory speech, CLICK HERE.
- To read and listen to McCain's concession speech, CLICK HERE
How did you feel as the election results came in? Describe what it was like when Obama's victory was announced? What do you hope happens because of this election? And what did you think of Obama's speech? Of McCain's speech?
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Our Future
Submitted by vtmusic_lover on November 5, 2008 - 21:45.He talks of change
Change for America
and as news broke today
Obama is our countries next president
adults patted kids and teens on the back
Your time has come in him
He will lead your generation
We are to old to see it
but he will lead you
to a brighter tomorrow
I believe it
and Yes We Can
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Well, we certainly do hate each, don't we?
Submitted by sunshinedaisy on November 5, 2008 - 10:33.That was some debate last night, eh folks? Whooo-eee. Here is a poem to commemorate this historic day. Each poem is from a candidate's point of view. I know it's confusing, but it's explained at the bottom.
DONT FORGET TO CLICK READ MORE. OTHERWISE YOU WILL THINK I AM A CRAP POET.
WELL I MIGHT BE ANYWAY, BUT AT LEAST NOW YOU'LL KNOW THE EXTENT OF IT.
"Shake hands," the monitor says
I look at him
Can I just forget
All the lies he told?
About me?
Can I put it in the past
The present is now
The future is coming
The past is over
I can shake hands with him.
I paste a smile on my face
And stick out my hand.
He looks at it
And glares into my eyes
Well, fine.
McCain's Concession Speech
Submitted by ggevalt on November 5, 2008 - 09:27.Concession speech of John McCain, delivered Nov. 4, 2008 in Phoenix, AZ.
Thank you. Thank you, my friends. Thank you for coming here on this beautiful Arizona evening.
My friends, we have come to the end of a long journey. The American people have spoken, and they have spoken clearly.
A little while ago, I had the honor of calling Sen. Barack Obama to congratulate him, to congratulate him on being elected the next president of the country that we both love.
In a contest as long and difficult as this campaign has been, his success alone commands my respect for his ability and perseverance. But that he managed to do so by inspiring the hopes of so many millions of Americans who had once wrongly believed that they had little at stake or little influence in the election of an American president is something I deeply admire and commend him for achieving.
Obama's Victory Speech
Submitted by ggevalt on November 5, 2008 - 09:20.Here is the full text of the speech given Nov. 4, 2008 in Chicago by President-elect Barack Obama:
Hello Chicago!
If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible; who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time; who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer.
Obama doesn't know how to be president!
Submitted by scksnowboarder on November 4, 2008 - 20:41.Obama doesn't know how to be president! He doesn't have enough experience. He is a liberal! He wants to take the soldiers out of war. You don't have to be the head cashier at the jiffy mart, to know what will happen if the soldiers are taken out of the war. Last year my liberal teacher tried to tell me that this war not a war against Iraq, thats bull!
Election on the Radio
Submitted by lily on November 4, 2008 - 20:27.A low vibration,
constant fuzz that has
become so familiar to my ears
it is lost,
the voice raises every now
and then,
notes going high and low,
ending sentences
changing subjects.
Rolling back my chair,
I slipper over to
the black button, that will
in moments
end my agony.
I push it.
Then, silence.
Utter, beautiful,
timeless silence.
Enough is enough.
In the moments
back to that orange chair,
parked at that old grey desk,
the vibrations return.
Politics, stress,
states, polls, percentages.
The voice continues.
Eyes close,
as I sit down.
Wishing I knew
the answer.
Obama or McCain.
Just say it,
I dare you.
Interviewers talk
to those who,
apparently, have
important opinions on
the election.
Please, cut to the chase,
your killing me.
Cheers, noises,
loudness.
Go Obama.
The Prez Debate #2
Submitted by ggevalt on October 7, 2008 - 11:51.TUESDAY night Sen. John McCain and Sen. Barack Obama held a "town meeting style" debate, their second of the campaign. It was billed as a slugfest, but there we go predicting again....
McCain continued his mantra of trying to look more experienced, going after Obama whenever he could with statements that Obama is not ready, will raise taxes, won't admit that the "surge succeeded" and doesn't understand foreign policy.
Obama continued his litany that McCain is a clone of "W," is out of touch and has not responded to the economic crisis with any consistency or understanding.
What did you think? Did you watch the debate? Listen to it? What did you think? Comment below.
Share what you think!
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McCain piles up delegates while Dems split theirs
Submitted by Aquarian Jewels on February 6, 2008 - 16:17.McCain piles up delegates while Dems split theirs - In what could be a pivotal day for the Democratic and Republican White House hopefuls, voters coast to coast will head to the polls in 24 states and American Samoa Tuesday.
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I Feel Alive
Submitted by Sweet Mother of... on January 8, 2008 - 20:32.We are packed like cargo
Behind the sticky yellow line
We know we can't go
Inside the building
"Crammed" they said.
Parts of the crowd wilt away
But I stand there
Waiting
(I take a shot, pocket my phone)
The hair on the back of my neck is on end
I feel their anticipation
Their fear
Happiness
Support
We are team players
Whether we know it or not
Out there
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If Elected ...: Obama Envisions New Iran Approach
Submitted by liv.a.little on November 2, 2007 - 08:20.If Elected ...: Obama Envisions New Iran Approach - In an interview, Senator Barack Obama said that forging a new relationship with Iran would be part of his effort to stabilize Iraq. [NYTimes -- National]
I like the idea Senator Obama has for his approach. He acts like he respects Iran and its people, instead of considering them an opposing force that needs to be controlled and guarded. His approach would be very beneficial towards withdrawing the troops from Iraq and creating a safer Iraq because, if it works, Iran would no longer be providing Shiite groups with monetary support and weaponry.
