Obama's Speech

[Abedeus]

And from a Polish point of view... Exactly the same. Can you take our president and give us Obama? Even in such a country as Poland, we would want Obama instead of... our hamster.

He has charisma, Kaczynski doesn't.

He can speak and give speeches, Kaczynski can't.

He's good, Kaczynski sucks.

You chose well, America.

 

[Ezekel]

He puts forth a good speech. A lot of points were none to subtle jabs at the Bush administration's way of doing things. However I can't fault him for that. I like the asking of the American people to work harder and the open handed foreign policy tone of the whole thing. Also I liked how he opened up with "My fellow citizens" instead of "My fellow Americans". I think it shows he is not pandering to the "USA is #1" crowd, but that is just my interpretation of it.

Citizens = Americans, so point is moot. Unless you can show me a citizen who isn't an American.

 

[Arsen]

It was a decent speech, though the beginning wasn't as good as the end. The guy afterwards gave a better speech. Aretha Franklin however....has seen better years.

 

[DickInPudding]

Epic. Great speech!

History has been made!

'The world is ready for change 'cause Obama is here' -Luda

 

[mosinmatt]

And from a Polish point of view... Exactly the same. Can you take our president and give us Obama? Even in such a country as Poland, we would want Obama instead of... our hamster.

He has charisma, Kaczynski doesn't.

He can speak and give speeches, Kaczynski can't.

He's good, Kaczynski sucks.

You chose well, America.

Cause if a man looks pretty, and can give good speeches. That makes him a good leader.
Sorry, I will not follow the liberal Messiah.

 

[-bladerunner-]

He made believe!

 

[Ezekel]

And all the sheeple still think he is some kind of god.
This kind of reminds me of another man...very similar to Obama...But he started world war II.

Do not ever compare anyone to Hitler, its makes you look like an idiot.

 

[Arsen]

And all the sheeple still think he is some kind of god.
This kind of reminds me of another man...very similar to Obama...But he started world war II.

The guy who shot Archduke Ferdinand?

 

[mosinmatt]

And all the sheeple still think he is some kind of god.
This kind of reminds me of another man...very similar to Obama...But he started world war II.

The guy who shot Archduke Ferdinand?

That was world war 1....
WWII basically started with the invasion of Poland.

 

[LewsTherin]

Can we up in Canada borrow him when you guys are done?

 

[blackcherry]

Ok, from a British point of view- and this is normally a hardened cynic- wow. That a person could keep me mesmerised that long, but also make me believe every word, thats some charisma. Wow.

I really feel sorry for the guy now. Unless its raining pixie dust, all wars end and a peaceful utopia is formed in the next 100 hundred days, he is really going to find it hard to live up to expectations. People practically deify him now. What will it be like when reality sets in?

 

[anti_strunt]

The speech was good, certainly infinitely better than most telepromter reading, speaking-point spouting chimps, but when compared with real, classical rethoric it wasn't perfect (my father was actually a bit disappointed). Still, by modern standards it was indeed good.
Franklin and the poet lady weren't very interesting, nor was the neo-classical piece (which my mother didn't like; we're just a family of spoilsports, aren't we), but the Reverend stole the show. I think his speech was better than Obama's...

 

[Rucknar]

As someone watching it from a British point of view, I thought it was very very good and kind of wish we had a leader of similar charisma.

Agreed.
I can't imagine people getting as excited about a speech by Gordon Brown, put it that way.

To be honest nothing Gordon Brown does is ever exciting... he has to be one of the dullest leaders ever.

 

[Nivag the Owl]

Did anyone not notice him mess up the oath then? I laughed a bit. I do think he'll make a good president but still. Haha.

 

[curlycrouton]

As someone watching it from a British point of view, I thought it was very very good and kind of wish we had a leader of similar charisma.

Agreed.
I can't imagine people getting as excited about a speech by Gordon Brown, put it that way.

To be honest nothing Gordon Brown does is ever exciting... he has to be one of the dullest leaders ever.

While he may be dull, he certainly knows what he's doing.

 

[Meanmoose]

And all the sheeple still think he is some kind of god.
This kind of reminds me of another man...very similar to Obama...But he started world war II.

I am no sheep. I listen to what he says and agree. He puts many of my thoughts out inn a really grand way. If I listen to hitlers speaches I can undestand with my mind.... that he yells out messages of hatred. There was not alot of hatred in Obamas speach, but there was similarities. I will give you that. They both rose to power in a depression and were both good at handelig a crowd. That sums it up though.

 

[Combined]

Do not ever compare anyone to Hitler, its makes you look like an idiot.

He's not comparing Mr. Obama to Hitler. He's comparing their oratorical abilities. And they both had plenty.

Aside from that, Mr. Obama can give a good speech, however, I wish to see how he will do as president. I don't like his views, I don't like him, but If he does a good job, I'll just quietly wish he was mein fuh- sorry. My president.

 

[tehbeard]

A beautifully moving speech.
Poem was ... well kinda out of place me thinks.
I thought the original piece of music was great as well.

Lewstherin, your going to have to wait, UK has him booked after US.

Are we taking bets on how long till video of the soul singer show sang national anthem (forgot her name) are dubbed over with the beloved Rick Astley?

 

[cuddly_tomato]

As someone watching it from a British point of view, I thought it was very very good and kind of wish we had a leader of similar charisma.

Agreed.
I can't imagine people getting as excited about a speech by Gordon Brown, put it that way.

To be honest nothing Gordon Brown does is ever exciting... he has to be one of the dullest leaders ever.

While he may be dull, he certainly knows what he's doing.

Yeah I agree. It is a pity the guy is so uncharismatic, he has been a good leader when you look objectively at his premiership.

No topic: Obama is clearly a fantastic performer. If he is as talented a politician as he is an orator then the American people have chosen well, buy only time will tell.

 

[Abedeus]

Hitler and Obama - all they have in common is looking good in public and giving good, inspiring speeches to their people.

But while Obama is a president of USA, Hitler was a hate-filled bastard with too big ego and a lot of complexes.