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Obama, not Osama
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Obama, not Osama |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia 
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Sometimes, names can trip over the tongue, and we dismiss the offered words in haste, for some names have a really bad taste. Osama is one such bad-tasting-name; so repeat after me, a better name to let trip over your tongue: Obama Obama Obama FYI: Mr. Obama Goes to Washington By Dani Newsum DenverPost.com Blogger EXCERPTS: OBAMA BARACK’S TOP LINES “For alongside our famous individualism, there’s another ingredient in the American saga. A belief that we are connected as one people. If there’s a child on the south side of Chicago who can’t read, that matters to me…If there’s a senior citizen somewhere who can’t pay for her prescription and has to choose between medicine and the rent, that makes my life poorer…If there’s an Arab American family being rounded up without benefit of an attorney or due process, that threaten my civil liberties. It’s that fundamental belief – I am my brother’s keeper, I am my sisters’ keeper – that makes this country work. It’s what allows us to pursue our individual dreams, yet still come together as a single American family. ‘E pluribus unum’ Out of many, one.” |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
I agree, he was fantastic! Sandra |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
O BAM A! O BAM A! O BAM A!  |
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Krawdad Member Elite
since 2001-01-03
Posts 2597 |
But none of the "B" networks were there! Too bad. Barack can go along way on his speaking skills alone. For those who missed it here's the text: http://www.usatoday.com/news/politicselections/nation/president/2004-07-27-o bama-speech-text_x.htm |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thanks ladies, glad to have your input.  THANKS for adding the link, dear Krawdad. |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Just had to check this out--glad I did! Enjoyed reading the whole speech. Thanks, midnitesun. It's amazing the impression one or two letters can make, isn't it? Thanks for the address, Krawdad. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
misce, thanks! yes, like a Jekle/Hyde(sp?) split image |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
He was quite the promise - and I hope we see more and more of this inspiring young man and his family. Thank you, Kacy. |
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James_A_Fraser Senior Member
since 2003-09-03
Posts 972Out Making Anticlines |
I thought he was excellent -- by far the best presentation in the whole sorry affair.... and his ideas so very Republican. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
LOL, James, I didn't see it at all, but have heard many positive comments about the convention and acceptance speeches. I wish I had heard Obama, as his written speech was very dynamic. Maybe someday, it will be this man we are voting for? |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (giggles) And it seems the only thing that can stop him from taking te U.S Senate seat now is his opponents politicizing his name! LOL! (smiles) That speech I believe has automatically won him the seat; he is a rising star and I see many great things coming from him in the years ahead! His speech was my favorie from the DNC! God Bless You, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Kacy, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "You'll find something that's enough to keep you |
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