Were you personally affected by Obama's nomination for Presidency and his speech?

[kainedamo]

This thread is NOT about politics.

Watching Obama's speech was amazing. The significance of the day (anniversary of MLK's speech). The fact that its the first time a black man is officially up for nomination for the highest position. I saw people in the crowd were moved to tears.

I was just wondering, did the moment have significance to you? I'm not talking about politics. I'm talking about personal significance. From a historical perspective, the perspective of African Americans, etc.

 

[Immortalfire]

Didn't watch it, so no.

 

[Nirvana]

It made me think...that it sure did.

 

[SuBe]

It was an adult American Idol Show. Yeah, I was disgusted.

 

[kainedamo]

I can't remember Obama singing...

In what way was it an "American Idol" show?

 

[Morg]

I was drunk so nope, missed it

 

[Prison Mike]

I fell asleep watching it so it couldn't have affected me that much.

 

[CashforStash]

I was on the hype listening to music and the tv was right beside me so I couldent hear anything but sometimes i'd look at the tv for a second when I was waiting for something to load.

 

[JLBats]

And in those seconds, Obama seemed to pleasantly glow.

 

[Knightsaber Priss]

I'm sorry but I quite missed it all. I'm not huge into politics at all.

 

[shapeshifter]

comments not racially motivated. I dislike both sides equally!

the whole election makes me sick, so yeah I was affected. I found myself wishing I lived somewhere else.

 

[PLAS]

comments not racially motivated. I dislike both sides equally!

the whole election makes me sick, so yeah I was affected. I found myself wishing I lived somewhere else.

may I ask why?
I live in another country, and as a Social Studies and Sciences teacher happen to find all this very interesting, yet I'd also love to know why you think this way

 

[Payle Gray]

it was quite an impressive spectacle. i don't know how i feel about it. it seemed a little cult like to me.

 

[Colossal Spoons]

I got scared that somebody was trying to shoot him when the fireworks went off at the end

 

[Silk Spectre]

I'm not keen on either party. The dems have turned into a bunch of socialists willing to forfeit freedom.

The republicans want to legislate morality.

IDK I have to agree that the Obama thing seems to be trendy and he is like a Celebrity.

 

[Payle Gray]

I'm not keen on either party. The dems have turned into a bunch of socialists willing to forfeit freedom.

The republicans want to legislate morality.

IDK I have to agree that the Obama thing seems to be trendy and he is like a Celebrity.

exactly. i think it's great that people seemed to be getting involved in the government of their country, but i have a feeling that a lot are involved for the wrong reasons. and by wrong reasons i mean because following obama is the "it" thing to do right now.
i could never put 100% of my faith in one man, no matter what side of the isle he's on.

 

[amazingfantasy15]

I didn't watch the speech, but wouldn't have been moved by it even if I did. He's a politician, he's going to tell everyone what they want to hear.

That said, I'll probably vote for him because I sure as hell don't want another republican in office for 4 more years and he at least has a personality unlike the past two robots the democrats gave us.

 

[Silk Spectre]

exactly. i think it's great that people seemed to be getting involved in the government of their country, but i have a feeling that a lot are involved for the wrong reasons. and by wrong reasons i mean because following obama is the "it" thing to do right now.
i could never put 100% of my faith in one man, no matter what side of the isle he's on.

Way too many people simply follow party politics, and never question the status quo. A lot of people have jumped on the Obama bandwagon without understanding politics, or what he stands for. Both parties want to take away freedoms, just for different reasons.

 

[AndThePickles]

I missed the speech unfortunately, but I'd like to try and find a way to watch a replay. I think Obama gives really great speeches, from what I've seen elsewhere.

 

[Darthphere]

This thread is NOT about politics.

Watching Obama's speech was amazing. The significance of the day (anniversary of MLK's speech). The fact that its the first time a black man is officially up for nomination for the highest position. I saw people in the crowd were moved to tears.

I was just wondering, did the moment have significance to you? I'm not talking about politics. I'm talking about personal significance. From a historical perspective, the perspective of African Americans, etc.

Who the **** are you trying to fool Kaine?

And either way, speeches don't move me, actions do.

 

[Colossal Spoons]

Blackbolt and Siryn could move you with a speech

 

[Darthphere]

Blackbolt and Siryn could move you with a speech

Yes, that's is technically true.

 

[Colossal Spoons]

Obama's speech last night just made me more convinced that somebody's gonna try to kill him if he gets elected :

 

[Wilhelm-Scream]

then RACE WAR!!!

 

[Jennifer Walters]

Obama's speech last night just made me more convinced that somebody's gonna try to kill him if he gets elected :

There was already that one Jethro looking guy who said his friends were going too.