The President's speech this evening struck me as odd. Listening carefully, I could find no news nor did it contain any specific idea ideas on how the nation should go forward. If it was there, I missed any call for a unity of purpose in this nation.

The speech was delivered in a virtual monotone and without emotional force. Can anyone tell me the purpose of this speech?

I didn't see it but it was most likely purely political. Obama was against the surge that turned Iraq around. Bush had already negotiated the timetable for Iraq to take over before Obama was elected president. Just not a lot there for him to toot his own horn over from what I see.

Originally Posted by pauld315

I didn't see it but it was most likely purely political. Obama was against the surge that turned Iraq around. Bush had already negotiated the timetable for Iraq to take over with before Obama was elected president. Just not a lot there for him to toot his own horn over from what I see.

I Agree. Political posturing. What's with the pictures in the background? Did he mention Bush at all?

Originally Posted by villa2

I Agree. Political posturing. What's with the pictures in the background? Did he mention Bush at all?

According to Fox News, this is where he mentioned W

"It's well known that he and I disagreed about the war from its outset," he said. "Yet no one could doubt President Bush's support for our troops, or his love of country and commitment to our security. As I have said, there were patriots who supported this war, and patriots who opposed it. And all of us are united in appreciation for our servicemen and women, and our hope for Iraq's future."

How about a different interpretation from "political posturing":

A good portion of the speech, especially the final segment, was a detailed reminder to us of the critical role of our armed forces, and the sacrifice they make. It was a strong tribute, deserved and necessary. For this day to pass without that kind of national message would have been disrespectful.

There have been over four thousand funerals, but no strong national memorial of the collective effort. It's the President's job to lead, and he has started the memorial. It's our job to carry on that tribute, especially to provide the support so many Iraq vets and their families will need for a long time.

is the general consensus of this speech. Here is a link for the Minority Leader:

http://www.newsmax.com/InsideCover/J...8/31/id/368888

Here is his opinion of the Surge, which he opposed.

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I thought it was very well done especially his obvious high respect for the US Military. President Obama is an eloquent speaker and very dedicated to the future of this country and everyone in it to include the rich and the poor. Thank you Mr President.

He is working on his acceptance numbers which he knows are dredging bottom.

Because almost everything he says turns out to be either wrong, or re-stated the next day or he backs off what he said or what he meant or one of his lemmings clarifies what he meant, I do not take much stock in anything he says....when I happen to hear him speak. His prepared speeches are the worst. A robot could do as well. I do not watch him for all those reasons.

And since he is a full time campaigner, I view his support of the troops merely as an opportunity to gain votes....as his reputation confirms.

The man has earned his position in my opinion of him.

I gave him his first year....he blew it and continues to do so. He simply is not, has not and most likely will not deliver on substance during his one term.

btk

Originally Posted by Lou Card

I thought it was very well done especially his obvious high respect for the US Military. President Obama is an eloquent speaker and very dedicated to the future of this country and everyone in it to include the rich and the poor. Thank you Mr President.

You know, most of what he had to say could have and much WAS said by the former President !!! That includes his remarks on Afghanastan, which is pretty much what Bush said about Iraq !

As to your last part....he is interested in redistribution of wealth in this country and that I oppose, thus he will never win me over. His "stimulus" bill exceeded all the spending on war in the last 8 years..most of which was redistribution, NOT to save the economy !!!

Originally Posted by Lou Card

I thought it was very well done especially his obvious high respect for the US Military. President Obama is an eloquent speaker and very dedicated to the future of this country and everyone in it to include the rich and the poor. Thank you Mr President.

What he didn't do is deliver speech in his flight suit with "Mission Accomplished" sign in background.

I know it is very unpopular but I support redistribution of wealth to a point. Not near what most understand it to be, but rather Distribute the top 2 % of wealth to the top 20 % of current earnings and they unlike the top 2 % of earners will put the money to good use in hiring and jobs creation etc.

Originally Posted by jebartle

What he didn't do is deliver speech in his flight suit with "Mission Accomplished" sign in background.

That's because Obama does not have a flight suit because he never served in the Armed Forces. You must be a citizen to enlist.

i liked your retort, villa...i think more should have been said about the gains made in iraq, which is now a democracy. but that would annoy the arab support which our president seems to value more than that of his own countrymen.

Originally Posted by villa2

That's because Obama does not have a flight suit because he never served in the Armed Forces. You must be a citizen to enlist.

Villa2,

I have read enough of your posts to know you are far to intelligent to believe that doltish red neck drivel.

Originally Posted by Lou Card

Villa2,

I have read enough of your posts to know you are far to intelligent to believe that doltish red neck drivel.

You are right, of course, but if the left insists on blaming everything on President Bush, well, the right can dish it out too.

Examples:

Left-Bush dumb= ratings drop
Right-Obama not citizen=ratings drop.


See how it works?