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Barack Obama

WinstonSmith4740

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20. Great speech, of course.

Reply to freshwest (Original post)

Sat Oct 19, 2013, 12:12 PM

Oct 2013

Again, the man plays three dimensional chess like no one else.

One part really jumped out at me, though. When he was speaking about not breaking the government if you don't like a particular party (starts around 16:50), I couldn't help but think of the movie "Seven Days in May". If you haven't seen it, do so.

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Good Morning! Obama Is Pissed! UPDATED: VIDEO: [View all] freshwest Oct 2013 OP

Great speech. Wish it was made during prime time. Auggie Oct 2013 #1

Yes, it might have gotten more coverage, but it was essential that it be made ASAP. freshwest Oct 2013 #6

I Did Detect An Angry Tone In His Speech Today And I Must Say I'm Refreshed By This...... global1 Oct 2013 #2

The game analogy might play well, indeed. But I saw more exasperation, talking to selfish children. freshwest Oct 2013 #5

I love the quote from Jonathan Swift! sheshe2 Oct 2013 #14

Terrific speech mcar Oct 2013 #3

Yes, the shout out to the federal workers was heartfelt and brought tears to my eyes. This is good. freshwest Oct 2013 #7

I just finished watching! sheshe2 Oct 2013 #4

Yes, and the end describing how much good we can do working together... Wow. freshwest Oct 2013 #8

It's a magnificent day, freshwest! sheshe2 Oct 2013 #11

Thanks for posting the link, freshwest. classof56 Oct 2013 #9

ILIWIWUITMABOIP: freshwest Oct 2013 #10

That was excellent, fresh.. thank you for Cha Oct 2013 #12

Yes, their works MATTERS a lot of millions, but some don't know that. We know, though! freshwest Oct 2013 #13

Kick! sheshe2 Oct 2013 #15

Great OP. IrishAyes Oct 2013 #16

thank, listening to it now. grantcart Oct 2013 #17

KICK! Cha Oct 2013 #18

UPDATED OP: WATCH VIDEO HERE: freshwest Oct 2013 #19

Great speech, of course. WinstonSmith4740 Oct 2013 #20