Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search
14 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
President Obama is hitting it out of the ballpark. (Original Post) Lint Head Aug 2014 OP
A little more information would be helpful. The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2014 #1
President Obama just H2O Man Aug 2014 #5
Thanks for the rundown, I'll look for a video. The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2014 #6
Why hold a press conference Iamthetruth Aug 2014 #7
Legalize Lonnie Anderson's hair. H2O Man Aug 2014 #8
He works during the day too. Sometimes 24 hours a day. Lint Head Aug 2014 #13
Obama is Verb from Schoolhouse Rock SummerSnow Aug 2014 #2
Another great press conference mcar Aug 2014 #3
I feel the same. cilla4progress Aug 2014 #4
Obama: "Soldier needs to be unconditionally released" Rhinodawg Aug 2014 #9
Should I call my congressman? kmla Aug 2014 #10
the purpose of this press conference... grasswire Aug 2014 #11
I didn't watch it but saw a negative post from a leftist outfit on facebook newsfeed m-lekktor Aug 2014 #12
He called it torture and said he said they would no longer water board among other things. Lint Head Aug 2014 #14

The Velveteen Ocelot

(115,280 posts)
1. A little more information would be helpful.
Fri Aug 1, 2014, 03:39 PM
Aug 2014

Is he hitting it out of the ballpark right now, this minute; or is that a general statement of his batting average? And which ballpark is he hitting what thing out of?

Thank you.

H2O Man

(73,333 posts)
5. President Obama just
Fri Aug 1, 2014, 03:48 PM
Aug 2014

completed a press conference. He responded to a variety of questions -- some pretty good, others extremely lame -- from journalists.

In my opinion, there was no single topic that stood out, far beyond the others. Rather, it was an awesome display of President Obama's wonderful skills in communicating. That, and his ability to think on his feet, and organize his thoughts in order to assist the audience in understanding exactly what he is saying.

I am among the DUers who frequently has felt the President could "do more." This feeling increases when I witness what I believe was a masterful performance.

It stands in such stark contrast to W's annoying press conferences.

The Velveteen Ocelot

(115,280 posts)
6. Thanks for the rundown, I'll look for a video.
Fri Aug 1, 2014, 03:50 PM
Aug 2014

It's nice to have a president who doesn't look like a moron during press conferences.

Iamthetruth

(487 posts)
7. Why hold a press conference
Fri Aug 1, 2014, 04:03 PM
Aug 2014

At 3:00 in the afternoon on a Friday, does he not realize people work during the day.

mcar

(42,210 posts)
3. Another great press conference
Fri Aug 1, 2014, 03:42 PM
Aug 2014

He is so intelligent and knows how to stick it to the Rs and press corps hacks.

cilla4progress

(24,589 posts)
4. I feel the same.
Fri Aug 1, 2014, 03:45 PM
Aug 2014

Although I probably shouldn't, I feel better about world events watching him. Certainly knowing that he is at our helm. If all world leaders had his maturity, empathy, and magnaminity, we would be in a completely better place.

 

Rhinodawg

(2,219 posts)
9. Obama: "Soldier needs to be unconditionally released"
Fri Aug 1, 2014, 04:07 PM
Aug 2014

Obama: Hamas broke cease fire

The man is my hero.

grasswire

(50,130 posts)
11. the purpose of this press conference...
Fri Aug 1, 2014, 07:28 PM
Aug 2014

....was to get in front of the very damning report that's about to be released -- a report that excoriates the CIA and the executive branch.

He needed to let the world know that despite the torture committed in our name, his administration will not prosecute our war crimes.

m-lekktor

(3,675 posts)
12. I didn't watch it but saw a negative post from a leftist outfit on facebook newsfeed
Fri Aug 1, 2014, 07:33 PM
Aug 2014

and it went like this:
"Disgusting. Obama makes excuses for torture and stands by his lying CIA chief."

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»President Obama is hittin...