| 187. Are you kidding ~ 17 T. inside |
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Edited on Tue Jun-03-08 09:45 PM by goclark
and 15/20 inside.
That is off the charts!
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| -*******OFFICIAL PRESUMPTIVE NOMINEE SPEECH THREAD******* |
Tatiana |
Jun-03-08 09:09 PM |
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congratulations Barack! |
mythyc |
Jun-03-08 09:10 PM |
#1 |
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Look at that crowd, every gender, creed, color, age, personalities, EVERYONE CAME TO THE PARTY |
Boz |
Jun-03-08 09:15 PM |
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That struck me when I was at his rally here, it was a tapestry of Americans all on the same page |
SaveAmerica |
Jun-03-08 09:38 PM |
#178 |
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U2 song - Its a beautiful day - YES IT IS! |
dmordue |
Jun-03-08 09:10 PM |
#2 |
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Great choice. Certainly better than a Celine Dion airline commercial. |
Hissyspit |
Jun-03-08 09:10 PM |
#7 |
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Obama just walked on stage |
no name no slogan |
Jun-03-08 09:10 PM |
#3 |
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I wonder if he's a stunned as some of us are by |
gateley |
Jun-03-08 09:10 PM |
#4 |
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I doubt it - he is a pretty smart guy and he has gotten to know her fairly well |
dmordue |
Jun-03-08 09:11 PM |
#12 |
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I'm still stunned. nt |
babylonsister |
Jun-03-08 09:12 PM |
#32 |
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Hopefully he just brushes it off... |
SpookyCat |
Jun-03-08 09:16 PM |
#69 |
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One hell of a speach........GO OBAMA |
Tippy |
Jun-03-08 09:28 PM |
#136 |
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At least know the talking heads can't spoil it like theyve been doing for the last hour |
dbmk |
Jun-03-08 09:10 PM |
#5 |
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The nominee hugs his wife! |
thewiseguy |
Jun-03-08 09:10 PM |
#6 |
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did you guys see him and Michelle do the fist pump? |
mythyc |
Jun-03-08 09:10 PM |
#8 |
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Yes I did. I hope there's a photo of that nt |
WIllo |
Jun-03-08 09:11 PM |
#25 |
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They love each other so much |
sandnsea |
Jun-03-08 09:12 PM |
#28 |
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"Thank you St. Paul! Thank you Minnesota!" |
Tatiana |
Jun-03-08 09:10 PM |
#9 |
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YES WE DID!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
clevbot |
Jun-03-08 09:10 PM |
#10 |
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Woohoo!!! and Yes We Will!!!! |
TexasLady |
Jun-03-08 09:13 PM |
#36 |
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woot! |
ellisonz |
Jun-03-08 09:10 PM |
#11 |
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he will.... my, what a handsome PRESIDENT! |
dana_b |
Jun-03-08 09:11 PM |
#13 |
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The crowd is fired up. nt |
WIllo |
Jun-03-08 09:11 PM |
#14 |
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....AND READY TO GO!!!! |
Roxy66 |
Jun-03-08 09:12 PM |
#30 |
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:) |
Gregorian |
Jun-03-08 09:11 PM |
#15 |
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There he is- OUR nominee! |
Kajsa |
Jun-03-08 09:11 PM |
#16 |
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This is so cool. |
countmyvote4real |
Jun-03-08 09:11 PM |
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As I said in another thread, the local police estimate 15 to 20 thousand outside of the arena |
RL3AO |
Jun-03-08 09:11 PM |
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Are you kidding ~ 17 T. inside |
goclark |
Jun-03-08 09:44 PM |
#187 |
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I heard 15 to 17 thousand inside and 15 thousand plus outside... |
Tippy |
Jun-03-08 09:52 PM |
#193 |
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What an incredible moment in history this is!!! |
polichick |
Jun-03-08 09:11 PM |
#19 |
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Wow, hear how many times he's said "Thank you" here. |
WritingIsMyReligion |
Jun-03-08 09:11 PM |
#20 |
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The crowd is fired up! WOOT! |
crickets |
Jun-03-08 09:11 PM |
#21 |
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What a massive crowd. This feels like the convention... |
thewiseguy |
Jun-03-08 09:11 PM |
#22 |
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weehee! |
crispini |
Jun-03-08 09:11 PM |
#23 |
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"Thank you Michelle Obama and Mallea Obama and Sasha Obama." |
Hissyspit |
Jun-03-08 09:11 PM |
#24 |
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Gee...this looks just like McLames "crowd" |
bagimin |
Jun-03-08 09:12 PM |
#26 |
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Maybe John M. shouldn't got to Iraq ......we need change right here in our country... |
Tippy |
Jun-03-08 09:30 PM |
#145 |
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He's hit several homers runs in thie speech....I bet he hits a Grand Slam tonight |
Tippy |
Jun-03-08 09:35 PM |
#167 |
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WHAT A FABULOUS CROWD! Best speech of the night, and it hasn't |
babylonsister |
Jun-03-08 09:12 PM |
#27 |
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oh yeah! |
mythyc |
Jun-03-08 09:12 PM |
#33 |
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the atmosphere and energy seem somehow ... different ... from the earlier McCain speech |
fishwax |
Jun-03-08 09:12 PM |
#29 |
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He is giving thanks to everyone |
Ichingcarpenter |
Jun-03-08 09:12 PM |
#31 |
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Now I'm crying! |
me b zola |
Jun-03-08 09:12 PM |
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Obama wins Montana! Just in time for the speech |
thewiseguy |
Jun-03-08 09:12 PM |
#34 |
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Check out Barack's email |
high density |
Jun-03-08 09:12 PM |
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This is a crowd |
rusty quoin |
Jun-03-08 09:12 PM |
#35 |
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he loves his grammie!! |
dana_b |
Jun-03-08 09:13 PM |
#37 |
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"Thank you to my grandmother... who poured everything she had into me." |
Hissyspit |
Jun-03-08 09:13 PM |
#38 |
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"Tonight is for her" as opposed to "WHAT I WANT!!" |
Skrelnick |
Jun-03-08 09:13 PM |
#39 |
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I have to say..... |
GloriaSmith |
Jun-03-08 09:13 PM |
#40 |
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David Axelrod should get some credit at this point! |
genna |
Jun-03-08 09:13 PM |
#41 |
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For the first time in months, I'm glad to be from MN. |
Fox Mulder |
Jun-03-08 09:13 PM |
#42 |
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"Our primary season has finally come to an end." |
Hissyspit |
Jun-03-08 09:13 PM |
#43 |
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The excitement level is really very comparable to McCain's. |
BlooInBloo |
Jun-03-08 09:14 PM |
#44 |
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was McCain speaking in a Bingo Hall? |
fishwax |
Jun-03-08 09:15 PM |
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Is it me ? |
dbmk |
Jun-03-08 09:14 PM |
#45 |
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It HAS come to an END! |
Kajsa |
Jun-03-08 09:14 PM |
#46 |
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"This year must be different from all the rest." |
Hissyspit |
Jun-03-08 09:14 PM |
#47 |
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Go Obama....Tearing it up...WOOOOHOOOO |
thewiseguy |
Jun-03-08 09:14 PM |
#48 |
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GoBAMA |
uponit7771 |
Jun-03-08 09:15 PM |
#49 |
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"I WILL BE THE DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE FOR THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!" |
Tatiana |
Jun-03-08 09:15 PM |
#51 |
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I'm jumping and screaming!!!! |
sandnsea |
Jun-03-08 09:16 PM |
#64 |
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Ah, it's tearing me up again! |
SpookyCat |
Jun-03-08 09:15 PM |
#52 |
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haha |
high density |
Jun-03-08 09:15 PM |
#53 |
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OK IT IS A DONE DEAL. |
Warren Stupidity |
Jun-03-08 09:15 PM |
#54 |
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Get some, GET SOME!!! |
billyoc |
Jun-03-08 09:15 PM |
#55 |
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BOOYAH!! HE SAID IT!!!! |
jgraz |
Jun-03-08 09:15 PM |
#56 |
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Damn right his campaign did it.........Obama will be good |
Ichingcarpenter |
Jun-03-08 09:17 PM |
#75 |
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"Because of you, I can stand here and say that I am the Democratic Nominee" |
WIllo |
Jun-03-08 09:15 PM |
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WOOOTTTT!!!!! |
BlooInBloo |
Jun-03-08 09:16 PM |
#65 |
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HELLLLLLLLLLLL YEAAAAAAAAH!!!!!! |
mythyc |
Jun-03-08 09:16 PM |
#71 |
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"I will be the Democratic nominee for President of the United States of America" |
Hissyspit |
Jun-03-08 09:15 PM |
#57 |
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amen |
FLDem5 |
Jun-03-08 09:16 PM |
#67 |
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WHOOOO HOOOO!!!! |
Dr_eldritch |
Jun-03-08 09:17 PM |
#79 |
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SMACK! |
Phoonzang |
Jun-03-08 09:15 PM |
#58 |
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I'm crying... God... finally! |
Katzenkavalier |
Jun-03-08 09:15 PM |
#59 |
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This is AWESOME. nt |
crispini |
Jun-03-08 09:15 PM |
#60 |
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You betcha you're the nominee!!!!!!! |
aaronbees |
Jun-03-08 09:15 PM |
#61 |
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A president that won't look like a deer in headlights when he speaks |
dmordue |
Jun-03-08 09:15 PM |
#62 |
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I bet the whole world |
Nite Owl |
Jun-03-08 09:15 PM |
#63 |
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This Canadian sure as hell is and is jealous as all get out.... |
Spazito |
Jun-03-08 09:25 PM |
#128 |
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We can share, neighbor! |
Tatiana |
Jun-03-08 09:51 PM |
#192 |
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I will be the nominee |
BeyondGeography |
Jun-03-08 09:16 PM |
#66 |
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America shakes.... |
thewiseguy |
Jun-03-08 09:16 PM |
#68 |
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It's a fuckin' new day! |
Katzenkavalier |
Jun-03-08 09:17 PM |
#72 |
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ain't that something |
spanone |
Jun-03-08 09:16 PM |
#70 |
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Great Speech |
Irishonly |
Jun-03-08 09:17 PM |
#73 |
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Acknowledging ALL other candidates in the primary... |
PermanentRevolution |
Jun-03-08 09:17 PM |
#74 |
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I am glad he did not believe he could not acknowledge he is the NOMINEE |
genna |
Jun-03-08 09:17 PM |
#76 |
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She sure has made history, not all good. |
rusty quoin |
Jun-03-08 09:17 PM |
#77 |
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Good for you, Barack, Hillary made history. |
billyoc |
Jun-03-08 09:17 PM |
#78 |
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HRC: I, I, I / Obama: you, you, you {nt} |
Aya Reiko |
Jun-03-08 09:17 PM |
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And THAT, is how you be magnanimous...nt |
OwnedByFerrets |
Jun-03-08 09:17 PM |
#80 |
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Crowd gives thorough applause for HRC. |
WritingIsMyReligion |
Jun-03-08 09:17 PM |
#81 |
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NOOOOOOOOOOOOO Dont go there Barack |
thewiseguy |
Jun-03-08 09:18 PM |
#82 |
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God...contrast this speech to McCains....NO COMPARISON |
AldebTX |
Jun-03-08 09:21 PM |
#111 |
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Wow, and the graciousness of Obama shines through again. I'd like |
babylonsister |
Jun-03-08 09:18 PM |
#83 |
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Class act to the end. |
jgraz |
Jun-03-08 09:18 PM |
#84 |
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No kidding, and yes, he's full of shit! Bwhaha! nt |
babylonsister |
Jun-03-08 09:19 PM |
#91 |
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My brother just said give her VP then immediately appoint her |
Ichingcarpenter |
Jun-03-08 09:19 PM |
#98 |
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he is so gracious complimenting Senator Clinton. |
genevat |
Jun-03-08 09:18 PM |
#85 |
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I Love This Crowd |
AldebTX |
Jun-03-08 09:18 PM |
#86 |
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Now this is a gracious speech - |
crickets |
Jun-03-08 09:18 PM |
#87 |
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Obama is showing so much class! He's really showing admiration for Hillary. |
Katzenkavalier |
Jun-03-08 09:18 PM |
#88 |
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Too bad Hillary can't find it in her to be equally as gracious to Obama. N/T |
pdxmom |
Jun-03-08 09:19 PM |
#89 |
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agreed |
YDogg |
Jun-03-08 09:20 PM |
#100 |
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Hm - maybe Obama STOLE all of Clinton's class! |
BlooInBloo |
Jun-03-08 09:19 PM |
#90 |
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Don't you mean Obama Clinton? And no, he's walking a fine line. nt |
babylonsister |
Jun-03-08 09:20 PM |
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Sorry - tried to do some slick shit - it didn't work out - changed it. |
BlooInBloo |
Jun-03-08 09:22 PM |
#114 |
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He is always so much more generous to her than she is to him... |
polichick |
Jun-03-08 09:19 PM |
#92 |
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That is exactly what I was going to say. |
Lisa0825 |
Jun-03-08 09:23 PM |
#120 |
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VERY class act. |
crispini |
Jun-03-08 09:19 PM |
#93 |
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Once again Obama is nice to Clinton |
high density |
Jun-03-08 09:19 PM |
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I wish she deserved it! n/t |
Gol |
Jun-03-08 09:20 PM |
#105 |
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Oh, Man! I'm crying when he talks about Hillary! |
billyoc |
Jun-03-08 09:19 PM |
#94 |
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he's a very gracious winner |
dana_b |
Jun-03-08 09:19 PM |
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Obama is classy. I have high hopes for the future of our party and country. |
YDogg |
Jun-03-08 09:19 PM |
#95 |
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And that my friends, is class... |
ellisonz |
Jun-03-08 09:19 PM |
#96 |
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Just wanted to be a part of the Historical Official Presumptive Nominee thread |
SaveAmerica |
Jun-03-08 09:19 PM |
#97 |
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Did you notice the stale applause HRC has gotten during this part of the speech? |
genna |
Jun-03-08 09:19 PM |
#99 |
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Hillary.....Obama has class |
Max_powers94 |
Jun-03-08 09:20 PM |
#101 |
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Amazing. This is a true leader. |
TornadoTN |
Jun-03-08 09:20 PM |
#102 |
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Jeez - he's being more supportive of her than she was of him. |
gateley |
Jun-03-08 09:20 PM |
#103 |
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Jesus, Barack did his homework. He's really showing some sincere respect here. |
jgraz |
Jun-03-08 09:20 PM |
#104 |
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Hillary's role in the Obama Presidency will be in the area of Healthcare.... |
Spazito |
Jun-03-08 09:20 PM |
#106 |
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He just said we're going to have universal health care |
TOJ |
Jun-03-08 09:20 PM |
#107 |
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This guy is great! |
Gregorian |
Jun-03-08 09:20 PM |
#108 |
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Obama is the man of the century |
keep_it_real |
Jun-03-08 09:20 PM |
#109 |
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He is a CLASS ACT! Wow, thank you Barack! |
zulchzulu |
Jun-03-08 09:21 PM |
#110 |
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Yes, thanks for showing us how it is done! n/t |
michaz |
Jun-03-08 09:22 PM |
#116 |
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We did it !!! We worked hard !!! and it paid off !!! I am so proud of Barack Obama !!! |
HopeforChange |
Jun-03-08 09:21 PM |
#112 |
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You want a change IN Washington. No more Clintons! nt |
gateley |
Jun-03-08 09:21 PM |
#113 |
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Amen! No more Clintons! (nt) |
scarletwoman |
Jun-03-08 09:32 PM |
#155 |
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Am I the only one hoping he uses the phrase "Why'd he" a couple of times? |
jgraz |
Jun-03-08 09:22 PM |
#115 |
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Thank you Obama for making your campaign "yes WE Can" and not "yes HE Can" |
cindyw |
Jun-03-08 09:23 PM |
#117 |
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need new thread |
Doityourself |
Jun-03-08 09:23 PM |
#118 |
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"even if he chooses to deny mine" |
Kajsa |
Jun-03-08 09:23 PM |
#119 |
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Obama is articulating the hopes, the dreams the desires, the feelings |
keep_it_real |
Jun-03-08 09:23 PM |
#121 |
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"even if he chooses to deny mine..." |
BeyondGeography |
Jun-03-08 09:23 PM |
#122 |
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The class-tipped missile. Kill him with kindness. |
jgraz |
Jun-03-08 09:23 PM |
#123 |
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Clinton obviously never learned that. nt |
babylonsister |
Jun-03-08 09:26 PM |
#131 |
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multiple observations |
Gore1FL |
Jun-03-08 09:24 PM |
#124 |
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The Deny Mine |
AldebTX |
Jun-03-08 09:24 PM |
#125 |
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McCain will get his butt kicked in 3 2 1 |
thewiseguy |
Jun-03-08 09:24 PM |
#126 |
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Ass-kicking has commenced. n/t |
Tatiana |
Jun-03-08 09:25 PM |
#129 |
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He's pulled out the strong stuff now - McCain is toast |
crickets |
Jun-03-08 09:24 PM |
#127 |
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Obama going after McCain and 'change'! What is NOT AN OPTION |
babylonsister |
Jun-03-08 09:25 PM |
#130 |
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He's speaking to the pragmatic issues now in his speech |
keep_it_real |
Jun-03-08 09:26 PM |
#132 |
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Oh My Gosh |
AldebTX |
Jun-03-08 09:27 PM |
#133 |
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SAVED THE BEST FOR LAST ! |
uponit7771 |
Jun-03-08 09:32 PM |
#153 |
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Who's running the damn cameras? |
Kitsune |
Jun-03-08 09:27 PM |
#134 |
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Obama is good at destroying McCain while at the same time talking nice about him. |
RL3AO |
Jun-03-08 09:27 PM |
#135 |
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I Love Him DEFINING what CHANGE Is |
AldebTX |
Jun-03-08 09:28 PM |
#137 |
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BODY SLAM!!!! |
BlooInBloo |
Jun-03-08 09:29 PM |
#138 |
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Congratulations to the presumptive president-elect, Barack Obama |
Jack Rabbit |
Jun-03-08 09:29 PM |
#139 |
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he just kicked mccain in the balls...bwaaahahahaha |
spanone |
Jun-03-08 09:29 PM |
#140 |
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out of the ballpark!!!!!! |
spanone |
Jun-03-08 09:32 PM |
#156 |
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Swift and Steeltipped |
dbmk |
Jun-03-08 09:32 PM |
#157 |
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Obama scares the hell out of the Republicans. He's TOO good. |
rusty quoin |
Jun-03-08 09:29 PM |
#141 |
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The "should have never been authorized" comment tips his hand on the Hill VP slot |
jgraz |
Jun-03-08 09:29 PM |
#142 |
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He invoked Roosevelt, Truman and Kennedy! I've got chills! |
crickets |
Jun-03-08 09:29 PM |
#143 |
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Obama is cooking on the issues; he's pumbing the ISSUES |
keep_it_real |
Jun-03-08 09:30 PM |
#144 |
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WooHoo! |
Kajsa |
Jun-03-08 09:30 PM |
#146 |
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I am overwhelmed... |
CherokeeDem |
Jun-03-08 09:31 PM |
#147 |
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The best part of this: We're seeing a CAN O(bama) WHOOP ASS that we didn't... |
BlooInBloo |
Jun-03-08 09:31 PM |
#148 |
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I Loved His Answer to McCain's Going to Iraq Line |
AldebTX |
Jun-03-08 09:31 PM |
#149 |
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No wonder the GOP is scared shitless of this man |
Hamlette |
Jun-03-08 09:31 PM |
#150 |
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I'm reading it as he's saying it |
lynyrd_skynyrd |
Jun-03-08 09:32 PM |
#151 |
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Where are you reading this? |
keep_it_real |
Jun-03-08 09:34 PM |
#162 |
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This just in: McCain raises the white flag of surrender! |
thewiseguy |
Jun-03-08 09:32 PM |
#152 |
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PEOPLE! He is Ready to Kick Republican Butt! |
Kajsa |
Jun-03-08 09:32 PM |
#154 |
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When Was the Last Time |
AldebTX |
Jun-03-08 09:33 PM |
#158 |
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I'm seeing a lot of "scheduling conflicts" in McCain's future... |
billyoc |
Jun-03-08 09:33 PM |
#159 |
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Ladies and Gentlemen, the next President of the United States of America! |
ellisonz |
Jun-03-08 09:33 PM |
#160 |
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"What you won't see from this campaign or party...." he's declaring himself leader of the Democrats |
mythyc |
Jun-03-08 09:34 PM |
# |
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it will be so nice to have a president with the gift of speech |
spanone |
Jun-03-08 09:34 PM |
#161 |
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He's an OK orator, but he's no... |
Kutjara |
Jun-03-08 09:35 PM |
#170 |
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Only 9 Votes?......... come on 9 votes for this thread? |
Ichingcarpenter |
Jun-03-08 09:34 PM |
#163 |
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Obama you are killing me here.... |
thewiseguy |
Jun-03-08 09:35 PM |
#164 |
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New thread here: |
Tatiana |
Jun-03-08 09:35 PM |
#165 |
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No teleprompter? |
TOJ |
Jun-03-08 09:35 PM |
#166 |
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Well, at least McLoon will get that one right. |
newmajority |
Jun-03-08 09:50 PM |
#190 |
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OMG |
Nite Owl |
Jun-03-08 09:35 PM |
#168 |
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I can't handle this. It's someone who KNOWS THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE. |
WritingIsMyReligion |
Jun-03-08 09:35 PM |
#169 |
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AND inspire while doing it |
uponit7771 |
Jun-03-08 09:37 PM |
#174 |
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I know! It's fantastic -nt |
crickets |
Jun-03-08 09:41 PM |
#184 |
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Obama pulled an anti-9/11, unlike HRC. NICE. {nt} |
Aya Reiko |
Jun-03-08 09:36 PM |
#171 |
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Is he speaking without notes? |
keep_it_real |
Jun-03-08 09:36 PM |
#172 |
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he should have mentioned his grandfather's military service |
panAmerican |
Jun-03-08 09:37 PM |
#173 |
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I can't see how he could possibly |
Nite Owl |
Jun-03-08 09:37 PM |
#175 |
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Thread #2 |
Kajsa |
Jun-03-08 09:38 PM |
#176 |
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Obama is the Greatest! Go! Bama! GOD protect him, Amen. |
keep_it_real |
Jun-03-08 09:38 PM |
#177 |
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AWESOME! |
kesasso |
Jun-03-08 09:39 PM |
#179 |
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That was AMAZING |
crickets |
Jun-03-08 09:39 PM |
#180 |
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That was AWESOME |
AldebTX |
Jun-03-08 09:40 PM |
#181 |
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Anyone who questions Obama's patriotism... |
TTUBatfan2008 |
Jun-03-08 09:40 PM |
#182 |
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Obama is the most charismatic man alive. |
OneAmerica |
Jun-03-08 09:41 PM |
#183 |
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This is the moment! |
psychopomp |
Jun-03-08 09:41 PM |
#185 |
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That was one hell of a speech!!! |
WIllo |
Jun-03-08 09:43 PM |
#186 |
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*Yawn* |
Fabio |
Jun-03-08 09:46 PM |
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Looks like he has a double security detail tonight. Thank God. n/t |
sfexpat2000 |
Jun-03-08 09:48 PM |
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Amazing moment in time. n/t |
myrna minx |
Jun-03-08 09:51 PM |
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Husb2Sparkly |
Jun-03-08 09:53 PM |
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