Obama not to speak at Ground Zero, great to hear

[tekisui]

I thought his speech Sunday night was pitch perfect. It was respectful to all parties and convey the importance. I was leery of a 'rally speech' or a 'pep rally' atmosphere or a victory lap.

President Obama is mindful and respectful of that as well and is going to lay a wreath and honor first responders and victims families.

Kudos on opting to not speak and risk it seeming self-serving.

[leveymg]

1. I agree. Good move - don't want association with Megaphone Man speech.

Has anyone actually listened to the speech Bush gave? He looked and sounded drunk, and was hanging off the shoulder of the poor NYFD Chief as he shouted painfully into the guy's ear with the bullhorn. Dry drunk. Mind blown. Unaware of the affect his actions had on others. Here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7OCgMPX2mE

[CherokeeDem]

2. We truly need to give President Obama credit...

He has done a masterful job and not speaking at Ground Zero is a perfect decision. While I don't agree with all he has done, I want this war over, I want to see the economy improve, I want universal health care, as we all do. I just think that we need to take a moment and realized that he is doing a great deal for this country. Has he sold out to corporate interest? Haven't they all; this is the way of our politics. That's what he needs to change in this country...but I salute him in this situation...for a job well done.

Just imagine...if John McCain was in the White House...we do need to keep perspective here.

[Guy Whitey Corngood]

3. And Jr. won't be soiling the site with his presence. Great news. nt

[LiberalFighter]

8. I wonder how many of supporters back then of the responders and families

still support him? And what their response would had been if he had shown up.

[Guy Whitey Corngood]

12. My guess is they would have been civil. They're probably better people than I am. nt

[JohnnyLib2]

4. Glad to hear that.

And I hope the varying stories from the Admin. also end.

[tekisui]

5. No joke, they need to get on the same page.

[Teaser]

13. more "varying stories" bullshit

stop being ridiculous, pls.

[warrior1]

6. damn that's what I was hoping he was going to do

[Parker CA]

7. Lay a wreath, meet some people, exit gracefully. Perfect.

[Whisp]

9. he is thoughtful and classy

and so is his wife

and I bet their kids are going to be wonderful and caring adults and smart like anything too

[woo me with science]

10. He has handled this whole thing exceptionally well. nt

[vaberella]

11. I told you Tekisui! There was no mention of a speech. He was going to meet with families. n/t

[tekisui]

15. I am happy to say you were right.

[vaberella]

17. ...

:D :pals:

[bigwillq]

14. I agree with this move.

:thumbsup:

K and R

[woolldog]

16. good move....

thumbs up to Obama

[FrenchieCat]

18. Yeah...we know why.

[babylonsister]

19. Frenchie...

:rofl: