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sufrommich

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11. This is my President. nt

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Sun Dec 16, 2012, 10:06 PM

Dec 2012

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This is Obama's Finest Hour. [View all] reformist2 Dec 2012 OP

Something in my eye.. Historic NY Dec 2012 #1

This country is changing. Big time. tridim Dec 2012 #2

change... kardonb Dec 2012 #63

His re-election was huge. We are a center-left nation now. reformist2 Dec 2012 #64

He is the right man to put an end to the gun culture and its madness alcibiades_mystery Dec 2012 #3

And the great thing is, bakpakr Dec 2012 #5

Welcome to DU, bakpakr! I heard that, too. calimary Dec 2012 #60

When this president speaks, you can tell it comes from the heart. Rhiannon12866 Dec 2012 #72

I just saw this Tweet.. Cha Dec 2012 #10

Exactly what I was thinking. Only it will be digital and live forever. lindysalsagal Dec 2012 #33

Yes, impressive.... Bonobo Dec 2012 #4

He's not a dictator. "With the power of the office I hold." joshcryer Dec 2012 #8

There is much he can do, particularly foreign policy. Bonobo Dec 2012 #14

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We're talking about a domestic issue and you're mentioning foreign policy? joshcryer Dec 2012 #22

They are not unconnected. Culture is culture. nt Bonobo Dec 2012 #23

America's MIC is not supported by American culture. joshcryer Dec 2012 #24

American's, children and adult alike are influenced Bonobo Dec 2012 #25

You're trying to form a connection to MIC and American culture when there is none. joshcryer Dec 2012 #26

I believe that YOU do not. Bonobo Dec 2012 #28

American culture does not "look to the military for their model of behavior." joshcryer Dec 2012 #30

BTW, I did not start the OP to WIN this argument. Bonobo Dec 2012 #31

It's a straw man, you should've never said it to begin with. joshcryer Dec 2012 #32

It is NOT a strawman. It is an obvious observation about culture. Bonobo Dec 2012 #34

Yeah? Then why is the discussion about foreign and not domestic policy? joshcryer Dec 2012 #35

No, I am just discussing two things. Bonobo Dec 2012 #36

Yes, Obama sucks on gun control. He came out and made a statement on it. joshcryer Dec 2012 #38

Glad you admit he sucks on gun control. That is what I said first. nt Bonobo Dec 2012 #39

I think he changed his stance. joshcryer Dec 2012 #40

Then I look forward to his non-stop campaign to make sensible gun control laws. Bonobo Dec 2012 #44

You got that from that speech? joshcryer Dec 2012 #46

Wow, we agree again! Bonobo Dec 2012 #49

Yeah, because the House would do what he wanted, ever. joshcryer Dec 2012 #56

I knew you would find a way to excuse the invariable inaction that will follow. Bonobo Dec 2012 #57

I tend to not be very disagreeable. joshcryer Dec 2012 #65

Irony = someone denying military's place in influencing culture talks of "nuance". nt Bonobo Dec 2012 #67

I made no such absolute statement. joshcryer Dec 2012 #68

Joshcryer: "American culture does not "look to the military for their model of behavior." Bonobo Dec 2012 #70

Right. joshcryer Dec 2012 #71

If he campaigns for gun control humbled_opinion Dec 2012 #48

Thank you... Bonobo Dec 2012 #53

LOL! If we looked to the military for our model of behavior we'd be a socialist country. KittyWampus Dec 2012 #69

So what is your point? humbled_opinion Dec 2012 #75

There has already been a rush at gun stores NewJeffCT Dec 2012 #17

Expect it to increase. joshcryer Dec 2012 #21

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pffftt...nt SidDithers Dec 2012 #47

He doesn't enact legislation - why is it someone always finds something negative to say?? George II Dec 2012 #59

The finest hour will be getting laws passed on gun control. I am a big Obama supporter. nt bluestate10 Dec 2012 #6

I agree craigmatic Dec 2012 #43

What did he say? democrattotheend Dec 2012 #7

He spoke out about gun control. proud2BlibKansan Dec 2012 #16

Sorry but I didn't hear a single word humbled_opinion Dec 2012 #50

No. He said we must do more to protect children. Kablooie Dec 2012 #74

it was hardly the time to discuss gun control bills. rivegauche Dec 2012 #76

but proud2blibkansan said he DID discuss control Doctor_J Dec 2012 #80

Someone put up a video of the speech in V&M. Make sure to watch it. He was fantastic. Little Star Dec 2012 #29

It was both unexpected, and remarkable frazzled Dec 2012 #9

This is my President. nt sufrommich Dec 2012 #11

I think so too Marrah_G Dec 2012 #12

When he named the children, BeeBee Dec 2012 #13

Did you guys get a look at his eyes? Lady Freedom Returns Dec 2012 #18

I really hope so... humbled_opinion Dec 2012 #55

I agree rufus dog Dec 2012 #20

Yes it is! Little Star Dec 2012 #27

Too bad he has to keep making these speeches. joanbarnes Dec 2012 #37

All he did was make a speech and comfort families. He didn't propose new gun laws. craigmatic Dec 2012 #41

He's not going to propose specific legislation at a funeral democrattotheend Dec 2012 #51

he could have meant guns, and he could have meant mental health. ginnyinWI Dec 2012 #61

This isn't about Obama! nt Skip Intro Dec 2012 #42

So? People can't give him credit for a great speech? democrattotheend Dec 2012 #45

You're right. It's about us and our real underthematrix Dec 2012 #52

I love our President sasha031 Dec 2012 #54

Me too! I have NEVER been more impressed with my President. calimary Dec 2012 #58

I think this was President Obama's JFK speech....... llmart Dec 2012 #62

That's a good way to put it. It was monumental. Could ignite a whole movement! calimary Dec 2012 #73

Best line: Are we prepared to say that such violence visited on our children year after year... JudyM Dec 2012 #66

Totally agree, that was the issue to me too. nt rivegauche Dec 2012 #77

DURec Eric the Reddish Dec 2012 #78

Allow me to set the bar a little higher Doctor_J Dec 2012 #79

That depends on what he does from here BainsBane Dec 2012 #81