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Discussion in 'BBS Hangout: Debate & Discussion' started by RocketsMac, Nov 4, 2008.

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  1. RocketsMac

    RocketsMac Member

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    I know that there are so many threads in the D&D, but I can't resist the urge to start a thread..

    The speech that I just heard is by far the most touching thing I have ever heard.. at no time in my entire life had anyone affected me to the point of me crying, but this speech has.. no words can describe the feeling I had whenever "yes we can" we repeated.. I have never experienced chills this intense.

    call me dramatic, call me whatever you want, but if that speech didn't affect you, you're not human/you're Chuck Norris..
     
    #1 RocketsMac, Nov 4, 2008
  2. Two Sandwiches

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    I think to put it simple:

    I believe that Americans have become more patriotic and unified, as a whole, within the last hour.
     
    #2 Two Sandwiches, Nov 4, 2008
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    History in the making.... Yes We Can!

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  4. halfbreed

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    Honestly, I voted for Obama but thought the speech wasn't what it could be. That's not to say it wasn't impressive but it was just a little flat.

    That being said, the history of the moment pretty much ensured that that speech will be remembered by all.
     
    #4 halfbreed, Nov 4, 2008
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    It seems heaven sent, we are ready to have a black president!
     
    #5 FanfromJaysCity, Nov 4, 2008
  6. moestavern19

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    good speech.

    I don't really cry at stuff though.
     
    #6 moestavern19, Nov 4, 2008
  7. RocketsMac

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    I might be the only one who got this..

    2pac quote from "Changes".. very nice..
     
    #7 RocketsMac, Nov 4, 2008
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    <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/HK39MpPsF2o&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/HK39MpPsF2o&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>
     
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    Eh, it was ho-hum overall (and I voted Obama).

    It didn't get good at all before he brought up the old lady. That was really good. But honestly, the guy's given better speeches.

    I was comparatively just as impressed, if not moreso, by McCain's concession speech.
     
    #10 Drexlerfan22, Nov 4, 2008
  11. RocketsMac

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    lol, dude, that's exactly me my entire life.. I've always thought "happy crying" or any other form of non-sadness-related crying was bogus, but this is the first my eyes watered upon hearing someone speak, I was shocked myself, it was involuntary..
     
    #11 RocketsMac, Nov 4, 2008
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    I teared up.


    Our POTUS-to-be has a great command of the magnitude of this moment when looking back over major historical events in our nation. He may be more than just what the nation needs...


    I pray our nation does as a whole... there are still idiots out there.
     
    #12 IROC it, Nov 4, 2008
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    You're not
     
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    I'm Chuck Norris
     
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    "This victory alone is not the change we seek – it is only the chance for us to make that change."

    "And to those Americans whose support I have yet to earn – I may not have won your vote, but I hear your voices, I need your help, and I will be your President too."
     
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    I liked his speech at the Democratic National Convention in 2004 the best. That "I am my brother's keeper" was bone chilling. I can't wait to hear his inauguration speech!
     
    #16 Ismail, Nov 4, 2008
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    I think it was the background music they started playing afterward.

    I swear it was in a Disney movie from the 90s.

    Can't think of which one it was right now.
     
    #17 moestavern19, Nov 4, 2008
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    I was pretty disappointed by the speech, given the gravity of the moment. It wasn't bad by any means, but not nearly what I was expecting or what he's capable of.

    It started getting pretty good at the end and then he finished it. Oh well.
     
    #18 thacabbage, Nov 4, 2008
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    -LBJ '64 almost exactly. Not that that's a bad thing.
     
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  20. Lil Pun

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    Simply put, everything has been great tonight (except the game). It will be easier to analyze after a little time passes.
     
    #20 Lil Pun, Nov 4, 2008
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