Okay last night I listened to Barack Obama give his speech at Mile High Stadium just like most everyone else. I was listening.... really listening to what he had to say. There were times I broke down and cried because I could relate to some of the stuff he was talking about... like... how a single mother shouldn't have to choose between staying home and taking care of her child or losing her job. I have been there... I have had to make the choice to work when my daughter had appendicitis and had to go to the hospital. My director of nusrses bullied me into coming to work because they knew they would have difficulty in covering the shift... and no one there wanted to do it. I was told to be at work or not to come back at all. I had to send my daughter to the doc at the ER by her grandparents because I had to go to work.
Now I am reading on one of the discussions here that Barack Obama can't give a speech without a teleprompter. It was said the speech is written for him. So now here I am leaning a little toward Obama and then I hear that these aren't his own words.
Now I ask you who are Democrats.. do you believe what Mr. Obama said in his speech last night is true and what he really feels, or is it just lip service to get votes? I want to know what you think.
I am still going to listen to what John McCain has to say at his convention, but I feel he is going to have to pull out a home run to be able to beat Obama on his speech, because Obama is talking to the single mother, the working poor, the homeless, the people who are laid off from their jobs... and they want to believe what he is bringing to the table is true... and I do too.
So is it true? Or is it just hype? Please let me know what you think about this. This isn't a debate.. I just want some feedback.
[question posted by OreoCookie3]responses and comments:
Even though it is a possibility, I believe that Barack Obama chose his own words. The only thing that he didn't do is make his own biography video(the democratic convention party made it for him). It was in front of a live audience and he was looking at his audience as he was talking and I didn't see him looking at his stand or trying to read a teleprompter so I'm not convinced. His speech was inspiring, it was touching and warm to the heart but didn't make me cry. It made my mother cry which almost made me cry because I know how she felt as a single mother. [insaneduck9]
I also felt his words was from his heart. I did cry. I couldn't contain myself. I didn't see him looking down at his podium at a speech and he didn't sound or look like he was reading. When I gave speeches in college I had a 3 by 5 cards with little notes and I spoke off the cuff... and from my heart... I really believed he was speaking from his heart. Thanks for your feedback. [OreoCookie3]
hmmm my first reaction was..whoa he have tons of supporters out there!!! i was really surprise seeing thousands of american cheering for him.. about his speech i find it very idealistic and he is good in saying things people would love to hear like stopping war and independency in oil importation... i just hope that he can fit to the wide size shoes he is creating... just a thought [petiksmode]
yeah his words are strong and feel-good hearing it....he is a good speaker to be able to transport his listeners to the world which his speech created...he is good.. [petiksmode]
That is the problem with politicans. They tell you what you want to hear. But you never know if they mean it or not. you want to believe it because it is exactly what you want to hear. But how many times have you been promised all kinds of stuff by a politican and then have them not deliever? You know the old saying: How do you know when a politican is lying? His lips are moving. [lilwonders123]
yep, same ol' same ol'. This "change" is looking a lot like what we already have. [lilwonders123]
I have watched everything I can on the debates and the men running. I have to say. Obama has a eloquent way about him and he can talk. But then he was a corporate lawyer, they can make people believe things. I don't think he is the person he makes himself to be. It's all words and hype. I hate it and wish he would do something better for the people. I just don't feel it. He seams to be just talk, he flip-flops on so many issues. Look at his record as governor. McCain seems real. He's making making a bunch of promises that he will not be able to fulfill. He speaks from the heart, and no he don't need the teleprompter. Obabma does, or he can't put a valid sentence togehter. His speaches are written for him. I would really like for us to have a good president. I wish it could be Obama, I just don't feel it or see it as a good thing. [moondancer]
Most politicians have people write their speeches - they may give them the basic ideas for the speech, but someone else writes it. The speeches are almost always on the tele-prompters for them to read - if for no other reason, than so that they will have a record of exactly what was said. [newtondak]
or we could even say it is the EDITED verison of what they would like to say... [petiksmode]
He writes his own speeches. I don't know where you heard that he doesn't, but it isn't true. [Bd200789]
You are mistaken Bd. I have provided links below. [DrMario]
I have not heard that one about the speech not being written by Obama or using telepropter. I did enjoy the entire few nights and it was very moving. I know also when my daughter took off from work when her newborn was in the hospital for menengitis she was threatened by her boss but she stood up to her and said she didn't care if she lost her job that her son was more important and guess what? she kept her job. hahaha I do see that McCain ahs picked his running mate some one I have never heard of, the gov. of Alaska, a woman, 44 with 5 kids. Wonder is he is trying to get Hillary's women voters? [tyc415]
Yes, I think McCain's choice was a strategic one to get the women voters who would have wanted someone like Hillary. I don't think it is a bad move... I just think it is strategic. I have never heard of this woman either. She is governor of Alaska. Will she have two jobs? Governor of Alaska and Vice President after the vote in November?.. that is if he wins. [OreoCookie3]
Do not take this the wrong way. There are dozens of speech writers that pen the words for Obama. He does not write the speeches himself. They contain some of his thoughts but are worded to play on the emotions of the voter. Speech writers spend hours carefully scripting his words and coaches tell him how to stand, how to use his hands and his expressions. Obama practices for hours before the speech, getting things just so. There is a reason politicians do this, its to get your vote. This is how its done in politics. McCains camp is no different. He has dozens of speech writers and coaches too. I do not support Obama for President so I will just stay on the issue of his speeches. He does deliver well in his speeches, but its foolish to think that he sat down and wrote it himself. [DrMario]
There are lots of people behind Obama not only making his thoughts sound better but also putting thoughts into his speeches that are in the best interest of his campaign. [newtondak]
Are my wife and I the only ones who did not go out of their way to watch Obama speak, I haven't even tried to find a transcript of it, ok, to give McCain his due we don't plan on watching that either, I've heard the same things you are saying about Obama, and that he has people writing his speeches, and I wouldn't be surprised, he seems to do better when he has a 'preprared speeech', look at his record in the debates, and town hall meetings, he didn't do near as well. So maybe it was from the heart, but maybe it was written by someone else. DM [damucci]
He sure has a lot of followers DM. I haven't really been following so I don't really know what he has and hasn't done as far as debates. I will be watching the Republican convention to see what gives there also. If there is a debate, I would like to see it. [OreoCookie3]
i dont know what he's been through...ive only heard what was said, the thing that stands out in barrack is the sense that he understands, and if he doesent i bet he will try his hardest to understand, McCain posture doesnt look like a person who wants to understand. [vellibiz]
Yeah, I saw last night that he said he gets it, and McCain doesn't get it. I hope it isn't just talk.. because I have had the sense that politicians are all saying what you want to hear and then don't follow through after the election... that is my thought on all politicians. I hope he really does get it. [OreoCookie3]
Just to clarify a point Oreo - ALL politicians have speech writers. I've written a few myself. BUT, a good candidate is always in on the writing process to make sure that the content is properly 'couched' for maximum impact, interest (don't want listeners falling asleep!), and to reflect the party platform and beliefs of the candidate him/herself. So to have someone else write your speeches is not a bad thing - it's common practice and necessary for time reasons as well as appealability to the masses, as not all candidates are good writers. Just thought that might help in your assessment of your choice of candidate..... [sparkofinsanity]
Thanks Doc. lol Oreo - telepromters are necessary to keep the 'speaker' on track as many people unlike actors, are really no good at memorizing long involved 'speeches'. They are also common practice, but the floor directors in charge of the telepromters should have been good enough at their jobs that they weren't so evident a presence during Obama's speech. I used to work in television and believe me without teleprompters your news anchors couldn't deliver the news without them, let alone anyone else in front of a Camera for whatever reason. Even a lot of actors have them on sets because they haven't/couldn't 'learned' their lines properly! LOL, if people only realized what REALLY goes on to bring you your 'entertainment'! [sparkofinsanity]
Barak WHO? lol kidding seriously thugh His speeches are written for him like most others. And the acceptance speech was no exception, scripted and choriagraphed. I did watch the speech and honestly, his writers need to get some new material because there was really nothng different about it other than well above average delivery, even for him. I have called it reheated macaroni & cheese, only served on a grand silver platter in style. but don't let the silver platter fool you, it is still in fact left overs. you have to listen to the words and ignore the delivery and all the ponp and circumstance that surrounded the speech, the huge crowd, the elabotate set, the events of the day, the music and the mood. these were all as they were on purpose, like the speech, the events and atmosphere is choriographed for a reason, to take focus off the actual words and present the image of a great moment. [xfahctor]
i think mc cain should talk about issues that can be resolved in 4 years more realistic issues..for instance obama talks about stopping war adn oil dependency to middle east..this probs is present for the longest time and very president hope that they can do smthing good at it..4 years and longer than that like hisroty unfolds is not enough to tighten the volts of these probs...obama is very idealistic and in some way loose rationality...he talks about the issue but he didt talked about what he will do specifically.. well as for mc cain he should be more realistic and appealing for a 4 year term [petiksmode]
There are always going to be detractors who will find some part of a speech or person to pick apart and discredit. I also watched Obama's speech and really don't care if he was reading a teleprompter, what he had to say resonates with my life and life experiences. John McCain read from a sheet of Paper in front of him - to expect - although I do believe there are people who can speak to a national crowd without notes - someone to memorize and not forget their message wihtout prompts is said by someone who does not understand what it means to get up and speak in front of a national TV audience. Obama wrote his speech - I believe it came from his life experiences and even though I supported Hillary through out the primaries I am behind him 100%. I liked John McCain until he started running for President and has lost his maverick image to me. He joined the Carl Roves of the political arena and began talking about issues from a different perspective and point of view. I am insulted that he picked a woman because he thinks presenting a female will lead to the defection of Hillary supporters and they will now support him. I believed and supported Hillary because of her experience and her command of the issues that were near and dear to my life. Sarah Pallin doesn't even come close - voting for her would equate to an African American voting for Obama because he is black, I do not vote for someone simply because of their gender. Her idolization of McCain also bothered me. It appears to me to be some star struck person gaining fame for the first time and in awe of those that placed her in that position. Anyway - that said why would something like reading a speech equate to being out of touch? I don't think McCain is strong enough to hit a home run - I remember reading blogs when he was running against George Bush - there were many Republicans who could not stand him and his unpredictability. I don't think that has changed - many people vote for the party not the person - that will happen in this election as well. If John McCain had come out in his political speeches echoing his beliefs in the past I might be more intrigued by him. I am not and will not only vote for Barak Obama but have signed up to help elect him as the next President of the United States. [kolleenwilson]
Thank you for your well thought out response Kolleen. You are the second person to say that Obama wrote his speech. I was moved by him. I have not been listening to him much this whole season, because I was for McCain. I agree with you that McCain picked a woman to get the once Hillary voters. I see it as a strategic move. I don't fault him for that.. he wants to win... so we will have to see how it turns out. I never heard of this woman before ... so this surprised me. I would like to see what he has to say on his convention speech. I wonder if he can sway me back from Obama? I think he will have to really pull a rabbit out of his hat to reach me like Obama did. [OreoCookie3]
I believe that they all have their speeches wrote for them. As far as I know they have always had someone write the speeches. They give the ideas of how they want their speech and they just pretty it up with words. So I figure that those are his ideas and his wants he just had someone write them down for him and make it like he wants it. Like some people don't have a way with words and others do. [mtdewgurl74]
Maybe they just refine it for him. [mtdewgurl74]
I didnt watch his speech last night but I have heard him speak on other occassions and I personally believe he is all words and no substance. I think he tells you what you want to hear and he is a great orator. I was a single mom for several years. I was fortunate that I worked for a company who didnt make me choose between family and work so I cannot relate wholly to making a choice between work and family. I don't believe a single word that Obama says. I believe it is all rhetoric and that he is as crooked as they come. This is my beleif though so before those of you get mad at my words please remember it is my opinion. [asuniqueasyou]
Hi Asuniqueasyou, of course you can speak your mind. If you read my discussion I said this was not a debate. I am glad to get the opinions of all the people here. Personally, if Obama is elected I don't think he could do any worse than these last 8 years have been. People are without jobs because their jobs are outsourced, and they are losing their homes to foreclosures... it may not be any better with Obama, but it might be interesting to see. I was in 6th grade when Kennedy took office... and I don't think he did a bad job being a Democrat and a Catholic. We will just have to see, I guess. Thank you Asuniqueasyou for your response. Your opinion is important to me, as is everyone's. [OreoCookie3]
Hi Oreo, I didn't watch the convention last night, but I must say that I do not trust Obama. There is just something about him that scares me. Please listen to John McCain's speech when he gives it. He has just named his running mate as Sarah Palin, Governor of Alaska, and I have read up on her. She is wonderful! Just pray about it and vote your heart. God bless. [Springlady]
I will pray, dear Springlady. I am going to have to. I have been for McCain this whole time, but after hearing that speech of Obama's last night he really reached my heart. I don't know anything about this lady Sara Palin; I think McCain made a good move strategically to pick a woman to get the would be Hillary voters. It's good politics I think. I said before I don't fault him for that at all. [OreoCookie3]
I'm truly at a loss at which to vote for and after what I heard from Oboma this afternoon, I've lost respect for him. He was talking and frankly, I wasn't paying attention until he said something terrible about McCain which was "till he goes back into the cave he came out of" Now that's not something someone of high power should say about anybody unless it be a murderer or someone of that level. I understand it's a fight for the white house but that's down right derogatory and there's just no need for that kind of talk. However, I may not vote this year because I am at a true loss at who to vote for and want it to be the right one who will lead our country in the right direction but I don't know who that'll be. [CatsandDogs]
I was at one of the Obama campaign speeches. There was no teleprompter at the one I was at. Yes, politicians have speech writers. When they go on the campaign trail, their speeches are much the same from place to place, making their main points. But, each one is tweeked to fit the locale. Those speech writers aren't just making up any old thing. They are conveying what has been dictated to them by Obama and his advisors. He does seem to have some problems answering questions off the top of his head at times. Now, I do think that all politicians will say what it will take to get votes, but I also believe they believe in what they say. I just don't know if they can accomplish what they say. There are too many other spokes in the wheel. [Annie2]
Well I am not a Democrate nor am I a Republican. I am an Independent so my opinion ought to be worth even more. LOL I see the same old song and dance. We are going to change everything and make it better. There was one time in my life when I actually believed that story. I have since become an Indepedent because I do not believe either party wants change in Washington. So now it is the lesser of two evils. I must say thouh I was impressed that McCain picked a lady as his running mate for VP. I like her credentials and I think she may sway a lot of votes over to the Republican ticket. They now have two mavericks that are not status quo runnng on one ticket. Sounds good. [eeyore39]
Well what would you expect the Demo convention to say about McCain, "He isn't like Bush at all he is completely his own man." Never would happen. They have been playing that another 4 years of Bush card to long to change now. I have really been impressed listening to Sarah talk. In all fairness now you must give equal time to the Republicans who will be on starting Monday I think. Enjoy. [eeyore39]
They have speech writers....but they put into the speech what the speaker wants to say...they just arrange it so it all sounds better if that gives you any comfort. [jillhill]
A very important year....and I think a close race! [jillhill]
this is not on Obama's speech, but just to comment on your post about the speech being a possible lipservice or something. Presidents' speeches are not written by the presidents themselves. They officially hire speechwriters. They even have an Office of Speechwriting. The first president to have done this is Calvin Coolidge. And then the rest is history. Speechwriters don't write just to make a platform sound right to the ear of the public. The texts and the paragraphs are crafted by the speechwriters under the influence and instruction of the president. as to how much is the contribution of the president to the speech, there isn't a fixed percentage. it depends on the speech and on the agenda. the speech that is spoken in a podium is always what the speaker exactly wants the public to know of. [goddessjes]
There are a couple on this discussion that says he writes his own speeches, but I don't know how he would have time. It is interesting though to know that the writers aren't just writing garbage, but writing what the candidate really wants to say. [OreoCookie3]
I don't think any of these political people write their own speeches. In fact, Barack's speech writer is a 26 year old guy. I'm sure they have some input in what they speeches are, but they are always written by a pro. [bonbon664]
Okay... glad to hear it.. I guess they don't want to look stupid with their own attempts at writing. Anyway I liked the speech. I believed his words. If he is lying I'm dying. I know politicians never deliver all of what they say.. but I hope whoever wins can do something to help the people of this nation. I hope to see the homeless off the streets .. that will never happen because they are always on their own.. that is sad. [OreoCookie3]
you do know that they are all neo-con liars don't you? They rot parties from the inside out and do not care about you the party or your country they support the interests of international investment . Write in Ron Paul! [bluespace]
I have no idea what you are talking about Bluespace, but I defend your right to say whatever it is you are saying. If I am to try to understand what you are saying, you are saying that none of the candidates care about us at all. I don't believe that. No, maybe all their promises won't come to realization, but some of them will. I have seen in my own life where a president's promise has come true that affected me in a monetary way. You see I couldn't afford the drugs I need to live. They are all around $100 each or more.. well now with Medicare part D I only pay $2 for a prescription. That was a long time in coming, and I am glad I can finally be reasonably healthy. [OreoCookie3]
Obama's speech was awesome. It spoke to me as well, and I really do not think that McCain can top his speech. [rogue13xmen13]
Picking a female for his running mate will not matter. Obama's speech was so strong, that anything that McCain does will still be nothing compared to what Obama has done. [rogue13xmen13]
oreocookie a lot of bullcrap goes on and no I dont think Barack Obama used a teleprompter at all, that is just some] more vicious Republican flack. what he said sounded to me like it came from his heart and I think he has a gem of a wife. I am convinced he is my choice and do not minus me anyone or I will turn you in as I have a right to my political opinion without being insulted with nasty comments. [Hatley]
Hi there Hatley, how have you been.. more to the point where have you been? I have been so worried that something happened to you because I had not seen you around at all. You know Hatley, I have been for McCain this whole time, but last night Mr. Obama touched my heart. He spoke to me.. ME!!! You know like in church when you know a sermon is meant just for you? Well that is the way I felt last night. If anyone wants to minus me, they can... but I feel it would be stupid too just for having an opinion and being nice about it. Ms Hatley, you speak your mind any time you want to. I care about you. I don't think we are friends yet, but I have seen you around and I like your mylot spirit here. [OreoCookie3]
Personally, I cannot see McCain being able to compare when it comes to the Topics that matter here. I might be wrong, but the things that Obama mentioned in his Speech I have heard him say things like this even back before the Democratic Convention, and have been quite interested in them. He has always acted like he was for the people who need the help before things get even worse. It will be interesting the next 2 months to see what happens especially since we now know who McCain has chosen for VP as well, but I honestly cannot see how these things he was talking about were just words, and not Honest felt from his heart. [KrauseHome]
Yes, it will be interesting to see how all this pans out. Obama never reached me before, but I never really listened.. I heard but I didn't listen with my heart until now. He reached me. I will of course listen to McCain in his convention also, but I don't think he can sway me now. It seems to me that all McCain is concerned with is war. I heard that if he goes after Bin Ladin he will reinstitue the draft. How is that going to be good? It will just send more soldiers to their deaths. [OreoCookie3]
I heard about that quite a while back. That he refused to do any speeches unless they were scripted. A good way to tell if he is actually speaking himself or reading off a teleprompter is to listen carefully to how he talks. When there is no teleprompter he often stumbles on words, uses the wrong word, mispronounces words and tends to "um, uh" alot as he tries to talk. When he uses a teleprompter he sails right along and has no problems. That tells me two things: one is that he's a good reader. The other is that without that teleprompter he'd make an idiot of himself. As for who's words they are...well, both canidates have ppl they pay to make sure their speeches are worded right, that they don't say the wrong thing and in BO's case, don't make an a*s out of himself. **AT PEACE WITHIN** ~~STAND STRONG IN YOUR BELIEFS~~ [twoey68]
I don't fault him for having a teleprompter. They all do that. McCain looks at a piece of paper, I think.. maybe he can't see a teleprompter. I know in my speech making days I had to use 3 by 5 cards to give my speeches... we have to have some kind of prompt to not forget what we need to say. It is easy to forget when you are a bundle of nerves. I only spoke in front of maybe 200 people at a time, I can't imagine speaking to thousands. [OreoCookie3]
Obama is the man for me! I am prochoice, and the next president will be decided new Supreme court justices! I only wish that Obama would show where he really stands on the issue. Most people do not realize what it means to be truly prochoice. I am prochoice for everyone's ability to decide to euthanize their Elderly relatives or their children, if either interfere with their life. We need to be able to make choices about our lives even after a "baby" is born, why should our rights be revoked because they are breathing? We should be able to change our mind! I think Obama will help us to achieve this goal, but he just hasn't made the next evolutionary thought-jump! I say, survival of the fittest! What use do they have for society if they are leeching our money, time, and life? We need a change in America, and Obama is my hope for change in 2008! GOBAMA BIDEN 2008! [thinkfuture]
Most people believe that prochoice is pro kill.. but that isn't what it is. It is pro choice.. to choose to kill or keep. Every woman should have the right to choose what goes on with her own body. I agree with being pro choice for euthanasia also. I saw my mother suffer so much and she begged for us to do something to help her die, but I could not do that because I would be guilty of a crime. I hope one day our country will be as kind to us as we are to sick and dying dogs and cats who are released from their pain by euthanasia... that is another whole subject. [OreoCookie3]
I believe in Barrack Obama. I believe he writes his own speeches and I believe what he says. The reason for this might be a little odd and it might take me awhile to explain. Months ago, when I was in D.C. with hundreds of my disability activist friends protesting the fact that John McCain decided not to responsor the Community Choice Act, a bill which would allow disabled people to receive personal assistant services wherever in the country they live. Presently, it's up to your state whether they offer services or not, although nursing homes are required in every state. Never mind that McCain had cosponsored this bill forever. Bush didn't like it so now neither does he because he wants to appeal to the Republican faithful. Talk about being a turncoat and denying what you actually believe in, although now with him I'm not sure what he believes. Mr. Obama sent us coffee in the cold in the parking lot in Washington D.C. as we waited outside McCain's office with no Cameras around at all to catch his aide doing this. I don't think people who do that are fake. [cripfemme]
I agree with you. I think Mr. Obama cares about the people. All the people. He cares about the struggling families, the single moms, and the whole nine yards. [OreoCookie3]
all politicians speeches are written for them, but yes I do believe it reflects his personal views. He is the president for the poor and down trodden and if I was american he would have my vote. I would be a democrat through and through. [winterose]
any social programs, whether it is welfare, medicaid, food stamps, training programs, recreation programs after school programs, lunch programs, whatever, is put in by the democrats not the republicans who are only interest in big business and the rich. [winterose]
Now I ask you who are Democrats.. do you believe what Mr. Obama said in his speech last night is true and what he really feels, or is it just lip service to get votes? I want to know what you think....... I think he is as phony as a three dollar bill. Of course he has speech writers, he cannot make such a long speech without a teleprompter. Most politicians when they get to the big time are carefully coached before they say a word. He has been called an "empty suit" and that is the only thing that I think is true about him. The following statements in Obama's own words from his books (which were made before he had speech writers and cannot be swept under the rug) show me that he is a racist and that his ties to Islam cannot be denied. From Dreams of my Father: I found a solace in nursing a pervasive sense of grievance and animosity against my mother's race. From Audacity of hope: I will stand with the Muslims [/b should the winds shift in an ugly direction. Another interesting fact before his every word was edited: Barack Obama was the only member of the Illinois Senate to speak against a bill that would have granted legal protection to already-born babies still alive after a failed abortion. He used his power to prevent those innocent babies from having the best chance to survive. The evidence speaks for itself. It doesn't get much colder than that. [whiteheather39]
That's exactly what is is, anger does that to a person though, I swear some of the poster's here would argue that the sky was green just to try... [Tallymommy]
Hi Oreo...Yes it was a great speech and yes he got help writing it. But do you know what, McCain gets help writing his. Palin got a LOT of help writing hers to be able to pander to the groups she is assigned to hit. They all do. And yes they use telepromopters. They all do. This doesn't change what they say. I can guarrnatee you that if the team of writers they each have comes up with something they don't believe in and won't support, then they aren't going to say. You have to realize that there are groups out there like Fox (I can't say News as it is more a propoganda show than true news) that have an agenda. They are out to get their side's issues pushed and they will say anything to discredit Obama. Listen to the words... look at where you are in your life... decide who it is that has the best chance of helping you reach your goals and vote for them. [4magoo]
4magoo, I notice that lefties always seem to single out FoXNEWS as being biased. And I don't watch FoX so I wouldn't know if they are. But do you deny that NPR (where the P stands for liberal) CBS ABS and NBS, BBC America, Time Magazine, and the major newspapers with "Times" and the name of a city in their title are also just a LITtlE bit biased. I mean when was the last time you heard ANY of these outlets mention The sitting Democrat that is under indictment for taking 4MILLION Dollars in bribes. He was even reelected. I'll be surprised if you do anything but ignore this message. [morethanamolehill]
I watched his speech from the other side of the world via a cable TV. I see it as a genuine sentiments of a man truly concerned about his country and people. I did'nt observed that he was focused on any reading material or teleprompter. He looked straight to the audience, to his countrymen, with for sure their best interest in his mind. [fordham08]
I know... I was watching too and it didn't sound like he was reading at all. [OreoCookie3]
Please. Tell me a president or a candidate that doesn't have a speech writer. They all do it. Have for years. It is the name of the game. McCain has a writer too. It doesn't mean that isn't how they feel. If they write their own speech they would still use a teleprompter to read it so they don't have to keep glancing down at their notes. That just doen't look good. And these days it is all about looking good. But my opinion is that what Obama said he believes. [Ruthep]
I believe he said what he felt too. Thanks for joining the discussion. [OreoCookie3]
unfortunately the people who need the most help don't vote. I'm a democrate but I find it very difficult to belive that any political speech reflects what the person doing the speaking really thinks or feels. I think they just want to get elected. I feel McCain is to old and so if you vote for him you would be voting for the vice president and I feel that Obama is untried but I do think his VP will be helpful. We do need change, but I think when Obama gets in office he will find that he really doesn't have nearly as much power as he thinks he will. Regan got things done by going to the public whenever he couldn't get the congress or senate to pass what he wanted and that seemed to work. Clinton, who did get us out of a terrible ecconomic hole had a way with people that convinced them to go along and maybe Obama can do that also. I feel with McCain we will just continue the old way and not improve. Of course I can't read the future this is just my opion. [savypat]
Hmmm .. How old was Ronald Regan when he became president? He was in his 70s also no? He he didn't hand his presidency to a vice president. He was one of the great presidents. [OreoCookie3]
Oreo - did you ever see Obama focus his attention on a particular point in the room for any amount of seconds, he was constantly moving, his eyes constantly roving the room, looking forward, head held up high. How could he have used a teleprompter? You had a view of the stage, did you see a teleprompter? You had a view of the top and sides of the arena, did you see anything that could have been a teleprompter. What I do not understand is why are you so easily swayed.Stop listening to Republican slander if you know what you believe in. What difference does it make. POLITICIANS, and even if Obama had used one, plan their speeches very carefully, they WORK WITH SPEECH WRITERS. I have no doubt that Obama worked with a speech writer, that is something that we can assume whether he did or not. HOWEVER, Bush has done that for eight years, used a teleprompter, and speech writers, yet he still bumbles through speeches, he still can not get the word nuclear correct and again the new presumptive Republican VP candidate cannot either. You would think that once corrected, that someone at that level would make a conscious effort not to look like an A88 to the whole country and world and get the word nuclear correct. So, if you are going to be disappinted in Obama for having some assistance in a very long speech, still make eye contact with his audience, move about the stange, show emotion, show humanity, WHAT is it that you expect from him. AND MORE SERIOUSLY YOU MUST HAVE TERRIBLY DISAPPOINTING AND NEGATIVE THOUGHTS ABOUT THE REPUBLICAN SPEAKERS, BUSH, MCCAIN AND PAILIN. [zydecokitten]
PS - calling something wrong does not make it wrong....you obviously have never had to use a podium to give a speech, one of the first things you learn is to not stare at the words the whole time, but I'm sure that's wrong too, I may as well talk to a brick wall... [Tallymommy]
They usually aren't his own words...the problem is he didn't tell the story to inspire you, he told it to make you upset...I call him "the Glass is half empty" candidate, because they focused on what they felt were the horrible things, it was like they were running against Bush instead of McCain. He sounds fake and phony, and that is not change I can believe in... [Tallymommy]
Then don't vote for him, he wants to move our troops to another country, and will not only raise taxes, but allow the current tax relief to expire...with all the "programs" he wants to start, where do you think the money will come from???? [Tallymommy]
Well I heard the speech too and like you it sounded great, but when I went to factcheck.org on CNN under politics, no matter who wrote the speech, someone needed to check the facts before giving as a public address. Not all that accurate. So did he just tell us what we needed to hear to get votes? He has a college education that most just dream about, and a salary that most will never make in their life time, why can't he just check the facts before dividing the country even more. In the end, we would rather have a President that can be honest and not giving lip service no matter what the political party he is under. [elaine5004]
Oreo,you do like everyone else. You do YOUR homework, research everything you can find, separate the truth from the fiction, sit down and write out what is important to you, figure out which candidate will come closest to meeting the things that are important to you. Look at the voting records of how they voted, how many bills did they pass, what things did they accomplish before running for president. Take the race, age, hearsay, historical rhetoric, and the political affiliation out of it, and then vote for the man that that come closest to what you can live with and disappoint you the least. No one is going to be able to accomplish miracles in the office, but the man that takes office, better have a real game plan, or no matter who holds the title, he will fail. You hear a lot of things about both candidates that are not true and that is why you need to do your homework, check out the facts, check out the rumors and then make the best choice for you based on what you know. [elaine5004]
Speech writers are par for the course so far as Presidents or candidates go, Oreo. I think all of our Presidents have had them. I believe that Obama meant exactly what he was saying in his speech because he is a man of honor. We have had candidates in the past who could deliver a speech that was very memorable. I think this one will go down in history as one of them. Of course, everyone cannot deliver a great speech. Obama might not be a poor man, but he has worked among the poor and suffering enough to have a real feeling for what they are going through in these tough times. I believe that, if elected, he will do his best in upholding all of the plans he laid out in his speech. That is much more than some in the past who have promised the moon and delivered nothing. If a man has integrity(which I believe he does), he would not be persuaded to speak the words that go against whatever he personally believes in. [worldwise1]
Hello my friend OreoCookie3 Ji, All politicians have same character globely and Mr Barack Obama is no exception to that. But looking at life, you talk about leaving daughter with her grand-parents to go to Doctor. I left my wife on labour table and went to battle-field in 1971 War with pakistan. My dear this is life. Further, let change takes place like changing hand solves the problem. Let barac Obama also prove himself at teh cost of citizen. let him solve common man's problem for not sending your daghter with her grand-parents and granting you persmission to continue with same duties. It will require sea-changes globely. have a nice time. [chintoo07]
I loved Barack Obama's speech, I really did. It touched me and I totally agree with eveything he had to say. However I know politicians all say what they think will help get them elected - I think we all know that. I just hope that he keeps 50 percent of what he promised. I think he will be a way better choice than McCain and better than Bush has been. He is right - "Eight is enough!". Very good, I think it is time to have a Democrat in office to bring the country back around to where it's supposed to be. He is just what this country needs. Have a great day and happy myLotting!!! happy [schulzie]
Hello dear friend, OreoCookie. I think that Mr. Barack Obama is an energetic person and candidate for the great election. I am sure that he will make the economy of the US greatly improved during the time he works as president. He thinks more of the ordinary people. I get this information from listening to news and reading online news. I wish him a success in the election. Thank you. [williamjisir]
Barack has written a couple books. You might want to look them over. I have only read part of one chapter in one of the books, so haven't come to any conclusions. However, he wrote the books without a teleprompter or speech writer. There is a third book about Obama that was written by someone else (I forget the name of the writer). I was also very impressed with Barack's speech. I was so ready to continue being dead set against him. Now I'm just sitting on the fence not knowing what or who to believe. [joyceshookery]
Obama definitely has speech writers. Most politicians do. And, yes, he needs the teleprompter. It's why he doesn't like the townhall format. And why he didn't do very well in the Saddleback question/answer format. He's an eloquent speaker. He has charisma. But he needs the teleprompter. [kenzie45230]
oreo, most politicians have speech writers and use teleprompters. I believe that the sentiment and words are Obama's he just does not have the time to write the speech himself. President Bush does not write his own speeches. He has someone else do it for him. I am under the impression that most of the big guys in politics use teleprompters and have speech writers. I think the words are basically theirs or what they want to say is there it is the way it needs to come out is written down by someone else. [teapotmommommerced]
Honestly I have heard so many things about Obama, that I just don't know what to believe! I hope that he is for real, but there is so much nonsense and non truths during the presidential elections that I just don't know what to think anymore! [mehale]
My questions are always how is someone going to do what they say they plan to do? If it's just a bunch of new government programs and lots of wages and bureaucracy to be created.. well, just look at the quality of veteran's medical care to see how well government programs work.. But if they know how to stimulate creativity and economy so there are more jobs and higher wages than I'm for it.. All too often it's just another tax. For instance how will it help me to pay for gas by putting additional tax on it! Or, on the business since they merely pass on the expense to us! Government should however work to enforce good labor laws on the books.. especially for mothers, etc. But government likes to create new programs cause that takes funding/taxes and also creates a bigger and stronger gov.. Maybe I'm cynical/paranoid but to me the more the government provides via programs, the more control they have over people's lives and choices.. happy [flowerchilde]