I think we are going to elect a statesman.

[undeterred]

I had no idea the depth of this man's character until today. Squeezed into sound bites and debate questions, the whole picture did not come through for me until today. He has the vision, the character, the integrity, the intangible something that it takes to be a very great leader. He responded to a very tough situation not with blame or anger or defensiveness, but by owning it and giving a truthful explanation which does not patronize anyone. He's not pretending to be someone else. He is operating out of a very centered personality. A man like this does not come into politics very often. We need him.

:patriot:

[DevonRex]

1. I couldn't agree more.

Still blown away. I have never seen anything like it.

[babylonsister]

2. Yes, we need him! Just imagine... nt

[LuvMyPorsche]

3. McCain?

He's the only MAN who can win the GE...

And then there's Hillary and Bill... but it seems the McGovernites, errr... I mean Obamanites have taken over the party.

[geardaddy]

9. Buh-bye now.

Just go along and vote for your precious McBush.

[LaurenG]

10. What a mean thing to say.

:eyes:

[KingFlorez]

11. McCain couldn't win a race for dogcatcher

He's a Bush clone. Whoever wins the Democratic primary will be the next President.

[tblue]

12. Says who?

[movonne]

25. Oh God get off your Johnny one note..please .. when people feel

good why would you try to bring them to your level of discontent..

[cali]

29. we'll see about that. One thing we know is Obama is a lot more formidable

than Hillary. He outsmarted, outclassed, outstrategized her. She's a lousy campaigner and a poor candidate. You hillbots are so full of sour grapes. Love it.

[intaglio]

38. McGovernites? like Hillary you mean,

or possibly you mean that people like these want to take over the Democratic Party
DLCers like Hillary,
15 state campaigners - like Hillary,
Children of privilege - like Hillary,
Focus group propelled - like Hillary,
Business friendly - like Hillary,
McCain admiring - like Hillary,
Dirty money backed - like Hillary,

Trolls - like you, Luv

[Kittycat]

4. You know - that is EXACTLY what I was thinking... Statesman.

After his speech it came to me, he isn't JUST a politician - he's a Statemen. Something far beyond the ordinary brand of cut-throat politics. Rather someone willing to risk it all to rise above, and set out to do something great for others.

[msongs]

5. al gore is in? nt

[Sweet Pea]

6. Character? Integrity?

Yet he sat and listened to such spittle-flecked racism and hissing hatred, without comment, from his pastor for 18+ years? And is only repudiating it now that it has become an inconvienient problem on the stump?

No, thank you. That is not my definition of character and integrity.

[EFerrari]

15. It's not racist to call out racism. And justified anger is not hatred.

I don't think your definitions bear inspection.

[tblue]

16. Walk a mile in my shoes, baby, and you may see things a little differently.

[undeterred]

18. I've been to this church when I lived in Chicago and I know people from the

congregation. Sounds like you live in a very isolated world from which you sit back and judge people based on media clips.

A friend and I worshipped at TUCC on Christmas Day in 1998- the service went on for 3 hours. It was wonderful, and it was not racist. There were maybe 10-15 of us white people in the congregation and we were welcomed warmly.

[MADem]

27. Propaganda. I actually saw an iteration of "glorious leader" as well

in this forum. For a second I thought I was in China.

I saw a guy who was on the ropes and battling back from some pretty significantly frightening poll results which said his association with Wright has cost him dearly, not someone with character OR integrity.

Everyone's got to spin, though. They're too invested to do otherwise. They think it makes a difference in the big scheme, even when it doesn't.

[JackBeck]

30. Unfortunately for you

You will never know the content of their private conversations.

[cali]

31. so you attended his church? You know more than the 90 seconds

that's been broadcast? No you don't. And even what was played isn't racist. You? Pretty clear what YOU are. And tough fucking shit for the likes of you. Hilly is done.

[undeterred]

32. I am the OP - get a clue Cali

You're so eager to spew insults in every direction you can't even be bothered to take 2 seconds to figure out that I have NEVER supported Hillary. You should be banned from DU.

[Sweet Pea]

35. Cali was addressing me and my reply to your OP

Methinks you should get a clue.

But you're right - Cali should, as well.

[undeterred]

37. Did anyone else say they had been to Obama's Church?

I think I'm the only one. Cali insults everyone just as a matter of routine.

[tblue]

7. It's about time! And I agree with you. Character is what I'm looking for, and BO has grown in

that respect for me today. We don't need 'just' a capable/ready/experienced president -- which would put us lightyears ahead of where we are today. We also need a statesman, and Barack is one in every sense of the word.

[2rth2pwr]

8. stateswoman.

[greguganus]

41. you mean a statesmonster. n/t

[NightWatcher]

13. stateperson

:rofl: kidding. I am not the PC police

[AnarchoFreeThinker]

14. kick

[tulsakatz]

17. when I saw him speak at the '04 convention........

...I knew he would do great things!! Today's speech was simply a reminder of that for me.......and I haven't even seen the video yet, I just read the text!

[faithfulcitizen]

20. I cried during the convention speech and this speech. And he wasn't "my guy" until

super tuesday. If we're smart enough to elect him, he will be a GREAT leader.

[undeterred]

24. I was a Kucinich person.

Then I was in limbo, then Obama. Now I am really happy about Obama. And regarding the pastor- well the student surpasses the teacher. That happens. Maybe Obama wouldn't have become the man he is without Jeremiah Wright, but because of him he became the man he is, a much greater man than his own teacher. Life is funny that way.

[tulsakatz]

26. I loved that speech!!

I knew right then we were seeing someone special who, most surely, will do great things!!

[undeterred]

21. Randi Rhodes is playing it now on her show.

[LSparkle]

19. I will pray every day from now until November that we have him

as our next president. After his speech today, I realize that we need him now
more than ever -- even more than my first choice, Al Gore. I truly believe that
only a person with Obama's unique background and perspective can unite our country
at this point in time.

[RiverStone]

22. Like once in a generation...

Or even less does someone with the capacity to unite come along like Obama.

My hope and his hope is that people will be able to see the fullness of the glass rather than the empty. He is more then just words - he is words put to action.

America is way overdue for a GREAT leader.

[stray cat]

23. Competent rational civil leadership - I could handle that kind of change

[Window]

28. Yes. We do.

:kick:

[DearAbby]

33. I felt this when I heard his speech

at the 2004 convention, I was watching a future President, and he would be an amazing one. Today that feeling was reinforced. We are standing on a cross-road, we can head into the future, work together to fix what is so wrong with this country...I know it will not be easy, but I saw then, and again today, a leader, who with words inspire. Yes, words do matter, if they can inspire action.

I am happy I was able to witness this day, It is a good day to be a Democrat. Today, I am proud to be a Democrat.

[undeterred]

34. Me too.

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[politicasista]

36. I hope so

Listening to his speech right now. Nice. We need the Obamas in the WH. :patriot:

[NoBushSpokenHere]

39. kick nt

[IsItJustMe]

40. K&R