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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 05:12 AM Original message |
Official Cairo Speech Thread #1 |
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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 05:14 AM Response to Original message |
1. Extremists and view of US |
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democracy1st (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 05:40 AM Response to Reply #1 |
21. *****CSPAN LINK***** |
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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 05:16 AM Response to Original message |
2. Progress, tolerance, dignity of all human beings |
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WinkyDink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 06:12 AM Response to Reply #2 |
53. Really? Obama believes this, in the face of what women endure in Muslim nations? |
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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 02:21 PM Response to Reply #53 |
73. What does it say about you |
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jefferson_dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 05:16 AM Response to Original message |
3. "I've come here to Cairo to seek a new beginning between Muslims and the United States..." |
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Graybeard (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 05:17 AM Response to Original message |
4. Standing O and cheers. |
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DangerousRhythm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 05:19 AM Response to Original message |
5. Treaty of Tripoli! |
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saltpoint (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 05:30 AM Response to Reply #5 |
13. No kidding. This president is a landmark figure. It's often downright |
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jefferson_dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 05:21 AM Response to Original message |
6. Just as Muslims do not fit a crude stereotype, |
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Kdillard (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 05:22 AM Response to Original message |
7. Wow his speech is being extremely well received. I loved what |
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Princess Turandot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 05:23 AM Response to Original message |
8. 6:22> 9 interruptions of applause. nt |
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Graybeard (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 05:23 AM Response to Original message |
9. Mentions Rep. Ellison. |
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ellisonz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 05:25 AM Response to Original message |
10. Obama all but just called for world peace. |
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jefferson_dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 05:27 AM Response to Original message |
11. America is not – and never will be – at war with Islam. |
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ellisonz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 05:28 AM Response to Original message |
12. Regarding Al Qaeda: "These are not opinions to be debated, but facts to be dealt with" |
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DangerousRhythm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 05:30 AM Response to Original message |
14. I wonder what that shouting was just then... |
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Graybeard (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 05:32 AM Response to Reply #14 |
17. Obama had just quoted the Koran. |
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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 05:30 AM Response to Original message |
15. Quotes Quran again |
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Skidmore (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 05:31 AM Response to Original message |
16. I love the unflinching courage of this man to speak directly |
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DangerousRhythm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 05:34 AM Response to Reply #16 |
19. He's looking VERY serious... |
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Princess Turandot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 05:33 AM Response to Original message |
18. 6:32 AM > 18 interruptions for applause nt |
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saltpoint (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 05:37 AM Response to Original message |
20. Bush could not have delivered a speech like this because he was |
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Political Tiger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 05:41 AM Response to Reply #20 |
23. You're right. Neither could have McCain |
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saltpoint (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 05:43 AM Response to Reply #23 |
25. Agree. McCain very likely would have defaulted to the turrist fear- |
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OneGrassRoot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 05:46 AM Response to Reply #20 |
27. Well said, saltpoint! :) n/t |
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Graybeard (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 05:41 AM Response to Original message |
22. "There is no moral authority in blowing up old women on a bus." |
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sohndrsmith (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 05:43 AM Response to Original message |
24. This is - and will be - a speech of historic significance. Obama is brilliant in this. |
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Big Blue Marble (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 08:49 AM Response to Reply #24 |
69. Very wisely said. |
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sohndrsmith (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 04:21 PM Response to Reply #69 |
74. Well, thank you! I'm still a little stunned I used the word "mindbogglingly". : ) That said, I'm |
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Uzybone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 09:29 AM Response to Reply #24 |
72. too Obama bashers are blind to what we are seeing |
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DangerousRhythm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 05:45 AM Response to Original message |
26. I love this speech because he's speaking plainly to people... |
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ellisonz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 05:46 AM Response to Original message |
28. I love how its obvious the speech has been worded to be easily translatable. |
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Drunken Irishman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 05:50 AM Response to Original message |
29. WE LOVE YOU! Awesome! |
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DangerousRhythm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 05:51 AM Response to Reply #29 |
32. Is that what was said?? |
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ellisonz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 05:56 AM Response to Reply #32 |
42. "Thank You" |
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DangerousRhythm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 05:51 AM Response to Original message |
30. More shouts... did anyone understand? |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 05:51 AM Response to Reply #30 |
33. I couldn't make it out - I take it that it was nice, however. |
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Drunken Irishman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 05:52 AM Response to Reply #33 |
35. It certainly sounded like, WE LOVE YOU... |
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jefferson_dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 05:54 AM Response to Reply #35 |
37. It was. |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 05:51 AM Response to Original message |
31. Fuck me. Can't believe I'm fucking awake. |
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DangerousRhythm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 05:52 AM Response to Reply #31 |
34. HAHA, but it's for a good cause! n/t |
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OneGrassRoot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 05:54 AM Response to Reply #34 |
38. EXCELLENT t-shirt. Gonna see if there's a "TRUTH" version. |
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DangerousRhythm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 05:56 AM Response to Reply #38 |
41. Thanks! |
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DangerousRhythm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 05:53 AM Response to Original message |
36. Women's rights... |
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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 05:55 AM Response to Reply #36 |
39. Unfuckingbelievable!! |
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Princess Turandot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 05:55 AM Response to Reply #36 |
40. A woman denied education is denied equality nt |
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DangerousRhythm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 06:00 AM Response to Original message |
43. Focus on science... I am loving this! N/T |
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SamCooke (406 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 06:00 AM Response to Original message |
44. How can someone stand up there and not sweat? This man isn't human nt |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 06:02 AM Response to Reply #44 |
46. "This man isn't human" - Fuck yah he is. And gives humanity a good name. |
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BeyondGeography (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 07:42 AM Response to Reply #46 |
68. Humanity...that's his story and he's sticking to it |
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dorkulon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 06:00 AM Response to Original message |
45. He's doing great, but i imagine the parts about killing innocents ring a bit hollow. |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 06:03 AM Response to Reply #45 |
47. (shrug) Remaining hopeless is one approach. Just not the one Obama is advocating for. |
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Graybeard (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 06:05 AM Response to Original message |
48. The seven main issues discussed in the speech: |
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joshcryer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 06:06 AM Response to Original message |
49. That was awesome. "Obama Obama Obama" |
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jefferson_dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 06:06 AM Response to Original message |
50. Cites Holy Koran,Talmud,Bible. |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 06:12 AM Response to Reply #50 |
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Skidmore (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 06:14 AM Response to Reply #52 |
54. Wow! What an igornant thing to say. |
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joshcryer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 06:24 AM Response to Reply #54 |
55. *shrug* Still trying to find other scriptures that reference peace pisitively. |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 06:28 AM Response to Reply #55 |
57. Deleted sub-thread |
Princess Turandot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 06:10 AM Response to Original message |
51. At least 33 interruptions of applause.. |
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DCBob (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 06:26 AM Response to Original message |
56. Amazing speech. It may not solve all the worlds problems but this guy is amazing. |
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sohndrsmith (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 06:29 AM Response to Original message |
58. While this speech may not "change" or "solve" large problems and conflicts |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 06:35 AM Response to Reply #58 |
59. You gotta start somewhere. |
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LatteLibertine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 06:45 AM Response to Original message |
60. Fantastic speech |
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HopeOverFear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 06:55 AM Response to Original message |
61. I totally missed the whole thing. :( |
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saltpoint (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 06:56 AM Response to Reply #61 |
62. Not to worry. It will be linked-to and downloadable and |
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mucifer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 07:00 AM Response to Reply #61 |
64. huffingtonpost.com it's already there. |
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saltpoint (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 06:59 AM Response to Original message |
63. Imagine Sarah Palin atempting an address in Cairo. |
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sarah553807 (329 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 07:04 AM Response to Reply #63 |
65. Isn't that the city in the country of africa? |
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saltpoint (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 07:04 AM Response to Reply #65 |
66. LOL! |
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Fire1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 10:01 PM Response to Reply #65 |
79. Also........ |
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SoxFan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 08:57 AM Response to Reply #63 |
70. She would have gone to the one in Illinois |
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sohndrsmith (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 05:32 PM Response to Reply #63 |
75. Actually, she wouldn't dare to go to Cairo - too close to Woodstock... |
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ElsewheresDaughter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 06:41 PM Response to Reply #75 |
76. I got the joke..... I live in Hunter between Cairo and Woodstock |
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Hippo_Tron (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 07:34 PM Response to Reply #63 |
77. "Ooh, I can see the Sinai Peninsula from my hotel room!" |
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saltpoint (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 09:27 PM Response to Reply #77 |
78. LOL! |
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struggle4progress (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 07:23 AM Response to Original message |
67. Full text: Barack Obama's Cairo speech (Guardian) |
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bdamomma (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-04-09 09:09 AM Response to Reply #67 |
71. I read the whole thing, he is asking for everyone to step up to the plate. |
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