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On Mar 18, 11:32 am, "Eisboch" wrote:
by Obama.

Eisboch

I don't know, I thought he fell a little flat. Even the end, where he
seemed to be hoping for a better response from his audience. It was
kind of muffled not unlike his speech. I don't think he pleased either
side of the issue, supporters or detractors. I expected a lot more
substance, I think, and I know I am simple, but I think he is one of
the most intellectual candidates we have seen in a long time, even if
I think he is too liberal for me.

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I had a totally different impression. I didn't see it as a "political"
speech at all. It was more a "time out" from politics speech to expose
more of what he is, how he thinks and what he believes in.

I thought he very effectively got across the feel and image of being
black in America and of the remaining distrust that exists among groups
with different ethnic backgrounds. I thought he dealt with his nut case
pastor's comments with class and dignity.
I admire people who are loyal, even when that loyalty may hurt you
personally. He didn't give the pastor a free pass ... he condemned his
statements ..... but he also pointed out the good the pastor has to
offer.

I thought it was very well written, delivered and had a strong message.

Eisboch



He is a great Orator. But, and it is a big but. He did not really
explain his poor judgement. Accepting the pastor for 20 years at Trinity,
and making him an advisor does not show good judgement. And that may be a
really bad thing when trying to get elected.


You may be right. Politically (meaning policy-wise), I would have a hard
time voting for him. I just thought that he hit the race issue and subject
of human interaction in a refreshing, non-combative and intelligent way. I
particularly like how he made the media look like a bunch of simpletons,
without actually trying to.

Eisboch