On Mar 19, 5:54*am, "Eisboch" wrote:
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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.

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I agree. He hit the race issue right on the head. For both sides.