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09-05-2012, 08:39 AM
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The best and worst political speeches...
One of the best political speeches ever.
Yes, it's 20 minutes long, but there's something in here for everyone, even for Texans and/or Republicans ... and you very well may be seeing a future U.S. President 2012 Democratic National Convention Keynote Address |
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09-05-2012, 08:41 AM
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I loved almost every speech last night! For one thing, I didn't know Ted could get so fired up.
But our First Lady? The epitome of grace and class. 
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09-05-2012, 08:44 AM
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Offered without comment...
Full Clint Eastwood speech 2012 Republican National Convention RNC |
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09-05-2012, 08:54 AM
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The talking-heads are saying this is the best speech by a "First Lady"...ever Michelle Obama Democratic National Convention 2012 Michelle starts around 2:00 |
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09-05-2012, 09:02 AM
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I 'rewound' and watched it twice last night!
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09-05-2012, 09:17 AM
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I didn't see/hear Mrs Romney's speech, but talking-heads are saying
she did an excellent job of introducing Mitt Romney to the nation. Ann Romney Republican National Convention 2012 |
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09-05-2012, 08:50 PM
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Maybe you should vote for the first lady, and let her pick the president.
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09-05-2012, 11:27 PM
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09-05-2012, 11:33 PM
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We are here to nominate a President, and I have one in mind.
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09-06-2012, 12:27 AM
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That was a very good speech. Props.
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09-06-2012, 03:59 AM
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Yes, Willie killed it.
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09-06-2012, 07:04 AM
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As I expected, Bill knocked it out of the park!
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09-06-2012, 09:19 PM
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Thats "Miss Zipper Neck" to you.
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09-06-2012, 09:21 PM
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Joe Biden's speech may not have been the best of all speeches, but he got to me.
I bought into Biden's persona during his '72 campaign. During an outdoor press interview, he answered questions and I liked his answers. But what sold me was his unconscious caressing of his son's head and face while he talked. As a young father, I recognized a man who truly loved his son. It's hard to believe that back then, a politician could be forced out of his campaign for some plagiarized lines in his speeches. I was so disappointed when he dropped out. In any case, tonight one part of his speech did get to me again. When he said (in so many words): Quote:
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09-07-2012, 05:58 AM
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We have to go back, Kate!
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Bit of a side step, but here's one of my favourite ever speeches in the House of Commons. One of the debates in the runup to the first Gulf War:
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