The best and worst political speeches... - Page 2

infinite monkey · 09-07-2012, 07:27 AM

People were worried that Clinton was so good, he'd eclipse Obama (taking Michelle out of the equation; she's supposed to shine like she does) but oh no!

I've felt so inspired the past 3 days of the convention. People can say I'm a starstruck koolaid drinker...but it's much more than that.

The values they espouse are the values I, well, value. The sincerity seems palpable. And, as I thought last night as I pondered how amazing Obama and his family seem, if there's a family of actors there then they're awfully good at it!

If lovin' them is wrong, I don't wanna be right.

Lamplighter · 09-07-2012, 08:13 AM

http://www.cellar.org/showpost.php?p...9&postcount=15

Too bad more attention was not made to Tony Benn's ideas.

At the end of his speech, he announces that he intends "to divide the house tomorrow".
Question: What does this mean and what is the significance of such an announcement ?

infinite monkey · 09-07-2012, 08:15 AM

Quote:

"Have a surplus? Try a tax cut."

"Deficit too high? Try another."

"Feel a cold coming on? Take two tax cuts, roll back some regulations, and call us in the morning!"

DanaC · 09-07-2012, 08:22 AM

Umm...Not 100 % sure but I think it means he will be bringing a motion against the government benches.

They vote on the motion by leaving through the left or the right door (Ayes to the right, noes to the left).

henry quirk · 09-07-2012, 09:14 AM

Ah...never mind...

infinite monkey · 09-07-2012, 09:21 AM

HA!

I yam what I yam.

Sundae · 09-07-2012, 11:05 AM

Nicky Campbell made me smile on the radio this morning.
They had a clip of part of Obama's speech as part of a news bulletin, and he was talking about America as the greatest country on earth. Switch straight to Nicky with his Scottish slightly deadpan voice saying, "Greatest country on earth, mate? You should try checking the medal tables."

Of course 5 Live is the official radio station for the Paralympics, so GB wins are given a high profile. And Jonnie Peacock did win gold last night in the T44 100m.

09-07-2012, 09:14 AM	#20
henry quirk maskless: yesterday, today, tomorrow Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 2,162	"a starstruck koolaid drinker" Ah...never mind... __________________ like the other guy sez: 'not really back, blah-blah-blah...'

09-07-2012, 11:05 AM	#22
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Nicky Campbell made me smile on the radio this morning. They had a clip of part of Obama's speech as part of a news bulletin, and he was talking about America as the greatest country on earth. Switch straight to Nicky with his Scottish slightly deadpan voice saying, "Greatest country on earth, mate? You should try checking the medal tables." Of course 5 Live is the official radio station for the Paralympics, so GB wins are given a high profile. And Jonnie Peacock did win gold last night in the T44 100m. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

09-07-2012, 07:27 AM	#16
infinite monkey Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 13,002	People were worried that Clinton was so good, he'd eclipse Obama (taking Michelle out of the equation; she's supposed to shine like she does) but oh no! I've felt so inspired the past 3 days of the convention. People can say I'm a starstruck koolaid drinker...but it's much more than that. The values they espouse are the values I, well, value. The sincerity seems palpable. And, as I thought last night as I pondered how amazing Obama and his family seem, if there's a family of actors there then they're awfully good at it! If lovin' them is wrong, I don't wanna be right.

09-07-2012, 08:13 AM	#17
Lamplighter Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bottom lands of the Missoula floods Posts: 6,402	http://www.cellar.org/showpost.php?p...9&postcount=15 Too bad more attention was not made to Tony Benn's ideas. At the end of his speech, he announces that he intends "to divide the house tomorrow". Question: What does this mean and what is the significance of such an announcement ?

09-07-2012, 09:21 AM	#21
infinite monkey Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 13,002	HA! I yam what I yam.

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