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Related: About this forumWords Matter
Wisconsin 2008
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Damn Good Speech!
http://theobamadiary.com/2013/02/17/rise-and-shine-433/
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Words Matter (Original Post)
sheshe2
Feb 2013
OP
patrice
(47,992 posts)1. A speech about committing to one another, "...Signed, sealed, delivered, I'm yours ..."
Barack Obama + America and like all such good reciprocal relationships it gets its strength from honesty, which is, as PO, pointed out in this speech, justification for authentic hope that is grounded in reality.
sheshe2
(87,497 posts)3. "Democrat's, I know this
That nothing in this country that is worthwhile, has ever happened unless somebody, somewhere was willing to hope..."
Well, we did!
Peace, patrice.
freshwest
(53,661 posts)2. Ah, yes they do. What a rousing and encouraging speech, and very true.
It is not foolish optimism or blind faith - it is knowing what the reality is and gearing up to meet it.
Daily. Not once every four years, but every single day. Thanks, Sheshe!
sheshe2
(87,497 posts)4. Every single day, freshwest! nt
Kath1
(4,309 posts)5. Awesome!
I really think that we have finally reached a point in this country where those of us who believe in crazy things like peace and equal rights are in the majority. A wonderful thing!