I thought the speech itself was fine, its hard for a President to screw something like that up really. The thing that annoyed me was the applause and the atmosphere. Why is it that Democrats can’t have a “memorial service” that feels like, I don’t know, a memorial service?
It lacked the quiet solemnity and reflection such an occasion required.
I agree. The speech was well written, and Obama, I have to admit, delivered it extremely well. I don’t think it reflected his feelings or beliefs, but he didn’t get where he is by being a slouch with a teleprompter. Recognizing the strengths of your opponent is only wise.
The crowd reaction was disgusting, with the cheering and shouting, and the T-shirts and campaign slogans were completely out of place. If a Republican President or his staff had handed out T-shirts at a memorial, we would never hear the end of it.
I agree. The speech was well written, and Obama, I have to admit, delivered it extremely well. I don’t think it reflected his feelings or beliefs, but he didn’t get where he is by being a slouch with a teleprompter. Recognizing the strengths of your opponent is only wise.
The crowd reaction was disgusting, with the cheering and shouting, and the T-shirts and campaign slogans were completely out of place. If a Republican President or his staff had handed out T-shirts at a memorial, we would never hear the end of it.
Ditto
Hooting and howling, No up bringing by their Parents, no love of GOD! No sense of grief! Just another campaign rally!