The hidden message in Obama's 'farewell' speech

Fox ^ | January 10, 2017 | Bill Whalen

[Cheerio]

Five days into the 1993 calendar – 15 days before his White House stay concluded – George H.W. Bush traveled to West Point for one last presidential address.

The event was short on bells and whistles. Gray-uniformed Army cadets provided the backdrop. The event opened with the National Emblem March and wrapped up with the West Point March. Bush’s reward for making the trek up the Hudson River: a cadet parka – a curious bit of clothing for a Navy man.

Bush 41 was all business that solemn day. He chose the venue to impart wisdom on what role the attending future warriors would play in global theatres. He chose not to pat himself on the back for peacefully concluding the Cold War and humiliating Saddam Hussein, but instead outlined America’s commitments as a triumphant superpower in a reshaped world.

Fast-forward 14 years and five days to Chicago’s Lakeside Center at McCormick Place and President Obama’s Tuesday evening “farewell address” before an effusive crowd – the second time, now, that an outgoing president said goodbye in a venue beyond the nation’s capital.

[Diana in Wisconsin]

“The hidden message in Obama’s ‘farewell’ speech”

I heard it. He told me and my ilk to eff off. Loud and clear.

I expected no less. :)

[Biggirl]

Where he all started.

[Two Kids' Dad]

24 years, but yeah.

[AEMILIUS PAULUS]

Once a clown always a clown. This malignant soul has inflicted more damage on our nation than any person holding the office of President.

[colorado tanker]

Not very hidden or unexpected. The attention whore won’t give up the microphone.

[Rocky Mountain Wild Turkey]

"Five days into the 1993 calendar – 15 days before his White House stay concluded – George H.W. Bush traveled to West Point for one last presidential address. .....

.... Fast-forward 14 years and five days to Chicago’s Lakeside Center at McCormick Place and President Obama’s Tuesday evening “farewell address” before an effusive crowd."

Ummmmmmmmmmmmm??!?!?!

"Math is HaaAAAAAARD!?"

[econjack]

an American colossus ruled by an empty-deaded, classless Narcissus

There...fixed.

[bboop]

Let me guess (I didn’t watch it, but I have been around for the past 8 years). “I wish I were King. You’ll never see the end of me and my pouty wife.” (am I close??)

[wku man]

The fight's not over...nowhere close, in fact it's just beginning. Don't go back to sleep, people...hammer the Leftists in your state and local governments, 'cause President Trump is going to have his hands full fighting Obama and Holder, while simultaneously keeping the linguini-spined Pubbie Congress on task.

Scouts Out! Cavalry Ho!

[mainestategop]

His farewell speech is basically the same as his inaugural speech. Empty promises of hope and change, and hot air.

Is it just me or am I reminded of the fist and last episodes of Who's the Boss? With Tony Danza's two failed shower romances? That's pretty much what summed it up for me. Two terms if failed socialism.

[Cheerio]

LOL - the media is just out of their minds - including Fox

[Joe Bfstplk]

Back to his black agitating.

[Jim Robinson]

"On Tuesday night, Obama made it clear that, unlike the enfeebled Wilson (or the gracious George W. Bush, for that matter), he plans to be quite vocal – on everything from illegal immigration, replacing ObamaCare, climate change, and the Iran nuclear deal – if he feels the necessity."

Hopefully, President Trump will commit all of these Obama legacy issues to the ashcan of history within the first few weeks of his first term then Obama can retire having nothing more to talk about.

[Timpanagos1]

“Fast-forward 14 years and five days to Chicago’s Lakeside Center...”

Math is hard.

You’re going to have to fast forward a bit more than 14 years.

[Red Badger]

14 years?.............24 years............

[Red Badger]

Bill Whalen’s watch is stopped............

[Liz]

After the speech, he hopped on his brand new shiny red tricycle.

He pedaled away as fast as his skinny legs could carry him.

[notdownwidems]

he plans to be quite vocal

So in other words, nothing will change?

[originalbuckeye]

A Facebook friend had a posting complaining about Trump’s narcissism today. They really don’t see the glaring hypocrisy. Last night’s Obama speech was an exercise in narcissism, yet that is how TODAY’s speech is being characterized. What will it take to open their eyes to the truth???