I caught the last 10 minutes of Obama’s speech and noticed he made no effort to quell the outburst of applause, whistling, cheers, and shout-outs - nothing to quiet the crowd into the solemnity the memorial warranted.
Along with the 2012 campaign slogan “Together we Thrive”, I got the impression this was more about promoting Obama than memorializing those killed.
And why should he. He thinks he was born for this moment. The great healer and peacemaker. If ever Barack Obama were in his element, it was tonight, and thus it must be celebrated. Tonight he will sleep like never before.
Tonight, the great redeemer was born.
This will be hailed as Obama's Gettysburg Address.
One thing is certain, at least to me. His run for a second term, his campaign, started with that speech.
And why should he. He thinks he was born for this moment. The great healer and peacemaker. If ever Barack Obama were in his element, it was tonight, and thus it must be celebrated. Tonight he will sleep like never before.
Tonight, the great redeemer was born.
Did you hear the part where the Dear Leader’s presence at Gifford’s bedside resulted in her opening her eyes for the first time?