Posted on 07/27/2016 9:18:39 PM PDT by Innovative
The president makes a forceful case for Clinton and warns against the threat of ‘homegrown demagogues.’
Twelve years after he first addressed a Democratic National Convention, and eight years after he became the first black presidential nominee of a major party, President Barack Obama President Barack Obama cast the election to succeed him as a “fundamental choice.”
Speaking on the penultimate night of the convention, Obama made a forceful case for his former rival. He’s not likely to have an audience like this again as president, and Obama soaked in the cheers from a party that, despite its divisions, remains enthralled by his charisma and vision.
Obama’s aides had said before the speech that it would be more of a positive testimonial for Hillary Clinton than anything else. But Obama also delivered a passionate indictment of Donald Trump, casting him as a menace whose positions aren’t just on the other side of the political spectrum, but on a different spectrum all together.
This election, Obama said, is “not just a choice between parties or policies; the usual debates between left and right. This is a more fundamental choice – about who we are as a people, and whether we stay true to this great American experiment in self-government.”
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I do agree with him on one point, though:
"This election, Obama said, is “not just a choice between parties or policies; the usual debates between left and right. This is a more fundamental choice – about who we are as a people, and whether we stay true to this great American experiment in self-government.”
VOTE TRUMP!
is it a meat baton?
No more foreign dictators asses left to kiss, huh Barry?
It would be nice to see a photo of Obama twirling a baton in a little pink tutu. I wouldn’t be surprised if he could twirl one real good.
What he really means is that he is ready to begin pulling the strings on his head-bobbing puppet, Hillary.....
I'll take "Spent his formative years in a backward Muslim country" for $1000, Alex.
Regards,
I’d rather that he pass a kidney stone.
This election, Obama said, is “not just a choice between parties or policies; the usual debates between left and right. This is a more fundamental choice – about who we are as a people, and whether we stay true to this great American experiment in self-government.”
What horse blank. What bull blank.
Where his reasoning is blanked up, is that the left does not believe in self-government. The left believes in imposing its will on all of us.
And with the Supreme Court hanging in the balance, that may be more true in this election cycle than ever before. For if Hillary wins, the Supreme Court will have a liberal majority imposing its will. And the lower court judges are also appointed by the president, so Hillary will fill the lower courts with liberal judges as well.
Who we are as a people means that we have to vote for Hillary, otherwise we don’t believe in this great American experiment in self-government??? Really??
Believing in America and our system of self-government is not dependent on voting for any particular person, or any particular political party.
The picture on Drudge doesn’t even look real. . .almost like a Hollywood mask.
Big money speeches. Green energy boards. A foundation.
Now that they are 1%ers and set for life America is great.
I gots mine!
Just think, 700 of those “cheering wildly” were paid “actors”. They had to earn their 50 bucks tonight. LOL! Clowns.
Who the hell is he talking about? Who is "we"? As what kind of "people"?
Obama: ‘I’m ready to pass the coke spoon”
there. fixed it.
I hate Hillary's fake happy face. We all know she doesn't like people. If she could do this thing without people, she'd be thrilled!
That’s f’n freaky. Really.
Isn’t “Pass the Baton” his and Reggie’s favorite game?
OK. What is the round red spot on HILLARY’S tongue. Inquiring minds want to know.
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