I've been Obamified.

Kizzume · Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2008 2:22 pm Post subject: I've been Obamified.

I've watched his speeches before but have never been moved like this before.

I cried earlier when I turned on CNN and saw Obama. I cried because I saw someone up on a podium speaking his mind, not reading off a card, and saying things that ring very true to me, and THIS is the person who is competing for being the leader of the country, or at the very least, the figurehead of the country. What he said about Social Security and a number of other issues, was said in a way that was so convincing that he really truly believes in what he's saying that I was brought to tears. I just don't know what to say about his speech I saw today, but I really feel he is exactly what this country needs. I've never cried from a speech before. I've heard about people crying from political speeches and thought they must have been on something.

He's talking about definitive things he wants to do to meet the lofty goals he has. He's not just giving fluff--he's not just saying over and over "this country is great but it could be better" stuff, he's really talking about what he wants to do to make change. I haven't had a reason to really believe in a candidate before, but right now I have more reason to believe than ever before. Obama has me, I've been Obamified.

debateman · Joined: 05 Dec 2007 Posts: 349 Location: New Mexico

Welcome to it...

Kizzume · Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2008 8:31 pm Post subject:

I've never been moved by political speeches from anyone before, not like this. I'm usually the first person to say "oh it's all a bunch of fluff", but I'm not seeing that with him. He has really surprised me.

tristanrobin · Joined: 29 Dec 2007 Posts: 141 Location: New Haven, CT USA

welcome to the light! Cool

jq · Joined: 02 Dec 2007 Posts: 1088

I just hope he can get elected.

Kizzume · Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 11:50 am Post subject:

Me too. We don't need 100 more years in Iraq.

Segep · Joined: 10 Nov 2007 Posts: 219

I felt so burned by Clinton. I hope Obama doesn't do that to us. Sad

tristanrobin · Joined: 29 Dec 2007 Posts: 141 Location: New Haven, CT USA

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debateman · Joined: 05 Dec 2007 Posts: 349 Location: New Mexico

I think that Barack will be better than Clinton ever dreamed of being for the LGBT members of our society.

tristanrobin · Joined: 29 Dec 2007 Posts: 141 Location: New Haven, CT USA

I'll be interested to find out (if they ever make it public) what went on with his meeting with the conservative religious leaders earlier this week...and just what he promised them.

edited to add: http://www.cbn.com/CBNnews/390402.aspx

Kizzume · Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 5:14 pm Post subject:

There was only one democratic candidate that was completely pro-gay, and that was Kucinich. I don't actually expect Obama to make any changes in favor of gays, but I also don't expect him to make any changes against gays either--I think he's going to leave the subject of gay people completely alone.

debateman · Joined: 05 Dec 2007 Posts: 349 Location: New Mexico

I don't think he's going to have the luxury to leave the issue alone. I think that California is going to push the issue and I know that he has committed to ridding the books of DOMA.

Kizzume · Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 12:12 am Post subject:

archangelm · Joined: 07 Dec 2007 Posts: 49 Location: Ohio

Kizzume · Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 5:00 pm Post subject:

In what way do you mean?