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MalloyLiberal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-11-07 01:06 AM
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Obama did not inspire me.
John Edwards did.
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BeyondGeography Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-11-07 01:10 AM
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1. And you were so there to be inspired
:eyes:
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MalloyLiberal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-11-07 01:46 AM
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10. I tried.
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Stuckinthebush Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-11-07 11:24 AM
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20. Is that wrong?
For a person to want to be inspired by a candidate?
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Cha Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-11-07 01:17 PM
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24. Why not? There's better
retorts than rolling your eyes when someone would like to be INSPIRED by a candidate.

Dennis Kucinich inspires me.
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jillan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-11-07 01:11 AM
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2. Funny - Obama inspired me, and I am a die-hard Biden supporter. Edwards on the other hand -
didn't do a thing for me.
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Clintonista2 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-11-07 01:11 AM
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3. Same.
I'm sorry, but he just comes off as very very boring. He does not inspire.
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merbex Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-11-07 01:25 PM
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27. my husband just watched him on MTP and said the same thing
"I think he is boring. What is all the fuss about?"

I said, "What do you mean by boring?

He answered, "Listen to him! He drones on an on... I'm struggling to pay close attention."

Take it for what's it's worth - this in reaction to today's MTP interview.

I'm the one in house that pays closer attention to politics.
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itsrobert Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-11-07 01:12 AM
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4. You're right on the mark
What happened to the Obama of 2004? He lost his spark.
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Blue_In_AK Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-11-07 01:12 AM
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5. Is the video of Obama's speech posted here anywhere?
It would be hard to top Edwards. I thought he was outstanding.
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gateley Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-11-07 02:17 AM
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13. Both Edwards and Obama's speeches are on DU now - nt
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Blue_In_AK Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-11-07 02:41 AM
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14. Thanks, I found it.
I think after listening and watching the two, I still feel more comfortable with Edwards. I can't get past this feeling that Obama is too "polished," like he's acting ... saying all the right things with all the right inflections, but there's kind of a Messianic air in there that makes me feel a little uneasy. "I will do this, I will do that," and then "I will lead the world" -- Yikes! A little humility would be nice.
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mtnsnake Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-11-07 01:13 AM
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6. Edwards put me to sleep. I'd rather watch a documentary on the demise of the grain crop in China
than listen to his string cheese rhetoric.
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Bitwit1234 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-11-07 01:21 AM
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7. And Obama is much better than sucking lemons.
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girl gone mad Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-11-07 02:10 AM
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12. It seems..
you really like to bash John Edwards.
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tammywammy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-11-07 12:56 PM
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23. bwahahahaha, indeed
:rofl:
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sandnsea Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-11-07 01:36 AM
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8. Obama, Biden and Edwards
were all great. It doesn't hurt to say so.
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Blue-Jay Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-11-07 01:45 AM
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9. You should start a thread about it.
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MalloyLiberal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-11-07 01:54 AM
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11. Done.
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Mass Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-11-07 08:35 AM
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15. Funny, opposite here. Edwards never inspired me. Obama did. Biden too.
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DemocratSinceBirth Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-11-07 08:41 AM
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16. I Find These Unbiased Reviews Very Helpful And Informative
:sarcasm:
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wndycty Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-11-07 09:07 AM
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17. Am I supposed to be surprised or concerned that someone who has a track record of opposing Obama
on the DU is not inspired by him? Shocking I tell you, shocking!
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Evergreen Emerald Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-11-07 10:37 AM
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18. But, where is Clinton's video?
I want to see it!
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geek tragedy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-11-07 10:54 AM
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19. I bet you kept on open mind . . . NOT. n/t
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MalloyLiberal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-11-07 11:59 AM
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21. How would you know?
I love how when someone agrees with you , you're all for them, if not, they can't have an opinion. Sounds like Freeperville.
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geek tragedy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-11-07 01:18 PM
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25. Your posting history. You said Edwards was the only
one you'd vote for in the general election.

So, you're really not fooling anyone with this.
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ripple Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-11-07 12:35 PM
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22. When have you ever had anything positive to say about Obama?
If you had at least some modicum of objectivity, your opinion might actually be worth something.
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William769 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-11-07 01:19 PM
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26. Obama inspired me!
He inspired me to make sure that I use every fiber of my being to make sure he is NOT the Democratic Presidential nominee.
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goodgd_yall Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-11-07 03:07 PM
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28. His delivery was too halting
I didn't care for the numerous pauses. His overall message didn't seem cohesive. And, though, I've lost any inclination to vote for Obama, I've usually found him to be an excellent speaker. This speech wasn't one of his best.
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