President Obama's Labor Day Remarks in Detroit

[jefferson_dem]

Run time: 14:31 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsxZH29GCzo   Posted on YouTube: September 05, 2011 By YouTube Member: MiniRtist Views on YouTube: 43   Posted on DU: September 05, 2011 By DU Member: jefferson_dem Views on DU: 1761

 
PART 2 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpr4v37M7XQ&feature=channel_video_title

[mistertrickster]

1. He still gives a great speech does it with no seeming sense of shame.

At least his speech writer is a liberal.

[elleng]

2. ...

:thumbsdown:

[Mortos]

14. He has nothing to be ashamed of

unlike most of the people that can't wait to be the first to bash every single positive thread about him regardless of the content.

[mistertrickster]

15. Seriously? Man, where have YOU been?

http://www.aflcio.org/joinaunion/voiceatwork/efca/whatis.cfm

That's one, just for starters.

Candidate Obama said it would be a top priority.

President Obama?

Not so much . . .

[Mortos]

16. The union members in attendance seemed pretty supportive

[bowens43]

3. I really don't care to hear anymore bullshit....

[jefferson_dem]

5. Then don't listen to any...

Instead, click on the video at the top of this thread.

[Mortos]

13. If you think it's bullshit, don't listen.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

4. thanks JD for posting this. I love him and this re-energizes me. nt

[Tx4obama]

6. Full TRANSCRIPT on the link below

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/05/obama-labor-day-speech_n_949536.html

[Tx4obama]

9. And here's a link to the full 24 minute speech video version released by the White House

President Obama on Labor Day - Speech VIDEO
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KflsCo4iaL4

[JJW]

7. Just Rhetoric

Rhetoric isn't going to cut it, this late in his first term. Especially when we know his track record of caving to right-wing idiocy and corporate criminals.

[kd45music]

8. Obama

If Obama told me itwas raining outside, I'd have to get up and check for myself. He'll use the word "compromise" in his speech Thursday and will drop more points in the polls.

[jefferson_dem]

11. Hey there! Welcome to DU!

:hi:

[jefferson_dem]

10. Of course it's "rhetoric"?

That's what a speech is, silly. At least watch it before you complain.

John Dewey said "Democracy begins in conversation." Today, POTUS changed our national conversation. That's a good thing.

[TEXASYANKEE]

12. What gives me encouragement

Is the size of the crowd there to see/hear him. After watching videos of almost-deserted Teaparty rallies, the crowd to see our President was impressive. Not sure if you can see it in this video (I haven't yet watched it) but I saw a glimpse of the crowd on the news last night. If people are still this energized to see him, that gives me hope for our country.

[spooked911]

17. so, yeah. He's a big labor supporter on Labor Day.

Let's see how his words hold up.

[Evergreen Emerald]

18. hollow words--actions speak louder than political speeches.

He has a whole term to support labor. He made a choice to allow the republicans to dictate the agenda--and he followed again and again. It has never been about the deficit. It has always been about jobs.

And, where was he during the WI recall elections? His voice would have been a great help to those citizens who were fighting the giant government bully. He remained silent--as did the VP who is now shouting loudly about labor rights.

Actions speak louder than political speeches.