"We did not come here to fear the future, we came here to shape it."

[texastoast]

That just gave me chills.

I don't know if the pukes can comprehend it.

[tridim]

1. He used the word "future" several times. It's a word I've been waiting to hear.

This country really needs to get with the program, quickly and completely.

[Lorax7844]

7. I didn't come here for pretty words, I came here because I want to help people

[Lifelong Protester]

2. that was a throw down, and I loved it

enough of the games and fearmongering.... I am glad he told it like it is

[luvspeas]

3. that was the obama I voted for right there n/t

[mth44sc]

4. I loved that line

You can create fear or you can shape the future. I'd like to think my grandkids and their kids will always know they can have affordable FULL health care coverage. Fear is being afraid they won't. Shaping the future is making sure they do.

[texpatriot2004]

5. Well said., nm

[silverweb]

6. That line's a keeper.

:thumbsup:

[texastoast]

8. It reminded me of JFK's

Ask not . . .

[silverweb]

10. Yes.

It may well become iconic in the same way.

[jwirr]

9. Fear not! They were comprehending it just fine. Setting there pouting

like school children who cannot have everything their way.

[Patsy Stone]

11. As I just posted in another thread.

They sat because they did not come here to shape the future and, dammit, they're not ashamed to admit it.

[texastoast]

12. They did really pout, didn't they?

They were all fussy because they know about the phone calls that will be coming in from their johns tomorrow.