So, what did President Obama say in his speech?

[MineralMan]

I'm finding it difficult to get good information, despite there being many threads about this speech. Did anybody hear it? I don't know how I missed it, since I always make a point of listening to them.

Can anyone help?

Apparently, he gave up everything to the Republicans. That's what people are saying he did. Can someone provide an account of what he said?

Damn! I hate missing speeches.

[Scurrilous]

1. ROFL

:thumbsup:

[NNN0LHI]

2. 5:00 GMT

[MannyGoldstein]

3. You mean the speech at 9:00 EDT?

It's not until 9:00 EDT.

"When you see a rattlesnake poised to strike, you do not wait until he has struck to crush him."
- Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the President who brought us Social Security

[MineralMan]

8. Well, that's the time I thought it was, but everyone already seems

to know what he said, so I figured I must have misunderstood the time. Do you mean he hasn't spoken yet? That's really confusing, since there are numerous threads about the speech. Are you sure?

[MannyGoldstein]

17. I hadn't seen any posts like that

Guess I'll keep looking.

"When a fellow tells me he's bipartisan, I know he's going to vote against me."
- Harry S. Truman

[elleng]

4. Hey, MM, speech at 9:00 edt, 45 minutes.

'People' saying he did anything lied, as he hasn't said a thing yet, today.

:shrug:

[MineralMan]

11. Well, see, that's what's so confusing. There are a number of

threads about the speech, and it seems people didn't like it. I'm really confused now...

[elleng]

43. No confusion, MM, SameOldSameOld!

[RagAss]

5. He appointed Jesse Ventura to head up the GOP Re-Education Camps !

[MineralMan]

27. Well, I guess he'll whip them into shape pretty quickly, then.

Jesse Ventura is so masterful, you know. Such a man, he is!

[Akoto]

6. Oh, you're a clever fellow, sir. +1 to you. n/t

[mdmc]

7. well played

[sabrina 1]

10. Way too transparent, imo. To be well played, it needs to be

believable.

[MineralMan]

13. Thank you for visiting my thread and for your comment.

I always look forward to your comments, as you know. But, can you answer my question?

[Forkboy]

9. This speech and all other speeches spoken by me on tv are my opinion, and my opinion only.

[DarthDem]

12. HE CAVED OH NOES!!!!111!

n/t

[Skip_In_Boulder]

14. +1

[earthside]

15. So funny.

No, he is still walking up the aisle ... will he be jilted at the alter yet again?

[gateley]

16. I'm just guessing he gave away the farm -- is that about the gist of it?

:evilgrin:

[PoliticAverse]

18. The plan he's supporting has a new tax on mineral collectors... n/t

[MineralMan]

21. Well, then, I'm glad I'm out of that business. I sold my own personal

collection too. I sure don't want to pay taxes on rocks, you know. I guess I got out just in time.

[PoliticAverse]

24. I didn't want to tell you he agreed to a reduction to the sarcasm entitlement... n/t

[MineralMan]

26. LOL!

[MineralMan]

19. Well, I must have asked a really stupid question, since it appears

that many people have unrecced my thread. I guess I'll have to go reread all those threads about the speech and see if I can find out what he said. How disappointing...

[Forkboy]

22. That's ok, we're used to it.

[MineralMan]

23. As always, I'm grateful that you took the time to read my

thread and comment on it. You do me great honor, Utensilkid. Great honor, indeed.

[Forkboy]

34. As always, I'm glad to highlight your intelligence for others.

As evidenced by the amazingly witty "Utensilkid".

You can thank me later. :hi:

[MineralMan]

36. Why wait? You have my undying gratitude, to be sure.

:hug:

[Forkboy]

38. Anytime, son.

[Raine]

20. Same old, same old

:shrug:

[catabryna]

25. Don't you feel like a dweeb?

LOL! :smoke:

[MineralMan]

28. Frequently, yes. My wife prefers the word "dork," though.

:shrug:

[catabryna]

35. Well, in a prior life...

I referred to the hubby as a geek. He wore it as a badge of honor. :hi:

[11 Bravo]

30. That whooshing sound? Not to worry. It was just ...

the point of this post sailing over your head.

[MineralMan]

33. Whole lotta whooshing going on, it seems...

:rofl:

[catabryna]

37. You underestimate me...

:7

Or, perhaps you "misunderestimate me"

O8)

[Keefer]

29. Half hour to go.

It hasn't happened yet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[MineralMan]

32. Wow! Thanks. I though I was late, you know.

So many threads about it...

Well, if you're right, I'll be able to see it, than. I appreciate the heads up!

[pinboy3niner]

39. LOL!

Why is it that when I click on this thread, all I hear is 'whoosh,' 'whoosh,' 'whoosh'? :)

[rug]

31. Bookmarking.

[cherokeeprogressive]

40. He HAMMERED the repugs. He told them it's ON. It was quite possibly the best speech

I've ever heard. If I didn't hear it with my own ears, I'd never believe one Man could be so powerful, thoughtful, empathetic, capable, and forceful all at the same time.

We're damn lucky to have Him. Oh, and He was looking DAMN FINE tonight too.

Too bad you missed it.

[Bragi]

41. I have the text here

Have you any specific questions?

[RagAss]

42. Oh well...nice try.