Mandela Memorial service now live on Al Jazeera.

[mfcorey1]

[Cha]

1. Mahalo mfcorey

[malaise]

2. Watching on several stations

They all have the same feed but the discussion is different.

[countryjake]

5. When Christiane Amanpour labeled Blair as the US's foreign minister ...

as Tony Blair entered the stadium, and she was giving us a few choice quotes from Nelson Mandela, citing his opposition to the USA Invasion of Iraq. Then she went on and told us that Mandela also said that Bush had no foresight and cannot think properly.

That's when I decided which station I'd be watching tonight, ha!

[malaise]

7. She's good

but BBC is allowing us to watch the memorial without the commentator chatter.

[countryjake]

9. I've since switched over to C-SPAN 2, once the speakers began...

I doubt that Anderson Cooper would ever be quiet...he's being so breathless it hurts to listen to him, but I'm surfing back and forth, waiting for the Obama's to enter.

[malaise]

10. They've all finally shut up but I'm staying on BBC

All our local stations are carrying the feed.

[countryjake]

16. Still gabbing away on CNN, until Baleka Mbete began singing.

Now Cooper is back at it, claiming that they've been having audio issues due to the rain, so they can't hear all of the tributes. He also said that the Obama's have yet to arrive.

[malletgirl02]

29. Blair as US Foreign Minister

Snap, damn that was cold.

[countryjake]

34. She was pointing out that's what Mandela said about him...

during the USA push to invade Iraq.

But she gave us that quote almost the instant the cameras spied Blair entering the stadium.

'Twas the bright spot of CNN's coverage of the beginning of this memorial.

[maddezmom]

3. Watching as well

Good morning.

[malaise]

8. I suspect the American delegation arrived off camera

for security reasons. Desmond Tutu is clearly in pain here. I feel it for him.

[maddezmom]

11. Watching some of this folks come in it is clear

Many are still in deep grief. . My 13 yr old just got up and wanted to watch....sent her back to bed but rethought it and now she is watching with me. She has a forgeign current event paper due on Thursday and Mandela is going to be her subject.

[Le Taz Hot]

4. Also on C-SPAN

streaming live for those of us without TeeVee. (Not sure if Al Jazeera has a live stream.)

[malaise]

6. Why can't Brian Williams and Anderson Cooper shut up and let people listen to Ramaphosa

The BBC folks have shut up now that the ceremony is starting.
Where is Obama?

[mfcorey1]

15. CSPAN usually has no commentary.

[malaise]

17. The grandson speaking now looks and sounds like Madiba

Damn!!

[maddezmom]

18. Was just about to post the same...

Eerie in a way.

[malaise]

19. Indeed

Cameras just showed the Obamas. What a cheer.

[countryjake]

20. Boos when they showed the Shrub on the screen...

UN speaker hesitated, must have thought they were booing him.

[malaise]

32. I saw that

Priceless

[Skidmore]

12. On MSNBC

Charlaine Hunter Gault is one of the people anchoring. The commentary ceased when the service began.

[kydo]

14. Yeah but

They have a spilt screen. BBC has full screen. So the BBC it is for me. Plus a lot less stupid talk by the hosts.

[MadrasT]

13. Also on my local public radio station.

WHYY Philadelphia. (Which I think is actually BBC radio at this hour.)

[Cha]

21. Tweets: "A huge roar for Barack Obama"

allAfrica.com @allafrica
Follow @allafrica #MandelaMemorial As Ramaphosa speaks, a huge roar for Barack Obama12:57 AM - 10 Dec 2013
11 Retweets ReplyRetweetFavorite

Nerdy Wonka @NerdyWonka
Follow American media can't hide how globally loved President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama are. Crowd is cheering for them #MandelaMemorial12:58 AM - 10 Dec 2013
35 Retweets 11 favorites ReplyRetweetFavorite

AJELive ✔ @AJELive
Follow Barack #Obama is in the stadium to enthusiastic cheers from the crowd. #AJMandela12:56 AM - 10 Dec 2013
19 Retweets 5 favorites ReplyRetweetFavorite

itgurl @itgurl_29
Follow Live feed comments went freakin' crazy over Obama. LOL #MandelaMemorial12:57 AM - 10 Dec 2013
9 Retweets 4 favorites ReplyRetweetFavorite

Ron Allen ✔ @RonAllenNBC
Follow Obama to speak soon ... Tremendous Ovation as he and First Lady appear #mandela12:56 AM - 10 Dec 2013 from Soweto, Gauteng, South Africa
15 Retweets 4 favorites ReplyRetweetFavorite

http://theobamadiary.com/2013/12/10/live-streaming-from-south-africa-part-3/

[countryjake]

22. His tribute is the next one. n/t

[Cha]

23. Yes! ABC Tweet..

ABC News ✔ @ABC
Follow Crowd erupts at #MandelaMemorial as President Obama takes seat - expected to speak shortly - watch live: http://abcn.ws/VzbAwQ 12:59 AM - 10 Dec 2013
Live News Stream | ABC Live Streaming Video – ABC News
Live News Stream | ABC Live Streaming Video – ABC News

ABC News @ABC
46 Retweets 12 favorites ReplyRetweetFavorite

[malaise]

25. Did you see that hug with the Brazilian President

That was significant given the spying saga and the canceled official visit

[Cha]

26. No, I didn't, malaise.. I don't have

a tv and I'm not watching streaming. Just reading it on DU and TOD.

thanks for report on the Brazillian President's hug! That's class.

[maddezmom]

27. Yes

It was a nice sight. Time for healing for all.

[countryjake]

24. Obama coming forward now...

acknowledging others while song wraps up.

[malaise]

33. In America and in South Africa

our work is still not done.

He's tearing the ReTHUGs a new one without calling their names.
Damn this is good!!!

[Cha]

36. I heard it! I caught a live stream on TOD..

[countryjake]

28. The crowds are roaring, whistling...

just heard that the audience is having much trouble hearing anything from the PA system, due to heavy rain.

[malaise]

30. Rain messes up satelite coverage big time as well

Wonderful reception for Obama and the tribute is so appropriate. People are clearly listening despite the problem

Ideas must also be chiseled into law and institutions. GObama!!!

[malaise]

31. They just showed Jimmy Carter watching Obama

Wonderful

[countryjake]

35. Standing O for Obama!

[countryjake]

37. Ubuntu! The people literally roared when our prez said that!

[malaise]

38. The handshake with Raoul Castro is a huge moment

Still these commentators are so rude - they are not even showing the Brazilian President - they are talking about Obama's speech. tacky.

[countryjake]

40. God yes, I've been flipping back & forth, no respect on cable stations.

Chinese Vice-President says that President Mandela was the founder of Chinese-South African friendship.

[Cha]

39. Human kindness..

ubuntu. a quality that includes the essential human virtues; compassion and humanity

What Madiba had in abundance!

[countryjake]

41. And prez Obama said that was Mandela's greatest gift...

that he embodied it and taught millions of others to find that truth within themselves.

The crowds were ecstatic to hear Obama say that word!

[Cha]

43. I heard that and was joyful too!

thanks countryjake~

[countryjake]

42. Whew, put your instruments down.

He means business.

Wonder what he'd think of the CNN commentators, rattling away while this memorial goes on?