Reply #18: When I compared their speech......I saw something different from that.... [View All]

[FrenchieCat]

I saw Obama speaking about we the people and how we can change what is broken, and what America could be and should be. He spoke of being the person that could help us find our way, and that he had the wherewithall to get it done (like when he mentioned his work on healthcare in Illinois) solve those issues. He also spent time thanking his many volunteers and recognizing their hard work, noting that he understand what it takes, cause that is where he started (community activism and the vote project). No, he didn't give a policy rundown, but none of them did. He inspired by proposing to lead with the attitude that we are all in this together...and then enumerated as to what the goals we could reach (a better future for our children, a cleaner earth for them, energy efficiency, etc...) based on the attitude that we should adopt as Americans.

In contrast, I saw Edwards speaking about all of the problems that plague America (don't think he mentioned Iraq) giving us a few detailed example (the girl who died, etc...)but only offered meager solutions...saying instead that we would do this, without any other specifics whatsoever.

In other words, each speech was meant to inspire, not to give policy detail.

Barack's was inspirational because it made you understand that the future is now, and that anything is possible when we work together. Edwards' speech for me was much more of a downer....because he focused on the problems for longer than he did in lifting us up as to what the solutions might be.

Barack's speech was more visionary, IMO. Plus, I like Obama's mannerism much more. He appeared more authentic, serious, confident and calm, and in control. With Edwards, it appears that the microphones were as important as the audience....as he kept adjusting them in an odd manicured way.

The fact that Edwards didn't bother to congratulate Obama was not one of his best decision as it only showcase that he hates to lose. And the fact that he actually didn't bother to thank those who worked for him there in Iowa, including Unions was quite surprising.

Anyway....guess that why I'm an Obama supporter, hey? :shrug: