THAT was the guy I voted for in 2008!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Logical]

I felt those same feelings I had before. I had missed them!

Sorry if this sounds sappy, but I needed that!

[sasha031]

1. me too it feels like we have President Obama back

[dkf]

2. Yup. I agree.

[lector]

11. I was

beginning to wonder where the man I voted for went. I'm glad he's back. I hope he keeps his word.

[Tippy]

3. Republicans and Teaparty still screaming more cuts.....

[Logical]

4. That is OK, at least we started the fight way to the left! b-t

[calimary]

23. Let 'em scream - AS LONG AS all of us are screaming back - "TAX INCREASES!"

"The wealthy should PAY THEIR FAIR SHARE! Fair and balanced, after all, 'eh? david koch doesn't need tax relief!"

And we should name names. "david koch doesn't need tax relief." "NEITHER of the koch brothers needs tax relief - they're doing JUST FINE for themselves thankyouverymuch." "jeffrey immelt doesn't need tax relief, he's doing JUST FINE and doesn't need ANY extra help." "DONALD TRUMP doesn't need tax relief."

The super rich need to do their patriotic duty if they love America: "Hey rich folks! Noblesse Oblige! Much blessed, much obligated! Your country NEEDS you to pitch in and help! It's called PATRIOTISM!" "Why do you hate your country and turn your back on your country when she needs your help???"

[deacon]

45. He drew a line he has to stick to it or risk his job. n/t

[Snotcicles]

5. I'll kick this up.

[Robbins]

6. Yep

The obama we voted for back In 2008 showed up today.

[Bluerthanblue]

7. nothing wrong with sappy-

I'm glad you are feeling re-energized.

:hi:

I'm pleased with what he said as well.

[Logical]

9. I am sending him $25 tonight. Even thought I said I wouldn't! n-t

[Tippy]

8. Just wish Chuck Todd would shut up......

[flamingdem]

10. Todd couldn't find any divide and conquer kiss up to rightwingster comments nt

[Logical]

12. I wish I had a $1 for everytime I heard someone say that!! :-)

[OhioChick]

13. I was impressed n/t

[calimary]

21. I was too!

I really liked what he said about how he doesn't need more tax cuts, and Warren Buffett doesn't need more tax cuts. Especially when they come at the expense of half-a-dozen seniors each. I wish he would have thrown a koch brother or two in there just for the sake of TAKING IT to the bad guys.

[calimary]

31. Actually I misspoke. It wasn't six seniors getting shafted to cover what ONE wealthy person

would gain in further tax cuts. It's 33!!! I didn't remember correctly. Saw a clip of it later and got reminded.

[RKP5637]

14. I feel he represents me again! I hope it keeps up! I thought it was a

wonderful speech. Now, if everyone will stand with him on this so we can move forward.

[safeinOhio]

15. Has he sprung the trap

that he has been setting up for the last 6 months?

[Logical]

18. I hope! I was shocked about it today honestly. I love the fighter. n-t

[earthside]

16. That was the same 'talk' from the guy in 2008.

But talk is, well, cheap.

Actual performance over the last three years has been different than the talk.

Until I see some actual proposals and fight for those proposals ... I'll reserve judgment on whether he really means it all this time.

[Logical]

17. I see your point. But the talk in the last year was not that "pointed". I loved it. n-t

[LynneSin]

19. If Obama ends those damn taxcuts to the wealthy he'll win in a landslide in 2012

And the republicans know it too.

[Logical]

22. +100

[Shagbark Hickory]

36. How is he going to do that without the votes in congress? Think about it.

Congress isn't going to approve takes hikes in an election year.

[joeunderdog]

46. Maybe the Dems and the Pres could do some kicking and screaming.

Maybe they could attack every microphone with statistics about how those greedy bastards are killing our country and burdening every Working Class American to pay their tab. Maybe they could scream to the masses that they will not budge or negotiate or be held hostage because they know that making the rich pay their share is an essential part of this country's recovery. Maybe they could say that they are tired of being held hostage and that they are going to let this battle play out for all Americans to see and judge for themselves.

Or they could just say "we don't have the votes" and capitulate again.

[Greybnk48]

20. He's got me back if he sticks to his guns.

I am very pleased with what he said.

[Logical]

24. Me too. I hope he does it all! n-t

[davidthegnome]

25. Bravo, Mr. President

Excellent speech, now follow through... I'll do what I can to help you - but I will still not hold back in my criticism when I feel you deserve it.

I needed it too. I won't say my hope is restored... but I'm daring to hope a little bit.

[Logical]

26. I am right there with you! n-t

[Erose999]

27. Seems like today was the launch of the 2012 campaign so he brought back the 2008 rhetoric.

I'm weary because he's doublecrossed the "base" for the past 3 years. He'll have to back it up in action to win my vote this time.

[Logical]

29. I understand your skeptism. n-t

[Marr]

28. Talk is cheap.

No one ever disputed that Obama makes great speeches and knows just what to say when an election lays in front of him. Where was his gas pedal when there was no Republican roadblock in place? That's oddly convenient, don't you think?

I'll continue to watch what he actually does, thanks-- and his last major disappointment was... what? Four days ago? I'm not going to cheer for more sugar-sprinkled words alone.

[AC_Mem]

30. I agree!

He just makes the GOP look so petty and ignorant. Every single one of them.

GO PRESIDENT OBAMA!

Annette

[Change Happens]

32. :)

[ZombieHorde]

33. Fingers crossed. nt

[Shagbark Hickory]

34. Wow. So this is like make up sex for the base.

[madokie]

35. Yep me too

[JFN1]

37. Oh, I'm all a flutter!!! whew!!!! Must...catch...breath!!!

Man, can that guy talk, or what?????

Such charasmatic speaking, such confidence in his tone, his poise, his language.

WOW!!!! I am TOTALLY blown away!!!

This speech makes up for EVERYTHING!!

He is so totally trustworthy to me now!!!

Take THAT, Obama haters!!!!!!!

NOW we have that feeling again - we don't need anything else!! Keep your face on that microphone, my Obama!!!!! You so rock!!!!!
:fistbump:
If Obama would give a speech like that every week, we'd never doubt him at all, even if he continues to act contrary to his words!!

You know what? We need to form a group of some kind, and our group's message should be to urge Mr. Obama to give uplifting speeches more often - like weekly, or every three days or so!! Every other day, if he's not too busy beating the shit out of Republicans!!!

Who's in??

[Logical]

38. +1

[SlimJimmy]

43. Makes me go , Mmmmmm.

If Obama would give a speech like that every week, we'd never doubt him at all, even if he continues to act contrary to his words!!

[Whisp]

39. he was always there, maybe you weren't?

[a kennedy]

40. D*MN RIGHT, I DID TOO.

GOBAMA, GOBAMA, GOBAMA...... :patriot: :patriot: :patriot: :patriot: :patriot: :patriot: :patriot: :patriot: :patriot: :patriot:

[ddeclue]

41. Fool me once.. not twice..

[Terra Alta]

42. It was a great speech. Brought back memories of 2008.

He still has a lot to prove to me, though.

[deacon]

44. Kick!