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Originally Posted by TripletDaddy
This debate is useless.
Obama's speech was clearly one of general political rhetoric, not specific policy.
Those that are nitpicking are just annoyed that he gave a nice speech and that everyone cheered loudly for him.
People should be less concerned with Obama's speech and more concerned (and honest) about why our current sitting President doesn't enjoy anywhere near that sort of respect, love, or even passing interest abroad.
I was happy to see crowds of pro-US foreigners. I think Obama did a nice job with his speech. I doubt very highly that his speech will save the world and I doubt even more that it was a masked attempt to advocate a shift from capitalism. Attemps to deconstruct the speech are pointless. Wait until he gives a SOTU address and then we can talk.
And for those anti-socialists, again I ask you....how did you enjoy those government subsidized student loans?
On a side note, and I mean this honestly....what the heck is McCain doing right now? Where is he? Why is he not doing high profile things to up his visibility?
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Agreed.
And McCain appears to have all but given up at this point. Going to a German sausage restaurant on the day Obama speaks in Germany? Really?