Obama Gives Wesleyan Commencement Address in Place of Kennedy

This was a great speech!
I loved it!!!

It is the only thing Obama is good for is giving a speech.
Other than that he is completely worthless.

John Kennedy inspired me when I was a High school student, as did FDR inspire my Parents before. Inspirational Leaders (Presidents) further the evolving standards of decency which is the highest American citizenship. Barack Obama like those before him is such a One, and a threat to those who profit from our divisions, fears and ignorance. When this is all said and done Black and White will be united in a meaningful way like never before in world history. Heaven exists when the devil (lies, wrong thinking, weak ideas, racism and sexism)is destroyed. America will come into Her full glory (Light on a Hill) to be the True Example for the rest of Mankind. That is our Job in this world. Senator Barack Obama will “Help” in this Historic Human Development by bringing people together to discuss what was too painful to discuss otherwise. Inspirational Leadership can accomplish the facet of Human Growth and Progress.

Obama has years of ELECTED experience in politics, years of community service and is highly educated. He is more than simply a speech giver and can be expected to inspire others. If you prefer another canidate, fine. But to dismiss him as if he has no background and to dismiss others who find him the right choice is not just silly, but sick.

“When asked about why they do not vote for Ms. Clinton…”
I don’t know who you’re talking to, but in my circle, the usual answer is, “because she’s a power-mad lunatic that’s getting crazier by the day”. I mean, just listen to what she says. Whatever social limiter used to exist on her tongue is breaking down rapidly.
Obama, while the rigors of the campaign have clearly exhausted him, remains thoughtful and careful in all he says. I guess Ms. Clinton asked the question: qwho do you want answering the phone at 3AM? I’ll take the guy who can exercise good diplomacy under duress, not the one who breaks down and starts spouting hateful gibberish.

at what point do these nasty silly posts stop and we try and win the November election together
Sen Obama has already won the most pledged delegates which was the original criteria when this started months and years ago
There has to be respect for rules and the rule of law – all Sen Clinton is doing now is feeding the flames of hate and distrust
What is the priority here?

Barack is no JFK or FDR. Those people wouldn’t be in the same building as terrorists like Bill Ayers or Reverends like Wright, much less be in their home for dinner or go to their church for 20 years.
So PLEASE quit comparing them. Obama had some “magic” until THOSE people came out of his closet. Now he’s just another radical anti american saying anything to get elected.
Thank GOD we found out what he’s really like before it was too late.

I see the Clinton crazies have even thought of ways to put down Obama for delivering a speech exhorting America’s youth to try to serve the country and to work for the greater good of our country and their communities.
I used to wonder why Clinton’s die-hard supporters were so bitter and angry, but after hearing Clinton’s comments yesterday, explaining why she was still running even though there is no realistic chance of her winning, its obvious that her most die-hard supporters are a mirror reflection of that twisted, amoral woman.

The truth about RFK statement which wasnt an issue til Obama made it one…
“The Obama campaign did put out a statement almost immediately condemning the remarks,” Mr. Wolfson said on CBS’ “Face the Nation.” “It was unfortunate and unnecessary, and in my opinion, inflammatory, for the Obama campaign to attack Senator Clinton on Friday for these remarks, without obviously knowing the full facts or context.”
In addition, the Obama campaign sent the entire political press corps the transcript of a searing commentary about Mrs. Clinton by Keith Olbermann on MSNBC.
Absolutely sick!!!

Yea his head is so far up Obamas bottom is gross… He lies about the real stuff and makes up the rest as he goes, he needs to go back to sports where he obvisouly knows more, Olberman isnt a journalist, he is a brown noser!!! Maybe a good one, but his career will be short lived, lying like he has..

The_Mick:
You are dead-on. And some of these posters work for the campaigns. “Jihad” on the FoxNews boards comes to mind. He was the troll who would post about Obama being a Muslim until the whole Reverend Wright flap.
I agree that any Democrat who says they will vote Republican if their candidate doesn’t win is either a moron, a racist, a sexist, or just a complete imbecile who should have their voting rights stripped (and possibly sterilized, so as not to further taint the gene pool).
If you agree with the Democrats on the most important issues to you and you family, how do you justify voting Republican this year? Any year?
Dumba$$es.

Keith Olberman is THE most obnoxious human being I have ever had the displeasure of watching. If he’s real good, maybe Obama will let him lick his shoes, oooops, my bad, he’s already doing it.
Know Obama….NO Obama
No Hillary….NO VOTE

Let’s not forget what the article was about…it was about a presidential candidate filling in at the last minute for a friend and supporter, someone Obama truly cares about (Ted Kennedy) His speech was not supposed to be about politics…yes it’s Memorial Day BUT he had 25 minutes to inspire a few hundred graduates to make a difference in their country. I myself am very inspired and impressed that he stayed focused and did not take this opportunity and turn it into something else. It is what it is…a commencement speech. He will make a GREAT president because he has the ability and humility to surround himself with other great people who will HELP him make great decisions for our country. Obama..what about Colin Powell…I think he would cross party lines! YES WE CAN!

SJ…he serves in the Senate. It’s called public service.

Keith Olberman has one of the finest brains. He is well informed, does his homework and knows his history. Some of you need to read more and be less emotional. It is important that you discuss thoughts in a mature and intelligent way instead of being unkind to each other. Americans are better that what some of you are displayiny in your comments.

I find it interesting and comical that Obama detractors attack him for consistently delivering great speeches. We should all realize that the most important functions of a leader in business or politics is to clearly articulate a position and to motivate others to support that position. Obama is proving his ability to lead even as he is being attacked for it. He built the best campaign organization, the best message, the best web interface and the best strategy for putting all of these into practice. The other candidates seem to be saying “if you can’t beat him, attack him where he is strong”. Don’t attack the man who is motivating the largest crowds and registering the most voters and raising the most money. That’s the way politics works in this country, like it or not. Obama didn’t make the rules, he is just playing according to the rules. The question for the other candidates is “why can’t you match Obama’s success?” Could it be that this country is changing to take it’s place in a global economy? And could it also be that those who are best prepared for a global economy are those who are better educated and better informed? The more informed a person is, the more likely he or she is to be affected by Obama’s message because Obama understands the world we live in. Sure, he is an exciting candidate but the truth is that any candidate who brought the same message would have been equally successful.

I am a democrat, but I really donot trust Obama, I hear him saying things he does not mean just to impress certain people, so they think he is in their orbit. I donot think he would make a good president at all. he has alot of hangups about white people, as he is only half. he does not seem to have much respect or his wife for this country. When or if he is elected, he will do whatever he wants, and then all who elected him will realize what kind of a person he is, and what he represents.

Lets remember something about JFK. Yes, he had a beautiful wife, money and the phony Camelot perpetrated by Jackie, but, JFK is also the Pres. who can accept the respon. for putting us into Viet Nam. How many Americans were killed or left to a hopeless life to live here on earth?
Yes, Obama gave a commencement speech. BIG DEAL!!
Ted Kennedy has been behind Obama and his politics since day one. That commencement speech was all about POLITICS INCLUDING….. Kennedy’s decision to have Obama deliver it.
YES, Obama most certainly should have honored our soldiers in that presentation.
This is Memorial Day wkend. What Obama should have done was to encourage EVERY ONE OF THEM GRADUATES TO ENLIST AND GIVE BACK TO THEIR COUNTRY. FOR ALL YOU OUT THERE LIKE OBAMA AND HIS WIFE WHO MADE IT FINANCIALLY NICE FOR THEMSELVES, YOU AND YOUR KIND AND ALL THE REST SHOULD HAVE TO DO A FOUR YEAR STINT IN THE MILITARY UPON GRADUATION FROM HIGH SCHOOL!!!!!!!!!
Granted normally in public service you don’t make millions which people like Obama and the Kennedy’s don’t understand. As for calling serving in the Senate or Congress public service. LOL!! One hundred fifty to two hundred years ago it was public service. These days they think they own this country and we have no rights to stand up to them and their personal self seeking ways.
Now if someone really desires to serve in public service without the hidden agenda of self seeking ego and finances then serve your military staight out of high school
You all who love O. just remember if your wish comes true and he was to be elected, I hope your regrets won’t be psychologically unbearable because you were swayed by smooth speech and finesse, instead of digging and looking for truth and facts yourself,instead offalling for his well practiced smooth facade!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The same kind of rhetoric you will hear from a playbook from the Myannmar military junta …so what is new, America ?

I JUST CAN’T SEE MYSELF VOTEING FOR A MAN THAT HAS DIFFERNT NAME’S EVEN NAME’S LIKE MESSANGER,SAVIOR THAT WOULD TELL ME HE DOESN’T KNOW WHO HE IS SO I WOULD SAY ANTI-CHRIST THAT’S A GOOD NAME FOR HIM.AND FOR HIS WIFE SOMEONE NEED’S TO GIVE HER A FLAG OF THE USA.
HILLARY IS A USA WOMAN.
ALSO IF SHE CAN STAND WITH HER MAN, SHE WILL STAND WITH HER COUNTRY.COOL ISN’T IT.

Obama’s injunction to graduates not to work for the big house and nice suits rings as hollow as he is. He made $4MM last year, and his suits certainly are custom-tailored – what an appalling hypocrite! The man is, in fact, an empty suit who appeal to people’s emotions at the expense of their thoughtfulness. What generalized policy positions (e.g., energy, Iraq, health care, etc.) he has taken we – as a people – cannot afford.
Please, folks, review your commitment to him once more, and think about what’s best for this country!

I agree we all need to do our public service! I think military service such as that of the Israelis or South Koreans would be a good place to start. Then we could ALL earn the GI Bill benefits being proposed by Mr Obama!

The clintons,Mccain and Bush belong in one boat so there is nothing new from them ; wars,fears,threats,greedy ,breaking rules.We are tired of the same old politics.

Its tempting to judge people by whatever means we may.. Its even more tempting to judge our prospective leaders.. However, in judging we may benefit from not judging on matters that do not offer us any evidence to believe one way or another.. How someone would behave is one such area..
Obama should be judged for who he is..What he says.. What he does and how me may.. That’s the world of speculation.. We speculated on Bush based on I do not know what and we got what we did.. a war that was not needed, enriched oil and gas producers and defense contractors, loss of cherished constitutional guarantees, loss of American values, a rather disrespectful place in the world, housing crisis and now food and energy prices like never before..
Obama shows that he learns quickly.. is not stubborn.. argues his case well.. the way he dealt with jeremiah wright case was an example of how to deal with a crisis respctfully.. if he just ran the nation that way, it should be enough justification for him to claim whitehouse..
These are not the middle ages when we had to judge the rulers by teh armies they kept.. when our patriotism was judged by our readiness to go to war.. Hopefully, war will now on be a matter of strategy rather than killing people.. Threat of destroying a nation is far more potent in taming them than a war that creates more foes baying for our blood.. Our nation has teh luxury of being startegic about matters of war and use the power of destruction more in its potential than the raw forms witnessed in the tragedy named Iraq under Bush.
Jusge people for how they contribute to peace rather than war.. and anyone who voted for war should not be a claimant to the house on Pennsylvania Avenue..
Thanks