President-elect Barack Obama greeted the world from Chicago's Grant Park tonight, outlining the historic nature of his presidency and the many challenges that lay ahead. After thanking John McCain, running mate and VP-elect Joe Biden, his family and his campaign, he said his victory belongs to the people.
"Change has come to America. If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible. Who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time, who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer.
The road ahead will be long, our climb will be steep, we may not get there in one year or even in one term, but America, I have never been more hopeful than I am tonight that we will get there. I promise you. We as a people will get there."
Obama went on to say there would be setbacks and false starts, but that he will rebuild America with the help of the nation, "block by block, brick by brick, calloused hand by calloused hand." He ended with a passionate "Yes we can." What did you think of Obama's first speech as president?
Ra-Re
Calida
Velvet
You're going to be disappointed.
1I liked it.
2You are very optimistic tonight, org? Why the sunny mood?
3I haven't been around here much lately, do to lots of life crap, but I just had to pop on to celebrate with my fellow Obama supporters
Yes, we can! Yes, we DID!
*cheers*
*Hugs all around*
4Long road, steep climb...but he's still hopeful. That's what we need.
5I thought it was beautiful. I believe that President Obama will be one of the best presidents ever.
6Words cant express how happy I am.
Matdredalia, howdy!
7I'm so thrilled. And I thought his first speech was wonderful.
8Yes WE Can
[You're going to be disappointed.]
That's possible - he does have a lot of cleaning up to do after Bush.
9My other prediction was that all of his failures for the next two or three years will be blamed on Bush.
Looks like I'm going to be two for two.
10I knew Bob the Builder was right: "Bob the builder, can we fix it, Bob the builder, Yes we can!"
11haha jessie! thats cute!
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13Bitter much??? I like that!
Geeze Organic, if you're going to be so negative why stay in this Obama love fest. I mean, knock yourself out if that's what you want, it just seems kind of sad.
14Someone has to be the voice of reason
15Jessie, Organic would be saying negative things if McCain had won, too.
16Ahhh, I always miss the joke online.
17I hate party poopers who waste our time with bitter posts.
18So who did you want to win if not McCain??
19"Organic would be saying negative things if McCain had won, too."
That's true!
20I think Org's man was Ron Paul.
21Organic made it pretty clear that he expected to win tonight.
22Mich, give us a line of what Organic would have said if Mac had won.
23Janneth, probably something along the lines of "John McCain- what a f**king clown."
24Dream, to be honest, I didn't really have a dog in the fight.
25I heard your dog was drunk Organic
26Haha, he threw up, twice, when Obama was announced the winner.
27That's funny. I didn't see Org's name on my ballot.
Oh well. Maybe 2016?
28[Haha, he threw up, twice, when Obama was announced the winner.]
Man I did the same when Palin was announced -- glad we dodged that bullet!
29Now would be the time to place a Vegeas bet on 2012 GOP candidate.
30I really like Sarah Palin. I think she'll get a spot in Barack's cabinet for sure.
31organic - are your feathers really that ruffled? you seriously had to see this coming.
chill out, sit down. he's got this. there will be no USSA. just an America that, for once, might be supported by the rest of the world.
32"He's got this." I like that. It sounds so colloquial.
33See, I don't think Palin will even be re-elected next time as gov
34honestly..I hope I never hear of Palin again.
35I think she will. I think Alaska loves her.
36A trip to Europe will sure be different now.
37[I really like Sarah Palin. I think she'll get a spot in Barack's cabinet for sure.]
38give me a bucket...
39Someone please hold my weave!
40:rotf:
I think I just woke someone up by laughing so loud..heehee
41awww wait a minute
there we go!
42What a night! I thought Barack's speech was eloquent and respectful of McCain's campaign.
43Yes, his speech was subdued and cautious, and very inclusive.
44G'night all. It's been a long day, a long 2 years.
45Night!!
46I loved it.
47I am just mad I have to look at Bidens eyes for 4 years.
48YYYYYYYYAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHOOOOOOOOO
49If by disappointing you mean extravagant then no not really but it was certainly heartfelt, eloquent and gracious as usual. Never have I come across a politician I feel I can trust and believe in.
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