tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7662209762016573627.post1127052149721868198..comments2023-06-01T08:15:30.899-05:00Comments on And Sam Makes Seven.: I think Obama read my blog... And other uninteresting thoughtsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7662209762016573627.post-30117521003894187262011-01-13T22:23:26.039-06:002011-01-13T22:23:26.039-06:00Historically those types of speeches aren't su...Historically those types of speeches aren't supposed to be really somber. They are supposed to uplift and reunite the country. They are supposed to refocus the country on the victims - living and deceased - and away from politics (which I think he did very well while still driving home important points). They are supposed to celebrate lives lived well and honor them. <br /><br />The funerals Nickihttp://www.steppingonlegos.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7662209762016573627.post-86762068816026640872011-01-13T18:17:38.420-06:002011-01-13T18:17:38.420-06:00I agree that all the applause and B.O. love was a ...I agree that all the applause and B.O. love was a little weird for a memorial service. But it was in keeping with the overall tone of his speech, which wasn't really memorial-ish. At least, it was nothing like other memorials I've attended. <br /><br />I know exactly what you're saying about the democracy thing... yeah.M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13035530836201765683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7662209762016573627.post-18674151042613073962011-01-13T17:10:52.024-06:002011-01-13T17:10:52.024-06:00I didn't see the whole speech, just the last f...I didn't see the whole speech, just the last few minutes. I was totally put off by all the applause and cheering AT A MEMORIAL SERVICE. What was up with that? Also annoyed that the ol' BO kept talking about our "democracy". *sigh* Have to go back and catch up on your blog (and a bunch of others) since this past weekend (yes, I know, it's Thursday) was hectic and Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7662209762016573627.post-59804445979725516652011-01-13T10:58:37.896-06:002011-01-13T10:58:37.896-06:00Just read your first paragraph and um im a followe...Just read your first paragraph and um im a follower. I feel ya!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05862252073512490221noreply@blogger.com