http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/ticket/conservatives-react-obama-inaugural-speech-161537952--election.html
On Monday, January 21st, President Obama gave a speech at his inauguration. It was a powerful - stern yet hopeful - speech. It was very liberal, however, which set off a fire in the conservative world. As Niorgie mentioned, Republican (Conservative) governor Chris Christie didn't care for his speech. Neither did many other Republicans. Remember John McCain? He had something to say about it: "“I would have liked to see a little more on outreach and working together. There was not, as I've seen in other inaugural speeches, ‘I want to work with my colleagues.’”
What? Is it just me or does that not make any sense at all?
Obama mentioned working together in several different ways in his speech. In fact, he seemed to talk more about what we American citizens have to do than what he has to do. He mentioned "We, the people", "Our generation's task", "Our", "We","You and I" was said a few times. Obama constantly talked about working together.
I think John McCain needs to brush up on his listening skills.
Conservative commentator called the speech an "ode to big government" on none other than Fox News. Andy Card, President George W. Bush's former chief of staff, called a the speech a "parallel universe speech", criticizing it for not addressing economic and security problems with our nation.
Those are typical reactions, all to be expected. What really surprised me is the fact that former Republican Presidential candidate Newt Gingrich actually LIKED the speech. "I thought it was very, very good", he said. What a surprise! I can't believe it, a Republican approving of something from the Democrats??!! He didn't even think it was very liberal! He said it "was classically American, emphasizing hard work, emphasizing self-reliance, emphasizing doing things together. I thought it was a good speech." Take that John McCain!
But really, a Republican approving of something a Democrat did? What kind of Republican is he?
Malik, you combine analysis with comedy; a very animated writing style.
ReplyDeleteYou make some clear points with respect to Senator McCain's stand. You include great evidence from the speech to support your side.
I am interested in Krauthammer's claim that Obama didn't address the nation's deficit in his speech. How will history remember this President? What do you think Stephen Hayes means by "activist government?"
Everyone is not the same Malik. Who knows if Romney won the elections and the Democrats might be saying how boring or how bad the speech was, remember that politics is conflictual. John McCain was probably being personal with his comments after all he lost to President Obama in the 2008 elections and he couldn't bear the pain of seeing President Obama getting reelected. I think that there are also some of those oh moments when opposites attract maybe the way that President Obama is going to approach the isses is what Newt Gingrich like about Obama's speech or it also could be that Newt Gingrich doesn't want to look bad in the media or he could have some personal motives?
ReplyDeleteInteresting perspective Utsavi, that's a good way of looking at it. So, maybe that could explain why the Republicans lately have made statements that don't exactly make sense. They lost two Presidential elections in a row and are probably very upset at the thought of it. I would be too.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed reading your post! The sarcastic tone is very humorous. I agree with your logic that the Republicans are making scathing remarks towards Obama because of their consecutive losses in the presidency. I am curious to see what Republican candidate will run in the 2016 election when we are eligible to vote. What do you think the Republicans can do to save their party?
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