1. Welcome to Baptist Board, a friendly forum to discuss the Baptist Faith in a friendly surrounding.

    Your voice is missing! You will need to register to get access to all the features that our community has to offer.

    We hope to see you as a part of our community soon and God Bless!

The Gifted One

Discussion in 'Political Debate & Discussion' started by OldRegular, Apr 29, 2009.

Top Posters
Page 1 of 2
  1. OldRegular

    OldRegular Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 21, 2004
    Messages:
    22,678
    Likes Received:
    64
    Reid says Obama told him, 'I have a gift'

    By KEVIN FREKING, Associated Press Writer – Mon*Apr*27, 5:45*pm*ET

    WASHINGTON – Everyone knows President Barack Obama can deliver a great speech, including the president himself, according to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid.

    The paperback version of Reid's book, "The Good Fight," is coming out May 5 with an epilogue called "The Obama Era." Reid said he was impressed when Obama, then a freshman senator from Illinois, delivered a speech about President George W. Bush's war policy.

    Reid, D-Nev., writes: "'That speech was phenomenal, Barack,' I told him. And I will never forget his response. Without the barest hint of braggadocio or conceit, and with what I would describe as deep humility, he said quietly: 'I have a gift, Harry.'"

    A copy of the book's 15-page epilogue was provided to The Associated Press. Reid said in an interview he hesitated about citing Obama's comment because he knew it could be interpreted as bragging.

    "To be honest, my wife, she said, 'don't tell people that,'" Reid recalled. "She's afraid it could be taken the wrong way. But she's heard me tell lots of people that, and everytime she goes 'don't do that.' Now it's there for thousands of people to read."

    From Here
     
    #1 OldRegular, Apr 29, 2009
  2. OldRegular

    OldRegular Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 21, 2004
    Messages:
    22,678
    Likes Received:
    64
    Could obama's gift be a teleprompter?
     
    #2 OldRegular, Apr 29, 2009
  3. carpro

    carpro Well-Known Member
    Site Supporter

    Joined:
    Oct 14, 2004
    Messages:
    25,823
    Likes Received:
    1,167
    Faith:
    Baptist
    Perfect compliment to his arrogance. :thumbs:
     
    #3 carpro, Apr 29, 2009
  4. Magnetic Poles

    Magnetic Poles New Member

    Joined:
    May 16, 2005
    Messages:
    10,407
    Likes Received:
    0
    A teleprompter is no different than using notes. I would agree...the President could give "The Great Communicator", Ronald Reagan, an oratory run for his money.
     
    #4 Magnetic Poles, Apr 29, 2009
  5. historyb

    historyb New Member

    Joined:
    Mar 30, 2009
    Messages:
    407
    Likes Received:
    0
    The dufus can't speak without a teleprompter, no the teleprompter are not the same as notes that is the silliest thing ever. If dufus was so good he would not need a teleprompter, he is an idiot
     
    #5 historyb, Apr 29, 2009
  6. Magnetic Poles

    Magnetic Poles New Member

    Joined:
    May 16, 2005
    Messages:
    10,407
    Likes Received:
    0
    How old are you? About 11?
     
    #6 Magnetic Poles, Apr 29, 2009
  7. historyb

    historyb New Member

    Joined:
    Mar 30, 2009
    Messages:
    407
    Likes Received:
    0
    About 38 years old and smart enough to know there is evil in the WH in the guise of BO
     
    #7 historyb, Apr 29, 2009
    Last edited by a moderator: Apr 29, 2009
  8. rbell

    rbell Active Member

    Joined:
    Jan 16, 2006
    Messages:
    11,103
    Likes Received:
    0
    After hearing Obama stagger around when his TelePrompter malfunctioned...I can't disagree with you more.
     
    #8 rbell, Apr 29, 2009
  9. JustChristian

    JustChristian New Member

    Joined:
    Jun 12, 2007
    Messages:
    3,833
    Likes Received:
    0
    Towards the end of his second term he sometimes got confused but then he had Alzheimers.
     
    #9 JustChristian, Apr 29, 2009
  10. Surfer Joe

    Surfer Joe New Member

    Joined:
    Apr 27, 2007
    Messages:
    139
    Likes Received:
    0
    I have a gift too. Since when was it wrong to state that?

    We all know that if Obama didn't use a teleprompter some of you would still be bashing him, saying things like "He thinks he's such a hot shot that he doesn't need a teleprompter", etc. Come on, admit it.
     
    #10 Surfer Joe, Apr 29, 2009
  11. Bro. Curtis

    Bro. Curtis <img src =/curtis.gif>
    Site Supporter

    Joined:
    Oct 25, 2001
    Messages:
    22,016
    Likes Received:
    487
    Faith:
    Baptist
    #11 Bro. Curtis, Apr 29, 2009
  12. targus

    targus New Member

    Joined:
    Feb 10, 2008
    Messages:
    8,459
    Likes Received:
    0
    You seem to be suggesting the same is true of Obama.

    If you are correct we are in for some interesting times.
     
    #12 targus, Apr 30, 2009
  13. donnA

    donnA Active Member

    Joined:
    Aug 10, 2000
    Messages:
    23,354
    Likes Received:
    0
    a telepromter is word for word, notes are not. big difference.
     
    #13 donnA, Apr 30, 2009
  14. Magnetic Poles

    Magnetic Poles New Member

    Joined:
    May 16, 2005
    Messages:
    10,407
    Likes Received:
    0
    Not always.
     
    #14 Magnetic Poles, Apr 30, 2009
  15. tinytim

    tinytim <img src =/tim2.jpg>

    Joined:
    Oct 31, 2003
    Messages:
    11,250
    Likes Received:
    0
    I thought this thread was about me until I opened it!!!

    Obama doesn't need a Teleprompter.. Biden does!
     
    #15 tinytim, Apr 30, 2009
  16. historyb

    historyb New Member

    Joined:
    Mar 30, 2009
    Messages:
    407
    Likes Received:
    0
    Biden needs to be gagged
     
    #16 historyb, Apr 30, 2009
  17. OldRegular

    OldRegular Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 21, 2004
    Messages:
    22,678
    Likes Received:
    64
    Obama needs a Teleprompter. Biden needs a zipper!

    Actually both are motor mouths.
     
    #17 OldRegular, Apr 30, 2009
  18. rbell

    rbell Active Member

    Joined:
    Jan 16, 2006
    Messages:
    11,103
    Likes Received:
    0
    Wow...well with Obama's stammering...does he have it?
     
    #18 rbell, Apr 30, 2009
  19. rbell

    rbell Active Member

    Joined:
    Jan 16, 2006
    Messages:
    11,103
    Likes Received:
    0
    I'm confused. I thought it was Clinton that needed a zipper.

    :eek:
     
    #19 rbell, Apr 30, 2009
  20. JustChristian

    JustChristian New Member

    Joined:
    Jun 12, 2007
    Messages:
    3,833
    Likes Received:
    0
    Certainly not a dufus compared to most people. This guy does have a Law degree from Harvard. But then Bush had an MBA from Harvard and he really was an idiot.
     
    #20 JustChristian, Apr 30, 2009
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)
Page 1 of 2
Loading...