The Obamasiah's plan for salvation

Obama in for Kennedy with call to service

Posted May 25, 2008 12:44 PM
Chicago Tribune

by Mike Dorning

MIDDLETOWN. Conn--Barack Obama sounded a call to public service in the tradition of the Kennedy family as he took the place of Sen. Edward Kennedy today to deliver a commencement address at Wesleyan University.

The speech, given to an audience that included the Massachusetts senator's wife and stepdaughter, who is a graduating senior at Wesleyan, deepened the barrier-breaking presidential candidate's connection to the Kennedy mystique.

Senator Kennedy, who anointed Obama a worthy heir to his brothers John F. Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy early in the presidential campaign, now is diagnosed with a possibly fatal brain tumor and asked Obama to substitute for him at the ceremony.

Obama paid tribute to the Kennedy family, particularly the youngest brother whose place he took on the podium, and seized the opportunity to promote the call to service that has thematically connected his presidential campaign to the spirit of Camelot.

"Our individual salvation depends on collective salvation," Obama told the graduating seniors.

"Because thinking only about yourself, fulfilling your immediate wants and needs, betrays a poverty of ambition," he continued. "Because it's only when you hitch your wagon to something larger than yourself that you realize your true potential and discover the role you'll play in writing the next great chapter in America's story."

A candidate whose campaign has been animated by his life story as the child of a mixed-race marriage and an Ivy League graduate who chose a first job as a poorly paid community organizer, Obama also offered a biographical link to Edward Kennedy's family.

"I was born the year that his brother called a generation of Americans to ask their country what they could do, and I came of age at a time when they did it," said Obama, who was born in 1961, the year John Kennedy was inaugurated.

The speech, delivered on a picture-perfect day under a clear blue sky, came at a dramatic moment for both the Kennedy family and Obama's presidential campaign. Kennedy's cancer inevitably raises the question of political succession while Obama is on the verge of clinching the Democratic presidential nomination, a turning point in his campaign at which he is again enveloped in the Kennedy legacy.

At the same time, Obama rival Hillary Clinton is trying to move past an awkward and ill-timed remark on Friday that connected her determination to press on with her long-shot presidential campaign to the traumatic June 1968 assassination of Robert F. Kennedy.

She cited Robert Kennedy's assassination at a celebration of Kennedy's victory in the California primary as an example of the kind of unforeseen external event that can change the outcome even late in a political campaign, a reference that immediately provoked an uproar and for which she apologized within hours.

Obama's address, which was full of references to members of the Kennedy family, included mention of a Robert Kennedy quote.

"All it takes is one act of service - one blow against injustice - to send forth that tiny ripple of hope that Robert Kennedy spoke of," Obama said.

http://weblogs.chicagotribune.com/ne...nnedy_wit.html

and the lemmings shall follow.....

you mean like the Bush-backers?

"Mission Accomplished"

He needs to stick his head up his butt, where it usually is anyway, and see how high he can JUMP.

YouTube - Barack Hussein Obama ~ SHOCKING connections!
YouTube - Obama and Wright: He Never Complained Once - Jeremiah Wright
YouTube - Barack Obama's Mentor, Jeremiah Wright - Anti Israel Sermon
YouTube - Jeremiah Wright, Obama and United Church of Christ

it's funny that the only place people attack Obama is through someone else, namely Jeremiah Wright

also funny that in the infamous "GD America!" speech that has been played over and over is the fact that Rev. Wright is quoting Edward Peck, who was Chief of Mission in Iraq under Jimmy Carter, in an interview he had in 1985

also funny that if Martin Luther King Jr. were alive today and supported Barack Obama, he would be put in the same light by the wrong-wing conservatives, especially when he made comments like

"America is the greatest purveyor of violence in the world today"

or

"America was founded on genocide, and a nation that is founded on genocide is destructive."

finally, it is incredibly sad that this is still the most used argument against Obama considering he severed the ties with Rev. Wright 2 months ago

"...we've heard my former pastor...use incendiary language to express views that have the potential not only to widen the racial divide, but views that denigrate both the greatness and the goodness of our nation; that rightly offend white and black alike.

I have already condemned, in unequivocal terms, the statements of Reverend Wright that have caused such controversy. For some, nagging questions remain. Did I know him to be an occasionally fierce critic of American domestic and foreign policy? Of course. Did I ever hear him make remarks that could be considered controversial while I sat in church? Yes. Did I strongly disagree with many of his political views? Absolutely "? just as I'm sure many of you have heard remarks from your pastors, priests, or rabbis with which you strongly disagreed.

But the remarks that have caused this recent firestorm weren't simply controversial. They weren't simply a religious leader's effort to speak out against perceived injustice. Instead, they expressed a profoundly distorted view of this country "? a view that sees white racism as endemic, and that elevates what is wrong with America above all that we know is right with America..."

be original...come up with somethin new, somethin not from Fox News and Bill O'Really

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: vthokie22</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> finally, it is incredibly sad that this is still the most used argument against Obama considering he severed the ties with Rev. Wright 2 months ago </div></div>

Yep, severed ties 2 months ago, due to political expediency, after sitting beneath this idiot's teaching for 20+ years. Obama is a socialist, a racist, and has used whatever source available to get where he is today. Have you read his book?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: vthokie22</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

be original...come up with somethin new, somethin not from Fox News and Bill O'Really </div></div>

Be original? And where did you grab this copy and post propaganda? lol .

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: boney</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: vthokie22</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> finally, it is incredibly sad that this is still the most used argument against Obama considering he severed the ties with Rev. Wright 2 months ago </div></div>

Yep, severed ties 2 months ago, due to political expediency, after sitting beneath this idiot's teaching for 20+ years. Obama is a socialist, a racist, and has used whatever source available to get where he is today. Have you read his book? </div></div>


Youre full of it

Yep, keep believing your lies. And until then, present me with any proof that debunks what I've said. You won't find it.

You haven't read his book either, have you? Don't be blinded by what you've heard...try and use a little logic and common sense and figure it out for yourself.

But wait, I realize it's difficult for you mindless liberals to cipher things on your own. Just a bunch of mindless lemmings willing to follow your ill-guided leaders over the cliff.

I want somebody to explain how Obama is qualified to be President. No matter what Slick Willy Clinton thought the ability to lie IS NOT a qualification.

Will never happen, as he is unqualified to be any elected official. But then again, when have the liberals ever sought anyone who is qualified? Karl Marx could arise from the grave and campaign on the democrat ticket, and have 90 percent of the mindless dems on his side by daybreak.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: vthokie22</div><div class="ubbcode-body">you mean like the Bush-backers?

"Mission Accomplished" </div></div>

and the clinton clones,

and the Hitler honeys

and the Mussolini monkeys....

etc., etc.

And then he Quotes MLK, a "reverend" who was as much of a womanizer than he was a preacher. Maybe even more of a skirt chaser than Slick Willy.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: PVVikeFan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">And then he Quotes MLK, a "reverend" who was as much of a womanizer than he was a preacher. Maybe even more of a skirt chaser than Slick Willy. </div></div>

True, but I bet he's never read MLK's biography either. Merely believes what some liberal prof has preached to him. Never had a thinking moment of his own.

Probably very true.
There are some misguided fools who back Obama simply because he looks almost black. That makes about as much sense as voting for Dolly Parton just because you like hooters. Come to think about it Dolly probably IS more qualified.

and Mccain is any better?..hes a joke

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: raider13</div><div class="ubbcode-body">and Mccain is any better?..hes a joke</div></div>

As usual there is not much to choose from. At least he DOES have experience, he DOES NOT know Jeramiah Wright, he DOES know there aren't 57 states in the US and he DOES NOT have friends who are terriorists.

and Mccain wants more war...and he knows John Hagee and Rod Parsley...he probably knows more terrorists than you think...and Obama is human, I cant wait until Maccain says something like that...I wont let it go like you guys and the Obama comment

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: boney</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: PVVikeFan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">And then he Quotes MLK, a "reverend" who was as much of a womanizer than he was a preacher. Maybe even more of a skirt chaser than Slick Willy. </div></div>

True, but I bet he's never read MLK's biography either. Merely believes what some liberal prof has preached to him. Never had a thinking moment of his own. </div></div>

i've read both Obama's book and about everything ever written on MLK...and i laugh at the rest of your comment, as you have no idea who i am

talk about believing what someone preaches to you, every argument you've brought up is a talking point on Fox News...hahaha you butt buddies can try and build each other up all you want, but it looks like you're gonna live in a nation with Barack Obama as president...deal with it

and as far as "people would vote for Obama because he looks somewhat black"...the opposite of that is also true, that they would not vote for him b/c he is black or his name is Obama...which is pretty racist, just as racist as any remarks by Jeremiah Wright

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: PVVikeFan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I want somebody to explain how Obama is qualified to be President. No matter what Slick Willy Clinton thought the ability to lie IS NOT a qualification. </div></div>

what exactly are the qualifications to be the President of the United States...please state them, then tell me where that means Obama isn't qualified

don't worry, I'll wait...

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: vthokie22</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: PVVikeFan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I want somebody to explain how Obama is qualified to be President. No matter what Slick Willy Clinton thought the ability to lie IS NOT a qualification. </div></div>

what exactly are the qualifications to be the President of the United States...please state them, then tell me where that means Obama isn't qualified

don't worry, I'll wait...</div></div>

Just as I suspected. You don't have a clue what would make a good President.

And the people who put Bush in office and have backed him for 8 years evidently don't have a clue either.......

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: PVVikeFan</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: vthokie22</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: PVVikeFan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I want somebody to explain how Obama is qualified to be President. No matter what Slick Willy Clinton thought the ability to lie IS NOT a qualification. </div></div>

what exactly are the qualifications to be the President of the United States...please state them, then tell me where that means Obama isn't qualified

don't worry, I'll wait...</div></div>

Just as I suspected. You don't have a clue what would make a good President. </div></div>

coming from somebody who supports a war-hungry fool

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: vthokie22</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: boney</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: PVVikeFan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">And then he Quotes MLK, a "reverend" who was as much of a womanizer than he was a preacher. Maybe even more of a skirt chaser than Slick Willy. </div></div>

True, but I bet he's never read MLK's biography either. Merely believes what some liberal prof has preached to him. Never had a thinking moment of his own. </div></div>

i've read both Obama's book and about everything ever written on MLK...and i laugh at the rest of your comment, as you have no idea who i am

talk about believing what someone preaches to you, every argument you've brought up is a talking point on Fox News...hahaha you butt buddies can try and build each other up all you want, but it looks like you're gonna live in a nation with Barack Obama as president...deal with it

and as far as "people would vote for Obama because he looks somewhat black"...the opposite of that is also true, that they would not vote for him b/c he is black or his name is Obama...which is pretty racist, just as racist as any remarks by Jeremiah Wright</div></div>

you are exactly right...some ppl can be so hypocritical

I have never said I "support" Bush. I did vote for him simply I considered him to be the lessor of 2 evils. Some like to make jokes about Bush being dumb but at least he DOES know how many states we have. Obama evidently missed class that day.

I will be glad when Bush leaves office. At least I hope so. I do wish the democratic party could come up with a candidate I would actually feel comfortable voting for.

I was referring to Mccain...

haha i know exactly what the qualifications are (i passed 4th grade history)...the reason you won't post them then explain why Obama isn't qualified is the exact reason i said that

so again, i'm waiting.... [img]/LDPforum/ubbthreads/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/whistle.gif[/img]

Boney! Boney! Boney! Boney! This forum really is comedy in my everyday life.

MLK...a communist in sheep's clothing.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: NotSoSilentBob</div><div class="ubbcode-body">MLK...a communist in sheep's clothing. </div></div>

I hope youre kidding

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: boney</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: vthokie22</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> finally, it is incredibly sad that this is still the most used argument against Obama considering he severed the ties with Rev. Wright 2 months ago </div></div>

Yep, severed ties 2 months ago, due to political expediency, after sitting beneath this idiot's teaching for 20+ years. Obama is a socialist, a racist, and has used whatever source available to get where he is today. Have you read his book? </div></div>
Sorta like McCain?
Pastor problem for McCain?
"Also Thursday, McCain tackled a thornier issue, rejecting endorsements from two influential but controversial televangelists, saying there was no place for their incendiary criticisms of other faiths.

McCain rejected the months-old endorsement of Texas preacher John Hagee after an audio recording surfaced in which the preacher said God sent Adolf Hitler to help Jews reach the promised land. McCain called the comment "crazy and unacceptable."

Hagee also has referred to the Roman Catholic Church as "the great whore" and called it a "false cult system." He has linked Hitler to the Catholic church, suggesting it helped shape his anti-Semitism. And Hagee said Hurricane Katrina was God's retribution for homosexual sin.

McCain, in an interview with The Associated Press, repudiated the support of Rod Parsley, an Ohio preacher who has sharply criticized Islam and called the religion inherently violent."
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24786523
We won't need terrorists to attack us after this election...they can just wait a few weeks.

GREAT article on Obama on Fox News last night.
Told about his friends who want to blow up Federal buildings.
Showed his good friend standing on an American flag.
Told about how the Chicago political machine had gotten him this far so he could serve their far left agenda.
Still questioning why he refuses to wear an American flag on his lapel.

If the Democratic party is dumb enough to give this man the nomination he will be buried in the press by his own past.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: boney</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Will never happen, as he is unqualified to be any elected official. But then again, when have the liberals ever sought anyone who is qualified? Karl Marx could arise from the grave and campaign on the democrat ticket, and have 90 percent of the mindless dems on his side by daybreak. </div></div>

To be honest with ya, I'd just as soon vote for Marx than Obama or McCain...but to use PVVike's reasoning, Obama is the lesser of 2 evils this go around...but I'm not so sure that Bush was the last time.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: raider13</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: NotSoSilentBob</div><div class="ubbcode-body">MLK...a communist in sheep's clothing. </div></div>

I hope youre kidding </div></div>

Do some research junior. I'll even start you off. Hunter Pitts O'Dell.

MLK was about as clean as a prep plant.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: sup-rbeast</div><div class="ubbcode-body">To be honest with ya, I'd just as soon vote for Marx than Obama or McCain... </div></div>


Your pretty much right Super-Beast, there ain't alot to choose from on the list...

I'm loving the comparisons of Obama to Martin L. King, and the Kennedy's....Even just the speaking of them all in the same discussion, cause I got a fealing he is setting himself up for the same exit they all made....I would vote more for the vice president that you want, cause witht eh depression America is heading for, the one that wins the election won't be in the seat long....

I don't think either is good for the country....and alot of folks feel the same way. Come Nov. I'd say 99.9 percent of all voters will vote based on the party they usually vote for..not the individuals running.

I would say you are correct. This may be the worst selection ever presented.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: neutral88</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: sup-rbeast</div><div class="ubbcode-body">To be honest with ya, I'd just as soon vote for Marx than Obama or McCain... </div></div>


Your pretty much right Super-Beast, there ain't alot to choose from on the list...

I'm loving the comparisons of Obama to Martin L. King, and the Kennedy's....Even just the speaking of them all in the same discussion, cause I got a fealing he is setting himself up for the same exit they all made....I would vote more for the vice president that you want, cause witht eh depression America is heading for, the one that wins the election won't be in the seat long....

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really? who is comparing Obama to MLK? and where did the Kennedy's come into this discussion??

btw, still waiting on reasons why Obama isn't qualified to be president... [img]/LDPforum/ubbthreads/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/whistle.gif[/img]

I'm still waiting on reasons he is qualified...and 50 blue million college kids who "want to make history" isn't a qualification....it's dumbassery at its finest.