Sounds like a LOT of praise coming from more conservative circles on this one:

 

Transcript

 

But as a head of state sworn to protect and defend my nation, I cannot be guided by their examples alone. I face the world as it is, and cannot stand idle in the face of threats to the American people. For make no mistake: Evil does exist in the world. A non-violent movement could not have halted Hitler's armies. Negotiations cannot convince al Qaeda's leaders to lay down their arms. To say that force may sometimes be necessary is not a call to cynicism -- it is a recognition of history; the imperfections of man and the limits of reason.

 

I raise this point, I begin with this point because in many countries there is a deep ambivalence about military action today, no matter what the cause. And at times, this is joined by a reflexive suspicion of America, the world's sole military superpower.

 

But the world must remember that it was not simply international institutions -- not just treaties and declarations -- that brought stability to a post-World War II world. Whatever mistakes we have made, the plain fact is this: The United States of America has helped underwrite global security for more than six decades with the blood of our citizens and the strength of our arms

 

Thoughts?

Hannity didn't seem to like it- calling it a PR move- but Gingrich and Palin gave the President some praise.

Hannity didn't seem to like it- calling it a PR move- but Gingrich and Palin gave the President some praise.

 

Hannity will never admit to liking anything Barack Obama ever does.

 

Now if a conservative republican said these things, regardless of whether or not he/she was telling the truth, Hannity would absolutely be screaming how great of a President they are.

 

He's an idiot and he doesn't deserve any attention. Hannity, that is.

I absolutely agree with the parts you posted.

 

I haven't read the whole transcript (nor do I plan on doing so), so I will refrain from judging the rest of the speech. But the part you posted, in that context, gets a thumbs up from me.

I absolutely agree with the parts you posted.

 

I haven't read the whole transcript (nor do I plan on doing so), so I will refrain from judging the rest of the speech. But the part you posted, in that context, gets a thumbs up from me.

Ditto.

I absolutely agree with the parts you posted.

 

I haven't read the whole transcript (nor do I plan on doing so), so I will refrain from judging the rest of the speech. But the part you posted, in that context, gets a thumbs up from me.

 

And from me.

I also agree with the bolded text. His statements are correct. But I do not believe Obama believes them. I think he had to say these words to try to make himself look good.

Hannity will never admit to liking anything Barack Obama ever does.

 

Now if a conservative republican said these things, regardless of whether or not he/she was telling the truth, Hannity would absolutely be screaming how great of a President they are.

 

He's an idiot and he doesn't deserve any attention. Hannity, that is.

Agreed. Actually, I called into his show about a month ago and told him that on air. He claimed to be critical of Bush.....

I also agree with the bolded text. His statements are correct. But I do not believe Obama believes them. I think he had to say these words to try to make himself look good.

You sound like Hannity.

 

I'm critical of nearly every move that President Obama makes- especially on economic and social issues- but, IMO, the last place in the world where President Obama would make comments like this to "make himself look good" is in front of the Nobel Peace Prize committee. I've read reports that this is easily the most pro-war speech given in acceptance of the award, ever.

 

I agree that President Obama is a master of PR and his speeches often say a whole lot of nothing that sounds good. But for one reason or another, President Obama made a speech in front of an idealist peace committee that touched upon the necessity of military force. If he was making this speech to the soldiers, I could see what you are saying. But IMO this is the last place that a pro-war speech "makes himself look good."

 

Conservatives and progressives alike are generally praising the speech, but I am angered by the progressive blogs I've read that keep calling it "Bushian"- if the neocons like it, the progressives have to hate it. Can't we all just take President Obama's words and actions independently of the party line he's supposed to follow (in our minds), and judge them according to our own philosophical musings?

Agreed. Actually, I called into his show about a month ago and told him that on air. He claimed to be critical of Bush.....

 

You sound like Hannity.

 

I'm critical of nearly every move that President Obama makes- especially on economic and social issues- but, IMO, the last place in the world where President Obama would make comments like this to "make himself look good" is in front of the Nobel Peace Prize committee. I've read reports that this is easily the most pro-war speech given in acceptance of the award, ever.

 

I agree that President Obama is a master of PR and his speeches often say a whole lot of nothing that sounds good. But for one reason or another, President Obama made a speech in front of an idealist peace committee that touched upon the necessity of military force. If he was making this speech to the soldiers, I could see what you are saying. But IMO this is the last place that a pro-war speech "makes himself look good."

 

Conservatives and progressives alike are generally praising the speech, but I am angered by the progressive blogs I've read that keep calling it "Bushian"- if the neocons like it, the progressives have to hate it. Can't we all just take President Obama's words and actions independently of the party line he's supposed to follow (in our minds), and judge them according to our own philosophical musings?

 

I would have liked to have heard that. Did you actually talk to him? Because I'm sure he was a condescending jerk to you.

 

And did you tell him he was a "Great american"? :lol:

I would have liked to have heard that. Did you actually talk to him? Because I'm sure he was a condescending jerk to you.

 

And did you tell him he was a "Great american"? :lol:

Yes, I spoke with him on air for about 3 minutes. He was actually nicer to me then he is to most of his callers. Probably because I told him that, like him, I'm a right-leaning Catholic originally from Long Island. I told him that I agree with most of the principles that he stands for, but the way that he addresses those topics makes his claim of being a "conservative" seem hypocritical, since the R's haven't been much for fiscal conservatism for a long time, if ever.

I still don't see how the man won a Nobel Peace Prize but I do agree with the bolded text.

It was a very good speech and I'll admit, I was impressed.

Yes, I spoke with him on air for about 3 minutes. He was actually nicer to me then he is to most of his callers. Probably because I told him that, like him, I'm a right-leaning Catholic originally from Long Island. I told him that I agree with most of the principles that he stands for, but the way that he addresses those topics makes his claim of being a "conservative" seem hypocritical, since the R's haven't been much for fiscal conservatism for a long time, if ever.

Good for you! Hannity is a jerk and does absolutely no service to the Conservative cause or Conservative ideals whatsoever.

Wow does everyone here agree on Hannit?

Wow does everyone here agree on Hannit?

I would hope so. Hannity is a clown IMO.