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SistaCallie: President Obama's farewell address to look back on career in activism
Gregory Korte , USA TODAY Published 6:34 p.m. ET Jan. 10, 2017 | Updated 2 hours ago
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WASHINGTON — President Obama's farewell address in Chicago on Tuesday night will be part autobiography, part valedictory and part exhortation for Americans to work together to solve the nations' problems.
Excerpts of the speech released by the White House show that Obama will connect his time in office with his roots as a community organizer in Chicago.
“I first came to Chicago when I was in my early twenties, still trying to figure out who I was; still searching for a purpose to my life," he will say in his address at the McCormick Place convention center on the south side of Chicago's downtown.
"It was in neighborhoods not far from here where I began working with church groups in the shadows of closed steel mills. It was on these streets where I witnessed the power of faith, and the quiet dignity of working people in the face of struggle and loss. This is where I learned that change only happens when ordinary people get involved, get engaged, and come together to demand it.”
“After eight years as your president, I still believe that. And it’s not just my belief. It’s the beating heart of our American idea — our bold experiment in self-government.”
Obama will also borrow heavily from Thomas Jefferson, whose Declaration of Independence has inspired many of Obama's major speeches.
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Gregory Korte , USA TODAY Published 6:34 p.m. ET Jan. 10, 2017 | Updated 2 hours ago
15 minutes to go before start....
WASHINGTON — President Obama's farewell address in Chicago on Tuesday night will be part autobiography, part valedictory and part exhortation for Americans to work together to solve the nations' problems.
Excerpts of the speech released by the White House show that Obama will connect his time in office with his roots as a community organizer in Chicago.
“I first came to Chicago when I was in my early twenties, still trying to figure out who I was; still searching for a purpose to my life," he will say in his address at the McCormick Place convention center on the south side of Chicago's downtown.
"It was in neighborhoods not far from here where I began working with church groups in the shadows of closed steel mills. It was on these streets where I witnessed the power of faith, and the quiet dignity of working people in the face of struggle and loss. This is where I learned that change only happens when ordinary people get involved, get engaged, and come together to demand it.”
“After eight years as your president, I still believe that. And it’s not just my belief. It’s the beating heart of our American idea — our bold experiment in self-government.”
Obama will also borrow heavily from Thomas Jefferson, whose Declaration of Independence has inspired many of Obama's major speeches.
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Thomas Jefferson is one of a kind from many respects... "Thomas Jefferson was simply a boss for being fluent in 6 languages. (English, French, Greek, Italian, Latin & Spanish)
If you look at the last 12 presidents in the United States, 11 of them were only fluent in one language. So you could say that the typical US president today only needs to know one language, English."
I wonder how many will actually listen to Obama's farewell talk?
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SistaCallie: President Obama's farewell address to look back on career in activism
Gregory Korte , USA TODAY Published 6:34 p.m. ET Jan. 10, 2017 | Updated 2 hours ago
15 minutes to go before start....
WASHINGTON — President Obama's farewell address in Chicago on Tuesday night will be part autobiography, part valedictory and part exhortation for Americans to work together to solve the nations' problems.
Excerpts of the speech released by the White House show that Obama will connect his time in office with his roots as a community organizer in Chicago.
“I first came to Chicago when I was in my early twenties, still trying to figure out who I was; still searching for a purpose to my life," he will say in his address at the McCormick Place convention center on the south side of Chicago's downtown.
"It was in neighborhoods not far from here where I began working with church groups in the shadows of closed steel mills. It was on these streets where I witnessed the power of faith, and the quiet dignity of working people in the face of struggle and loss. This is where I learned that change only happens when ordinary people get involved, get engaged, and come together to demand it.”
“After eight years as your president, I still believe that. And it’s not just my belief. It’s the beating heart of our American idea — our bold experiment in self-government.”
Obama will also borrow heavily from Thomas Jefferson, whose Declaration of Independence has inspired many of Obama's major speeches.
The American experiment was founded on "the conviction that we are all created equal, endowed by our Creator with certain unalienable rights, among them life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,” Obama will say. “It’s the insistence that these rights, while self-evident, have never been self-executing; that we, the people, through the instrument of our democracy, can form a more perfect union.”
“This is the great gift our founders gave us. The freedom to chase our individual dreams through our sweat, toil, and imagination — and the imperative to strive together as well, to achieve a greater good.”
On the way to Chicago. White House press secretary Josh Earnest told reporters on Air Force One that Obama is “not one to be overly sentimental,” but it would be unrealistic for anyone in his position tonight not to feel some nostalgia.
The speech will not address Obama's post-presidential plans. "There will be a time and place” for Obama to speak at length about that, Earnest said.
Watch live-stream....
Gregory Korte , USA TODAY Published 6:34 p.m. ET Jan. 10, 2017 | Updated 2 hours ago
15 minutes to go before start....
WASHINGTON — President Obama's farewell address in Chicago on Tuesday night will be part autobiography, part valedictory and part exhortation for Americans to work together to solve the nations' problems.
Excerpts of the speech released by the White House show that Obama will connect his time in office with his roots as a community organizer in Chicago.
“I first came to Chicago when I was in my early twenties, still trying to figure out who I was; still searching for a purpose to my life," he will say in his address at the McCormick Place convention center on the south side of Chicago's downtown.
"It was in neighborhoods not far from here where I began working with church groups in the shadows of closed steel mills. It was on these streets where I witnessed the power of faith, and the quiet dignity of working people in the face of struggle and loss. This is where I learned that change only happens when ordinary people get involved, get engaged, and come together to demand it.”
“After eight years as your president, I still believe that. And it’s not just my belief. It’s the beating heart of our American idea — our bold experiment in self-government.”
Obama will also borrow heavily from Thomas Jefferson, whose Declaration of Independence has inspired many of Obama's major speeches.
The American experiment was founded on "the conviction that we are all created equal, endowed by our Creator with certain unalienable rights, among them life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,” Obama will say. “It’s the insistence that these rights, while self-evident, have never been self-executing; that we, the people, through the instrument of our democracy, can form a more perfect union.”
“This is the great gift our founders gave us. The freedom to chase our individual dreams through our sweat, toil, and imagination — and the imperative to strive together as well, to achieve a greater good.”
On the way to Chicago. White House press secretary Josh Earnest told reporters on Air Force One that Obama is “not one to be overly sentimental,” but it would be unrealistic for anyone in his position tonight not to feel some nostalgia.
The speech will not address Obama's post-presidential plans. "There will be a time and place” for Obama to speak at length about that, Earnest said.
Watch live-stream....
I am not a fan of politicians (and the ones in my land are not exception) yet I am sure Obama couldn't have done everything wrong
There will be the opportunity to measure his efforts in comparison to other presidents, that should be interesting.
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I'm listening to POTUS Obama. . He's saying a lot of good accurate things with few inaccuracies. I wonder why, though, he Insists that we democracy instead of a constitutional republic.....
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President Obama and First Lady Michelle you will be missed.
Barack, thanks for your uplifting farewell speech.
Glad I was able to experience it.
Barack, thanks for your uplifting farewell speech.
Glad I was able to experience it.
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maneuver1: President Obama and First Lady Michelle you will be missed.
Barack, thanks for your uplifting farewell speech.
Glad I was able to experience it.
Barack, thanks for your uplifting farewell speech.
Glad I was able to experience it.
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President Obama referred to himself 75 times in his farewell address Tuesday night, according to a review of his prepared remarks by The Daily Caller.
Obama heavily promoted the speech, penning a blog post about it and appearing in a promotional video in the days leading up to the address.
Obama said “I” 33 times during the speech, “my” 20 times, “me” 10 times, and “I’m” or “I’ve” 12 times.
The president made a habit of focusing large chunks of his speeches on himself during his eight years in office.
Last July, for example, he mentioned himself 45 times over the course of a speech given at a speech for the slain Dallas police officers. (RELATED: Obama Mentions Himself 45 Times During Memorial Speech For Dallas Officers)
In his blog post promoting the speech, Obama encouraged Americans to tune in “because, for me, it’s always been about you.”
Narcissist-In-Chief!
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i see no changes
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And yet the guy never even mentioned the plight of the armadillos.
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sophiasummer: i see no changes
the more things change,the more they stay the same,especially in Politics!
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Lets face it, the guy was talking about his time in the office. How is he supposed to do that without saying "I" or "ME" a fair bit?
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Oh, I hope it wasn't a National mourning day... 
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KremaP: Oh, I hope it wasn't a National mourning day...
Libbies are crying a River,mainly those rich Celebrity-Libbies that had better pack and leave before the 20th like they promised!
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Conrad73: Libbies are crying a River,mainly those rich Celebrity-Libbies that had better pack and leave before the 20th like they promised!
Nah, they won't leave, they like the lower taxes promised by Trump...
Plus, I don't think anybody would welcome them anywhere else...may be Russia is a good option though, far North...
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the big problem is bathhouse barry will always be lurking around
in the District of Criminals doing his little billy ayers monkey in the
bush routine,,, he'll be on the bozo box everyday claiming we're
ruining his legacy of destruction.
in the District of Criminals doing his little billy ayers monkey in the
bush routine,,, he'll be on the bozo box everyday claiming we're
ruining his legacy of destruction.
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yep,don't let the Door hit you where the Good Lord split you!
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Conrad73: http://dailycaller.com/2017/01/10/obama-refers-to-himself-75-times-in-farewell-address/
President Obama referred to himself 75 times in his farewell address Tuesday night, according to a review of his prepared remarks by The Daily Caller.
Obama heavily promoted the speech, penning a blog post about it and appearing in a promotional video in the days leading up to the address.
Obama said “I” 33 times during the speech, “my” 20 times, “me” 10 times, and “I’m” or “I’ve” 12 times.
The president made a habit of focusing large chunks of his speeches on himself during his eight years in office.
Last July, for example, he mentioned himself 45 times over the course of a speech given at a speech for the slain Dallas police officers. (RELATED: Obama Mentions Himself 45 Times During Memorial Speech For Dallas Officers)
In his blog post promoting the speech, Obama encouraged Americans to tune in “because, for me, it’s always been about you.”
Narcissist-In-Chief!
President Obama referred to himself 75 times in his farewell address Tuesday night, according to a review of his prepared remarks by The Daily Caller.
Obama heavily promoted the speech, penning a blog post about it and appearing in a promotional video in the days leading up to the address.
Obama said “I” 33 times during the speech, “my” 20 times, “me” 10 times, and “I’m” or “I’ve” 12 times.
The president made a habit of focusing large chunks of his speeches on himself during his eight years in office.
Last July, for example, he mentioned himself 45 times over the course of a speech given at a speech for the slain Dallas police officers. (RELATED: Obama Mentions Himself 45 Times During Memorial Speech For Dallas Officers)
In his blog post promoting the speech, Obama encouraged Americans to tune in “because, for me, it’s always been about you.”
Narcissist-In-Chief!
Compared to your beloved leader ,lil bush , hes like a god!!
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I can't imagine Trump making uplifting, inspiring, motivational, encouraging speeches
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Conrad73: http://dailycaller.com/2017/01/10/obama-refers-to-himself-75-times-in-farewell-address/
President Obama referred to himself 75 times in his farewell address Tuesday night, according to a review of his prepared remarks by The Daily Caller.
Obama heavily promoted the speech, penning a blog post about it and appearing in a promotional video in the days leading up to the address.
Obama said “I” 33 times during the speech, “my” 20 times, “me” 10 times, and “I’m” or “I’ve” 12 times.
The president made a habit of focusing large chunks of his speeches on himself during his eight years in office.
Last July, for example, he mentioned himself 45 times over the course of a speech given at a speech for the slain Dallas police officers. (RELATED: Obama Mentions Himself 45 Times During Memorial Speech For Dallas Officers)
In his blog post promoting the speech, Obama encouraged Americans to tune in “because, for me, it’s always been about you.”
Narcissist-In-Chief!
President Obama referred to himself 75 times in his farewell address Tuesday night, according to a review of his prepared remarks by The Daily Caller.
Obama heavily promoted the speech, penning a blog post about it and appearing in a promotional video in the days leading up to the address.
Obama said “I” 33 times during the speech, “my” 20 times, “me” 10 times, and “I’m” or “I’ve” 12 times.
The president made a habit of focusing large chunks of his speeches on himself during his eight years in office.
Last July, for example, he mentioned himself 45 times over the course of a speech given at a speech for the slain Dallas police officers. (RELATED: Obama Mentions Himself 45 Times During Memorial Speech For Dallas Officers)
In his blog post promoting the speech, Obama encouraged Americans to tune in “because, for me, it’s always been about you.”
Narcissist-In-Chief!
All through' the day
I me mine, I me mine, I me mine.
All through' the night
I me mine, I me mine, I me mine.
Now they're frightened of leaving it
Ev'ryone's weaving it,
Coming on strong all the time,
All through' the day I me mine.
I-I-me-me mine, I-I-me-me mine,
I-I-me-me mine, I-I-me-me mine.
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Conrad73: All through' the day
I me mine, I me mine, I me mine.
All through' the night
I me mine, I me mine, I me mine.
Now they're frightened of leaving it
Ev'ryone's weaving it,
Coming on strong all the time,
All through' the day I me mine.
I-I-me-me mine, I-I-me-me mine,
I-I-me-me mine, I-I-me-me mine.
I me mine, I me mine, I me mine.
All through' the night
I me mine, I me mine, I me mine.
Now they're frightened of leaving it
Ev'ryone's weaving it,
Coming on strong all the time,
All through' the day I me mine.
I-I-me-me mine, I-I-me-me mine,
I-I-me-me mine, I-I-me-me mine.
Sounds like "Twas the night before christmas"
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Gregory Korte , USA TODAY Published 6:34 p.m. ET Jan. 10, 2017 | Updated 2 hours ago
15 minutes to go before start....
WASHINGTON — President Obama's farewell address in Chicago on Tuesday night will be part autobiography, part valedictory and part exhortation for Americans to work together to solve the nations' problems.
Excerpts of the speech released by the White House show that Obama will connect his time in office with his roots as a community organizer in Chicago.
“I first came to Chicago when I was in my early twenties, still trying to figure out who I was; still searching for a purpose to my life," he will say in his address at the McCormick Place convention center on the south side of Chicago's downtown.
"It was in neighborhoods not far from here where I began working with church groups in the shadows of closed steel mills. It was on these streets where I witnessed the power of faith, and the quiet dignity of working people in the face of struggle and loss. This is where I learned that change only happens when ordinary people get involved, get engaged, and come together to demand it.”
“After eight years as your president, I still believe that. And it’s not just my belief. It’s the beating heart of our American idea — our bold experiment in self-government.”
Obama will also borrow heavily from Thomas Jefferson, whose Declaration of Independence has inspired many of Obama's major speeches.
The American experiment was founded on "the conviction that we are all created equal, endowed by our Creator with certain unalienable rights, among them life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,” Obama will say. “It’s the insistence that these rights, while self-evident, have never been self-executing; that we, the people, through the instrument of our democracy, can form a more perfect union.”
“This is the great gift our founders gave us. The freedom to chase our individual dreams through our sweat, toil, and imagination — and the imperative to strive together as well, to achieve a greater good.”
On the way to Chicago. White House press secretary Josh Earnest told reporters on Air Force One that Obama is “not one to be overly sentimental,” but it would be unrealistic for anyone in his position tonight not to feel some nostalgia.
The speech will not address Obama's post-presidential plans. "There will be a time and place” for Obama to speak at length about that, Earnest said.
Watch live-stream....