Yes, we can. - Page 263

Cadaverous Pallor · 10-29-2008, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gn2Dlnd

It's been a while since I've heard him say "Yes. We. Can." Love it!

Gemini Cricket · 10-29-2008, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Rosa sat so Martin could walk. Martin walked, so Obama could run. Obama is running so our children can fly.

Cool quote. I'm trying to figure out its origin. So far, all I keep hearing is that it's a quote from "someone on NPR".

scaeagles · 10-29-2008, 09:06 AM

Sorry, but that quote makes me vomit. Just so as not to be accused of racism, it has nothing to do with Rosa or Martin. It's the last part.

BarTopDancer · 10-29-2008, 09:07 AM

Very cool quote.

Ghoulish Delight · 10-29-2008, 09:11 AM

I'm with scaeagles. Empty platitude that seems pretty meaningless and not very inspiring to me.

BarTopDancer · 10-29-2008, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scaeagles

Sorry, but that quote makes me vomit. Just so as not to be accused of racism, it has nothing to do with Rosa or Martin. It's the last part.

~~Why? Because people have made strides to bring equality to this country?~~

Edit - SCA replied as I was. Regardless of politics, it is very cool that our country has progressed and a African American can run for POTUS. This event (along with Hillary making it as far as she did) is showing children that they truly can be anything they want to be.

Alex · 10-29-2008, 09:13 AM

Who knew you'd be opposed to black astronauts?

(I know, you aren't, but that was the first thing I thought of when I read the quote since "sat", "walk" and "run" were all used somewhat literally.)

However, if the Parks and King part don't make you vomit, I'm not sure why the last part does. Unless you see absolutely nothing sociologically significant in a black (or black identifying if you want to question that) president? That said, the quote is overly dramatic in a way that doesn't do much for me personally. But it doesn't turn me off.

scaeagles · 10-29-2008, 09:20 AM

Certainly it is socially significant for a mixed race individual to be on the brink of the Presidency.

I am struggling a bit to put into words exactly why I had the reaction I did. Perhaps I will think more about why exactly and try to respond later.

Ghoulish Delight · 10-29-2008, 09:22 AM

I hate it because it immediately put that fvcking, "I Believe I can Fly" song in my head. I hate that sh*t, hate the "flying" imagery, hate the implication that McCain is "bad for children". bleh. It's trite and devoid of substance.

scaeagles · 10-29-2008, 09:30 AM

It gives me the whole Obama as Messiah feeling that is out there amongst the Obama cultists (please note the word cultists, not general supporters). It portrays Obama as some form of superhero or imparter of all that is good and right and implies that is within the power of the Presidency.

Don't feel like I explained it very well.....even to myself.

I'll leave it at it's just blech, and as a parent, i don't think Obama means anything good for my children. I know many parents do, though. This is just me.

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scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	Sorry, but that quote makes me vomit. Just so as not to be accused of racism, it has nothing to do with Rosa or Martin. It's the last part.
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	I'm with scaeagles. Empty platitude that seems pretty meaningless and not very inspiring to me. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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10-29-2008, 09:13 AM	#2627
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Who knew you'd be opposed to black astronauts? (I know, you aren't, but that was the first thing I thought of when I read the quote since "sat", "walk" and "run" were all used somewhat literally.) However, if the Parks and King part don't make you vomit, I'm not sure why the last part does. Unless you see absolutely nothing sociologically significant in a black (or black identifying if you want to question that) president? That said, the quote is overly dramatic in a way that doesn't do much for me personally. But it doesn't turn me off.
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10-29-2008, 09:20 AM	#2628
scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	Certainly it is socially significant for a mixed race individual to be on the brink of the Presidency. I am struggling a bit to put into words exactly why I had the reaction I did. Perhaps I will think more about why exactly and try to respond later.
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10-29-2008, 09:22 AM	#2629
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	I hate it because it immediately put that fvcking, "I Believe I can Fly" song in my head. I hate that sh*t, hate the "flying" imagery, hate the implication that McCain is "bad for children". bleh. It's trite and devoid of substance. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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10-29-2008, 09:30 AM	#2630
scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	It gives me the whole Obama as Messiah feeling that is out there amongst the Obama cultists (please note the word cultists, not general supporters). It portrays Obama as some form of superhero or imparter of all that is good and right and implies that is within the power of the Presidency. Don't feel like I explained it very well.....even to myself. I'll leave it at it's just blech, and as a parent, i don't think Obama means anything good for my children. I know many parents do, though. This is just me.
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