Posted on 02/24/2009 9:05:11 PM PST by AndrewWalden
Jindal:
As I grew up, my mom and dad taught me the values that attracted them to this country -- and they instilled in me an immigrant's wonder at the greatness of America. As a child, I remember going to the grocery store with my dad. Growing up in India, he had seen extreme poverty. And as we walked through the aisles, looking at the endless variety on the shelves, he would tell me: 'Bobby, Americans can do anything.'
Obama:
...Dillon, South Carolina - a place where the ceilings leak, the paint peels off the walls, and they have to stop teaching six times a day because the train barrels by their classroom. She has been told that her school is hopeless, but the other day after class she went to the public library and typed up a letter to the people sitting in this room. She even asked her principal for the money to buy a stamp. The letter asks us for help...
(Excerpt) Read more at hawaiifreepress.com ...
Yes, I agree with your take on this.
You did touch on the difference between the parents too, something I had not thought of. I think that’s a pretty good point.
I might add, if Obama’s and Jindal’s parents had held Obama’s views, both he and Jindal probably wouldn’t be here. Both boys came along at times that might not have been convenient for their parents.
Yes, the work ethic was presented. I gotta say, I think this was much better than folks think. It was low key, but it got a number of good solid points across, without seeming to club Obama over the head with a bat.
IMO, that’s a very effective way to do it.
Wow. I needed that. It's hard to remember who we are when we are governed by a party that despises the true America.
or DeMint?
I was telling an Indian buddy of mine recently that I notice that a lot of ads have an Indian guy in them for the "coolness" factor. It used to be that ads put blacks in them so that no one would complain that blacks are being ignored. Now Indians are used to cover the "minority spot" and also because they're cool in some odd way understand but can't explaing.
Also love your screen name - my favorite Neil Young song, and an all time favorite period.
Ok...Just watched the speech. I see nothing awful about it. If it’s at all reminiscent of Mr. Rogers, don’t forget 69 million people were dumb enough to vote for 0bama; maybe Jindal wasn’t aiming his remarks at YOU, maybe he was pitching underhand to your idiot co-worker or your brother-in-law.
I think the reason so many people here gave Jindal low marks is because they listened to 0bama’s speech right before. That left them thirsting for blood, and Jindal served cookies and milk. He offered no catharsis. But again, he wasn’t pitching this to us on the raging right.
And maybe this isn’t yet the time for Jindal to draw fire from the left for attacking The One. Give it time. Give 0bama the time to make himself stink broadly. Give people time to suffer from his policies; then, at the right moment, attacks will be more effective and blame will connect with 0bama like a guided missile.
This speech was my first encounter with Jindal. I never really noticed him before, he was just a name until now. It was a respectable first impression, and that’s what a first impression should be.
> His delivery was incredibly good.
Wow, seriously?
Loved the content of the speech, but the delivery, in my opinion, was like he was reading a children’s story, and sounded condescending in an algore kind of way. Where was the Meet the Press Jindal? He wasn’t there tonight.
> If it’s at all reminiscent of Mr. Rogers, don’t forget 69 million people were dumb enough to vote for 0bama; maybe Jindal wasn’t aiming his remarks at YOU, maybe he was pitching underhand to your idiot co-worker or your brother-in-law.
Even dumb people don’t like that tone of voice.
I liked the content of the speech too...but and I saw this on another site....
the delivery was more Kenneth the Page from 30 Rock.
I disagree that he was a train wreck. His address style need work. No doubt. But he has time. 2012 may not be his time. The man is my ten years Barry’s junior and the style points come with experience. What Jindal has and then some is substance. He is focused on limiting government and returning us to the core principles of our Constitution. We need leaders like that out front opposing this blind run into fascism led by Zero.
I thought he was OK, but I cannot see him ready-for-prime-time for at least two Presidential election cycles. I have no doubt that the intellect is there, but the gravitas is not.
Yes, I know. Obama had even less of both and won handily, but 2008 was an anomoly - a perfect storm in which a snake-oil salesman hypnotized a nation while he was picking its pocket. Realistically, there is no such thing as a Republican Obama, imo. Not Jindal. and not Palin, unless she changes dramatically over time.
If I were to be honest, if I could point to one person and install him in the oval office without going through the election process, it would be Dick Cheney. He’s everything I want in a President.
Other than that, you have to give up something to get the most electable Republican - all the “perfect” candidates (on issues) are not electable in ‘12, imo.
What about Newt?
Go watch it for yourself.
He focused too much looking back at what has already been done and not enough looking forward and announcing Republican alternative plans for the future.
One big thing, there should have been a call for freezing 2009 spending, not the pork and earmark laden emergency spending bill that the Dems have proposed.
There are a lot of people in this country who think spending is out of control.
Great review of Jindal tonight
http://www.youtube.com/v/wROwWvq6zvw
Great review of Jindal tonight
http://www.youtube.com/v/wROwWvq6zvw
I haven’t seen anyone mention in Jindal’s speech how he “praised” Obama’s history of coming from an American mother and Kenyan father.
Was it me, or did it seem deliberate??
I am confused, though, on how it somehow ties into the Kenyan, McCain and DOW futures. If you'd like to clue me in that’d be fine. If you'd rather not; no harm, no foul.
Excellent point. Barack Obama is not pushing a rational agenda. We have to fight his pro-abortion/infanticide agenda as hard as we can. Every limitation of his program that we achieve will save the lives of innocent children.
“I’ve seen Jindal in other TV forums (Meet the Press, addressing his state during hurricane emergencies) and he did just fine.”
And he’ll be fine in the future, too. I think he was judged a bit harshly last night — it’s very easy to forget he’s only 37. He has a long time to hone his speaking ability. He’s already outstanding on the give-and-take of interviews - far better and more thoughtful than Obama. Jindal is a proven leader; he showed that during the hurricane evac last year. He has his head on straight on the other issues as well.
Obama’s nothing but an empty suit who gives a great speech — nothing more.
I thought Jindal’s speech are perfect. He was calm and positive, which are two things a real leader needs in times like this.
Yeah, it was a little sing-songy, but overall, I would give him an A. The substance of the speech was on point and clearly deomstrated conservative values. It was fantastic to hear him say that Americans and the country can overcome anything. I, personally, needed that.
We’re at the beginning of President Muslim’s term and by the time we really start considering 2012, this speech will be only one of many Gov. Jindal will deliver and I’m sure he’ll be more himself next time.
Personally, I think the RNC overcoached him, because he’s not typically that dull in his delivery.
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