Originally Posted By DAR "We will not apologize for our way of life, nor will we waver in its defense, and for those who seek to advance their aims by inducing terror and slaughtering innocents, we say to you now that our spirit is stronger and cannot be broken; you cannot outlast us, and we will defeat you."
Originally Posted By ecdc I caught that too, DAR. It was great to see Obama put to rest any notion that he'll be a softy on defense or terror. He sounded downright hardcore about eliminating terrorists - it was great!
Originally Posted By vbdad55 we will defeat you in pro active - not reactive -- sorry I think this is a hawkish stance.I like it but some of his supporters might not. Not the first time he has been aggressive though - remember the strong statements about invading Pakistan if necessary
Originally Posted By alexbook He keeps saying he's willing to talk, too. (The bit about offering the hand of friendship, if foreign leaders will only open their fists, or however he put it.) That seems like a difference from Bush. The question is whether it's a rhetorical difference or a real one.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 remains to be seen. I believe he will listen more thanW did, but I also believe he has his mind firmly made up on a number of things already too...he's not a pacifist- that's for sure
Originally Posted By WorldDisney I like that line too. It tells the bad guys, 'dont think things will get soft on you just because we're out of the invading business'. .
Originally Posted By Labuda My favorite part was this: As for our common defense, we reject as false the choice between our safety and our ideals.
Originally Posted By Hans Reinhardt His speech was phenomenal. I've never been particular proud to be an American, but yesterday was a day where I truly felt an incredible sense of love for my country.
