Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Video & Multimedia

Hissyspit

(45,790 posts) Sun Dec 16, 2012, 10:13 PM Dec 2012

President Obama Speaks at Newtown Vigil - 'We Can't Tolerate This Anymore' [View all]

Last edited Mon Dec 17, 2012, 04:18 AM - Edit history (2)

NPR BREAKING NEWS:

At Newtown Memorial, Obama Pledges Action

"We can't tolerate this any more. These tragedies must end, and to end them we must change," the president said at a memorial service for the victims of Friday's mass shooting in Connecticut. He pledged to use "whatever power this office holds to engage my fellow citizens ... in an effort to prevent more tragedies like this."

44 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

President Obama Speaks at Newtown Vigil - 'We Can't Tolerate This Anymore' [View all] Hissyspit Dec 2012 OP

This message was self-deleted by its author humbled_opinion Dec 2012 #1

Do you have any common sense whatsoever? BeyondGeography Dec 2012 #4

Well Put BG - Hard to Believe Anyone Expected Details for Change in the Speech Indykatie Dec 2012 #5

Well Damn.. humbled_opinion Dec 2012 #8

jesus Im reading some dumb ass shit on DU tonight. trumad Dec 2012 #6

yup madrchsod Dec 2012 #13

this mac56 Dec 2012 #18

Tell me about it. ReRe Dec 2012 #20

This message was self-deleted by its author 6502 Dec 2012 #36

This message was self-deleted by its author 6502 Dec 2012 #39

This message was self-deleted by its author 6502 Dec 2012 #41

This message was self-deleted by its author 6502 Dec 2012 #42

This message was self-deleted by its author 6502 Dec 2012 #40

This message was self-deleted by its author 6502 Dec 2012 #43

This message was self-deleted by its author 6502 Dec 2012 #37

=> Well, maybe we can do... 6502 Dec 2012 #38

"And that's why my five-point plan will enable Congress, through its legislative power . . . hatrack Dec 2012 #7

Thanks Hissyspit~ Cha Dec 2012 #2

best words he has ever spoken rateyes Dec 2012 #3

Just words... humbled_opinion Dec 2012 #11

They were Comforting WORDS to Grieving Parents, Family, and Cha Dec 2012 #28

He CAN'T do it alone dickthegrouch Dec 2012 #33

i agree.... madrchsod Dec 2012 #14

+1000 Laura PourMeADrink Dec 2012 #21

... rateyes Dec 2012 #31

MC RE Laura PourMeADrink Dec 2012 #44

Very bad sound guy. xfundy Dec 2012 #9

It was a small town high school auditorium thrown into this overnight... George II Dec 2012 #22

the sound/video at this link is much better Voice for Peace Dec 2012 #23

Watch closely. When he talks about action, he is PISSED. Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2012 #10

We need a campaign humbled_opinion Dec 2012 #12

Thank you Mr.President. geckosfeet Dec 2012 #15

Thanks for posting it. Very clear. freshwest Dec 2012 #16

"Are we willing to say... AllyCat Dec 2012 #17

Hang on to that thought. RC Dec 2012 #19

Dammit blaze Dec 2012 #24

Me too yends21012 Dec 2012 #30

In my lifetime, I don't think I have ever heard such a moving speech from any president. JDPriestly Dec 2012 #25

We Can't Tolerate This Anymore" Thanks Hissyspit sasha031 Dec 2012 #26

Amazing speech outsideworld Dec 2012 #27

Fantastic Speech Eric the Reddish Dec 2012 #29

re AndySipowicz Dec 2012 #32

k and r Stuart G Dec 2012 #34

[]=> Original Whitehorse link... 6502 Dec 2012 #35