Comments on: Transcript: John McCain Concession Speech, November 4, 2008

By: Cesar

Cesar — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 04:19:32 +0000

I found a very good spanish translation of the concession speech at this site: http://www.elquintosuyo.com/2008/11/08/discurso-de-concesion-de-mccain-en-espanol/

Check it out.

By: pierre from france

pierre from france — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:58:16 +0000

here we supported obama but great speech! obama ’s best

By: R. Harris

R. Harris — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 20:49:42 +0000

How tragic and disappointing was the audience’s booing against the backdrop of this gracious speech–I believe McCain’s best! Would that we all would be so deferential and respectful in defeat as was this man.

By: a história dos derrotados « enviesada

a história dos derrotados « enviesada — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:12:58 +0000

[...] a história dos derrotados Ir aos comentários um amigo chamou minha atenção para o discurso do mccain reconhecendo a derrota para obama. eu realmente não havia prestado atenção, mas é um discurso talvez tão emocionante quanto o do próprio obama após vencer as eleições. “nunca vi um derrotado oferecer apoio total e irrestrito e mais, reconhecendo o simbolismo que tudo aquilo tem para uma nação”, apontou meu amigo. assino embaixo a descrição dele. pra quem tiver interesse, o discurso está aqui. [...]

By: Chauncey Gardiner and the Audacity of Hope « The Garden of Plenty

Chauncey Gardiner and the Audacity of Hope « The Garden of Plenty — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 08:21:38 +0000

[...] guru that brings this hope, but a very real political figure. As McCain’s gracious concession speech on November 4th affirmed, “America offers opportunities to all who have the industry and [...]

By: Betty

Betty — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 03:05:21 +0000

I don’t see McCain’s speech as being gracious or classy, neither does many of my friends who are literate and comprehend the spoken and written word moderately well. Those of us who are old enough and have been raised in an America divided by race (not by our choice) since we were born understand when we are being patronized. McCain said disfranchised American’s (mainly African American’s and a few other minorities) have “wrongly believed” we have little power to determine the outcome of what we can do in America most especially in the political arena. That is a joke otherwise we would not be a minority and the books many of us read attending segregated schools would not have been the outdated, discarded relics, rejected and passed down from previous generations of White students. I’ll also add most books were shared between two or three African American students. Why does President Elect Barack Obama’s win only affect the pride of African American’s? His mother is White. Why is the significance of his win not relevant to America as a whole? Does not the White race feel pride that the President Elect was not raised by African mammies as many slave owners children were but by White grandparents that instilled the great integrity he has as a man? While we celebrate him as becoming the first African American President (you don’t know how true that is) let’s also remember our newly elected president is an intelligent, loving, family man who’s desires are for all America. Prayerfully we can be an America who will champion new ideas, seek new acceptances, stand in the face of sacrifice and revel in the pride and love of being Americans.

By: Damion

Damion — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:03:44 +0000

I’ve always find John Mccain to be an angry man who fought very hard especially on the campaign trail to contain his anger, and maintain his composure. But tonight the man that I saw delivering this great historic speech is a hero, the man that fought so hard and long for this country that he love so well. He was completely relaxed and humble; I hope this is the real John Mccain. If I could change anything in this speech, I’d change the booing from his audience, which he clearly didn’t appreciate. Congratulations from Canada to Mr. Obama

By: Ola from Sweden

Ola from Sweden — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 00:41:13 +0000

I was moved by this speech.

He showed greatness in this moment of defeat. He did not fall into the trap of being bitter. Instead he said his farewell showing humility and respect for senator Obama.

John McCain, in my eyes, grew significally when he stopped the booing crowd and gave honor and respect to Senator Barack Obama. “Humble yourself and you will be lifted up” the Bible says.

A truly great way of ending his campaign.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 03:58:34 +0000

A very humble & moving speech. We all should take his advice and back our president. I am a Christian and my bible says to pray for our leaders…well Obama is our leader and he has my support and prayers, even tho’ I voted for McCain.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:42:20 +0000

great speech,