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computernerd4826
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Dr. Carson's Speech |
Posted: 06-09-08 22:24:16 |
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who liked the opening ceremony speech?
i think it ROCKED!
anyone know wher to find a recording of it?
i loved his "disclaimer"
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smarkid222
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Re: Dr. Carson's Speech |
Posted: 06-10-08 14:49:08 |
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I really liked it at as well.
I don't believe you can download his speech anywhere:
http://scienceolympiad.gwu.edu/pages/faqs/videofaqs.html
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Re: Dr. Carson's Speech |
Posted: 06-10-08 16:05:33 |
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That really stinks. I loved his speech. It was so inspirational and well-spoken. I wish that you could get it somewhere online.
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Mr. Cool
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Re: Dr. Carson's Speech |
Posted: 06-10-08 19:12:35 |
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He's probably the best speaker I've ever heard!!
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computernerd4826
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Re: Dr. Carson's Speech |
Posted: 06-11-08 20:33:35 |
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http://www.geekshavefeelings.com/bah/
bah is my hero
'nuff said
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oh joy
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Re: Dr. Carson's Speech |
Posted: 06-12-08 10:46:55 |
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he wuz great! THINK BIG guys!!!!!
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Re: Dr. Carson's Speech |
Posted: 06-16-08 17:06:52 |
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I personally found a few flaws with his speech. I really wished he had stayed with his inspirational story of how he had gone from being a poor kid who was a bad student to being a brain surgeon. I didn't think he needed to go into religion and how it's okay not to try not to offend people. I didn't see any reason for him to offend Jews and Mormons so he could make the point that political correctness is bad. As a Jew, I was insulted by his deliberate insinuation that Jews are too sensitive about the Holocaust. I don't think that the Mormons on our team appreciated the comment about polygamy either. I think he could have made his point without offending people just to show that one shouldn't censor his or herself.
In addition, I didn't like the God-praising rant at the end of the speech. I had no problem with the references to God that were mixed into the speech because he absolutely has a right to believe whatever he wants. I have no problem with him crediting God for his achievements. I did not, however, think that he needed to urge us all to thank [his] God for what we have. It wasn't necessary. Especially with him being projected on the big screen, I felt a little bit like I was watching a televangelist rather than a doctor.
And I feel no shame in saying that I'm sorry if I've offended anyone by being offended.
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ntscioly9
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Re: Dr. Carson's Speech |
Posted: 06-16-08 19:11:55 |
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I agree, I loved 95% of his speech, especially his quadratic equation vs. jump shot comment. Then he introduced the "G" in Think Big and I certainly wasn't a fan of that. I choose to Think Bi instead...
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Re: Dr. Carson's Speech |
Posted: 06-16-08 21:40:17 |
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Quote:| I agree, I loved 95% of his speech, especially his quadratic equation vs. jump shot comment. Then he introduced the "G" in Think Big and I certainly wasn't a fan of that. I choose to Think Bi instead... |
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I agree. There are so many beliefs out there and I know there were people in there who don't believe in the god he's referring to and believe in something else or don't believe at all. I truly do respect that he, as well as so many other people, do believe in god, I think that's great for them! But that one part made myself, as well as one other girl and one boy on my team feel awkward and I guess. Anyway, I guess I'll just have to "Think Bi" as the person above said.
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