Most Inspiring Speech

2008-02-24 15:35:28

#1

CloakedStarship: Member; +76|6993

I was recently thinking about JFK's speech at rice stadium and decided that, that was probably the most inspiring speech I have probably ever heard.

JFK wrote:
We choose to go to the moon. We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard, because that goal will serve to organize and measure the best of our energies and skills, because that challenge is one that we are willing to accept, one we are unwilling to postpone, and one which we intend to win, and the others, too.

I can recall no public official in my lifetime that has made me want to do something just because it was hard. But this man sure could.

JFK wrote:
Many years ago the great British explorer George Mallory, who was to die on Mount Everest, was asked why did he want to climb it. He said, "Because it is there."

Well, space is there, and we're going to climb it, and the moon and the planets are there, and new hopes for knowledge and peace are there. And, therefore, as we set sail we ask God's blessing on the most hazardous and dangerous and greatest adventure on which man has ever embarked.

New hopes for knowledge and peace, right now the only hopes I have are for passing my physics midterm on Friday. But I would for damn sure have hopes for knowledge and peace if I had heard that speech back then, back during an America that was proud of what it had done, and what it was doing.

So what speech do you find the most inspiring?

_{I bet kmarion posts Obama's "Yes We Can" speech.}

2008-02-24 15:43:28

#2

Winston_Churchill: Bazinga!; +521|7167|Toronto | Canada

"I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears, and sweat."
"We shall go on to the end, we shall fight in France, we shall fight on the seas and oceans, we shall fight with growing confidence and growing strength in the air, we shall defend our Island, whatever the cost may be, we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender, and even if, which I do not for a moment believe, this Island or a large part of it were subjugated and starving, then our Empire beyond the seas, armed and guarded by the British Fleet, would carry on the struggle, until, in God's good time, the New World, with all its power and might, steps forth to the rescue and the liberation of the Old."
"Never give in — never, never, never, never, in nothing great or small, large or petty, never give in except to convictions of honour and good sense."

All by Winston Churchill ironically

He definitely has some of the best quotes ever - http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Winston_Churchill

2008-02-24 15:44:49

#3

Flaming_Maniac: prince of insufficient light; +2,490|7135|67.222.138.85

For actual speeches, probably Churchill.

2008-02-24 15:45:44

#4

SineNomine: Panzerblitz; +37|7151|SPARTA

Winston_Churchill wrote:
"I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears, and sweat."
"We shall go on to the end, we shall fight in France, we shall fight on the seas and oceans, we shall fight with growing confidence and growing strength in the air, we shall defend our Island, whatever the cost may be, we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender, and even if, which I do not for a moment believe, this Island or a large part of it were subjugated and starving, then our Empire beyond the seas, armed and guarded by the British Fleet, would carry on the struggle, until, in God's good time, the New World, with all its power and might, steps forth to the rescue and the liberation of the Old."
"Never give in — never, never, never, never, in nothing great or small, large or petty, never give in except to convictions of honour and good sense."

All by Winston Churchill ironically

He definitely has some of the best quotes ever - http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Winston_Churchill

yes yes the old hypocrite still rocks eh?

2008-02-24 15:46:03

#5

aimless: Member; +166|6553|Texas

But do they write their own speeches? I know now, most people have dedicated speech writers. But I doubt that's the case 40 years ago.

2008-02-24 15:51:03

#6

Varegg: Support fanatic :-); +2,206|7238|Nårvei

aimless wrote:
But do they write their own speeches? I know now, most people have dedicated speech writers. But I doubt that's the case 40 years ago.

Speech writing is as old as politics ...

My favorites are Churchill, Ghandi and JFK, Malcolm X also have a couple worth top 10 ...

Wait behind the line ..............................................................

2008-02-24 15:55:19

#7

usmarine: Banned; +2,785|7190

Fuck JFK. That asshole and his family get a pass on everything they did for some reason. Trying to kill Castro thus inviting the Soviets to Cuba. Which made life hard for many Cubans for many years. Oh, and basically jump starting the Vietnam War. I mean IMO he was responsible for the Cuban missile crisis to begin with. Yet he gets all the praise for ending it. Bullshit.

2008-02-24 16:01:11

#8

Varegg: Support fanatic :-); +2,206|7238|Nårvei

usmarine wrote:
Fuck JFK. That asshole and his family get a pass on everything they did for some reason. Trying to kill Castro thus inviting the Soviets to Cuba. Which made life hard for many Cubans for many years. Oh, and basically jump starting the Vietnam War. I mean IMO he was responsible for the Cuban missile crisis to begin with. Yet he gets all the praise for ending it. Bullshit.

I think the topic was about great speeches not the life and actions of JFK ...

Wait behind the line ..............................................................

2008-02-24 16:01:49

#9

usmarine: Banned; +2,785|7190

Varegg wrote:
usmarine wrote:
Fuck JFK. That asshole and his family get a pass on everything they did for some reason. Trying to kill Castro thus inviting the Soviets to Cuba. Which made life hard for many Cubans for many years. Oh, and basically jump starting the Vietnam War. I mean IMO he was responsible for the Cuban missile crisis to begin with. Yet he gets all the praise for ending it. Bullshit.
I think the topic was about great speeches not the life and actions of JFK ...

I don't care.

2008-02-24 16:02:30

#10

PureFodder: Member; +225|6713

usmarine wrote:
Fuck JFK. That asshole and his family get a pass on everything they did for some reason. Trying to kill Castro thus inviting the Soviets to Cuba. Which made life hard for many Cubans for many years. Oh, and basically jump starting the Vietnam War. I mean IMO he was responsible for the Cuban missile crisis to begin with. Yet he gets all the praise for ending it. Bullshit.

Yep, your right. Liberals tend to swoon at the feet of JFK for some reason and ignore everything he actually did.

2008-02-24 16:13:22

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djphetal: Go Ducks.; +346|6764|Oregon

It's cliche to say it, but MLK's speeches... nearly all of them... are almost completely devoid of language that isn't inspiring. Plus, he was undeniably one of the best human beings of his time, and certainly ever.

edit: and Fodder, many republicans swoon over JFK as well... People loved his charisma, and you just can't talk shit about someone who was murdered. But yeah... He wasn't the great president that many people make him out to be.

Last edited by djphetal (2008-02-24 16:14:40)

2008-02-24 16:32:27

#12

CloakedStarship: Member; +76|6993

djphetal wrote:
He wasn't the great president that many people make him out to be.

True, but he sent us to the moon, thats gotta count for something.

2008-02-24 16:33:02

#13

usmarine: Banned; +2,785|7190

CloakedStarship wrote:
djphetal wrote:
He wasn't the great president that many people make him out to be.
True, but he sent us to the moon, thats gotta count for something.

No he didn't.

2008-02-24 16:34:19

#14

SgtSlutter: Banned; +550|7066|Amsterdam, NY

usmarine wrote:
CloakedStarship wrote:
djphetal wrote:
He wasn't the great president that many people make him out to be.
True, but he sent us to the moon, thats gotta count for something.
No he didn't.

I thought we never landed on the moon amirite?

2008-02-24 16:58:49

#15

Ghandi767: Member; +17|7050|Hanging in the Balance

Nelson Mandela Inauguration

JFK-Rice Stadium

Lincoln- Gettysburg Address

2008-02-24 17:24:54

#16

CloakedStarship: Member; +76|6993

usmarine wrote:
CloakedStarship wrote:
djphetal wrote:
He wasn't the great president that many people make him out to be.
True, but he sent us to the moon, thats gotta count for something.
No he didn't.

Okay. The many scientists of NASA, the astronauts, and the American taxpayers sent us to the moon. JFK made the mandate.

2008-02-24 17:29:18

#17

Ghandi767: Member; +17|7050|Hanging in the Balance

CloakedStarship wrote:
usmarine wrote:
CloakedStarship wrote:

True, but he sent us to the moon, thats gotta count for something.
No he didn't.
Okay. The many scientists of NASA, the astronauts, and the American taxpayers sent us to the moon. JFK made the mandate.

So, technically ol' Dubya didnt send us to Iraq...

2008-02-24 17:30:10

#18

CloakedStarship: Member; +76|6993

Ghandi767 wrote:
CloakedStarship wrote:
usmarine wrote:

No he didn't.
Okay. The many scientists of NASA, the astronauts, and the American taxpayers sent us to the moon. JFK made the mandate.
So, technically ol' Dubya didnt send us to Iraq...

No, NASA sent us to Iraq.

2008-02-24 17:31:15

#19

Ghandi767: Member; +17|7050|Hanging in the Balance

kk. I got it now

2008-02-24 19:10:28

#20

IRONCHEF: Member; +385|6919|Northern California

Jules Winnfield:(Ezekiel 25:17): The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides by the inequities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men. Blessed is he who, in the name of charity and good will, shepherds the weak through the Valley of Darkness; for he is truly his brother’s keeper, and the finder of lost children. And, I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger those who attempt to poison and destroy my brothers! And, you will know my name is The Lord when I lay my vengeance upon thee!

2008-02-24 19:23:29

#21

ATG: Banned; +5,233|6957|Global Command

usmarine wrote:
Fuck JFK. That asshole and his family get a pass on everything they did for some reason. Trying to kill Castro thus inviting the Soviets to Cuba. Which made life hard for many Cubans for many years. Oh, and basically jump starting the Vietnam War. I mean IMO he was responsible for the Cuban missile crisis to begin with. Yet he gets all the praise for ending it. Bullshit.

Methinks we need a JFK is overrated? poll.

2008-02-24 20:19:08

#22

GunSlinger OIF II: Banned.; +1,860|7072

Flaming_Maniac wrote:

For actual speeches, probably Churchill.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patton's_S … Third_Army

2008-02-24 20:22:48

#23

clogar: damn ain't it great to be a laxer; +32|6384|Minnesota

denunciation of cataline - cicero. it made me wanna denounce my latin teacher in a similar fashion.

2008-02-24 21:01:10

#24

lavadisk: I am a cat ¦ 3; +369|7258|Denver colorado

CloakedStarship wrote:
Ghandi767 wrote:
CloakedStarship wrote:

Okay. The many scientists of NASA, the astronauts, and the American taxpayers sent us to the moon. JFK made the mandate.
So, technically ol' Dubya didnt send us to Iraq...
No, NASA sent us to Iraq.

it all makes so much sense...

2008-02-25 11:07:13

#25

Kmar: Truth is my Bitch; +5,695|7029|132 and Bush

Not so much a speech.. probably not the most inspiring ever. But cool none-the-less.
http://www.tvkon.com/clip-50.html

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