The Debate

What did you think of it? I was so pissed off that McCain REFUSED to even look at Obama and kept addressing him like he wasn't even there!!! I'm glad Obama didn't let it ruffle him though, and I loved how strong he was when he would break in over McCain's sound bytes to contradict him or point out the untruths he was spreading. I mean, really, if you can't even look your opponent in the eye, how are you going to face down aggressive world leaders and get them to cooperate with you? He was so damn condescending!

I didn't see the very end (I ti-voed it since we were all at a Boy Scouts event last night) and I was just so tired I couldn't last. So I have no idea if they shook hands or just spit at each other from across the room when it was over.

I just wish they would drag that dingbat Palin out there and let Biden rip into her. Although I was a bit horrified when he made that awful gaffe about The Great Depression, FDR and televsion (YIKES!). He makes me nervous still since I think his mouth is a bit of a loose cannon. He may have a good voting record in the Senate, but he definitely has the OMIF condition (Open Mouth, Insert Foot). Not to be confused with OMFG, though OMIF can definitely result in people saying OMFG. But I digress. Although I can certainly relate to this quality on a personal level, it is not a trait I desire in our Vice President (can you say Dan Quayle?). I actually think Sara Palin is like the female Quayle but I can't decide which one of them is worse.

And why in the HELL would white women be such great fans of hers? What, are we all a bunch of rednecks now? (I mean honestly, Track, Trig, WTF is that?) Nothing against rednecks, hell I used to be married to one, but we've been living under a YeeHaw president for the last 8 years and that has been a disaster. She is the embodiment of what Republican men think women are....something pretty to look at, not overly intelligent but can put a few sentences together so you can trot them out at cocktail parties to make your husband look good, and if you can hunt and chew tobacco, well, that's just a bonus, by God.

And what about her making people who were raped pay for their own rape kits at the hospital? Wake up women!! This chick is not for us in any way, shape or form. And you "PUMAs" better get off your high horse and get a clue. If I had enough money left in my monthly budget, I'd loan you the money so you could buy a new brain.


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So anyway, I know I haven't been online in like FOREVER, not even to read blogs. I just have been so busy with teaching, school, kids' events, etc. and I am also supposed to be studying for my test. Thanks to those who haven't forgotten me and drop by just to say hi. I'm still here, I'm doing well, just offline life seems to have taken over. And that's a good thing. I probably won't blog except like once a month or if I'm really worked up over something. Just not enough hours in the day....

Besides, I'm too busy yelling at my tv every time The View comes on. But that's another blog entry....

The DNC...My Musings

Well, I've been offline as you know, mostly keeping busy with teaching and family stuff. Today is Labor Day and I have the kids and the house to myself. So while I get caught up on e-mails and blogs I haven't read in AGES (sorry Flickr Friends!), I thought I'd pass on my thoughts regarding last week's Democratic National Convention (DNC) and the highlights. I hope you'll share your thoughts with me in the comments section....

1. Michelle Obama's speech was sweetly inspiring and a loving tribute to a husband and father. On a scale of 1-10 I'd give it a 7.5.

2. Hilary: I have been a big supporter of Hilary and was really upset to learn that so many of her "loyal delegates" were planning to officially pledge their votes to Hilary rather than Obama. So I was really looking forward to hearing how she was going to heal and unify. I sat on the edge of my seat through most of her speech. I heard her reiterate alot of HER campaign platforms and ideals, her video footage was all about HER campaign, and she only threw Obama's name in almost as an afterthought. I think it has been difficult for her to gracefully accept defeat. After reading DebC9's blog, I decided to change this part of my post to give Hilary more credit than I originally did. I'm proud of how she handled herself for all of us....

3. Then came Bill. Based on Hilary's performance the preceding evening, I have to say I was worried they might have to do more damage control like they did all through Hilary's campaign. But, my God, that man has the gift of speech and charisma! I was crying through much of it because it was so GREAT to see him back in his element. Delivering with conviction, passion, charisma, humor and just the right amount of southern sarcasm. "America has always impressed people with the power of our example, rather than the example of our power". Fabulous!!! He was the best speech of the entire convention, IMO.

4. Biden....okay, my folks tell me he's "one of the good guys", but there is something about him that makes me nervous. Like he's always on the verge of saying something really politically incorrect that will damage the campaign. And he seems a bit of a spotlight hog. Just sayin....

5. Obama: So here it was, this historic nomination about to be accepted. And on the anniversary of MLK's "I Have a Dream" speech. How would he weave this fabric of history into his speech? Would he be passionate? Would he be funny? Would he be preachy? Would he win over all the Dems and maybe some Republicans? His speech was good. It had strong attack on McCain where needed, he was humble, convincing, eloquent and passionate. It was good. But, Bill's was better and he needs to hire Bill's speech writer and take lessons from him on charismatic delivery.

All in all, I think Obama will be a good leader for our country, but he's no Bill Clinton. Slick Willy will always be my fave of all the Presidents, but I hope Obama can get in there and give him a run for his money.

Don't even get me started about McCain and PALIN! Good lord! That's a whole other blog entry....