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....
3 comments:
there ain't nothing like a good piece of ass! sorry, had to!
I liked the convention a lot! It was fun! Not so informative, as I don't see speech giving as being reality. Anyone can hire a great speech writer! But the over all feeling of it all was wonderful! I hate that the hurricane Gustav has become a political stomping ground for the RNC, but....it is what it is.
hey! just dropping by to say hello.. hope you are well! xo
Hi Susan, Thanks for your comment on my Big Ben video. yes, I would love it if I could somehow live in England. It's just my pets that keep me here, oh and the money issue. Ha. If you ever get the chance, go.
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