2. He turns out goose-bump producing, tear starters like these:
"A march for a more just, more equal, more free, more caring, and more prosperous America."
"I believe deeply that we cannot solve the challenges of our time unless we solve them together, unless we perfect our Union. By understanding we may have different stories but we hold common hopes--that we may not look the same, and may not have come from the same place, but we all want to move in the same direction: toward a better future for our children and grandchildren. ...This belief comes from my undying faith in the decency and generosity of the American people."
"And for as long as I live I will never forget that in no other place on earth is my story even possible."
"...the issues that have surfaced over the past few weeks reflect the complexities of race in this country that we've never really worked through. A part of our Union that we have not yet made perfect. If we walk away now, if we simply retreat into our respective corners, we will never be able to come together and solve challenges like healthcare or education or the need to find good jobs for every American." *applause* --transcribed by me, btw
I promised myself I wouldn't cry *biting fist*, but his speech today is historic, whether you like him or not.
In it, he reminds us of the problems that confront us all:
2 wars
a terrorist threat
a falling economy
a chronic healthcare crisis
potentially devastating climate change
Suddenly what his pastor said doesn't seem so threatening doesn't it?
(see also:
Republicans: Only Our Pastors Are Allowed To Say Crazy Shit)
* What? Oh. No. I just made that up. But it HAS to be true!
4 comments:
I think what is interesting about this post is that it proves what the media has been saying. People are infatuated with Barack. Especially Jenn. I can't say I'm infatuated, but he is exciting to watch. Whether that's a good thing or not, I do not know.
Gushing post much? :)
Oh, I am aware of it! I didn't start out like this, I SWEAR! I was an Edwards fan! But I wasn't gushing about him!!
I do think it's interesting his effect on me. And I am so curious to know whether everyone (I like and respect) feels the same??
I just watched something interesting about this, but I can't remember where... maybe Real Time with Bill Maher? Anyway, boys and girls were equally as infatuated. Like I said, I respect him, certainly, and I think he would make a good President. But I don't want to call him daddy.
Inquiring minds want to know... had he asked you to prom yet?!
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