* I just watched senatorial candidate Barack Obama's speech online at www.cspan.org. I couldn't watch it last night because I was putting my son to sleep. He really did hit a home run, especially with his "We are the United States..." spiel near the end.
Truthfully, most of the speeches thus far have been tepid. Obama's and Bill Clinton's have been the only two that have really stuck out. We'll see if Edwards changes that tonight. I'm betting he will.
* How vapid is the news that they took the Republican bait on those silly pictures of Kerry in the space suit? They're trying to pull a Dukakis on Kerry and here's why I don't think it will work this time. First, Kerry has a greater inclination to fight back and secondly, the stakes are too high.
In 1988, did people really feel the future of this country was at stake? Not like they do today. Unlike the elder Bush who was interested in building coalitions with our allies, GW has turned his soul over to the Cheneys and Delays of the world. When there's not much at your core, you're easy to fill up. I believe that's the case with GW Bush.
Think about it. Is there anything he feels passionately about? The only thing I ever hear him get worked up about is freedom. How about milk or apple pie? Could he really be as empty as he seems? Does it bother people that there is probably not one subject that affects people's lives that he can discuss with any depth?
It bothers me. And it should bother you.
Posted by brettdavey
at 8:54 AM EDT
