Future lookin' bright

I've been up late the last couple of nights watching coverage of the DNC, and every night I've been more excited and positive. Michelle Obama's bio piece was great, Hillary's speech and subsequent performance at roll call gave me a thrill (especially considering I can't stand the sound of her voice). Bill Clinton managed to suck it up with his trademark charm and fire. Biden played his role as "the big stick" well... and I'm starting to like him. And Obama's speech last night? Absolutely inspiring. I've loved his eloquent orations in the past, but this one was firmly rooted in practical language which made the speech even more profound. One of the reasons I like him is because he doesn't come from a wealthy, affluent family.... he's not part of a political dynasty. He's an educated, cultured person from simple roots.



Now, I've been waiting all morning for McCain to steal focus with his VP selection. And he certainly got my attention... by stepping on his own crank.



Sarah Palin? Dude, a Republican in a dress is still a Republican. She's a gun totin', moose eatin' pro-lifer that just happens to wear a dress. A runner up for Miss Alaska, I found just as many Google hits that had her name associated with McCain as with MILF. After researching her stands on abortion, energy/oil, economics, gay/lesbian rights, religion, etc... she's no different than a Huckabee or a Romney. I've never understood how a woman can be pro-life... I can understand a woman choosing life, but to restrict that choice in others? nuh huh... don't get it.



So let the trial by fire begin.... I can't wait to see how this odd couple crashes and burns in the next few months.



Here's Palin in her evening gown at the Miss Alaska competition in 1984




And here's one that I tittered over...