Today, Aug 26, 2008 marks the 88th anniversary of the day that the U.S. Constitution was amended to grant women the right to vote.
After watching Michelle Obama speak last night I feel really proud to be a woman. She is an outstanding speaker. She is a compassionate, intelligent woman who has worked hard to accomplish so much in her life. And she puts family first. What a great American story she told about her life. She talked about American values that all of us, liberal, conservative or whatever, should be able to relate to. Her picture should be on the front page of every newspaper today. She is an inspiration to ALL women. And she's real. Unpatriotic? Elitist? I don't think so. In fact, hearing her speak last night made me feel a little more proud to be an American. And it gave me hope.
Go Obama! Let's take this country to where it should be.
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13 comments:
Michelle Obama is an amazing intellect and communicator, an obviously wonderful mom and wife, a genuinely compassionate conservative, and a great American-- in that she and her husband are about as authentic and as admirable an 'American Dream' story as can be found. All Republicans should love Michelle and Barack Obama because they exemplify everything Republicans wag their fingers at everone about-- working hard, playing by the rules, pulling oneself up by their own bootstraps, not complaining while facing down overwhelming odds, embracing and placing God and family first, and ultimately, achieving one's loftiest goals. Only in America as they say. I predict Michelle Obama will re-define the role of First Lady in as dramatic a fashion as Dick Cheney re-defined the role of vice president.
well said BV. I was in such a hurry to post this morning that I could have said a lot more, but this was my gut reaction. Authentic is a good word to use.
I'm bracing myself for the Republican attack, but I don't pay much attention to the disparaging remarks and dishonest tactics.
Michelle's speech was really important, and history making.
It's good to see America finally opening their eyes and realizing that not all Black women are angry and not all Black men are thugs and about the "bling-bling" . Now if people would stop complimenting me on being so articulate...What am I exactly SUPPOSED to sound and blog like? (smile)
Alfonso
Alfonso,
I cringe when people in my own family say "he's well spoken" when talking about a black man. I've never heard them use that phrase to describe a white man.
To paraphrase James Brown (who was very well-spoken :) and could he dance or what ...
"Say it Loud,
the Obama's are Black
and they're Proud.
And for good reasons.
Not to say that Obama is "well-spoken" in the condescending fashion, but he is SO well spoken among all people of all races. I feel inspired listening to him. That speech he gave in Philly a few months back seems like something we should be reading in history books decades from now. It was incredible.
Michelle did a great job last night. Incredible that a humble city employee with no college education and his wife could raise two brilliant minds who both went to Ivy League schools. That really is the American dream realized.
nice to see a local blog praising a "woman in politics" instead of bashing her
Sarina,
Good point about Michelle's parents. Her father had MS and was an inspiration. Her mom stayed at home with the kids. After college, Michelle returned to the community to help people.
Anon 2:18,
Thanks, we need to celebrate all the different and important roles women play in our society.
"Not to say that Obama is "well-spoken" in the condescending fashion, but he is SO well spoken among all people of all races. I feel inspired listening to him. That speech he gave in Philly a few months back seems like something we should be reading in history books decades from now. It was incredible."
Yep, couldn't agree more, Sarina. Obama is really gifted as a communicator in his ability to inspire people. John Kennedy inspired people to "walk on the moon before this decade is out," among many other things. And candidate Reagan inspired us (albeit not all of us) to feel like it was "Morning in America" again.
George Bush said: "go shopping."
These are times when we need inspiring-- to find a way out of Iraq, and Iran, and Afghanistan; to solve Universal Healthcare; to solve energy (oil) dependence; to solve Global Warming.
Barack Obama is the perfect U.S. President for these times.
RE:These are times when we need inspiring--
I just watched Bill CLinton speak, and then there was Hillary last night. Both inspiring. Bill attacked Bush. Finally they are starting to attack. That's what we need. 80% of Americans are dissatisfied with Bush. Let's show our anger. Point out things like income inequality, cronyism,. Katrina, and countless other failed policies. Joe Biden is up next. Feisty Joe! GO get'em. Hope he talks about Iraq.
I'm crying. Michelle was great!
I AM Voteing DEMOCRATIC
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