An Historic and Proud Day For America

"It is that American spirit - that American promise - that pushes us forward even when the path is uncertain; that binds us together in spite of our differences; that makes us fix our eye not on what is seen, but what is unseen, that better place around the bend.

America, we cannot turn back. Not with so much work to be done. Not with so many children to educate, and so many veterans to care for. Not with an economy to fix and cities to rebuild and farms to save. Not with so many families to protect and so many lives to mend. America, we cannot turn back. We cannot walk alone. At this moment, in this election, we must pledge once more to march into the future. Let us keep that promise - that American promise - and in the words of Scripture hold firmly, without wavering, to the hope that we confess.

Thank you, God Bless you, and God Bless the United States of America."- Barack Obama


Watching Barack Obama last night, a night after Bill Clinton's wonderful speech, was like seeing Mickey Mantle play with Joe DiMaggio. One man, a veteran of 20 years who is one of the great orators of our time, with the younger future who just may surpass the veteran as a speaker. And on the 45th anniversary of Martin Luther King's historic "I Have a Dream" speech, Barack Obama officially became the first African-American candidate of a major party. And Obama did Dr. King proud. He covered every topic, including gun control, war, the economy, and healthcare. He shied away from nothing and showed this country that he will be ready to lead. There are problems to overcome, as we are sure to still see racism in this election from voters- you need look no further than Obama speeches on YouTube under comments and see disgusting drivel from cowards who can hide behind their computer screens. But there is hope- and while I am still cynical that this country's voters will let me down- again, we can only dream that 8 years of Katrina, senseless war, never-ending recession, and $5 gas, will lead the way to make this country great again.

For my wife's eloquent take, go here.



See the entire speech below: