YES WE CAN!

I feel lucky to be able to experience the historic moment of tonight's acceptance speech by Barack Obama. It was a perfect speech: it was as inspiring as his speech at the DNC four years ago, but it also addressed his critics, and went on the offensive against the inept and criminal administration of Cheney Rove & Bush. The last DNC had lots of hope and optimism, but not much teeth, but Barack was on the offensive tonight (without being overly negative) and I imagine Rove, his sidekick and McCain are 50% soiling themselves, 50% thinking of a swift boat plan. 

But aside the political context, it was a historical moment, and one I'll never forget. 

I'll also mention that I respect that John McCain gave Obama his night: it was rumored that he was going to announce his VP today. Historically, parties stay mainly quiet during the other party's convention. Of course, historically, parties don't set up attack offices in the city of the opponent's convention, but the Republicans have done that. I used to see John McCain as above the pettyness of the Republicans, but that pretty much ended four years ago at the RNC. Tonight's show of restraint, and the ad he put on the networks congratulating Obama was a rare glimpse of the class and honor that he used to have. And that is usually non-existent in his party.