I'm sitting here listening to all the pundits talk about Barack Obama's groundbreaking speech last night--and everybody has their own take on it. Some folks say he talked too long, others say he didn't define his message. One Associated Press writer (who is clearly on acid) said that Barack didn't lay out his plans for the presidency. A Washington Post writer's headline read "More pageantry, not enough politics".
Last night was bigger than life--and it felt that way--and it should have. Not only was history being made, but Barack and his people did a hell of a job and went to great lengths to make it bigger and better and more phenomenal than we could have ever imagined. It wasn't just a beautiful night--it was filled with messages of a new beginning. EIGHT IS ENOUGH!!!
But I've got to turn the television off, otherwise, I'll go into over drive on this whole thing. I want to know your thoughts. How did you receive the speech? Was it over the top? Did Barack deliver a clear message? Did he shut up his doubters for once and for all?
Let a sister know what's on your mind. And I don't want to hear partisan politics. Whether you are a dumb Democrat or a raggedy Republican--I want to know what YOU--in your heart--thought of this speech!!
begin to tell you what I feel right now. Moments after Barack Obama's speech, my husband and I have a profound appreciation for the man, his mission, and this historic moment in our nation's history. It ain't because he is black, it's because he is the MAN for the job, because he has new ideas, he's intelligent and (according to Shawn) his wife has a "badunka dunk"... 
