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Except this is not obligatory. I was most certainly moved by Obama’s speech tonight. The way he spoke about how “this election is not about me, it’s about you.” How he said that while we may disagree on gay marriage, we should let our gay and lesbian brothers and sisters be able to visit those they love in the hospital, having it make sense to those who may be on the fence about this issue. And most importantly about how it’s not just about having the government make the right decisions, but having each person make the right decisions. “Individual responsibility, mutual responsibility.”
Make no mistake, I have no ill-conceived notions that this man is going to come in and totally save the day, creating a 180 degree change. But Obama has my idea of the right moves, the right ideas. And lets face it, he has style and he has class. He bestows a demeanor of power, of leadership, and yes, a demeanor of hope. And for a nation who is obviously feeling that the rug has been pulled from under them, feeling apathetic, we need a person who treats us right. Who will not only say “I’m going to take care of you,” but also encourage everyone to take care of themselves.
And now folks…I watch the New Gong Show with Dave Attell.