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That was a great speech. (And would've been even more so if he'd worked on his pacing a bit.)

A paraphrased quote from one of the conservative columnists CNN talked to: unless Bush really manages to get it together and crafts a coherent vision of where the country should be going, we probably just heard the acceptance speech of the next president of the United States.

And tonight, we have an important message for those who question the patriotism of Americans who offer a better direction for our country. Before wrapping themselves in the flag and shutting their eyes to the truth and their ears, they should remember what America is really all about. They should remember the great idea of freedom for which so many have given their lives. Our purpose now is to reclaim our democracy itself.

We are here to affirm that when Americans stand up and speak their minds and say America can do better, that is not a challenge to patriotism; it is the heart and soul of patriotism.

[Edit: The icon came from here. "My running mate iz pastede on yay!" *gigglefit*]

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I'm not sure if that's my clue phone ringing or not.  If it is and I don't pick up, hopefully they'll leave a message. [Edit: Why yes, that was my phone. Message received.]


On an unrelated note, after today I'm quitting this whole computer thing and am going to go raise goats in the mountains. You can reach me via homing pigeon.