I’ve not been following the ins and outs of the Democratic National Convention this week. The results were decided months ago, and the insider machinations of party politics just don’t interest me.
However, I will almost always stop for a few minutes to listen to former President Bill Clinton give a speech. He never disappoints, and his speech this evening was no exception. I don’t agree with everything the man says or does, but it’s always a joy just listening to him. He’s almost got me believing that Barack Obama should be the next president! His best line tonight (on foreign policy, no less): “The power of our example is stronger than the example of our power!”
And he certainly accomplished his tasks tonight. He excited the crowd with his delivery, and made a couple of bold statements about Obama’s qualifications to become president. Among other things, Clinton reminded us that in 1992, Republicans criticized him as being too young to be commander-in-chief. “Sound familiar?” he wondered aloud.
Fun stuff …