I think it's finally the Al Franken Decade.

[geardaddy]

Thank you, Jane. Well, the "me" decade is almost over, and good riddance, and far as I'm concerned. The 70's were simply 10 years of people thinking of nothing but themselves. No wonder we were unable to get together and solve any of the many serious problems facing our nation. Oh sure, some people did do some positive things in the 70's - like jogging - but always for the wrong reasons, for their own selfish, personal benefit. Well, I believe the 80's are gonna have to be different. I think that people are going to stop thinking about themselves, and start thinking about me, Al Franken. That's right. I believe we're entering what I like to call the Al Franken Decade. Oh, for me, Al Franken, the 80's will be pretty much the same as the 70's. I'll still be thinking of me, Al Franken. But for you, you'll be thinking more about how things affect me, Al Franken. When you see a news report, you'll be thinking, "I wonder what Al Franken thinks about this thing?", "I wonder how this inflation thing is hurting Al Franken?" And you women will be thinking, "What can I wear that will please Al Franken?", or "What can I not wear?" You know, I know a lot of you out there are thinking, "Why Al Franken?" Well, because I thought of it, and I'm on TV, so I've already gotten the jump on you. So, I say let's leave behind the fragmented, selfish 70's, and go into the 80's with a unity and purpose. That's what I think. I'm Al Franken. Jane?

[shenmue]

1. Thank you

[geardaddy]

2. I was at the Hilton in Minneapolis on Tuesday

And when Al was on stage, all I could think of was "The Al Franken Decade" I hope it's a lot longer than a decade!

[Gidney N Cloyd]

3. Think Al's going to loosen up a bit in the Senate now?

Not only is he confirmed by a second and uncontested election, he'd be punching up at the repubs instead of down.

[Salviati]

4. I think he has definitely shown that he takes his job working for the people of Minnesota seriously,

But I would love to hear his voice more in a national context, the battleground for the well being of Minnesotans extends all across the country.