what points in Kerry's speech stand out in you memory????

[bobbieinok]

...a president who believes in science

...whole paragraph on religious faith....Lincoln quote: not that God is on our side but that we are on God's side

...the 4 pronged attack on W, Cheney, Rumsfeld, Ashcroft......a vp who will not meet secretly ...., a sec of defense who will listen to professional military, an atty gen who will defend the constitution

...comments about health insurance and drug prescrtions

...comments about Saudi Arabia

...the 60s a time of civil rights, women's rights, environmental concerns-------a positive view of major advances made in the 60s

HELP IS ON THE WAY

what sticks with you??????

[terrya]

1. The Lincoln quote was brilliant. It's a point I was happy to have heard.

Thank you, Senator Kerry.

[JohnKleeb]

2. so much but he was great

I thought despite the fact he's making himself out to be centrist, he gave a speech that had a great progressive outlook and showed himself to be a gracious guy, when he thanked his past opponents for teaching him and helping him learn more.

[Bandit]

3. I absolutely loved the "I'm Reporting for Duty"

Made my day, hell made my whole damn year.

[gottaB]

8. charming and deadly at once

:toast:

[democratreformed]

4. >To have an America where women are truly equal

>That we need to be opening fire stations here instead of in Baghdad.
>That the flag belongs to the American people.
>That he will work to restore our pride in our country.
>That Americans are great people. We need to use our strength and greatness for the good of the world.
>Arrogance doesn't cut it. We're sick of it.
>We need to be humble and thankful for what we DO have.
>Actions speak louder than words.
>We should never say we CAN'T do better. We CAN. And WE WILL.
>Some of the most amazing things have come about through science and innovation. Some of them have changed the world in ways we have never dreamed. We don't need to stifle science and new innovations. We need to embrace them and never stop striving for our dreams. Sometimes, we will even surpass our dreams.
>Americans, in general, stand ready to fight and defend our country against threat. That doesn't always mean physical confrontation. We need to use our heads to solve problems as well as our military power (when needed).

I could go on.
I was so impressed.

[BayouBengal07]

5. The optimism.

Seeing the sea of "America can do better" signs before him in the crowd. That was really inspiring. And how he said "We've created jobs that pay $9,000 less than they used to, and they say this is the best we can do? We know America can do better."

[truthspeaker]

6. the Lincoln quote; in a different way "What can I say about Teresa?"

I flipped to a heavy metal station as soon as he mentioned Teresa. I am voting for Kerry for president, not for husband of the year. I don't give a flying fuck about his family life and Teresa Heinz Kerry, wonderful woman though she probably is, is not running for office.

[Sparkly]

7. I liked it when he spoke directly to the Chimp

among other statements! There were so many.

[QuidditchFan]

9. The images he invoked of the tattered American flag flying behind him...

in his swift boat. Brought tears to my eyes.

[GliderGuider]

10. His shots at Asscroft and the Saudis rang my bell...

Other highlights for me:

His promise to tell the truth.
His emphasis on education.
His reaffirmation of the the importance of multilateralism.
His comment about not taking the country to war unless there's a damn good reason.
His comments about the importance of science.

Hell, he'd make a damn fine Prime Minister of Canada. If he gets Freeped in November, sed him north :-)

[C_eh_N_eh_D_eh]

11. He'd never leave America, but it's a nice thought.

[sandnsea]

12. What if?

We're going to dream big dreams again. That's why I've always been for John Kerry.

[JohnKleeb]

14. he's a visionary

I loved what he had to say and he was personable as he's always been.

[democratreformed]

16. That was truly inspiring.

I loved that too.

[ramapo]

13. Taking back OUR flag

Rethugs wrapping themselves in the flag has pissed me off for decades.

[blm]

15. ALL of the above. His call for unity was crystal clear.

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