What did I do wrong to have my blog be down in the first night of the Republican convention?
Well, no loss, because Ann Althouse has done a much better job than I could.
Great as Hizzoner Rudy was, I was taken By Senator McCain's speech. He and I have found much to disagree about, but he has heart, a radiant love for this country, and a gift for speech:
Here is his final crescendo: "Take courage from the knowledge that our military superiority is matched only by the superiority of our ideals and our unconquerable love for them. ... We fight for love of freedom and justice--a love that is invincible. Keep that faith! Keep your courage! Stick together! Stay strong! Do not yield! Do not flinch! Stand up! Stand up with our President and fight! We're Americans! We're Americans and we'll never surrender! They will!" Brilliant!
UPDATE: Sugarchuck writes: "What a night! My daughters watched the whole thing.
I was proud of them, proud of our party and proud of our great country. God Bless America!"
I've always felt McCain is a much, much better candidate than W. If he (McCain) were the Republican candidate for President I'd give serious consideration to voting Republican. Instead I'll have to continue my attempt to change voters' minds one vote at a time and vote LP.
For awhile I thought that I would vote W if CO ending up being very close, but the more I watch these 2 schmeers the more I'm convinced I should stick to my principles and vote LP.
Posted by: saint stephen at August 31, 2004 05:45 PMI call myself a little-l libertarian, but I am definitely a big-R Republican.
I find McCain far less attractive than W. His crusade to repeal the First Amendment (See how well it controlled campain expenses...) and his tacit support for tax increases have chased me away.
Love the man, loved his speech. But I'm with W.
Posted by: jk at August 31, 2004 09:55 PM