Conventions

[honeychile]

Honestly? I think every DNC and every RNC are the two largest pep rallies ever held in the United States. Both have good speakers, good speeches, bad speakers, bad speeches, crazy delegates, gung-ho delegates, and lots of fun with music, signs, hats, buttons, balloons, etc.

I cannot watch a Convention without wishing that I was there. It is one of the most stimulating things that someone interested in politics can ever do, and something I will never, ever forget. To this day, one of the most moving moments of my life was singing We Shall Overcome with a few ladies of color from Philadelphia - we all had tears running down our faces. Hearing "The Singing Fireman" sing Amazing Grace last night would have had to be a similar moment.

Just being near the President - no matter WHO he is! - while Hail to the Chief is playing is incredible! I wish every American could do that at least once. It's rather hard to keep track of the number of political celebrities one meets and/or really gets a chance to talk to - even more so, if you get a chance to go out afterwards to party with them!

But to say that one Convention was better than the other is a matter of personal bias. Neither party has a monopoly on the truth, on justice, or the American way. I consider myself blessed that I learned that as a teenager, as opposed to much later. We will always bring our own agendas to the table - but that's what makes our country great: the ability to discuss and vote on each issue.