Democratic Convention
The Democratic Convention gets underway today. In one way, it seems like the convention season got here so quickly, and yet in other ways it seems like the process hasn’t happened quickly enough. The media points out that there won’t be any surprises at the conventions this year. That’s okay by me, I’ve had enough political surprises these past few years to last me a lifetime.
Personally, I’m all ready to cast my vote so that we can move on with it. But not so fast. Political conventions often show in which direction the country is moving in. They address some of the problems that we face and provide a glimpse into the possible solutions. And on occasion, there are some stirring speeches that inspire.
I like John Kerry and John Edwards. The more I hear each of them discuss their plans for America, the more optimistic I become about our future. I realize full well that they’re not going to solve all the problems that we face, but I do believe that they are going to make a sincere and honest effort.