I've been purposely avoiding the presidential candidates and conventions, as there are plenty of others focusing on those topics. I've been sticking strictly to issues that I take to heart. However, the speech by Rudy Giuliani last night at the Republican National Convention was simply the most powerful and incredible speech I think I've ever seen. From his humorous quips and story of a big burly construction worker bear hugging little president Bush like a little doll, to his first hand accounts of 9/11 he really hit all the notes.
I was actually stunned at times with how good he was.
There's a full text of the Giuliani speech here at the Washington Post. (Bug Me Not if you need a login and password). The text doesn't really do it justice though, you really had to see the man.
Other comments and critiques on the Giuliani Speech at these sites:
Outside The Beltway: Rudy Giuliani Convention Speech Roundup
In The Bullpen: Giuliani Steals the Show
Right On Red: HELLLLLLLLLLL YES
The Key Monk: Giuliani Speech (reaction)
While John McCains speech was well done it seemed subdued and didn't have the power that I was expecting from him. Don't get me wrong it was decent, just very soft spoken. It did lead into the Giuliani speech.
Full Text of the McCain Speech is here also at the Washington Post. (Bug Me Not if you need a login and password).
Other comments and critiques on the McCain Speech at these sites:
Outside The Beltway: John McCain Convention Speech Roundup
In The Bullpen: McCain Puts Terrorism in Perspective
Right Moment: McCain-a-Mania?
Rooftop Report: McCain Speech Roundup
There's more peoples comments and reviews on both speeches (some good some bad) and the first day at the RNC at these other sites.
Backcountry Conservative: Monday Night Convention Roundup
California Yankee: "A Nation of Courage"
Little Miss Attila: You Know . . .
PoliBlog: Bite-Sized Toast: The First Night of the RNC
