I’d heard several references to President Clinton’s speech at the convention so I finally watched it. I usually don’t watch a lot of politics. My beliefs are firmly set, and I either nod my head in agreement wondering what else I could be doing, or get irritated with those I think are wrong.

I’d forgotten how truly motivating Clinton is to listen to. I’ve heard Obama, and he is inspirational, but for me I’ll take ol’ Bill any day. I actually caught myself halfway through muttering “god, why couldn’t we have just kept you in office the last 8 years?”.

He is such a wonderful speaker. He comes across so incredibly intelligent. I’ve blocked out as much as possible the absolutely painful stumbling, meandering, random mutterings of the man who currently holds the office. Clinton gives me hope, and makes me feel comfortable that the world is in good hands…when he’s in charge! I am hoping Obama gives me the same feeling when he’s in office.

What turns me off to politics is it is so much of more of the same, one extreme to the other. President Clinton was truly a ‘uniter, not a divider’ in his politics (so his opponents had to turn to his personal life to find something divisive!). What we need are people who inspire us & motivate us. Clinton will still be that person for me over Obama, but I’m glad that he seems to be that person for many others. Perhaps he will inspire a new generation to vote, become involved, and make the world a better place.

Meanwhile, I’ll keep my ear out for any other Clinton speeches whenever I get down about the current state of political affairs. I mentioned the other day to someone that a good position for Clinton would be U.S. ambassador to the U.N. Maybe it’ll happen. He would certainly go a long ways towards rebuilding our international reputation.

President William Jefferson Clinton’s speech at the 2008 Democratic National Convention