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I don’t know if I agree or not, this is a high compliment you pay, but; This speech was as good or better than any politician I have ever heard in my nearly 60 years. I have met the likes of both president Bushes, Al Gore, President Reagan and many other national big wigs. None of them have ever given a more well delivered more inspirational speech. His words and delivery made my eyes moist when I contemplated the meaning of them. That is what leaders do, they motivate others to the work that needs to be done in a given situation. I think Mr. Romney motivated me to switch from being a Fred Head to being a Romney believer.
When I hear the misrepresentations about Mr. Romney here on this thread I have to wonder about the motivations of those that do it. I think most of us on this site know a bigot when we see one or read one.
When Mr. Romney has the opportunity to speak on the same stage as Mrs Clinton it will be easy to see who is the real leader, Mrs. Clinton won’t be able to carry water for Mr. Romney.
It is not likely that this speech will win anybody the election but it is a defining moment in American politics, it said things that have needed to be said for a couple of decades at least but have been politically incorrect to say. Mr. Romney said those things in a logical convincing way without being critical or hurting most peoples feelings. Perhaps he doesen’t worship God the same way I do but it is obvious that he worships God.
I think what I saw in that speech was a great man saying what we needed to hear.
His speech affected me the same way. It is the same effect Reagan's speeches had on me. You are so right. It is important as a leader to have the ability to motivate people to good and sincere action through the transmission of pure and lofty ideals.
"I think Mr. Romney motivated me to switch from being a Fred Head to being a Romney believer."
How wonderful! Welcome aboard. It would not be surprising if there were many more like you. : )
Very nicely stated. I was lucky enough to see and hear Mitt speak in person on two previous occasions and both times his speech hit me quite the same way this speech did yesterday. I was sold way back when. I knew he was what our country needs. I am so glad he got the opportunity to showcase his leadership potential and his inspirational qualities for everyone else to see so that, hopefully, many people will come to recognize what I have always known.