I thought it was even better than the one given at the RNC in ‘08 when she was announced as McCain’s VP pick. And the thing is, she wasn’t as “perfect” in this one in terms of style. In ‘08, there were no slips of the tongue, no moments the lamestreamers can “Couric-ify” if you will. There was no hint of weariness from the various battlefields she would eventually endure...(on the trail, in the media, in Alaska upon her return, including seeing her church be burned!, etc...)
Some other things to note about the “time that has passed”
In ‘08 she had just given BIRTH to Trig—she hadn’t yet experienced the wonder of watching him grow as she raises him...I was so moved when she broke into tears while talking about him and other children with special needs today. I can only imagine what statistics like “90% plus are aborted” can weigh on her heart, when it can just be a mere number to most people.
In ‘08, Track was about to leave for Iraq, she hadn’t yet dealt with a year of agonizing over his safety and well-being while overseas. Acknowledging our veterans isn’t just cliche political rhetoric for Palin, it hits at her core.
In ‘08, there was lots of speculation about Obama’s vague leftist promises, now we literally are dealing with a country at the brink...with sooo much at stake.
And now. Wow. This speech was full of substance and meat about policies and what have you, but I thought it was moving because of how much her soul emerged. One can sense what she’s put up with and been willing to go through in order to FIGHT for us, FIGHT for this country, for causes that could very easily seem impossible to believe in at this point. She’s a leader, but she’s not merely the kind that’ll give the right orders—she’s the kind that’ll be willing to lay her own life down for the men and women around her.
You can’t “fake” that no matter how hard you try. You can’t “rehearse” that kind of genuineness.
And then her Q and A session was even more remarkable. She hearkened back to the original God-fearing spirit of America. She reminded us of our need to seek divine intervention and God’s will in all things. That to me, was the highlight of her remarks of the convention—and it may just seem like a sidenote to some people.
Obviously, it’s her faith that keeps her going. Quite extraordinary. I am continually amazed by her ability to bring out both the best and worst out in people. It’s because God’s allowed much of His light to shine through her in times which are so very, very dark, and it’s been really wonderful to witness.
Gotta keep praying for this country!
Aside from the minor gaffe of saying “Alaska” when she meant “America” I thought she should have personalized Iran naming a few victims and heroes for freedom there.
“...Acknowledging our veterans isn’t just cliche political rhetoric for Palin, it hits at her core...” ...and this is her biggest appeal...she has a real heart and its an American heart.