I saw many convention speeches, but ironically not the President's (although I have downloaded it through Apple's iTunes; Damn marching band/football game) . One speech that really stuck out in my mind was Arnold Schwarzeneggar's. I was very surprised, becuase as an actor, he is known more for his one-liners than for his long inspiring speeches. Not that thee weren't one-liners in his speech ("The Democrats should have called their convention "Ture Lies"), but it was surprisingly emotional and very inspiring. It showed the world what it an mean for someone to become an American. Schwarzeneggar also posseses that "self-made man" quality. And his delivery was suprisingly poingnant. It makes me to wave the American flag and set of fireworks, as well as be thankful for being born an American, and not having to go through the ordeal of immigration. This brings me back to the reason I dislike Michael Moore.
As I am fond of saying, "Michael Moore loves cheeseburgers but hates America." It is one thing to disagree with a person or group of people who share an ideology that severely disagrees with your own, but it is another to commit slander and libel against them. It seems that Mr. Moore disagrees with what America stands for: Freedom. He exercises his Freedom of Speech in a way that would not be possible if Freedom of Speech were not granted by the people to the government. He uses his freedom of speech to condemn his homeland, to denouce patriotism and debate. Needless to say, I enjoyed Guliani's quip.

Posted by Ryan S. on Tuesday, September 07, 2004 at 5:27 PM | Permalink |