one proud to be a Dem.

Thanks for posting.

in that there is nothing said in either of them that could not have been said at the DNC. Barbara tells Dems who we are and what we stand for, talks about change, hope, and the spirit of the Democratic party. Barbara's speeches should have been sold as a package to raise money and used as a mega inspiration. Understanding the context of her speeches Viet Nam war fatigue, and the Bush 1 economic situation make her remarks even more prescient. Please take the time to view the speeches in their entirety (like when Romney is speaking somewhere) or maybe during the NASCAR event. It will be well, worth your time.

I read your OP and felt the same emotion as I did yesterday when somebody posted "I miss Teddy Kennedy." So many great Dems have paved our way. We must not let them down.

I had just moved to Texas, was far away from home in a strange place....and there was Ann....

I remember that speech at Jimmy Carter's convention well. People with that kind of moral authority don't come along very often. A modern Athena. She was one hell of a human being and left us far too soon.

still bring chills to my spine. What a giant among dwarves.

I got to vote for her in my first election!

I also saw her speak in person at Miller Outdoor
Theater in Houston.

Those were the days!

She was magnificent also during the Watergate hearings.

Future.

Sacrifice is well and good but it needs to be done with some goal in mind. Otherwise what is the sacrifice for? Moreover, our divisive politics make a common goal impossible.

Her speech depressed me as I realize how far away we are from being able to function properly.

Our political system is broken and I have no idea how to fix it. Sadly it seems only once we step on the edge of the abyss are we able to get anything done.

Damn it my short term memory is gone.