21st century

The Democratic Convention has had several really excellent speeches and a few stinkers (coughwarnercough). Here's a YouTube roundup!

The Michelle Obama speech has been for me the highlight. It closed the first night and was really genuine and inspiring:

Invasion, aggression, torture… Bush’s new “American Values”
Speaking to reporters about the situation in Georgia, Sen. John McCain denounced the aggressive posture of Russia by claiming that: “in the 21st century nations don’t invade other nations.”
heh…

From Sharon Cobb:

GENERAL WESLEY CLARK JOINS BOB TUKE IN SUPPORT OF WINNING THE WAR ON TERROR

Shouldn't it have derailed so many times by now that it's been rendered useless?

John McCain, in an attempt to backtrack from his bluster over Russia and Georgia:

In the 21st century, nations don’t invade other nations.

Much has been surmised about what attendance at Loretta Lynn's first teenaged performance might have entailed. Caitlin Rose's Dead Flowers seems answer the question, once and for all. Rose unflinchingly tackles the timeless topics of teenage pregnancy and primate love with an enthusiasm that is, if not completely infectious, to be admired.

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Joe Legge reports on a new law:

One of the new laws passed in Tennessee this year will be welcomed by automobile enthusiasts.  We have a large group of motorists you like to restore vehicles, and drive them from time to time.

From Billy Blades: