Leadership means saying things people don't want to hear, but need to hear.  

I cannot fathom how Chrisitians can be Republicans...their self-centered policies which benefit the wealthy and the corporate over the individual are appalling....the "Party of life"?  I hope this is the last stand of the angry, ugly white man (I thought the Newt Gingrich era was the last gasp, but I underestimated them.)  The overwhelming "smell" of racism, sexism, etc. from this group is staggering.  ChINOs.  Too bad so many fell for it--

Thanks PD--glad you were able to finally able to make this interview happen.

This isn't an easy subject to talk about, and whatever you want to say about Obama's position, he did try to stake one out and stick with it.

I had never heard him speak before his keynote at the DNC, and I was blown away.  I was so proud to be a Democrat that night, and I immediately started following his career.

He's made some interesting choices, but overall I've admired his conviction, his intelligence, and his passion.  And he's clearly reaching out to the blogosphere to engage in conversation - and I really do think he means it, not like others who are simply trying to cozy up to the latest wave.  

I expect great things from him.  First African-American vice-president or president, perhaps?