Last night I found myself in Minneapolis, Minnesota as Obama and his supporters rallied together to celebrate his victory in the Democratic primaries. So, my hosts and I crossed the river to St. Paul, found the Excel arena, and followed the line for a half hour until we finally found the our place. The doors were opened at 7:00 pm, but we did not budge an inch until at least 7:30 and then slowly started to make our way through the line, returning to the arena. Two hours and 20 blocks later we reached the main entrance and they closed the doors right behind us. We were some of the last of the 17 thousand people who attended the rally. According to the fire-marshal, another 15 thousand waited and watched from outside.
* Change means using "not just firepower, but the power of diplomacy"
* Things you won't see used in this campaign are "religion used as a wedge and patriotism as a bludgeon."
I was honored to be witness and participate in such a historic victory. But more than anything else I was in awe of Barak Obama's oratory skills. I appreciate his choice and/or use of words, and his enthusiasm. I was surprisingly moved and inspired.
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