Yes I Can

Granted the Lemmings in the US won't agree with me, but something about Obama's catch phrases "Yes You Can!" & "Change is in the air" scares me. Listening to his celebratory speech left me grasping for substance...of any sort. Yes he is a great orator, or at least I imagine he could tell a story better than I could! The knock on Clinton's speech was it sounded like a stump speech (more of the same policy orientation with not much energy). I think Obama's speech sounded more like a MC who needed to energize a crowd for the main headliner.

He achieved his task last night. The ending scene was of Obama walking off the stage while his "followers" (think Branch Davidians or Heaven's Gate) chanted "Yes You Can!"... Can what? Can follow someone who speaks eloquently and convincingly, promises change (or salvation), and then achieves nothing (or at worst...well again see above).

With the delegate count not yet over, the results appear set to be narrowly skewed in Hillary's favor. But for how long? Obama raised $32MM vs Hillary's $14MM in January alone. Money alone may not be able to buy an election...but it doesn't hurt your chances.

Interesting stat from last night. Hillary's base: Wage earners under $35K Obama's base: Wage earners over $35K. Over half of the nation earns under $35K.

Great realization by my buddy Lindo... "And why the hell am I the only person who has noticed that Barack Obama sounds exactly like Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson when he gives speeches?????"! 'nuff said...