My grandparents sacrificed so my parents could have a good life. My parents sacrificed so my brothers and I could be the men we are today. I want to do the same for my children, but I am afraid that if we do not change the course of this country, I will not have that opportunity. A vote for McCain is a vote against opportunity for the average person, and a vote against hope for my children…we cannot afford to let this happen.

After the 8 years of Bush, I thought Americans is ready for a credible and experience president to save us from the mess–economy, education, health care, social security, etc, (need more reasons for a good president?)

I was very glad to find all the qualities this contry needs in Hillary Clinton. Unfortunately, my point of view is not shared my the majority of the Democrats–evidence by the fact that Obama is now the party's moninee.

Pitty the foolish fools those democrats trading in real solution for a hope of rainbow and sunshine that surely will not be delivered by the great saleman Obama.

I find that is odd that "We" the party is seeking for solution and yet dismissing a great cannidate that armed with thoughtful solutions to fix our problems. In exchange, we select a man that has no credential, only his words. Have anyone listen to his speeches? When aksed for proposed solutions, he always acted confused and this answers had been a series of cut and phase proposed solutions from other cannidates, mostly copied from Hilary's proposals. Of course, he did take the initiative to make some minor changes in those proposals that allowed him to claim that he has a brain, too.

It is odd that we don't want to be racist and yet allow reversed racism controlled in this election–Obama plays the race cards so skillful that people cannot see? Did he not make speeches claiming he is a black cannidate asking for the support of the black community, Did he not ask for Opra/the queen of the Affrican American communities to solicit support for him? Did he not visit one Black community to the next asking for those community leaders to rally support for him? Did he not let his staffs played the race card when he was under attack for his inexperience by claiming that those that refused to support him are racists? and that is not the same as Obama himself using the race card to dismiss those that have real concerns about this election? He wants to quiet those of us that have legitimate concerns about his ability by labeling us as racists?

And now we suppose to come together under the party's flag to heal and give Obama our supports?

I greatly dissapoint in this party.

Still undecided.

Speech is over and I didn't hear anything but generalities and what America should be like and is capable of and what it is.

I agree with much of what he says but I don't know STILL why I should vote for him to be the one to do it.

Most Americans can agree with many of the things he is saying I am sure.

Dems and Republicans.

If this election isn't about Obama and about 'me' why should I even care what he says?????

This sounds like a sermon I hear on Sundays NOT ideas about how to create change but that change is possible and needed.

About how we are a great country (I already know that)
About how we can win an make our dreams reality (I know that already)
Dreams can come true (I know that and so did Walt Disney)

Wake up people!!!!!!
Vote for him
or don't vote for him
but at least do it with a clear head and reasonable judgment.

Shows grow dim after they are over and everone goes home and conversations fade out.

This is not a show! This is a night people will want to see and hear played over and over for the next four years. (That means having Barack Obama become president for us to alway have him to listen to
via the medias.

His spirit when he speaks fills like hope and change.

GOD BLESS AMERICA AS THE CHANGE IS MADE THROUGH THE PEOPLE FIRED UP UNTIL THE DAY TO VOTE HIM IN AS PRESIDENT

uninspiring

I've decided not to watch Obama's speech intentionally. His ego is bigger than the stadium he is using. Sure, it is a historical moment in our country, but it doesn't have to be a theatrical show with Greek columns on the podium. What does Greek columns have to do with African-Americans and Dr. King's "I have a dream" speech? NOTHING!
Forgive me, but it is just a show.

Oh , my goodness , Obama is promising us the blue out of the skies.
Does any realistic person believe what he is saying , promises , promises and more promises.
Please , I need to hear how he is going to pay for it .
This speech did not address fiscal responsibility and a balanced budget to get us back on track , NO.., Obama wants us to believe that we get tax breaks and get more of everything , better healthcare and more services.
People must be naive and gullible to belive that nonsense.

Rock Star

That extravigance sure could have fed a lot of homeless people.

I've decided not to watch Obama's speech intentionally. His ego is bigger than the stadium he is using. Sure, it is a historical moment in our country, but it doesn't have to be a theatrical show with Green columns on the podium. What does Green columns have to do with African-Americans and Dr. King's "I have a dream" speech? NOTHING!
Forgive me, but it is just a show.

I am so tired of all the promises that can't be fulfilled. Promises that have no hope of ever coming to fruition. Bush/Cheney has failed in their last 8 years. Plain and simple. But what have they failed at? Poverty is just as bad as is was. Education in the US is among the worst. The economy has turned south. Etc, etc etc. Change? Is that now the new mantra? Go back, 20 years, 30 years. ANY presidential race, and you will find the word change. It is empty rhetoric that falls on eager ears. My point? Its simple. Our two party system plays with its citizens through words and emotions. Always has, always will. Having said that, I will not vote for a person to the MOST important position in our government with 143 days in the Senate.

The RNC certainly has a lot of paid posters making comment here, but I'd sure like to see the camera cut to Times Square during McCain's speech - I'd bet there wouldn't be a single American (or foreigner) stopping to waste their time on that drivel.

No way.

No how.

No McCain.

The arrogance of both parties to throw away this much money on stages and props is disgusting, while children suffer for food , shelter health care and education. Our soldiers are being cared for in dumps as hospitals. Women are in need of shelters and our children roam the streets in need of good programs. They try to tell us it's about us, if it were , there would be no need for these outrageous shows.

EXCELLENT ACCEPTANCE SPEECH!

Hopefully the Republicans can finally put the negative ads to rest. We all know they use the ads to take the focus off of the real issues.

Go Obama/Biden!

Can you believe that the local cable TV company here in Queen Creek Arizona put a “required test” right in the middle of Obama’s speech? This is sure to let you know where the Democrats stand here.

All you who are so annoyed by Obama, why don't you just change channels on your televisions, take a walk, read a book, go fly a kite or do something other than wallow in your anger. It's not healthy.

Great speech so far, was a Hillary supporter, and skeptical about Obama. Not anymore. He's ready to lead! Bring on November!!!!

NO BUSH CAINE
NO BIG MAC
NO REP
THANKS, BUT NO THANKS!!!
GO BO GO
GO BO GO

This speech of Obama's is way above his pay grade. In other words, it's Liberals Gone Wild. And Joe Biden should go to Church and pray for the forgiveness of sins on his stance for abortion.

Nothing in the Democratic Party is Real or Credible.

I am going to be Laughing all the way to the White House, with a wide smile,

Enjoy it while you can Folks, You Will Lose!!

Sayonara!

20 minutes now and still bashing Mc Cain and now telling us how HE will FIX absolutely everything that is wrong (in his views) with America.

I am totally impressed - He is the ONE!!

After tonight he will get a great bounce in the polls - he'll be at least 2 points ahead and then lose it all next week.

The Real Obama who spurned Hillary will himself get spurned.

Actually the speech is more of the same old same stuff.

It's all a show. Pump everyone up so they feel good about voting for you. How long will this last?

You can say what you want about experience, change, blah, blah, blah. Sen. Obama is the MAN. This campaign and this convention were run like a clock. Every speaker was on time to the minute, no sound problems, no clitches, just wonderfully run. It is documented that once Sen. Obama won the primary, his team took over the convention. They have run it just like they ran his campaign, smartly and by thinking ahead to anticipated problems.

This is the leadership team I want in place, with Sen. Obama as its CEO/Leader.

Obama/Biden '08
One House
One Spouse

p.s. who even cares tomorrow when Sen. McCain names Mitt Romney as his running mate?

a lot of promises is all i hear…i wanted to hear how he plans on doing all his rhetoric but still does not go into any of it… im sorry im not drinking the barack cool aid and he cant do 1/4 of what he says he can and what he can do he wont say how he will

Does Barack actually think that the current administration is going to let any other administration make the final decision on when the troops will leave Iraq? And with the recent escalation of tensions in the former Soviet block of Georgia - can one think the Russians are going to back down from Barack?

GO OBAMA-BIDEN 08

snores….Obama speech is puting me to sleep.

Just don't say I didn't warned them…

I'm gonna start leaving now, LOL!!

Holla!!!

I don't know why AMERICANS don't like themselves. Finally, we have someone who can help us getting out of 8 years of misery, here all some crazy people critisizing him. DO YOU REALLY LIKE YOURSELF?

I'm gonna tell you right now, the RNC is gonna have some company…….they're gonna have some comp over there.

Protesters are gonna be there and I'm gonna tell you right now, they're gonna come out swinging…

Same line, different time. Wants to debate McCain, but won't.

Love his tie - stripes (left to right) run UP

Positive thinker.

Constitutional Scholar. Even tempered. All the good attributes.

Obama/Biden '08

I get reminded why I am a Republican watching this circus…Barack yOMama…he tries to say the right thing but those who study him and research know better…

It is funny that the paid republican bloggers think bashing Obama will make me change my vote.

No Way, No How, No George McCain!

No Way, No How, No George McCain!

No Way, No How, No George McCain!

No Way, No How, No George McCain!

Not really impressed. His introduction was nice. Yea, appears like anyone of us…..
Doesn't make him qualified for the most important position of the world.
He really is working on the woman vote. "puke"
Bottom line Hillary was robbed of the nomination and election. Obama is not ready to be President.

I am so mad that I might have to vote for McCain

This is a convention like no other!!!

His speech is boring me to tears. Little new. Nothing compelling.

I am disappointed by this "historic" speech. This is just a recycled primary monologue.

It is only the begining of new era… so you can be tired and boared for next 8 yrs. Please don't take any benefit from the change. LOSER

I think Obama Is not Going to receive the numbers of Votes reported In the primary caucus states , There are no caucuses In the general elections , His thugs can't intimidate people to vote for obama that didn't want to , like were reported in the caucus states . These folks Who felt intimidated Will Vote for McCain , In The Sainity (sp)? of the voting booth !!! .

Democrat For John McCain 2008

Wow, he's working on the women…he keeps mentioning his mom, grandmother and their struggles….what about the guys? and their struggles?
I hope women don't buy the bull!!!

The former Dem doesn't

Candy, some military types? Give me a break. Could you be more in the tank for McCain. Those weren't "some military types". They were RETIRED GENERALS.

A show is right and that is all it is–pomp and glamour–Obama missed the boat after being given every opportunity to connect with Americans–Just a disappointed working nurse.

Bit angry tonight isn't he.

You Limbaugh worshipers need to get a life.

This is about US. No More Hate. No More Warmongering.

Obama/Biden '08

10 minutes into the speech and still no substance. Don't want to hear about Bush or Mc Cain. So much for the family history and his white relatives. Need to know what and how EXACTLY he is going to create change when he hasn't shown any yet. Great Rhetoric though!!

Looks like these are all the posts of people not watching the speech - like everybody else in the country.

Obama wearing his flag pin….pathetic hypocrite:

"I decided I won't wear that pin on my chest," he said in the interview. "Instead, I'm going to try to tell the American people what I believe will make this country great, and hopefully that will be a testament to my patriotism."

Wow! What an amazing speech! There is no doubt in my mind that Obama is the right choice for our country right now. We have NEVER had a presidential candidate that can motivate for change like he does. His plans are hands down the best!

Obama-Biden '08

I'm listening, Obama. You bash McCain. WHA IS YOUR PLAN? Sorry — haven't heard it specifically. PLEASE EXPLAIN!

I would love to see Gen. Dwight Eisenhower's granddaughter, who spoke tonight, do some commercials connecting her grandfather's dynamic commander in chief leadership to Obama's own leadership abilities. What coup THAT would be against the McCain campaign.

we will win these election

It's not a show! It's a spectacle! He doesn't represent change. He won't change a thing if he gets to DC. Empty Suit, no substance. He's a salesman and that is all he is. You Obamabots have been sold a bill of goods. He can't deliver.

Yes, Barry, America IS better than this. So is the DNC. Pity, the DNC selected the party's candidate instead of letting the voters choose. As you stand there, in a temple built just for you, spouting jingoisms and sound bites, I cring to think what you might actually do to this country if you were selected to lead us.

The presidency of the United States is not a popularity contest. It's about leading the greatest nation on earth. Stop pontificating and tell me just what the heck it is you plan to "Change" and who's going to pay for it?

Where's Hillary?

Obama the rock star. This is ridiculous……..it's more like a football game than an acceptance for the chance at the most powerful leadership position in the world.

I agree with the humility comment above. Humility works for me.

Go away Obama….please…..go away.

Jeff

All you republican's who are getting paid to sit here and write drivel. Leave already!

No Hillary = No Obama August 28th, 2008 10:12 pm ET

OH MY GOD - what an Obama-centric video!!! Lost count of how many times he has already said "I" and his wife giving testimonals. What an extravaganza of self-indulgence. Could you see MLK or John Kennedy having a show about THEMSELVES? This is offensive.

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He is obviously just trying to make you get to know him because John McCain and Cnn tells them that he is risky and that we don't know enough about him….there you go….LISTEN!!!!

Its OVER McBush. GO HOME!

Stop the hystrionics

We love this man - we hate the warmonger.

Obama/Biden '08

Go away you haters

Crowley - REPUBLICAN

Shove it.

When is Obama going to talk about policies? I think I know his life story by heart, I've heard it so many times.

Good grief, he just took the stage 2 minutes before you posted. If you want answers to your questions you need to listen.

Michelle takes the train?? Somebody better give her a ride.

That's nice they wanted a show and I would like to hear actual solutions to the problems average people have. I am still waiting.

NOT A REPUBLICAN AND NO LONGER A DEMOCRAT SO HERE'S MY TWO BITS:

I am from Chicago and I can tell you Obama is all talk no substance…..
Chitowngal waiting for Change…………………………………..
waiting………………………………………………………………………..
waiting……………………………………………………………………..
still waiting…………………………………………………………………..
what's that Obama want to become President of the U.S. darn better get the rest of the chairs out of the basement so we call all "HOPE" AND WAIT FOR "CHANGE"…………………………………………………
STILL WAITING HERE IN CHICAGO WHERE HE SUPPOSSEDLY REPRESENTS US FOR A WHOLE FOUR YEARS AND TWO OF THOSE HE HAS SPENT CAMPAIGNING FOR PRESIDENT………………..

WAITING……………………………………………………………………..

How many people did he start with first when he announced his campaign?? I'm not gonna lie but I'm looking at the numbers before the primaries started and all I gotta say is WOW!!!!

If obama does get elected can we finally get that MLK speech to stop running every year because you miss the point.

I wonder if Obama knows he is not God!

OH MY GOD - what an Obama-centric video!!! Lost count of how many times he has already said "I" and his wife giving testimonals. What an extravaganza of self-indulgence. Could you see MLK or John Kennedy having a show about THEMSELVES? This is offensive.

Barack Obama is my hero!

News is coming through that the Republican Convention may be delayed because of a hurricane. If this happened a lot of Americans will be thinking this is an act of God, especially after what happened during Katrina. It has to be. If the RNC was delayed, then this must be Nature's punishment for how badly the Republican Bush administration dealt with Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath. And Republicans know they are very deserving of this to happen. I myself think this but want a fair election so if we win we know we have done it because of Obama, our effort and not a hurricane.

"I get it. I realize that I am not the likeliest candidate for this office. I don't fit the typical pedigree, and I haven't spent my career in the halls of Washington."

Obama playing the race card yet again. If anyone is racist, it is him…

I DON'T WANT A SHOW FOR A PRESIDENT!

HUMBLE WORKS GOOD FOR ME!!!

Heh Crowley… I like how you said "the night a biracial man accepts the nomination." He may be bi-racial, but like my African American wife who's ethnicity is somewhere between 13% and 25% African, Barack Obama is African American.

Dear Candy Crowley

I doubt if you care what I have to say, but let me say it for everyone else.

I am NOT a PUMA. I am a former Dem now Independent.. I happen to be female, retired teacher/state employee.

I have decided in the past few hours since Sen. Biden's speech that I will SUPPORT BIDEN.

Obama comes with the package because he is Biden's partner on the Oregon ballot.

Candy, if you REALLY want to know who will/will not for vote for Obama, READ THESE POSTS.

ALL men and women of good faith must rise up for a change enough is enough. Gop and all blood suckers must go!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is a challenge to Humanity!, no doubt.
ALL the lies, ALL the spining, all the blood spill, ALL THE KILLING MUST COMES TO AN END., ALL the war mongers must be stop and put to their place.
"Whatever goes up must come down" The time is here!
RISE UP, RISE UP, RISE UP TO HUMANINITY.
No going back !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!now or never

PLEASE take all the clutter off of your screen during the balance of the convention coverage. It is too distracting and minimizes the visuals of the coverage of the convention
thank you

Susan Eisenhower was there?? I've never been so proud…

Hi I just want to complain about MSNBC. Obama's speech was released to the public and some of the things Obama is going to say tonight was read. Why would they do that? We would have like to have heard it from from Obama first. That is the second time MSNBC gave away something that should have been a surprise.The first one was them telling us that Obama was coming for a surprise showing to see Bidin. Now this ,what are they going to tell us next, who McCain picked for V.P.? I like MSNBC but this is too much. Don't you think.

I wonder if John Lewis cries in his sleep. Is color more important than friendship? He ought to know.

Greatest event ever

Obama-Biden 08

ALL this money that could have been spent on something really worthwhile and lasting…..like helping out the VICTIMS OF KATRINA.

SHOW the GOP how they could have done it if McBush could have gotten people to attend his acceptance speech, and God had not decided to rain on his parade