I agree it was a terrific speech. Inspiring.

I think he touched on themes that have been written about on these boards many times by many people. I was bouyed that Obama repeatedly used the word "opportunity" as something the govt can legitimately offer people. The govt's not going to find you a better job, or give you a better house, but maybe it can seek to provide opportunity for all Americans--a "level playing field," as it were. I couldn't agree more strongly.

I'm also bouyed that Obama's ex-opponent, Jack Ryan, finally took his name off the ballot. At one point he actually hired a camera-crew to follow Obama 24/7, hoping the latter would do something they could use against him: run a red light, turn his back on someone desperate to speak with him, etc. Didn't work. Imagine Ryan's shock when he learned Obama has principles and integrity!