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Published August 27th, 2008 in Go hetero ally go!, Miscellaney.

Apropos of nothing in particular about lesbian parenting, and everything in general about the world I hope my kids will grow up into, Michelle Obama’s speech from Monday:

and this herstoric speech, from the Contender, last night:

both courtesy The New York Times.

The great benefit of the Times version is that it has a running transcript next to it.

Watched both with the kids on the lap this morning. They applauded whenever the crowd did, which was a lot. Little guy for the fun of it. I think his older sister, too.

When she asked who they were, I said, “Really smart women who may be President one day. Like you.”

9 Responses to “Computer screen worth watching”

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  1. 1 mommymae Aug 27th, 2008 at

    ooo..i like that answer. it’s pretty nifty to see such a world where a woman and a black man can both be serious contenders for the white house. makes me hopeful for the future where our children will grow.

  2. 2 directorgrrl Aug 27th, 2008 at

    hmm…. wonder if you can youtube rachel maddow’s mad commentary. with a little less makeup and a bit more bravado, if you can imagine that. WOWEEE

  3. 3 Lesbian Dad Aug 27th, 2008 at

    Okey dokey:

  4. 4 immoralmatriarch Aug 27th, 2008 at

    I’m watching Hilary’s right now.
    I saw Michelle’s and I just sat there in awe. That woman just exudes class and grace. She’ll make a beautiful First Lady.

  5. 5 immoralmatriarch Aug 27th, 2008 at

    Oh, but did you hear that Bill is not going to attend Obama’s nom acceptance speech tonight? For some reason? Hmm…

  6. 6 Lesbian Dad Aug 27th, 2008 at

    Rhymes with flowered drapes.

  7. 7 Lesbian Dad Aug 28th, 2008 at

    And while we’re at the I heart Michelle Obama love-fest. Katha Pollitt hearts her too.

    Here’s her speech before LGBT delegates in Denver. Do we love her? Yes we do. (Hat tip to Box Turtle Bulletin).

  8. 8 virgotex Aug 28th, 2008 at

    Tangentially related via great women, politics and LGBT, I received a shout-out above measure from the Blogger Tent in Denver today.

    Ded from teh squee. Rachel says hi to me on video!

  9. 9 Lesbian Dad Aug 28th, 2008 at

    OMG, dude! I think, would be the appropriate response.

    “Hi Virgo! Thank you for being a fan of my work in the — media machine!” I heard her say it. Watched it in living video.

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